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"Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Last updated 📅 2025-04-19

It ain't me! Feel the defiant energy of Creedence Clearwater Revival's legendary 1969 rock anthem, "Fortunate Son." A powerful protest song fueled by hard rock intensity and roots rock grit, its driving beat and iconic chorus make it a timeless cruisin' classic.

Released as a massive hit single from CCR's classic 1969 album Willy and the Poor Boys, "Fortunate Son" became an anthem for a generation. John Fogerty's passionate vocals deliver a scathing critique over a potent blend of straightforward rock and roll, hard rock edge, and signature roots rock sound.

This powerful 1969 track remains one of the most recognizable protest songs in rock history. Its driving rhythm, unforgettable guitar work, and raw energy make "Fortunate Son" an enduring statement against privilege and a perfect high-energy addition to any cruisin' classic playlist.

SONG MEANING: This song is a powerful protest against class privilege, particularly concerning the Vietnam War draft. The singer declares he is not a "fortunate son" (like a senator's or millionaire's son) who can use wealth or connections to avoid military service. It expresses anger and resentment from a working-class perspective towards perceived hypocrisy and inequality.

HASHTAGS: #CreedenceClearwaterRevival #HardRock #RockAndRoll #RootsRock #CruisinClassic #September20
BAND: Creedence Clearwater Revival
GENRE: Hard Rock, Rock And Roll, Roots Rock
OTHER: Cruisin Classic
RELEASEDAY: September 20
YEAR: 1969

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"Creedence Clearwater Revival"

Explore the timeless swamp rock sound of Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR). Led by John Fogerty's distinctive vocals and songwriting, CCR dominated the charts with raw, rootsy rock and roll. Discover their incredible run of classic hits and enduring influence on American rock music from the late 60s.

Active under their famous name from the late '60s until 1972, Creedence Clearwater Revival achieved astonishing success in a short time. Their unique sound blended roots rock, blues rock, rock and roll, folk rock, rockabilly, and Southern rock, often categorized by their signature "swamp rock" style, with occasional psychedelic rock and hard rock edges. This incredibly prolific band released numerous classic singles and albums in rapid succession, particularly during an intense period covering early, spring, and fall of 1969, and spring 1970. Creedence Clearwater Revival's music remains essential listening, often tagged as perfect "cruisin' classics." Creedence Clearwater Revival's legacy includes countless iconic songs still relevant today. The instantly recognizable riverboat rhythm of "Proud Mary" became a global standard. Powerful social commentary fueled anthems like the anti-war protest song "Fortunate Son" and the ominous, atmospheric "Run Through The Jungle." Catchy, upbeat tracks like "Bad Moon Rising," with its cautionary lyrics, and the driving rock of "Up Around The Bend" showcased their hitmaking prowess...

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