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Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Artist Biography For Creedence Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival often Referred To As Creedence Or CCR Was An American Rock Band Active In The Late 1960s And Early 1970s Which Consisted Of Lead Vocalist Lead Guitarist And Primary Songwriter John Fogerty His Brother Rhythm Guitarist Tom Fogerty Bassist Stu Cook And Drummer Doug Clifford. These Members Played Together Since 1959 First As The Blue Velvets Then As The Golliwogs. Their Musical Style Encompassed The Roots Rock Swamp Rock And Blues Rock Genres. Read More On Last.Fm

Frogtoon Music - Song Info: Fortunate Son

"Fortunate Son" Was Released As A Single In Late 1969. Songwriter John Fogerty Intended The Song As A Protest Against The Vietnam War. The Song Is Critical Of The Fortunate Sons Of Those In High Places E.G. The Political Elite And/or The Wealthy Who Are Able To Avoid The Horrors Of War For Themselves Or Their Relatives By Benefiting From Their Privileged Backgrounds. Fogerty Says That The Song Was Indirectly Inspired By David Eisenhower The Grandson Of President Dwight David Eisenhower Who Married Julie Nixon The Daughter Of President Richard Nixon In 1968. Eisenhower Did Later Enlist In The Navy Reserve And Served Three Years On Active Duty In The Early 70s As An Officer Aboard A US Navy Cruiser In The Mediterranean Sea. Fogerty Himself Was Drafted And Served Six Months In Various Military Bases In The United States.

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