Due August 22 via Concord, “Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival years” is a 20-track collection that features newly recorded versions of Fogerty’s most beloved songs—from “Proud Mary” and “Bad Moon Rising” to “Fortunate Son” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” — marking both a celebration of an iconic catalog and a personal reclamation of artistic ownership.
Fogerty announced the album from the stage during his sold-out 80th birthday bash last night at NYC’s Beacon Theatre
For the first time in his career, Fogerty fully owns the rights to his groundbreaking Creedence Clearwater Revival catalog—a milestone decades in the making. With Legacy, he offers fresh takes on the music that continues to define American rock, recorded with renewed energy and a deep sense of purpose as he celebrates his 80th birthday.
“For most of my life I did not own the songs I had written,” says Fogerty. “Getting them back changes everything. Legacy is my way of celebrating that—of playing these songs on my terms, with the people I love.”
Produced by Fogerty and his son Shane Fogerty, with executive production by his wife Julie Fogerty, “Legacy” is a family affair through and through.
“I knew first hand how much it meant for John to get his publishing back,” adds Julie. “It has been so joyful and beautiful since this happened for him. This is a celebration of his life's work. It is the biggest party for the good guy/artist winning.”
Both Shane and his brother Tyler Fogerty perform throughout the album, recorded with Matt Chamberlain, Bob Malone, Bob Glaub and Rob Stone. It was mixed by legendary engineer Bob Clearmountain. The result is a vibrant, electrifying collection that captures the raw spirit of Fogerty’s original songs while infusing them with vital new life.
Fogerty is sharing three previews from the package, including new recordings of “Up Around The Bend”, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain”, and “Porterville.”
Pre-order “Legacy” and add more John Fogerty and CCR to your collection here.
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