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  • My Life, My Music
  • Written by: John Fogerty
  • Narrated by: John Fogerty
  • Length: 15 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (16 ratings)

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Fortunate Son

Written by: John Fogerty
Narrated by: John Fogerty
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Publisher's Summary

The long-awaited memoir from John Fogerty, the legendary singer-songwriter and creative force behind Creedence Clearwater Revival.

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: "Proud Mary", "Bad Moon Rising", "Born on the Bayou", and more. Now he reveals how he brought CCR to number one in the world, eclipsing even the Beatles in 1969. By the next year, though, Creedence was falling apart; their amazing, enduring success exploded and faded in just a few short years.

Fortunate Son takes listeners from Fogerty's Northern California roots through Creedence's success and the retreat from music and public life to his hard-won revival as a solo artist who finally found love.

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©2015 John Fogerty (P)2015 Hachette Audio

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Jesus. What a rough ride

Great insight to what might just be the most frustrating biography I’ve heard yet. Not sure how JF managed to even get out of bed in the 70’s. Good on you. Also, financial rollercoaster aside, it’s great to hear some insight to the song creation/writing process. As a fellow musician I was able to relate with so much of what he lived. Cheers

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Inspirational and painful.

I loved hearing John describe his love of music. His book is a painful reminder to all of us that we can become victims by signing our names. I think I'll remember this story every time I sign a contract.

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