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The 100 Greatest Classic Rock Albums of All Time: #1. Sticky Fingers (1 Viewer)
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zamboni
Footballguy
How long?
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Echo and the Bunnymen
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
I like Hopelessly Human, but some of the melodies have just never landed right for me. It has all the classic Kansas elements, but while songs like Closet Chronicles, Portrait and Dust in the Wind here totally stick to landing, that one doesn't quite hit the mark for me. Even back in my hardcore Kansas listening days, it was one that was just kind of there for me.
timschochet
Footballguy
76. Lynyrd Skynyrd- Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd (1973)
Classic Rock Radio Hits: Free Bird, Tuesday’s Gone, Gimme Three Steps, Simple Man
This band’s first album was an explosion of blues, blues rock, and ballads, with some of the best guitar work you’re ever going to hear.
I Ain’t The One
Loud blues with some yodeling thrown in. Great tune to start the album.
Tuesday’s Gone
One of their greatest songs. Anthemic melody, awesome guitar, gorgeous piano bridge, what’s not to love?
Gimme Three Steps
Raunchy rocker. Never did much for me, but got a lot of attention and radio play.
Simple Man
Another all time classic for this band, with more great guitars.
Things Goin’ On
Fun bluesy deep cut. New Orleans style piano is excellent.
Mississippi Kid
An homage to Robert Johnson. Simple Delta blues song, but once more with exquisite guitar craft.
Poison Whiskey
Unexceptional blues song, though the lyrics are interesting (and depressing).
Free Bird
Well deserving to be considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time. The lyrics define the ultimate spirit of rock music, while the music from start to finish is simply sublime.
Classic Rock Radio Hits: Free Bird, Tuesday’s Gone, Gimme Three Steps, Simple Man
This band’s first album was an explosion of blues, blues rock, and ballads, with some of the best guitar work you’re ever going to hear.
I Ain’t The One
Loud blues with some yodeling thrown in. Great tune to start the album.
Tuesday’s Gone
One of their greatest songs. Anthemic melody, awesome guitar, gorgeous piano bridge, what’s not to love?
Gimme Three Steps
Raunchy rocker. Never did much for me, but got a lot of attention and radio play.
Simple Man
Another all time classic for this band, with more great guitars.
Things Goin’ On
Fun bluesy deep cut. New Orleans style piano is excellent.
Mississippi Kid
An homage to Robert Johnson. Simple Delta blues song, but once more with exquisite guitar craft.
Poison Whiskey
Unexceptional blues song, though the lyrics are interesting (and depressing).
Free Bird
Well deserving to be considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time. The lyrics define the ultimate spirit of rock music, while the music from start to finish is simply sublime.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Top 10 album for me.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Skynryd is Southern Rock though. 
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
Robert Plant
Raging weasel
Footballguy
Great album but another that's at least 50 spots too low. Always hated Gimme Three Steps
timschochet
Footballguy
Yea I get that there’s going to be some complaints about the rankings. Especially now. All I can say is that starting now it gets REALLY tough, because all of these albums are super good.
Hugsy_Malone
Footballguy
Number 76?
As in the Spirit of '76?
Free Bird and Simple Man alone put this in the top ten.
As in the Spirit of '76?
Free Bird and Simple Man alone put this in the top ten.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Free Bird is a classic, but one I don’t need to hear anymore.
Tuesday’s Gone is my favorite song by the band. Love everything about it. The use of mellotron is masterful.
Tuesday’s Gone is my favorite song by the band. Love everything about it. The use of mellotron is masterful.
zamboni
Footballguy
Fantastic album - an all-timer IMO.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
When I said top 10 for me, it’s truly not a complaint. This is your list, not mine. I’m glad to see it.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Also I get there’s probably little difference between 74 and 37 for you. It’s same for me.
Brunell4MVP
Footballguy
Well that's only about 40 spots too low. Simple Man and Tuesdays Gone are phenomenal songs.
DocHolliday
Footballguy
Surprised this isn’t ranked higher too but the rankings are rarely agreed upon here. That’s what makes this interesting.
northern exposure
Footballguy
Can't see there being 75 albums ranked higher than this in the classic rock category.
Hugsy_Malone
Footballguy
Oh, but wait. I'm sure there will be some hotly contested ones coming down the pike.
timschochet
Footballguy
75. John Lennon- Imagine (1971)
Classic Rock Radio Hits: Imagine, Jealous Guy
I believe this is John Lennon’s finest solo album. Many critics would disagree and select The Plastic Ono Band from 1970 or Double Fantasy from 1980. I enjoy both of those albums but neither made my list. This one did because of the high quality of the songs. It also helps that Lennon was working here with great musicians, including George Harrison on slide guitar.
I should also note that though I listed the two most popular songs from this record, every one of its tunes are played regularly on classic rock stations that focus on the Beatles.
Imagine
I’m always fascinated at how many people I’ve known in my life, young and old, who adore this song despite its message of anti-religion, pacifism, one world government and the giving up of all possessions. My guess is that it’s because of the positive nature of the chorus and the uplifting melody. In any case, one of the most famous tunes ever written.
Crippled Inside
John takes a turn at British music hall. Normally this is more Paul’s thing.
Jealous Guy
One of Lennon’s best love songs ever. There are some pretty great covers of this around as well, particularly by Roxy Music.
It’s So Hard
Standard blues
I Don’t Want To Be A Soldier Mama I Don’t Want To Die
More blues but this one with a firm antiwar message.
Gimme Some Truth
Sounds a lot like early Bowie here. Great deep cut that could be regarded as a very early New Wave song.
Oh My Love
This is one of my favorite Lennon melodies, so pretty. But for some reason the recording sounds muffled- it may be because of Phil Spector. There is a cover by Jackson Browne on a tribute album which is very similar but a lot clearer.
How Do You Sleep
A pretty unsubtle attack on Paul McCartney. Said to be one of the most cutting songs ever, along with Dylan’s “Idiot Wind” and Queen’s “Death On Two Legs”.
How?
This ballad doesn’t do much for me, though a lot of folks love it.
Oh Yoko!
John Lennon recorded several songs about his wife but this is probably the best one.
Classic Rock Radio Hits: Imagine, Jealous Guy
I believe this is John Lennon’s finest solo album. Many critics would disagree and select The Plastic Ono Band from 1970 or Double Fantasy from 1980. I enjoy both of those albums but neither made my list. This one did because of the high quality of the songs. It also helps that Lennon was working here with great musicians, including George Harrison on slide guitar.
I should also note that though I listed the two most popular songs from this record, every one of its tunes are played regularly on classic rock stations that focus on the Beatles.
Imagine
I’m always fascinated at how many people I’ve known in my life, young and old, who adore this song despite its message of anti-religion, pacifism, one world government and the giving up of all possessions. My guess is that it’s because of the positive nature of the chorus and the uplifting melody. In any case, one of the most famous tunes ever written.
Crippled Inside
John takes a turn at British music hall. Normally this is more Paul’s thing.
Jealous Guy
One of Lennon’s best love songs ever. There are some pretty great covers of this around as well, particularly by Roxy Music.
It’s So Hard
Standard blues
I Don’t Want To Be A Soldier Mama I Don’t Want To Die
More blues but this one with a firm antiwar message.
Gimme Some Truth
Sounds a lot like early Bowie here. Great deep cut that could be regarded as a very early New Wave song.
Oh My Love
This is one of my favorite Lennon melodies, so pretty. But for some reason the recording sounds muffled- it may be because of Phil Spector. There is a cover by Jackson Browne on a tribute album which is very similar but a lot clearer.
How Do You Sleep
A pretty unsubtle attack on Paul McCartney. Said to be one of the most cutting songs ever, along with Dylan’s “Idiot Wind” and Queen’s “Death On Two Legs”.
How?
This ballad doesn’t do much for me, though a lot of folks love it.
Oh Yoko!
John Lennon recorded several songs about his wife but this is probably the best one.
Mr. Mojo
Footballguy
It's very good. I just wish it had #9 Dream which is easily my favorite post Beatles Lennon song.
Hugsy_Malone
Footballguy
William F. Buckley once wrote an article about how insipid it was. My old professor in college (the only conservative one) sang it aloud without accompaniment to comment on it. It certainly has drawn its share of criticism. It has also had the most unlikely adherents, such as the uber-rich folk singing along to it during COVID. "Imagine no possessions." The irony was totally lost on them until they caught a little feedback.
To some, it's a song of squalor and lunacy and as anti-human as any song has ever been. Nothing to die for probably means nothing really to live for, metaphysically speaking. Sure, one lives, but for what purpose, then?
Whole lots of things that are wrong with the logistics of the song, but IMO Lennon is just lamenting the state of the world and what people will kill for and grab -- and he envisions a better time than that. So it is with the song. I take it as a plea for peace and satisfaction with what we have rather than what we don't, rather than ascribe it deeper meaning. Lennon was ultimately a conflicted dude who wrote and had conflicting impulses. I'll leave it there.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I think he meant in terms of loyalty to country - in other words you no longer have to die for your country (‘s government) because he’s imagining world peace.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
I love the Beatles, but I don't think any Lennon solo records were good enough to make a top 100 anything list. He had some good solo songs, but when looking at their respective material between the breakup of the Beatles and Lennon's tragic passing, I think it is clear that John needed Paul more than Paul needed John.
krista4
Footballguy
I've sadly been too busy to follow this thread but saw Imagine in the title so popped in to see what you'd said. I appreciate your addressing each of the songs from the album, since that one seems to be all many people know.
That said, this is at best my fourth favorite Lennon post-Beatles record.
krista4
Footballguy
wikkid did such a beautiful write-up on Imagine when I had my post-Beatles Beatles countdown. I think I had it ranked like #7 of John post-Beatles songs, and he set me straight (though it still doesn't even make my top 10 many days).
krista4
Footballguy
Ahhhh, as I was looking to see where I'd had the song ranked, I came across my write-up on the album. In case anyone cares!
Imagine was released to extensive (though not unanimous) critical acclaim and public acceptance, reaching #1 on the US charts and selling over two million copies in the US alone. Its single, “Imagine,” reached “only” #3 in the US, which might be surprising given that it seems now to be John’s most beloved song. While generally very well received by critics, one of the mediocre reviews came from Rolling Stone, although the magazine later named this as the 80th best album of all time. That’s all you need to know about Rolling Stone.
As with Plastic Ono Band, John enlisted Phil Spector to co-produce this record along with him and Yoko, with this one sounding much more like a Spector album versus the very sparse sound of the prior effort. John also created a bigger sound to this album by including a huge band, as compared to the three-person affair of Plastic Ono Band. In addition to the usual (Keltner, Voormann, Hopkins), this record also features George on guitar, Alan White on drums, King Curtis on sax, two of the members of Badfinger on acoustic guitars, a string section, and a wide variety of other guitarists, percussionists, etc. The expansion of the sound into a more “traditional” direction undoubtedly made it more commercially appealing, as did the range of styles from guitar-driven rock to lovely ballads, as opposed to the range in Plastic Ono Band from stark screaming to starker screamier.
Another factor in its commercial success was likely the toning down of some of the political statements he had made in songs such as “Power To The People” and would later enhance in Some Time In New York City. The lyrical content of these songs still touches on the political, though in a gentler way, and likewise the songs working through his emotional scarring were tied up in prettier pop packages, such as “Jealous Guy” and “Oh My Love.” Unlike Plastic Ono Band, where finding a “single” was a near-impossibility (“Love” might have worked, but John inexplicably chose “Mother,” which predictably bombed), many of these songs have radio friendliness. Much of this might have been attributed to a desire to be more commercial (as much as John loved Ringo, Ringo’s much greater solo success was nagging at him), as well as the fact that he was just in a better place; Voormann described the recording sessions as having been happy and relaxed, in stark contrast to pure anguish John had been exhibiting during the Plastic Ono Band sessions. Along with the anti-Nixon rant on “Gimme Some Truth,” one significant exception to this gentler feel is “How Do You Sleep?”, the scathing, vicious attack on Paul in response to Paul’s more subtle John attacks on his album, Ram. Whatever the reason for the change, John later expressed regret at having made a record that was more accessible, ranting, for example, that “Imagine” itself was "an anti-religious, anti-nationalistic, anti-conventional, anti-capitalistic song, but because it's sugar-coated, it's accepted." This could reflect John’s usual derision at his own work more than genuine regret over the commercial direction he took.
The cover art is a Polaroid photo of John long rumored to be taken by Andy Warhol, but actually by Yoko, overlaid with cloud images that are a theme within John and Yoko’s imagery and lyrics. Also included in the original album packaging was a postcard of John holding a pig, meant as another dig at Paul and the cover of the Ram album, though in later versions this postcard was replaced by something neutral.
Imagine was released to extensive (though not unanimous) critical acclaim and public acceptance, reaching #1 on the US charts and selling over two million copies in the US alone. Its single, “Imagine,” reached “only” #3 in the US, which might be surprising given that it seems now to be John’s most beloved song. While generally very well received by critics, one of the mediocre reviews came from Rolling Stone, although the magazine later named this as the 80th best album of all time. That’s all you need to know about Rolling Stone.
As with Plastic Ono Band, John enlisted Phil Spector to co-produce this record along with him and Yoko, with this one sounding much more like a Spector album versus the very sparse sound of the prior effort. John also created a bigger sound to this album by including a huge band, as compared to the three-person affair of Plastic Ono Band. In addition to the usual (Keltner, Voormann, Hopkins), this record also features George on guitar, Alan White on drums, King Curtis on sax, two of the members of Badfinger on acoustic guitars, a string section, and a wide variety of other guitarists, percussionists, etc. The expansion of the sound into a more “traditional” direction undoubtedly made it more commercially appealing, as did the range of styles from guitar-driven rock to lovely ballads, as opposed to the range in Plastic Ono Band from stark screaming to starker screamier.
Another factor in its commercial success was likely the toning down of some of the political statements he had made in songs such as “Power To The People” and would later enhance in Some Time In New York City. The lyrical content of these songs still touches on the political, though in a gentler way, and likewise the songs working through his emotional scarring were tied up in prettier pop packages, such as “Jealous Guy” and “Oh My Love.” Unlike Plastic Ono Band, where finding a “single” was a near-impossibility (“Love” might have worked, but John inexplicably chose “Mother,” which predictably bombed), many of these songs have radio friendliness. Much of this might have been attributed to a desire to be more commercial (as much as John loved Ringo, Ringo’s much greater solo success was nagging at him), as well as the fact that he was just in a better place; Voormann described the recording sessions as having been happy and relaxed, in stark contrast to pure anguish John had been exhibiting during the Plastic Ono Band sessions. Along with the anti-Nixon rant on “Gimme Some Truth,” one significant exception to this gentler feel is “How Do You Sleep?”, the scathing, vicious attack on Paul in response to Paul’s more subtle John attacks on his album, Ram. Whatever the reason for the change, John later expressed regret at having made a record that was more accessible, ranting, for example, that “Imagine” itself was "an anti-religious, anti-nationalistic, anti-conventional, anti-capitalistic song, but because it's sugar-coated, it's accepted." This could reflect John’s usual derision at his own work more than genuine regret over the commercial direction he took.
The cover art is a Polaroid photo of John long rumored to be taken by Andy Warhol, but actually by Yoko, overlaid with cloud images that are a theme within John and Yoko’s imagery and lyrics. Also included in the original album packaging was a postcard of John holding a pig, meant as another dig at Paul and the cover of the Ram album, though in later versions this postcard was replaced by something neutral.
timschochet
Footballguy
I’ll be interested to see your opinion of how I rank the Beatles albums post 1966 in comparison to each other and other classic rock albums, and also a couple of other post Beatles albums by former members.
krista4
Footballguy
I was wrong - I had this at #10 in my John post-Beatles songs. And here's what wikkid said:
krista4
Footballguy
Hopefully I can get back in and read this thread! I was really excited when you started it.
timschochet
Footballguy
I appreciate Wikkid’s point (and I always enjoyed his writing style, really miss the guy) but in these discussions I don’t judge songs based on their social relevance and I don’t think you do either. I evaluate music mainly based on enjoyment. The more I enjoy a song the higher I’m going to evaluate it. Imagine has a great melody. Suppose it had an awful melody? Would it have had anything close to the same impact? I doubt it.
Hugsy_Malone
Footballguy
This was when wikkid posted that thread about Willie Mays, huh? I wrote a long response about how our generation's center fielder was Ken Griffey, Jr., but I never posted it. In fact, he was getting so into Mays I just plum erased it. Griffey. Teenagerish, somewhat surly-looking, hat permanently turned backwards on his head, standing in a bit of a shadow created by his father but about to obliterate the legacy the father left. Looking like elegance and grace personified in the field and at the plate. A beautiful left-handed swing to challenge every idol come before.
Superior in every way but not a matinee star. Almost joyless until that big smile every so often. Suicidal, inward, conflicted, a reluctant superstar.
That's Gen X for you in a center fielder.
Superior in every way but not a matinee star. Almost joyless until that big smile every so often. Suicidal, inward, conflicted, a reluctant superstar.
That's Gen X for you in a center fielder.
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Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Ken Griffey Jr is classic rock but Bob Dylan isn’t?
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
i think Plastic Ono Band, and All Things Must Pass are each better than a few Beatles records. I don’t think one Wings/McCartney album is. I love Paul as well but don’t agree with that last sentence at all. There’s three Lennon albums better than any McCartney album, imo (and I love his first one).
krista4
Footballguy
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
I agree that All Things Must Pass is probably better than a few Beatles albums, but I don't like any Lennon album from start to finish. RAM is probably my favorite Paul album post-Beatles, but even that doesn't compare to most of the Beatles work. Band on the Run gets a lot of love, but that is like half-really good and half-just okay.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I like a lot of Paul’s albums, even some in his later years (one in particular thanks to krista), but McCartney is the only one I love.
I would take Plastic Ono Band, Imagine and Double Fantasy over it. The last one I know is just a “me” thing and a time and place thing. I love it so much I even like the Yoko songs
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Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
This thread made me listen to Plastic Ono Band again today - so emotional, so smart, so good.
timschochet
Footballguy
74. Elton John- Honky Chateau (1972)
Classic Rock Radio Hits: Rocket Man, Honky Cat
Another personal favorite of mine. In fact, in the recent Middle Age draft, in which Elton was my artist, I chose 4 songs from this album, including the top 2. It’s an awesome collection of great songwriting and terrific performances.
Honky Cat
One of Elton John’s most fun songs ever, a tribute to the barrelhouse jazz of New Orleans. A thoroughly delightful listen.
Mellow
An excellent deep cut ballad, with a great performance by the band.
I Think I’m Going To Kill Myself
It always fascinates me that Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics first and then Elton John created a melody around them. Seems counterintuitive. Did Bernie intend this to be a comedic cabaret style? Or was he going for something a little more serious and Elton just decided to have a laugh with it?
Suzie (Dramas)
Another great forgotten deep cut. Just missed my 31 list. Love the vocals on this, reminds me of “Amoreena”.
Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long Long Time)
Not much to write here. My 2nd favorite song of his of all time, obviously one of his most famous tunes, and for me it never gets old.
Salvation
Nice piano, but this is a little too pretty.
Slave
This great country tune really belongs on Tumbleweed Connection. It’s got the same style and sound as the sublime songs on that record.
Amy
His most bluesy song on the album. Nice little rocker.
Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters
My favorite Elton John song of all time and IMO his best. Both the lyrics and melody are outstanding, and the performance, with that gorgeous mandolin starting in the second verse, cannot be matched.
Hercules
Another lively tune that sounds a little like Jim Croce.
Classic Rock Radio Hits: Rocket Man, Honky Cat
Another personal favorite of mine. In fact, in the recent Middle Age draft, in which Elton was my artist, I chose 4 songs from this album, including the top 2. It’s an awesome collection of great songwriting and terrific performances.
Honky Cat
One of Elton John’s most fun songs ever, a tribute to the barrelhouse jazz of New Orleans. A thoroughly delightful listen.
Mellow
An excellent deep cut ballad, with a great performance by the band.
I Think I’m Going To Kill Myself
It always fascinates me that Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics first and then Elton John created a melody around them. Seems counterintuitive. Did Bernie intend this to be a comedic cabaret style? Or was he going for something a little more serious and Elton just decided to have a laugh with it?
Suzie (Dramas)
Another great forgotten deep cut. Just missed my 31 list. Love the vocals on this, reminds me of “Amoreena”.
Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long Long Time)
Not much to write here. My 2nd favorite song of his of all time, obviously one of his most famous tunes, and for me it never gets old.
Salvation
Nice piano, but this is a little too pretty.
Slave
This great country tune really belongs on Tumbleweed Connection. It’s got the same style and sound as the sublime songs on that record.
Amy
His most bluesy song on the album. Nice little rocker.
Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters
My favorite Elton John song of all time and IMO his best. Both the lyrics and melody are outstanding, and the performance, with that gorgeous mandolin starting in the second verse, cannot be matched.
Hercules
Another lively tune that sounds a little like Jim Croce.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
There was an old hippie busker on the boardwalk today playing Piano Man when we strolled by. On a worn out Fender stratocaster with a tiny amp.
Made me think of this thread.
Love #74. That’s one I haven’t listened to a long, long time but I know I’d enjoy it. I generally like Tim’s idiosyncratic selections even when it’s not agreeable with my tastes. IDK why but I just can’t get into this countdown.
Appreciate the effort though.
Made me think of this thread.
Love #74. That’s one I haven’t listened to a long, long time but I know I’d enjoy it. I generally like Tim’s idiosyncratic selections even when it’s not agreeable with my tastes. IDK why but I just can’t get into this countdown.
Appreciate the effort though.
worrierking
Footballguy
Honky Chateau is a tremendous album. Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters is perhaps my favorite Elton John song.
timschochet
Footballguy
73. Creedence Clearwater Revival- Cosmo’s Factory (1970)
Classic rock radio hits: Lookin’ Out My Back Door, Run Through the Jungle, Who’ll Stop the Rain, Travelin Band, Up Around the Bend
Earlier I wrote that CCR’s amazing 3 album run all came in the year of 1969. That was incorrect as Cosmo’s Factory wasn’t released until early 1970. Still an amazing accomplishment. Like the other 2 on this list, this record is a terrific collection of old time rock and roll with plenty of their most memorable tunes.
Ramble Tamble
Fine rock song but the guitar solo in the middle is unnecessarily long.
Before You Accuse Me
Serviceable cover of a blues classic.
Travelin Band
One of their biggest hits and well deserved as Fogerty sings the **** out of this.
Ooby Dooby
Buddy Holly type 50s throwback- the Stray Cats should have covered this.
Lookin’ Out My Back Door
One of their best sing alongs. Never met anyone who didn’t like this. It also made me realize who Buck Owens was. (Though I did watch Hee Haw as a kid.)
Run Through The Jungle
Might be my favorite opening guitar riff by this band. This is one of those great tunes by CCR I always think of as “swampy”.
Up Around The Bend
And another great guitar riff. How many good songs did this guy write?
My Baby Left Me
Forgerty seems to have at least Elvis kind of song on every album. This is it.
Who’ll Stop The Rain
One of their prettiest songs and probably top 3 for me. There are some really sweet little musical changes here. Really well done.
I Heard It Through The Grapevine
I know this will sound like sacrilege to Marvin Gaye fans, but I actually prefer this cover to the original. Fogerty and the band does a great job with this.
Long As I Can See the Light
Another classic ballad. Forgerty understood the power and beauty of gospel, and incorporates it here.
Classic rock radio hits: Lookin’ Out My Back Door, Run Through the Jungle, Who’ll Stop the Rain, Travelin Band, Up Around the Bend
Earlier I wrote that CCR’s amazing 3 album run all came in the year of 1969. That was incorrect as Cosmo’s Factory wasn’t released until early 1970. Still an amazing accomplishment. Like the other 2 on this list, this record is a terrific collection of old time rock and roll with plenty of their most memorable tunes.
Ramble Tamble
Fine rock song but the guitar solo in the middle is unnecessarily long.
Before You Accuse Me
Serviceable cover of a blues classic.
Travelin Band
One of their biggest hits and well deserved as Fogerty sings the **** out of this.
Ooby Dooby
Buddy Holly type 50s throwback- the Stray Cats should have covered this.
Lookin’ Out My Back Door
One of their best sing alongs. Never met anyone who didn’t like this. It also made me realize who Buck Owens was. (Though I did watch Hee Haw as a kid.)
Run Through The Jungle
Might be my favorite opening guitar riff by this band. This is one of those great tunes by CCR I always think of as “swampy”.
Up Around The Bend
And another great guitar riff. How many good songs did this guy write?
My Baby Left Me
Forgerty seems to have at least Elvis kind of song on every album. This is it.
Who’ll Stop The Rain
One of their prettiest songs and probably top 3 for me. There are some really sweet little musical changes here. Really well done.
I Heard It Through The Grapevine
I know this will sound like sacrilege to Marvin Gaye fans, but I actually prefer this cover to the original. Fogerty and the band does a great job with this.
Long As I Can See the Light
Another classic ballad. Forgerty understood the power and beauty of gospel, and incorporates it here.
Tau837
Footballguy
Surprised this isn't ranked higher.
zamboni
Footballguy
IMO this is CCR's most underrated/unheralded song in their brief tenure.
zamboni
Footballguy
Their faces-for-radio album cover may have cost them several spots.
timschochet
Footballguy
It’s a tough list.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
My problem with it is that it's too long.
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