"We never really had any intention of playing for the public," says Stu. "But a friend wanted to promote a couple of concerts. We got talked into it, but didn't know how it would go over."
Since then, the reaction to Creedence Clearwater Revisited's concerts has been astounding, and driven in part by a generation of kids who, as Cosmo says, "weren't even born when the music came out." Likewise, the release of a double-live CD on Universal's Hip-O Records label, which features passionate, authoritative versions of 22 classic hits - was the result of public demand. "It was generated by requests of the people who came to the shows," Stu acknowledges."Over and over they would ask, "'do you guys have a CD?'"Creedence Clearwater Revisited's "Recollection" has proven so popular that it was certified as a platinum record by the RIAA in 2008.
Having now toured North America, South America, New Zealand, Europe and Asia, knocking out audiences with astounding concerts jam packed with songs that are still a staple of radio and movie soundtracks, Creedence Clearwater Revisited has come a long way. "In the beginning Cosmo and I decided that if we could find the musicians that could capture the sound and recreate what the music was about, we'd do it," recalls Stu.
As fans who have experienced a Creedence Clearwater Revisited concert can attest, Stu and Cosmo found the right players. Lead singer/rhythm guitar player John Tristao, a powerful tenor with the energy to power songs, initially rose to prominence as lead singer for the band People when their hit "I Love You" bulleted into the top ten. Lead guitarist Tal Morris has been described as "the quintessential Bay Area guitar prodigy" and his monstrous talent unleashed live is what a rock 'n' roll concert is all about. Talented multi-instrumentalist Steve Gunner rounds out the group. As Cosmo puts it, "Gun provides live all the overdubs that were on the records. He plays keyboard, acoustic guitar, percussion, harmonica and sings the high harmonies."
With this new lineup, Stu and Cosmo and their band Creedence Clearwater Revisited add a new chapter to their legacy with vibrant and exhilarating energy and pure American spirit. As the Hollywood Reporter's music critic John Lappen wrote about a Creedence Clearwater Revisited concert in Los Angeles, "Their set was an amazing list of hit after hit that was done serious justice by the players involved. If anyone in the cheering crowd was disappointed [anyone] wasn't there, they hid it well behind their big smiles and whoops of joy at hearing live some of the best American rock ever written and recorded." "People don't want to be involved in an endless debate," Cosmo sums up. "They want to hear the music." And Creedence Clearwater Revisited always delivers.
The band has toured North America, South America, New Zealand, Europe and Asia. They have also released the album, Recollection.
Lodi
Creedence Clearwater Revisited Lyrics
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I set out on the road
Seekin' my fame and fortune
Lookin' for a pot of gold
Thing got bad and things got worse
I guess you know the tune
Oh Lord, stuck in Lodi again
I'll be walkin' out if I go
I was just passin' through
Must be seven months or more
Ran out of time and money
Looks like they took my friends
Oh Lord, I'm stuck in Lodi again
A man from the magazine
Said I was on my way
Somewhere I lost connections
Ran out of songs to play
I came into town, a one night stand
Looks like my plans fell through
Oh Lord, stuck in Lodi again
If I only had a dollar
For every song I've sung
Every time I had to play
While people sat there drunk
You know, I'd catch the next train
Back to where I live
Oh Lord, stuck in a Lodi again
Oh Lord, I'm stuck in a Lodi again
The lyrics to Creedence Clearwater Revisited's "Lodi" tell the story of a musician who has hit a rough patch in his career. He set out on the road seeking fame and fortune, but things have not gone as planned. He's stuck in a small, unremarkable town called Lodi, with no money or friends. The frustration and desperation in the lyrics are palpable; the singer has hit rock bottom and can't seem to find a way out of his situation. He's even lost his inspiration: "Somewhere I lost connections / Ran out of songs to play."
This is a song about the harsh realities of the music industry and the struggles that musicians face on the road. It's a story of broken dreams, missed opportunities, and the toll that a life of constant travel and performance can take on a person. The repeated refrain of "Oh Lord, stuck in Lodi again" underscores the sense of hopelessness and despair that pervades the song.
Overall, "Lodi" is a poignant and relatable song that speaks to the universal human experience of feeling lost and adrift at times. Despite its melancholy tone, the song also has a certain wistful beauty to it, and the raw emotion in the lyrics is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever felt trapped or frustrated in their own life.
Line by Line Meaning
Just about a year ago
Approximately one year ago
I set out on the road
I embarked on a journey
Seekin' my fame and fortune
Trying to become successful and wealthy
Lookin' for a pot of gold
Searching for riches and prosperity
Thing got bad and things got worse
The situation deteriorated
I guess you know the tune
I suppose you can imagine what happened
Oh Lord, stuck in Lodi again
Expressing frustration and dissatisfaction with being in Lodi
Rode in on the Greyhound
Traveled by bus on the Greyhound company's service
I'll be walkin' out if I go
I will leave on foot if I depart
I was just passin' through
I was only traveling through temporarily
Must be seven months or more
I have been here for at least seven months
Ran out of time and money
I expended all my resources
Looks like they took my friends
It appears that my companions are no longer with me
A man from the magazine
A male individual affiliated with a publication
Said I was on my way
Claimed I was advancing towards success
Somewhere I lost connections
I lost valuable associations
Ran out of songs to play
I exhausted my repertoire of music
I came into town, a one night stand
I initially visited to perform for a single event
Looks like my plans fell through
It appears that my objectives were not achieved
If I only had a dollar
Expressing a hypothetical condition
For every song I've sung
In exchange for every musical performance I have given
Every time I had to play
Each instance I was required to perform
While people sat there drunk
As individuals in the audience consumed alcohol
You know, I'd catch the next train
Indicating an action that would happen if the preceding condition were fulfilled
Back to where I live
Returning to my place of residence
Oh Lord, stuck in a Lodi again
Repeating the previous sentiments of dissatisfaction with Lodi
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Charles Owen
I love this song! CCR had maybe the most distinctive sound of any band. I wouldn't want to try to replicate Fogerty's signature voice.
Isaias Miranda
Música Que marcou o ano da guerra e fez parte da vida das tropas militar ASS: ISAÍAS
Rocky Mullins
These guys are having a great time and so are the fans.
sue price
My favourite song of theirs love it
G.F. W.R.
great, five stars!!!! excellent guitar playing!
AlaskanPrincess
Interesting that you said that. IMO CCREVISITED is much more musically talented than CCR was. They've taken these songs to new heights ...and John Tristao - what a voice, and what a performer!
wes jackson
My favorite CCR song!
MERAZ
EVEN WHEN JOHN ISN'T THERE, THE BAND SOUNDS TOO PRETTY !!! :')
SURFRUNNER D
Without John there, it took 2 men to take his place. One on vocals, one on guitar. John did both.
Schoolboy Jr.
Right, but ultimately he was still replaceable, so the point is don’t be an asshole because life will go on without you.