Travelin' Band

Creedence Clearwater Revival

About Travelin' Band

"Travelin' Band" is a song written by John Fogerty and originally recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival. It was included on their 1970 album Cosmo's Factory. Backed with "Who'll Stop the Rain", it was one of three double sided singles from that album to reach the top five on the U. S. Pop Singles Chart and the first of two to reach the number 2 spot on the American charts, alongside "Lookin' Out My Back Door", in which he was unable to interrupt the six-week song of the successful number one, by "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon and Garfunkel. "Travelin' Band" was also a hit in the UK, reaching number eight on the UK Singles Chart. 


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Seven thirty seven comin' out of the sky
Won't you take me down to Memphis on a midnight ride
I want to move
Playin' in a travelin' band
Yeah
Well I'm flyin' 'cross the land  tryin' to get a hand
Playin' in a travelin' band

Take me to the hotel  baggage gone, oh  well
Come on, come on won't you get me to my room
I want to move
Playin' in a travelin' band
Yeah
Well I'm flyin' 'cross the land, tryin' to get a hand
Playin' in a travelin' band

Listen to the radio talkin' 'bout the last show
Someone got excited, had to call the state militia
Want to move
Playin' in a travelin' band
Yeah
Well, I'm flyin' 'cross the land, tryin' to get a hand
Playin' in a travelin' band

Here we come again on a Saturday night
With your fussin' and your fightin' won't you get me to the rhyme
I want to move
Playin' in a travelin' band
Yeah
Well, I'm flyin' 'cross the land, tryin' to get a hand
Playin' in a travelin' band

Playin' in a travelin' band
Playin' in a travelin' band
Won't you give myself a hand?
Playin' in a travelin' band
Well, I'm flyin' 'cross the land, tryin' to get a hand
Playin' in a travelin' band

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Creedence Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival (sometimes shortened to Creedence or CCR) was an American rock band that gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s with a number of successful singles drawn from various albums. more »

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Written by: John Cameron Fogerty

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Travelin' Band" was released by Creedence Clearwater Revival as a double A-side single along with "Who'll Stop the Rain" in January 1970.
Songwriters
The song was written by John Fogerty, the band's lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter.
Chart Performance
"Travelin' Band" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. In other countries, such as Canada and the UK, it reached number 1 and number 8 respectively.
Genre
The song is considered to be one of the standout tracks of the rock band's swamp rock style mixed with influential elements from Rockabilly and early Rock and Roll.
Inspiration
John Fogerty once said in an interview that the song was inspired by 1950s rock n' roll, particularly the music of Little Richard.
Lawsuit
The song's similarity to Little Richard's "Good Golly, Miss Molly" led to a lawsuit. However, no significant action was taken and the lawsuit was eventually dropped.
Song Synopsis
The fast-paced song tells the story of a band touring and the rigors they face while doing shows and traveling.
Album Information
"Travelin' Band" is one of the tracks in the album "Cosmo's Factory", which is the band's fifth studio album. The album is often viewed as one of Creedence Clearwater Revival's best works.
Live Performance
The band's energy during live performances of "Travelin' Band" was especially appreciated by audiences, with the song often being used as an opener for their concerts.
Cover Versions
Since its release, "Travelin' Band" has been covered by several bands, such as Def Leppard, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, and Elton John.

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