American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival pose for a group portrait in Oakland, CA, in January 1970. From left to right: Doug Clifford, Stu Cook, Tom Fogerty and John Fogerty. This photograph was used as the front cover image of the Rolling Stone magazine for Issue No. 52, published on February 21st, 1970.

"Fortunate Son" é uma música do Creedence Clearwater Revival, do excelente “Willy and the Poor Boys”, de 1969. Foi lançada como single no final de 1969, com "Down on the Corner" do Lado B. É uma música de protesto, criticando o envolvimento americano na Guerra do Vietnã e supostos privilégios dados aos filhos da "elite", que não seriam mandados para o combate. John Fogerty afirmou na história não-oficial do Creedence “Bad Moon Rising”, escrita por Hank Bordowitz, que a inspiração foi David Eisenhower, neto do ex-presidente americano Dwight D. Eisenhower e seu casamento com a filha de Richard Nixon, outro ex-presidente, em 1968. Para Fogerty, os filhos da elite, como David Eisenhower, dificilmente seriam mandados para a guerra. O teor da letra é pró-classe trabalhadora e anti-privilégios. "Fortunate Son" alcançou o 14º lugar na Billboard Hot 100, passando 14 semanas no chart. "Down on the Corner" foi mais longe, alcançando o 3º lugar no mesmo chart e passando 15 semanas nas paradas. "Fortunate Son" foi classificada na lista da Revista Rolling Stone, “500 Melhores Músicas de Todos os Tempos”, em 99º lugar.

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For sale is one Creedence Clearwater Revival original hand-signed “Cosmo’s Factory” LP cover, with vinyl. “Cosmo’s Factory,” released in 1970, is CCRs 5th studio album, with 6 tracks charting in the Billboard top 5. CCR was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 and the 4 band members: John Fogerty, Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook and Doug Clifford have placed their signatures on this LP. Any fan of classic, influential music would be proud to frame and hang this for all to enjoy. This item has been authenticated and comes with hologram, certificate and complete hand-writing analysis for verification. GFA utilizes forensic law enforcement professionals to evaluate each signature and give an experts report, rather than just a subjective opinion on your autographs. These experts have been board certified and court qualified to testify under oath as experts in this field.

April 2, 2014: The Joshua Tree by U2, Linda Ronstadt's Heart Like a Wheel, "Cathy's Clown" by the Everly Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son," and Jeff Buckley's recording of "Hallelujah" were among those selected for induction into the Library of Congress National Recording Registry. (sign up to follow by email) April 2, 1941: The radio personality Dr. Demento was born Barret Eugene Hanse in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Barret Hanse created Dr. Demento in 1970 while working at a radio station in Pasadena, California. He played offbeat novelties on his rock oldies show, which led to the all-novelty gig. The Doctor may be best known for bringing parodist "Weird Al" Yankovic to national attention. He funded Yankovic's first EP, Another One Rides the Bus, which eventually led to a record deal and pop chart success in the 1980s and beyond. Read more: Wikipedia April 2, 1961: The Everly Brothers peaked at Number 7 in the US with "Walk Right Back." Sonny Curtis, of Buddy Holly's Crickets, wrote "Walk Right Back" while in the army and showed it to The Everly Brothers when he was home on leave. The Everly Brothers Roger Miller must have liked the song because he wrote his "Engine, Engine Number Nine" right on top of it. You can sing the two at the same time. Read more: Songfacts April 2, 1964: The Beach Boys began recording "I Get Around." The Beach Boys' single "I Get Around" was released as a double A-side with "Don't Worry Baby." The Beach Boys Considered one of the best-ever single releases, along with "Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields Forever" by The Beatles and "Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley, it was rated the fifth biggest seller of 1964 by both Billboard and Cash Box. Read more: Songfacts April 2, 1977: ABBA had their Number 1 on the UK singles chart with "Knowing Me, Knowing You." The song was a Top 10 hit in over 15 countries and reached the top in Ireland, Mexico, South Africa, and West Germany. Hallelujah Jeff Buckley