Who wrote the song Rollin on a river?

John Fogerty
Proud Mary/Lyricists

What does rolling down the river mean?

It’s about rolling down the river of life, a metaphor for life’s journey. Never mind all that. It’s simply about an artist who thought his rhythm chords gave the song a boat-like motion, reminiscent of a movie he saw about two racing riverboats. The visual floated its way to the surface as he wrote the line.

Who made the song Proud Mary?

Tina Turner
Proud Mary/Artists

While many still only associate “Proud Mary” with Tina’s rasping growl and horn-packed 1970s arrangement, the song was actually written by Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty on the day he received his discharge papers from the army in 1967.

Where did Creedence Clearwater Revival get the name Proud Mary?

“‘Proud Mary’ is not a side-wheeler, it’s a stern-wheeler,” he explained. Even though Creedence Clearwater Revival was from El Cerrito, California, many people thought they were from New Orleans or some other part of the South because of their swamp rock sound. They helped feed the rumor by naming their second album Bayou Country.

What kind of music does Creedence Clearwater Revival play?

#CCR Creedence Clearwater Revival is undeniably one of the greatest rock bands of all time, with an instantly recognizable, raw, bayou sound, popularized in songs like “Proud Mary” and “Green River”. Since their formation in the 1960s, CCR has sold over 50 million records, while their songs remain in heavy rotation on the radio.

Who was the original singer of Proud Mary?

“Proud Mary” is a rock n’ roll song written by John Fogerty and first recorded by his band Creedence Clearwater Revival.

When did Jim Fogerty leave Creedence Clearwater Revival?

Fogerty had been drafted in 1966 and was part of a Reserve unit, serving at Fort Bragg, Fort Knox, and Fort Lee. His discharge papers came in 1967. Fogerty recalls in Bad Moon Rising: The Unofficial History of Creedence Clearwater Revival by Hank Bordowitz: