Down on the Corner
Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Early in the evenin' just about supper time, Over by the courthouse they're starting to unwind. Four kids on the corner trying to bring you up. Willy picks a tune out and he blows it on the harp. Down on the corner, out in the street Willy and the Poorboys are playin' Bring a nickel; tap your feet. Rooster hits the washboard and people just got to smile, Blinky, thumps the gut bass and solos for a while. Poorboy twangs the rhythm out on his kalamazoo. Willy goes into a dance and doubles on kazoo. Down on the corner, out in the street Willy and the Poorboys are playin' Bring a nickel; tap your feet. Down on the corner, out in the street, Willy and the Poorboys are playin' Bring a nickel; tap your feet. You don't need a penny just to hang around, But if you've got a nickel, won't you lay your money down? Over on the corner there's a happy noise. People come from all around to watch the magic boy. Down on the corner, out in the street, Willy and the Poorboys are playin'; Bring a nickel; tap your feet. Down on the corner, out in the street Willy and the Poorboys are playin' Bring a nickel; tap your feet. Down on the corner, out in the street Willy and the Poorboys are playin' Bring a nickel; tap your feet.
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Written by: John Cameron Fogerty
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12 facts about this song
Band Formation"Down on the Corner" was performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival, a band formed in California in 1967 consisting of John Fogerty, Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook, and Doug Clifford.
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Record ReleaseThe song was released as a single in October 1969 from their fourth studio album, "Willy and the Poor Boys".
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Charting PerformanceIt managed to reach number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of the song depict music as a simple, enjoyable way of life, depicting members of a street corner band and setting a vivid picture in the mind of the listener.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by a variety of artists from different genres proving its influence across styles. Some notable artists include Buck Owens, Jerry Reed, and The Mavericks.
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Music Video SettingThe music video for "Down on the Corner" was filmed in an actual working laundromat in the Mission District of San Francisco.
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Album ConceptThe album "Willy and the Poor Boys" has a theme of socially conscious, working-class America, which "Down on the Corner" reflects.
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Music IntroductionThe song begins with a distinctive, upbeat bass line, which is later complemented by a harmonica progression.
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Famous LineOne of the most famous lines from the song is, "Down on the corner, out in the street, Willy and the Poorboys are playin’, bring a nickel, tap your feet."
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Success in Australia"Down on the Corner" was highly successful in Australia, where it topped the charts in 1970.
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Band's PopularityDespite the impressive success of the song, Creedence Clearwater Revival had even more successful tracks; "Down on the Corner" is one of seven top-ten hit songs made by the band.
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Background SoundsThe song features a güiro, a Latin American percussion instrument consisting of an open-ended, hollow gourd with parallel notches cut in one side, played by scraping a stick or tines along the notches.
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