John Fogerty Reclaims Creedence Legacy with New Re-Recorded Classics

Celebrate John Fogerty’s reclaimed Creedence legacy with his new album featuring re-recorded hits from The Creedence Clearwater Revival years.

John Fogerty’s Bold Move: Reclaiming His Musical Legacy

John Fogerty, the legendary former frontman of Creedence Clearwater Revival and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, has taken a bold step to reclaim his iconic songs. Following in the footsteps of artists like Taylor Swift, Fogerty has re-recorded 20 of his most famous tracks for the upcoming album Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years. This exciting announcement was made during his 80th birthday concert at New York’s Beacon Theatre on May 28th, with the album slated for release on August 22nd.

John Fogerty performing live on stage

This move is incredibly significant because Fogerty did not originally own the rights to these Creedence songs. Those rights were tied up in a complex and contentious contract he signed with Fantasy Records back in the 1960s. Over several decades, this led to numerous lawsuits and public disagreements, a saga that only finally concluded in 2023 thanks to a new deal with Concord, the parent company of Fantasy Records.

Why Re-Record These Classics?

Fogerty explains the emotional and artistic motivations behind this massive project:

“For most of my life, I did not own the songs I had written. Getting them back changes everything. Legacy is my way of celebrating that — of playing these songs on my terms, with the people I love.”

The idea of re-recording one’s own songs to regain control and ownership has been popularized recently by artists like Taylor Swift, but for Fogerty, it’s about more than just business. It’s a personal journey to reclaim his musical identity and connect deeply with the work he created decades ago.

In a 2021 interview, Fogerty reflected on the enduring appeal of his classic songs:

“You get a great sense of satisfaction in the most humble way. It’s a great sense of pride that the songs are still played, that they still mean something to people, and it helps me to feel that I’m in it musically. Rather than everything being in the rearview mirror, which is the way it could have been, I feel like I’m looking at the front of the vehicle, through the windshield and seeing where this road might take me.”

A Family Affair: Collaborating with His Sons

For Legacy, Fogerty wasn’t alone. He enlisted the talents of his sons, Shane and Tyler Fogerty, to bring fresh life to these landmark songs. The familial collaboration adds a heartfelt dimension to the project, blending the original spirit of Creedence with new energy.

Listeners can now get a preview of Legacy through the newly released renditions of classics like “Up Around the Bend,” “Have You Ever Seen the Rain,” and “Porterville.” These tracks showcase Fogerty’s ability to preserve the original magic while adding a contemporary touch.

Here are the official YouTube links to these previews:

• Up Around the Bend
• Have You Ever Seen the Rain
• Porterville

Additionally, a special version of “Up Around the Bend” featuring country star Eric Church has been selected as the theme song for NASCAR broadcasts on Amazon Prime, showing the wide-reaching influence of Fogerty's music today.

Tracklist for Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years

1. Up Around the Bend
2. Who’ll Stop the Rain
3. Proud Mary
4. Have You Ever Seen the Rain
5. Lookin’ Out My Back Door
6. Born on the Bayou
7. Run Through the Jungle
8. Someday Never Comes
9. Porterville
10. Hey Tonight
11. Lodi
12. Wrote a Song for Everyone
13. Bootleg
14. Don’t Look Now
15. Long As I Can See the Light
16. Down on the Corner
17. Bad Moon Rising
18. Travelin’ Band
19. Green River
20. Fortunate Son

“Legacy is my way of celebrating... playing these songs on my terms, with the people I love.” – John Fogerty

Re-recording these iconic songs is more than just a nostalgic look back — it’s a fresh chapter for Fogerty and his music. How do you feel about artists reclaiming their catalogs this way? Would you be excited to hear more re-recorded classics from other legends?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What inspired John Fogerty to re-record Creedence songs?
  He wanted to regain ownership and control over his original compositions, which he didn’t hold due to an old contract.
• When will the album Legacy be released?
  The album is scheduled to be released on August 22nd.
• Who collaborated with John Fogerty on these new recordings?
  His sons, Shane and Tyler Fogerty, played significant roles in the project.
• Are there any collaborations featured on the album or singles?
  Yes, a version of “Up Around the Bend” features Eric Church, used as the NASCAR Amazon Prime broadcast theme.
• Where can I listen to the new versions of the songs?
  The re-recorded songs are available on YouTube and other streaming platforms.

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