Arthur

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Total Tracks: 22   Total Length: 62:30

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Roots of John Fogerty

By Ed Ward, eMusic Contributor

In a way, Creedence Clearwater Revival was lucky. Based in the terminally unhip East Bay suburb of El Cerrito, looking to classic rock & roll and the Beatles for inspiration in their early incarnation as the Golliwogs instead of the folk-rock which powered the San Francisco scene's big-name bands, they were shunned by the psychedelic ballrooms and had lots of time to refine a sound that was completely their own. The result was a run… more »

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The third of four Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup Document CDs (which completely reissue his recordings from the 1940s and ’50s) features the singer/guitarist in trio settings, mostly with bassist Ransom Knowling and drummer Judge Riley. Crudup’s expressive vocals and the driving rhythm section make such songs as “She’s Just Like Caldenia,” “Oo-Wee Darling,” “Anytime Is the Right Time,” “Love Me Mama,” “Where Did You Stay Last Night,” and “Goin’ Back to Georgia” quite memorable. Listening to these consistently exciting performances gives listeners strong clues as to where rock & roll came from. – Scott Yanow