John Fogerty Stole the Show at NPR's Tiny Desk, Reviving Creedence Classics with Passion and Heart.
In a poignant performance, Creedence Clearwater Revival icon John Fogerty took to the stage of NPR's Tiny Desk, delivering impassioned versions of three Creedence classics and two solo tracks. The setlist kicked off with the 1969 classic "Proud Mary," backed by his sons Shane and Tyler Fogerty, leaving Fogerty in awe that he'd created something special.
The songwriting process for "Proud Mary" was still a surreal experience for Fogerty, who described it as "the strangest feeling." Reflecting on this experience, he admitted to feeling like the only person aware of the song's greatness. The emotional connection to his music is evident in every note and strum.
Fogerty also took a moment to express gratitude to NPR, highlighting their dedication to quality journalism during turbulent times. This subtle message underscores Fogerty's commitment to preserving artistic freedom amidst societal pressures.
The performance concluded with "Have You Ever Seen the Rain," which Fogerty thanked his fans for embracing over the years. Emphasizing the importance of music in his life, he expressed gratitude to his family and audience, acknowledging that their love for his songs has been a guiding force throughout his career.
As a testament to his enduring legacy, Fogerty recently regained publishing rights to his Creedence songs, marking a significant victory after decades of creative constraint. This newfound freedom has allowed him to revisit and reimagine the CCR catalog with a renewed sense of purpose.
In a poignant performance, Creedence Clearwater Revival icon John Fogerty took to the stage of NPR's Tiny Desk, delivering impassioned versions of three Creedence classics and two solo tracks. The setlist kicked off with the 1969 classic "Proud Mary," backed by his sons Shane and Tyler Fogerty, leaving Fogerty in awe that he'd created something special.
The songwriting process for "Proud Mary" was still a surreal experience for Fogerty, who described it as "the strangest feeling." Reflecting on this experience, he admitted to feeling like the only person aware of the song's greatness. The emotional connection to his music is evident in every note and strum.
Fogerty also took a moment to express gratitude to NPR, highlighting their dedication to quality journalism during turbulent times. This subtle message underscores Fogerty's commitment to preserving artistic freedom amidst societal pressures.
The performance concluded with "Have You Ever Seen the Rain," which Fogerty thanked his fans for embracing over the years. Emphasizing the importance of music in his life, he expressed gratitude to his family and audience, acknowledging that their love for his songs has been a guiding force throughout his career.
As a testament to his enduring legacy, Fogerty recently regained publishing rights to his Creedence songs, marking a significant victory after decades of creative constraint. This newfound freedom has allowed him to revisit and reimagine the CCR catalog with a renewed sense of purpose.
That dude John Fogerty is still magic 
! His passion & heart shine through in that Tiny Desk performance 
. Glad he's finally back in control of his music legacy 
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he just poured his heart out on stage and it was so beautiful 
it's amazing how music can bring people together like that and transport us to another time and place 
i loved how he talked about feeling like the only person aware of the greatness of "Proud Mary" at first - it's like we all experience those moments where we feel like our creation is something special 
what's even more inspiring is that he expressed his gratitude to NPR for keeping artistic freedom alive in today's world 
and i totally agree, music has the power to transcend everything 
. regained publishing rights is a huge win for him too, can't wait to hear what he comes up with next 
. But what really gets me is how this performance feels like a rebirth of his music - all those years under publishing constraints must have been tough, but now he's free to reimagine his catalog and it's giving me chills 
. I'm so glad he got to share those Creedence classics with a new audience at NPR's Tiny Desk - it's amazing how some songs can still give you chills even after all these years 
. And I love how he gave a shoutout to NPR for keeping quality journalism alive, that means the world to me 
omg did u see that tiny desk perf from john fogerty!!! 
. and wow, regainin' those publishing rights is a major win for him & his music 
can't wait 2 see what new ccr jams we get from him next 
