John fogerty, the singersongwriter and former front man of creedence clearwater revival, whose hit songs include proud mary, fortunate son and the oftmisheard bad moon rising, has become the latest rock star of a certain vintage to join the memoir parade. Will be bubblewrapped and carefully packed in a sturdy box to ensure safe transit. Music from sons of anarchy season 14 remember, i do not own rights to this song. Visually the book says little about life in creedence about their tour and how they made music together, said then that several songs were jammed while in rehearsal. This book kept me thinking long after i had finished it. Oct 25, 2016 fortunate son is the tale of one who fought those battles and ultimately emerged a survivor. Together with doug clifford, stu cook, and his brother tom fogerty, he founded the band creedence clearwater revival ccr, for which he was the lead singer, lead guitarist and principal songwriter. Is creedence clearwater revivals fortunate son about al. Pm4fs john fogerty fortunate son in concert cotton t shirt for men black.
Book and dust jacket are both completely clean and free of any damage or wear. John fogerty feels energized to talk about his upcoming memoir and the song that shares its name. People made a joke out of mishearing the lyric to bad moon rising, but i didnt take offense, like some persnickety language nerd might. I wanted to buy all of john s albums after reading this book, and hear every one of his songs, because he gets to the heart of what songwriting and musicmaking is all about.
The longawaited memoir from john fogerty, the legendary singersongwriter and creative force behind creedence clearwater revival. John fogerty has 18 books on goodreads with 3122 ratings. In his book fortunate son, john opens up about a lyrical easter egg he sneaks into sets for his diehard fans jump to. However, until now there hasnt been a book directly from any of the members of creedence until john fogerty s justpublished autobiography, fortunate son. John fogerty on new book, big lebowski, trump rolling stone.
The effort, joint and individual, is obviously wellintentioned, but the book is largely unrevealing, a pale shadow compared to, say, keith richards life 2010 or neil youngs waging heavy peace 2012. I kept wondering what was it about john fogerty that made his life so difficult for so long, especially considering how cooperative, tolerant, patient and forgiving he was during many years of betrayal by those closest to him. The healing of a vietnam vet is the story of lewis b. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Oct 05, 2015 john fogertys new book, fortunate son. In bad moon rising, the other members of ccr stu cook, doug clifford, the estate of tom fogerty spoke with the author, while john did not. John fogerty on new book, big lebowski, trump rolling. My life, my music is john fogertys life from soup to nuts.
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. Jul 07, 2014 that bside was fortunate son, john fogertys angry antiprivilege, antihypocrisy condemnation of those who would wield their wealth and influence while paying lip service to freedom and. John fogerty was the creator, composer, arranger and the driving force behind one of the most popular rock n roll bands of the 1970s, creedence clearwater revival. Nov, 2014 john fogerty addresses fortunate son concert for valor controversy i do believe that its meaning gets misinterpreted and even usurped by various factions wishing to make their own case. 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. He wrote this biography just like his songs straightforward. John fogerty is a phenomenal musician and songwriter.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Fogerty has had better luck than most, but overall, this is an. Author of fortunate son, john fogerty blue moon swamp, and john fogerty centerfield. The john fogerty story bought the book as an audio book. My life, my music by john fogerty with jimmy mcdonough is a better than average autobiography of a rock star because it is so sincerely and humbly written by a guy who can still. All of the insights of what really happened through his life and how things went. He will write a book about his life for little, brown and company, the. My life, my music, was partially born out frustration with the way he often saw his story portrayed in the press. Fortunate son by john fogerty, 9780316244589, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Most celebrities get ghost writers to write their autobiographies, but what is great about fortunate son is that john fogerty obviously wrote it himself. My life, my music by fogerty, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Fortunate son takes readers from fogertys northern california roots, through creedences success and the retreat from music and public life, to his hardwon revival as a solo artist who finally found love.
Oct 20, 2015 however, until now there hasnt been a book directly from any of the members of creedence until john fogerty s justpublished autobiography, fortunate son. Fogerty has had better luck than most, but overall, this is an unfortunate autobiography. Unfortunately this is only johns side of the story in what has become a she saidhe said battle between band members, and probably should be taken with a grain of salt, much like revisionist history. Product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks featured or referred to within.
Fortunate son takes listeners from fogerty s northern california roots through creedences success and the retreat from music and public life to his hardwon revival as a solo artist who finally found love. Its a bit overwhelming to see john fogerty in concert and realize just how many hits and truly classic tunes the singersongwriter guitarist wrote for creedence clearwater revival. John fogerty recently released his autobiography fortunate son. He wrote proud mary, fortunate son, wholl stop the rain, lookin out my backdoor, and many other number one hits. The national bestseller and memoir from john fogerty, the legendary singersongwriter and creative force behind creedence.
John fogerty on fortunate son memoir asbury park press. My life, my music little, brown, youd have 15,000 pages. Fortunate son is a fascinating memoir from one of the most creative songwriters of alltime. But his reading of the book is just monotone and dry. One wishes better of fogerty, whos written so many enduring songs but whose best moments here are in the fannish geekdom of 45 records and guitar. My life, my music is john fogerty s life from soup to nuts. John fogerty reflects on creedence and life in fortunate son. General chesty puller, usmc, the most decorated marine in history and the man who came to exemplify what being a marine means read his biography in chesty by colonel jon t. According to his 2015 memoir, fogerty was thinking about david eisenhower, the grandson of president dwight d. As it turns out, fortunate son was indeed inspired by the descendant of a prominent political figure, and since john fogerty has named him while discussing the songs origins we dont. Fortunate son takes readers from fogerty s northern california roots, through creedences success and the retreat from music and public. Is creedence clearwater revivals fortunate son about al gore. John fogerty sits down in the garage to talk first job, first car, early influences and his new book fortunate son. Fogertys love and respect of all types of music clearly.
Fortunate son is a tribute band and is not sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with john fogerty, creedence clearwater revisited, or its current or former members. Given all the rock n roll history the former creedence clearwater revival leader has been a part of. In his book fortunate son, john opens up about a lyrical easter egg he sneaks into sets for his diehard fans. Fogerty on writing fortunate son song, book youtube. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading fortunate son. Fortunate son national bestseller the longawaited memoir from john fogerty, the legendary singersongwriter and creative force behind creedence clearwater revival. Would you consider the audio edition of fortunate son to be better than the print version. Jimmy mcdonough and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. Proud mary, bad moon rising, born on the bayou, and more. John cameron fogerty born may 28, 1945 is an american musician, singer, and songwriter. Rich kienzle, pittsburgh postgazette it is fitting that writingi. Fortunate son download pdfepub ebook gets free book. No fortunate son a pike logan thriller by taylor, brad and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Nov 10, 2015 john fogerty recently released his autobiography fortunate son. Flawless brand new 1st printing boldly signed by john fogerty with black marker on the title page without inscription. Fortunate son takes readers from fogerty s northern california roots, through creedences success and the retreat from music and public life, to his hardwon revival as a solo artist who finally found love. Proud mary, wholl stop the rain, fortunate son and born on the bayou are. National bestseller the longawaited memoir from john fogerty, the legendary singersongwriter and creative force behind creedence clearwater revival. Jun 17, 2015 john fogerty feels energized to talk about his upcoming memoir and the song that shares its name. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Creedence clearwater revival is one of the most important and beloved bands in the history of rock, and john fogerty wrote, sang, and.
Fortunate son by john fogerty, jimmy mcdonough kirkus. Oct 11, 2012 music video by john fogerty performing fortunate son. Fortunate son tells the whole story of fogertys life, from his times in the army reserve to the rise of creedence clearwater revival through their. It is chockfull of dynamite private pictures, including a shot of his songwriting notebook he purchased in 1967 the first entry is. Unfortunately this is only john s side of the story in what has become a she saidhe said battle between band members, and probably should be taken with a grain of salt, much like revisionist history. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read fortunate son. Interestingly, his wife julie, whom he credits with getting his life and career back on track, contributes sections towards the end of the book. Ccr john fogerty s classic hit fortunate son in high quality. Fortunate son took a harsh look americas inequities during the military draft for the vietnam. 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. Had john fogerty managed to get every important story into fortunate son. The longawaited memoir from john fogerty, the legendary singersong.
Theres one passage in the book where you discuss how it took you a long. Oct 05, 2015 had john fogerty managed to get every important story into fortunate son. Feb 05, 2014 ccr john fogerty s classic hit fortunate son in high quality. It is chockfull of dynamite private pictures, including a shot of his songwriting notebook he purchased in 1967 the first entry is proud mary. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.