Customer Reviews
Not A Bad Chronicle Of A Countryish Band - By: TC, 16 Aug 2008 
This compilation covers all the 13 A side singles & 7 of their B sides during or after their period. The music is a mix of Country, Rhythm & Blues & Rock & Roll with a dash of Hard Rock thrown it & the Country Funk "Down On The Corner". The reason I'm giving this 3 stars is the fact that I'm not that into Country Music which nearly half the selection sounds like on here. My other gripe is that not all the B sides are here. Then again this got released on vinylin 1976. On the other hand with CD technology (80 mins) they could of re-released it to include all the B sides. If you are curious about this band (like I was) I recommend this as a starting point. If you are a Countryish fan you can add to more stars to mine.
Brilliant Bluesy Rock - By: R. Mullaney, 31 May 2008 
I just bought this CD because I wanted the song 'Bad Moon Rising' which I originally heard on the soundtrack to 'An American Werewolfin London,' one of my all time favourite films. I have loved this song ever since I first saw the film as a kid but never actually owned it myself. When listening to the rest of the CDin the car I realised how familiar I was with a lot of CCR music & how brilliant they actually were.
I don't know a huge amount about the history of rock music but it sounds to me like Elvis, Hendrix & the Doors all rolled into one bluesy rock n' roll band. 'Put a Spell On You' is a great cover of a Screamin' Jay Hawkins song, done justice by Fogerty's snarling vocals. 'Bad Moon Rising' is a perfect rock n' roll number, as is 'Fortunate Son' which sounds like an anti-Vietnam anthem (it was used on the 'Forrest Gump' soundtrack for when he arrivesin Vietnam). The band also cover Marvin Gayes classic 'Heard it Through the Grapevine'in an 11 minute jamming session which sounds fantastic. In short every song on this album is a gem & Creedence Clearwater Revival are more influential on modern rock bands than people give them credit for. Buy this album, you won't be disappointed.
Like this? Try: The Doors: LA Woman
great - By: Deborah J. Griffiths, 14 Feb 2008 I was bornin the early 60,s but I still love this music. Maybe that,s why my husband still puts up with me as a pillion motorbike rider. (As the cd was bought for him, yes, he loved it).
D Griff
Awesome - By: Toby Smith, 30 Jan 2006 Unless you're a hardened CCR fan this is probably the only record you need. The music is brilliant and, unlike a lot of rock music, also deeply moving. Like the very best bands, Creedence are inspired by the past but manage to create a sound & style that's very much their own. The lyrics reflect troubled times,with references to Vietnam, & the music is an updated version of classic blues, soul & rock & roll. The music bounces along & doesn't outstay it's welcome & it's all sung with great passion. Hard to pick the best but the swaggering Green River, bouncing Bad Moon Rising, & poignant Looking out of my Back Door & Who'll Stop the Rain are superlative.
A MUST BUY CD! - By: JJC Hebels, 19 Dec 2005 What can I say about this CD, other than that it's absolutely great. CCR is such a great band & they made dozens of instant classics. These are collected on this CD & on the CCR Chronicle Vol. 2 CD. Both should be a part of any music fan's collection. You won't skip through any of the tracks, not on this CD nor the other. I can recommend every song, such as Suzie Q, I Put a Spell on You, Travellin Band, Down on the Corner, Up Around the Bend, I Heard It Through The Grapevine. Buy this NOW! But don't forget to buy Vol. 2 too, which includes among others Good Golly Miss Molly & Midnight Special. A total of 20+20=40 songs. With these two CD's you will have one of the best CCR collections available. Perfect as an introduction to CCR, but also die-hard CCR fans will love this compilation. Highly recommended!
