I can't help but feel like Creedence Clearwater Revival gets criminally underrated in the history books. Usually, your iconic rock bands revolve around Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nirvana, Metallica, Black Sabbath, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones. The list could go on and on truly. But rarely do i see mention of John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
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It's a shame really. Besides a terrible and turbulent final album in Mardi Gras, the band gave us a ton of classics. "Have You Ever Seen The Rain" is still one of the great songs of all time. Moreover, they have their fair share of barn burners too. Consider the stone cold classic "Fortunate Son" and that scorching guitar lick. That wily voice from Fogerty remains unforgettable for everyone that knows. But I don't know if they fully get the credit they deserve.
Thankfully, we just got one hell of a reminder. To promote NASCAR's welcome to Amazon, they tapped Eric Church and the Creedence legend for a reimagined version of "Up Around The Bend."
Eric Church Joins John Fogerty for a New Take on a Classic
For anyone feverish to listen to the record, it's exclusive to Amazon Music. Additionally, you can hear it in service to their NASCAR coverage on Amazon Prime. Fans of the artists and the sport alike have fallen in love with the new record. Additionally, Stacey Rosenson, who heads sports marketing for Amazon, feels like the two artists really nailed the energy of racing.
"Working with both Eric Church - an incredible artist who is a genuine NASCAR fan - and the legendary John Fogerty to put a fresh spin on his iconic hit gives our coverage a distinctive sound that matches the energy of the sport, Rosenson says in a statement.
Incorporating the anthem into our new commercial featuring the legendary duo of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte, alongside current Cup Series star Chase Elliott, taps into the heartbeat of NASCAR and highlights our commitment to delivering a unique, fun, and exciting viewing experience for fans," she adds of the Fogerty classic.
