Proud Mary
Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Left a good job in the city Workin' for the man ev'ry night and day And I never lost one minute of sleepin' Worryin' 'bout the way things might have been Big wheel keep on turnin' Proud Mary keep on burnin' Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river Cleaned a lot of plates in Memphis Pumped a lot of pane down in New Orleans But I never saw the good side of the city 'Til I hitched a ride on a river boat queen Big wheel keep on turnin' Proud Mary keep on burnin' Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river If you come down to the river Bet you gonna find some people who live You don't have to worry 'cause you have [if you got] no money People on the river are happy to give Big wheel keep on turnin' Proud Mary keep on burnin' Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river
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Written by: John Cameron Fogerty
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Proud Mary" was written by John Fogerty, the lead vocalist and lead guitarist of Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR).
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Date and Album ReleaseThe song was first released by CCR in 1969 as the second single from their second studio album, "Bayou Country".
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Chart Performance"Proud Mary" peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it one of the band's biggest hits.
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Song InspirationFogerty wrote "Proud Mary" two days after he was discharged from the National Guard. The name Mary is said to be inspired by a maid in a TV commercial, and the reference to a river reflects his fascination with the Mississippi River.
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Multi-Covered Song"Proud Mary" is one of the most covered songs in rock and roll history, with notable versions by Ike and Tina Turner, Solomon Burke, and many others.
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Recognition and AwardsThe song was included in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
- "Proud Mary" was also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.
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Fogerty's Reaction to Cover VersionsAlthough many artists have covered "Proud Mary", John Fogerty has stated that the version by Ike and Tina Turner remains his favorite.
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Meanings and Interpretation"Proud Mary" has often been interpreted as a testament to the spirit of the working class. The song's lyrics tell a tale about living and working along a river, with the 'Proud Mary' thought to be a steamboat.
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The Song’s GenderThe ship, 'Proud Mary', is referred to in the lyrics with female pronouns. Ships and boats are traditionally considered as female in many cultures, giving 'Proud Mary' a personality throughout the song.
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Continued PopularityDespite being over 50 years old, "Proud Mary" remains a popular song today, often appearing in TV shows, movies, and commercials, proving its timeless appeal.
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