Fortunate Son
My Life, My Music
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John Fogerty
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John Fogerty
About this listen
The long-awaited memoir from John Fogerty, the legendary singer-songwriter and creative force behind Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Creedence Clearwater Revival is one of the most important and beloved bands in the history of rock, and John Fogerty wrote, sang, and produced their instantly recognizable classics: "Proud Mary", "Bad Moon Rising", "Born on the Bayou", and more. Now he reveals how he brought CCR to number one in the world, eclipsing even the Beatles in 1969. By the next year, though, Creedence was falling apart; their amazing, enduring success exploded and faded in just a few short years.
Fortunate Son takes listeners from Fogerty's Northern California roots through Creedence's success and the retreat from music and public life to his hard-won revival as a solo artist who finally found love.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2015 John Fogerty (P)2015 Hachette AudioWhat listeners say about Fortunate Son
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- Paul Thew
- 13-07-2022
Zaentz dances in Hell
A good listen and enlightening as to the reason for the demise of Credence. Saul Zaentz, what a horrible man you were, pure evil!
John's open honest and simple dialog paints a picture. Kudos to him for his survival.
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- Greg
- 21-12-2015
things you just don't know
I never new any of the hard ship of creadence I loved it and thank you for sharing it with me
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- Andrew Roberts
- 07-01-2023
Amazing
Amazing story of one of the all time greatest rock and roll legends John Fogerty.
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- Robert Muldoon
- 16-03-2022
Jumps around a bit.
Really liked the book, but I did get a little lost chronologically sometimes because of how people’s actions and versions of the truth effect the final outcomes.
Great read.
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- Bear Paintain
- 23-06-2022
Worth listening to the end
Like others I found parts of this book hard to follow as John jumps around a bit covering his childhood and early years.
I nearly gave up a few times.
However it is worth hanging in there and listening to the end.
A great insight into John’s life after Creedence and the drama he endured.
Thank you John and Julie for sharing.
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- Rodney Hrvatin
- 24-08-2019
Essential listening for fans of classic rock
A fantastic journey through a troubled and difficult life that resulted in the soundtrack to a generation.
Whilst Fogerty is not the strongest of narrators, it is heartfelt and honest and his wife brings a certain humanity to her sections of the book.
It's a valuable lesson about life and being careful what you sign and also about the company you keep.
Enjoyable to the last syllable.
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- Tim Pate
- 05-07-2020
Can totally relate and it is a fascinating listen
I'm hugely glad that I found this title. I have watched a video in which Doug and Stu give their view of events and it didn't paint John in a very nice light. As John lays this out, he has had quite a rough time of it and I think, much of it due to his quest for perfection. In his own words he says he was trying to be too perfect.
His reflection on Proud Mary and the recording of harmonies sums things up nicely. After that, the band could not last - and, I think John should not have done what he did - he needed to let the other grow.
On the other side of the coin, what a blow he was dealt with by the other band members and those within Fantasy records.
This is worth the read if you were ever in to Creedence and John Fogerty. Do yourself a favour and read it.
I'm really glad that John is in a better place now.
Thanks, John, for great memories and great music.
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- michael j willis
- 21-07-2023
Bitter Son
Usually love Rock history,especially from the rocker himself. Fogarty does not have a good word for his band mates start to finish..me me me.Also states band decisions were all in ..not in. It's well known the other band members were very angry over John’s awful decision
to not appear on the Woodstock movie and album.
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