Keep On Chooglin

John Fogerty

About Keep On Chooglin

"Keep On Chooglin'" is a song written by John Fogerty that was first released as the final song on Creedence Clearwater Revival's 1969 album Bayou Country. The song was often used to close Creedence Clearwater Revival concerts and was later covered by several other artists including Fogerty as a solo artist. The song popularized the neologism "chooglin'."


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2005
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Keep on chooglin'
Keep on chooglin'
Keep on chooglin'
Chooglin', chooglin'
Chooglin', chooglin'

Maybe you don't understand it
But if you're a natural man
You got to ball and have a good time
And that's what I call chooglin'

Here comes Mary lookin' for Harry
She gonna choogle tonight
Here comes Louie, works in the sewer
Lord, he gonna choogle tonight

Keep on chooglin'
Keep on chooglin'
Keep on chooglin'
Chooglin', chooglin'
Chooglin', chooglin'

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John Fogerty

John Cameron Fogerty (born May 28, 1945) is an American musician, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for his time with the swamp rock/roots rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) and as a solo recording artist. Fogerty has a rare distinction of being named on Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists at #40 and the list of 100 Greatest Singers at #72. The songs "Proud Mary" and "Born on the Bayou" also rank amongst the Greatest Pop songs ("Proud Mary," #41) and Guitar songs ("Born on the Bayou," #53). more »

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Written by: John Cameron Fogerty

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10 facts about this song

Song Title
The term "chooglin" in the song title "Keep On Chooglin" is actually a term coined by Fogerty himself, meaning a rhythmic, chugging motion.
Album
The song "Keep On Chooglin" is from the second studio album called "Bayou Country" by the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), in which John Fogerty was the lead vocalist and guitarist.
Release Year
The song "Keep On Chooglin" was released in January 1969, this was an iconic year for America's culture in music and social change.
Genre
Framed under the rock genre, the song brings together various elements of swamp rock, roots rock, and blues rock which is very characteristic of CCR's music style.
Song Length
The song is one of the longest tracks made by CCR, clocking in at 7 minutes and 40 seconds.
Live Performances
John Fogerty often ends his live performances with this song, turning it into an extended jam session where he showcases his guitar skills.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics reflect the group's working-class roots with frequent references to labor and the grinding machinery, symbolic of relentless hard work.
Harmonica Piece
The song also features a spectacular harmonica piece performed by John Fogerty, demonstrating his musical versatility.
Relevance
Even several decades after its release, "Keep On Chooglin" retains its cultural relevance and is considered a classic rock anthem.
Authorship
As with most of the Creedence Clearwater Revival's songs, "Keep On Chooglin" was also written and composed by John Fogerty. The signature environmental and social themes in his songs, along with a definite southern rock influence, make his songwriting style unique and recognizable.

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