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John Fogerty Releases 'John’s Version' of Creedence Clearwater Revival Classics

The 80-year-old songwriter uses fresh recordings with his sons to assert control over classics long tied up in rights disputes.

Overview

  • The album, titled Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years (John’s Version), collects 20 re-recorded CCR songs and is now available to stream, including via a Spotify embed shared by CBS News.
  • Fogerty recorded the project as a family effort with sons Shane and Tyler performing, extending their collaboration to his current touring band.
  • Following decades of litigation after Creedence’s 1972 split, Fogerty regained control over his catalog in 2023, setting the stage for these new recordings.
  • He describes the release as both professional renewal and personal closure, with his wife Julie emphasizing that it lets him finally claim ownership of the songs he wrote.
  • CBS News published an extended interview and performance segments tied to the release, highlighting Fogerty’s ongoing touring and reflections on writing hits like Proud Mary.