These members played together since 1959, first as The Blue Velvets, then as The Golliwogs. Their musical style encompassed the roots rock, swamp rock, and blues rock genres. They played in a Southern rock style, despite their San Francisco Bay Area origin, with lyrics about bayous, catfish, the Mississippi River, and other popular elements of Southern United States iconography, as well as political and socially conscious lyrics about topics including the Vietnam War. The band performed at the 1969 Woodstock Festival in Upstate New York.
The group disbanded acrimoniously in late 1972 after four years of chart-topping success. Tom Fogerty had officially left the previous year, and his brother John was at odds with the remaining members over matters of business and artistic control, all of which resulted in subsequent lawsuits among the former bandmates. Fogerty's ongoing disagreements with Fantasy Records owner Saul Zaentz created further protracted court battles, and John Fogerty refused to perform with the two other surviving members at CCR's 1993 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Creedence Clearwater Revival's music is still a staple of US radio airplay; the band has sold 26 million albums in the United States alone. Rolling Stone ranked them 82nd on its Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time list.
John Fogerty, Doug Clifford, and Stu Cook met at Portola Junior High School in El Cerrito, California. Calling themselves the Blue Velvets, the trio began playing instrumentals and "juke box standards", as well as backing Fogerty's older brother Tom at live gigs and in the recording studio. Tom soon joined the band, and in 1964 they signed with Fantasy Records, an independent jazz label in San Francisco that had released Cast Your Fate To The Wind, a national hit for jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi. The record's success was the subject of a National Educational Television special, which prompted budding songwriter John Fogerty to contact the label. For the band's first release, Fantasy co-owner Max Weiss renamed the group the Golliwogs (after the children's literary character, Golliwogg).
Bandmembers' roles and the instruments they played changed during this period. Stu Cook switched from piano to bass guitar and Tom Fogerty from lead vocals to rhythm guitar; John became the band's lead vocalist and primary songwriter. In Tom Fogerty's words: "I could sing, but John had a sound!".
Hideaway
Creedence Clearwater Revival Lyrics
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Is there somethin' on your mind?
You've gone and sold all your belongings,
Is that something in your eye?
Well, I know you really never
Liked the way it all goes down;
Go on, hideaway.
What's that you say?
We're all bound for the graveyard;
Oooh, I wish you well.
Think it's gonna rain,
Oh, what's the diff'rence,
Is there some way I can help?
'Cause you know, I'm gonna miss you
When you're gone, oh, Lord,
Wish I could hideaway
Hold on, give yourself a chance,
I can hear the leavin' train.
All aboard! goodbye, goodbye, goodbye!
Oooh, I wish you well.
See you soon, maybe tomorrow.
You can never tell;
"Cause you know, I'm gonna miss you
When you're gone, oh,
Wish I could hideaway
Hideaway, hideaway, hideaway, hideaway.
Hideaway, hideaway,
Hideaway, hideaway.
The lyrics of Creedence Clearwater Revival's song Hideaway revolve around a conversation between two friends. The first stanza begins with one friend inquiring if there is something bothering the other since he recently sold all his possessions. The other friend responds by saying that he never really liked the way things have been going, and he intends to hideaway. The second stanza begins with the first friend asking if there is any way he can help. The second friend responds by saying that it does not matter because they are all bound for the graveyard. He adds that he wishes the first friend well since he cannot predict the future. He also tells the first friend that he is going to miss him when he's gone, and he wishes he could hide away.
The chorus follows with the second friend repeating his desire to hide away, suggesting that it is the only solution to the problems he faces. The third stanza starts with the first friend encouraging his friend to give himself a chance and not give up. He tells him that he can hear a leaving train and bids him farewell, wishing him well. The song ends with the second friend acknowledging that they may reunite soon, but he is still going to miss his friend and wishes he could hide away instead.
The lyrics in this song exemplify the desire to escape from the demands and pressures of life. The singer seeks refuge and solace in hiding away. The song's mellow and slow tempo aligns with the theme of seeking a peaceful and comfortable life away from the stressors of modern-day society.
Line by Line Meaning
Howdy, friend, beggin' your pardon,
Greeting, my friend. Excuse me for interrupting you.
Is there somethin' on your mind?
Are you thinking about something?
You've gone and sold all your belongings,
I heard you sold all the things you own.
Is that something in your eye?
Is there a problem causing you to stand out?
Well, I know you really never
I understand that you never really
Liked the way it all goes down;
Enjoyed the way life is happening to you;
Go on, hideaway.
It's okay to find a place to hide or escape this reality/burden.
What's that you say?
What are you trying to express?
We're all bound for the graveyard;
We all are destined to die someday.
Oooh, I wish you well.
Oh, I hope everything works out well for you.
Think it's gonna rain,
I believe it will rain soon,
Oh, what's the diff'rence,
But what does it matter?
Is there some way I can help?
Is there anything I can do to assist you?
'Cause you know, I'm gonna miss you
Since I'm going to miss you
When you're gone, oh, Lord,
When you're not around, oh, dear,
Wish I could hideaway
I wish I could also disappear or escape this problem.
Hold on, give yourself a chance,
Take courage, and try something new,
I can hear the leavin' train.
I can hear the train that is meant for departure and leave you behind.
All aboard! goodbye, goodbye, goodbye!
All the passengers should now board the train, and I say goodbye, goodbye, goodbye!
See you soon, maybe tomorrow.
I hope to see you again shortly, perhaps tomorrow.
You can never tell;
You never know for sure;
'Cause you know, I'm gonna miss you
Since I'm going to miss you
When you're gone, oh,
When you're not here, oh,
Wish I could hideaway
I wish I could also disappear or escape this burden.
Hideaway, hideaway, hideaway, hideaway.
Hideaway, hideaway, escape or disappear.
Hideaway, hideaway,
Hideaway, hideaway,
Hideaway, hideaway.
Hideaway, hideaway.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JOHN CAMERON FOGERTY
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Kaashlia
My favorite! Brings tears to my eyes. And I am 60 now, always loved CCR, since my early teen´s. It´s very nice to read the comments here of young people listening CCR today and liking them as well.
Ned Flanders
You still rocking in 2021
Cecil k
Share the same sentiment and I'm a bit older
Rick Rhoads
Me too friend
Ralf Waßmann
Know waht you thing..
Marty Salazar
Me too
Robert Spahn
Can't believe this wasn't a bigger hits of theirs. Just an unbelievably beautiful song with that CCR sound.
Terry davidson
Agree. This is a classic. Most folk only know two songs yet the catalogue is brimming with classics
Ho Chow
True 👄 speech
Jose Antonío Aguilar G.
There was to much God music