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Lookin' Out My Back Door 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: Lookin' Out My Back Door

"Lookin' Out My Back Door" Is A Song Recorded By The Creedence Clearwater Revival. Written By The Band's Lead Singer Guitarist And Songwriter John Fogerty It Is Included On Their Fifth Album Cosmo's Factory 1970 And Became Their Fifth And Final #2 Billboard Hit Held Off The Top By Diana Ross's Version Of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". It Was Their Only Cash Box Top 100 #1 Hit. The Song's Lyrics Filled With Colorful Dream-Like Imagery Lead Some To Believe That It Is About Drugs. According To The Drug Theory The "flying Spoon" Was A Reference To A Cocaine Or Heroin Spoon And The Crazy Animal Images Were An Acid Trip. Fogerty However Has Stated In Interviews That The Song Was Actually Written For His Then Three-Year-Old Son Josh. Fogerty Has Also Said That The Allusion To A Parade Passing By Was Inspired By The Dr. Seuss Book And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street. The Song Begins And Ends With The Mention Of Illinois And Locking The Front Door In A Vain Attempt To Prevent His Troubles There From Following Him Home. Country Singer Buck Owens Is Also Mentioned In The Song And The Music Reflects Some Of The Bakersfield Sound Owens Made Famous. Country Singer Buddy Alan The Son Of Buck Owens Recorded A Cover Version Of The Song In 1971. Reviewing The Song Cash Box Stated "emphasing Their Early-Rock Gut Appeal CCR Plunges Into A Rough-Hewn Bit Of Dance Material That Should Sparkle." Record World Called It A "super-Smash." Billboard Called It A "clever Rhythm Item."

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