![]() ![]() The documentary, narrated by actor Jeff Bridges (whose infamous The Big Lebowski character, the Dude, was a fan of CCR ), includes not just the Royal Albert Hall performance, but archival footage and interviews where the band meditates on its success and on the future. In 1968 the group chose a new name, Creedence Clearwater Revival - "Creedence'' was taken from the name of a friend of Tom Fogerty drummer Doug Clifford's interest in ecology and also a commercial for Olympia beer gave them "Clearwater." According to John, "We wanted to have a little revival among ourselves. After further name changes, including the regrettable record label-mandated moniker the Golliwogs, John became the de facto leader of the group. ![]() John's older brother, Tom, soon joined as lead singer and principal songwriter and they became Tommy Fogerty & The Blue Velvets. While still in junior high, John Fogerty, Doug Clifford, and Stu Cook formed the Blue Velvets. "Europe is shades of gray compared to the black and white of America." bassist Stu Cook opines in the film.Ĭreedence Clearwater Revival was about as far from an overnight sensation as you could get, with an origin story that dates back to 1959. While the world was still reeling from that shock, the four young men of Creedence were finally enjoying the fruits of their labor and tasting a little more freedom than they were accustomed to in America. Although Fantasy Records erroneously released Creedence’s January 1970 performance at The Oakland Coliseum as The Royal Albert Hall Concert in 1980, the actual Royal Albert Hall tapes would sit in storage for an additional 40 years.Ĭreedence's performances at the Royal Albert Hall occurred mere days after the Beatles announced their break up. Muscular renditions of their hits are doled out throughout the 12-song set, though lesser-known tracks like the gloomy groover "Tombstone Shadow" and an absolutely frantic "Commotion" threaten to steal the show. Ĭreedence perform with such rarefied level of precision that the sound of their hit records literally come to life on the prestigious Royal Albert Hall stage. ![]() The film, Travelin' Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall, is being released concurrently with live album Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall. That tour - and, specifically, its two sold-out London dates - is the focus of a new documentary and live album, both of which have remained unreleased for more than 50 years. Having conquered America, even out-selling the Beatles, they headed into 1970 with their sights set on Europe for their first-ever overseas tour - an eight-show run through Denmark, Holland,Germany, France, and most importantly, England. Creedence Clearwater Revival were at the peak of their powers in 1969, an extremely prolific year where the foursome netted four Billboard top 10 singles and three top 10 albums. ![]()
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