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!".
Jambalaya
Creedence Clearwater Revival Lyrics
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Me gotta go, pole the pirogue down the bayou.
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh.
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou.
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio.
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo,
Thibodaux, Fontaineaux, the place is buzzin',
kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen.
Dress in style and go hog wild, and be gayo.
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou.
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio.
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo,
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou.
(Oh, guitar)
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio.
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo,
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou.
(Oh, Lord!
Hang tight, ooh Lord!
Ah, take it out.
He's comin', ah!)
The song Jambalaya by Creedence Clearwater Revival talks about the excitement of going to the bayou to have a good time. The song begins with a farewell to Joe as the singer sets out on a journey down the bayou with his loved one, Yvonne. The song is an ode to Cajun culture, which is why the lyrics are peppered with French phrases like "ma cher amio," which means "my dear friend." The singer is excited to see Yvonne and have a good time at the bayou. The phrase "Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the enthusiasm and excitement for the upcoming festivities.
The chorus of the song lists some of the dishes that are popular in Cajun cuisine, including "Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo." The singer is looking forward to indulging in these dishes with Yvonne. The song also talks about playing music and filling up on alcohol, as indicated by the lyrics "pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo." The singer urges everyone to dress up and have a good time, to "go hog wild and be gayo."
Overall, the song is a celebration of Cajun culture and the joy that comes from spending time with loved ones, enjoying music and food, and having a good time on the bayou.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye, Joe, me gotta go, me oh my oh.
Joe, I have to leave quickly, my goodness!
Me gotta go, pole the pirogue down the bayou.
I have to go down the bayou and pole my boat.
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh.
My Yvonne is the most beautiful woman out there – she's simply amazing!
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou.
I'm going to have an amazing time on the bayou with my friends.
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo
I'll have Jambalaya, crawfish pie, and fillet gumbo.
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio.
Tonight I'm going to meet my beloved.
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo,
Playing the guitar, filling up the fruit jar and cheering around.
Thibodaux, Fontaineaux, the place is buzzin',
Thibodaux and Fontaineaux are buzzing with excitement!
kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen.
Yvonne has many relatives coming to see her.
Dress in style and go hog wild, and be gayo.
Dress nicely and have a wild time while enjoying oneself.
(Oh, guitar)
There's also a guitar solo here
(Oh, Lord!
Hang tight, ooh Lord!
Ah, take it out.
He's comin', ah!)
There's an exclamation to hang tight, followed by someone coming soon.
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@Adm.Paulo.Eduardo
Goodbye, Joe, me gotta go, me oh my oh
Me gotta go, pole the pirogue down the bayou
My Yvonne, sweetest one, me oh my oh
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a craw fish pie and fillet gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou
Thibodeaux, Fontaineaux, the place is buzzin'
Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen
Dress in style, go hog wild, and be gayo
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a craw fish pie and fillet gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou
Oh, guitar!
Jambalaya and a craw fish pie and fillet gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou
Oh, Lord!
Hang tight, ooh Lord!
Ah, take it out
He's comin', ah!
@wbalsma1471
Goodbye, Joe, me gotta go, me oh my oh.
Me gotta go, pole the pirogue down the bayou.
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh.
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou.
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio.
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo,
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou.
Thibodaux, Fontaineaux, the place is buzzin',
kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen.
Dress in style and go hog wild, and be gayo.
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou.
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio.
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo,
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou.
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio.
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo,
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou.
(Oh, Lord!
Hang tight, ooh Lord!
Ah, take it out.
He's comin', ah!)
@matulee3997
Con solo siete años en un lugar en Mexico, una consola y un disco lp…está canción me remontaba a lugares mágicos. Desde entonces me ha encantado la música country en Inglés, gracias a Dios aprendí inglés para poderla cantar.
@ma.dejesusalvarez1172
genio
@alcidevillatoro552
Como aprendiste inglés?
@Salvadoen1998
Una canción que te permite levantar los ánimos y decirle a la vida, aquí voy de nuevo 👉🕺🏼💃🏼👈
@ivisgiron901
asi es
@nelidaruiz372
@Ivis Giron🙏
@CecilioValenzuela-zy6kc
Te alevanta el ánimo adiós tristezas y problemas te relaja saludos desde sonora México
@bismarckguevara8746
Un clasico de todos los tiempos,me hace recordar a mi padre ,tenia 3 años cuando lo mataron ,pero me cuenta mama y amigos de el q no habia quien la bailara mejor q el.
@clotildetorres6108
Mi adolescencia entera. Hasta ahora en mi edad de oro. Imposible dejar de verlos y escucharlos.♥️♥️♥️♥️
@josecalheiros6755
CCR sensacional como sempre Jambalaya clássico de todos os tempos