The Best of Creedence Clearwater Revival Quiz

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

"I Put a Spell on You" was originally performed by "Screamin' Jay" Hawkins in 1956. Hawkins also co-wrote the song with Herb Slotkin. The song was the first track on CCR's debut album, "Creedence Clearwater Revival," which was released on May 28, 1968.

Personnel on the album were John and Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook, and Doug Clifford. Creedence Clearwater Revival was formed in El Cerrito, California, in 1968.

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

"Susie Q" was first performed in 1957 by the American Dale Hawkins, who also co-wrote the song. CCR released the song as a single from their debut album that reached number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was the band's first song to make an impact in the charts.

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

CCR recorded a cover version of the song "Ninety-Nine and a Half (Won't Do)," which featured on the band's self-titled debut album. Wilson Pickett performed the song in May 1966; he also co-wrote the song with Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper.

CCR played this song live at the Woodstock festival on August 17, 1969, although the song by now was more of a rock-and-roll song than the original soul and R&B song.

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

"Walk on the Water" was written by John Fogerty and Tom Fogerty. Before the band became known as Creedence Clearwater Revival, they were known as "The Golliwogs." In October 1966, The Golliwogs released the song "Walking On The Water," but it failed to chart.

John Fogerty and Tom Fogerty reworked the song and changed the name of the song to "Walk on the Water" in 1968 and added the song to the album.

Answer: Cosmo's Factory

The "Cosmo's Factory" was released on July 8, 1970 on the fantasy label and was recorded at the Wally Heider studio in San Francisco. This was the fifth studio album from CCR. The album topped the charts on both the US Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart.

Six songs on the album were released as singles, and they all were hits for the band, charting in the top five on the Billboard 200. "Lookin' out My Back Door" was written by the lead singer John Fogerty and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Answer: Cosmo's Factory

"Run Through the Jungle" was issued as a dual A-side single alongside "Up Around the Bend" in April 1970 and subsequently appeared on the album Cosmo's Factory. The song was written and produced by John Fogerty on the Fantasy Records label.

Some people thought the song was about the Vietnam War; however, according to John Fogerty, it was really about how many guns there are in America, with most Americans being conscientious, but maybe some are reckless or foolhardy.

Answer: Cosmo's Factory

"Who'll Stop the Rain" is a song that talks about the Woodstock Music Festival that happened in 1969. At a 2007 concert in Shelburne, Vermont, John told the audience that the song was not about the Vietnam War but about the Woodstock Festival itself.

August 15 marked the beginning of Woodstock, which lasted until August 18, 1969. During the festival, it rained intermittently throughout the entire time. Because of the rain and strong thunderstorms, thousands of people removed their clothes and danced naked in the rain and mud, fully enjoying the experience.

Answer: Cosmo's Factory

Lead singer John Fogerty wrote "Up Around the Bend" for the band. The song, which was included on the album Cosmo's Factory, was composed and recorded a few days prior to the band's April 1970 European tour.

On the UK Singles Chart the song reached number three and was also certified silver by the BPI (British Phonographic Industry).

Answer: Willy and the Poor Boys

"Willy and the Poor Boys" is the fourth studio album by the band. The album was released on October 29, 1969, on the Fantasy label. All the songs were written by lead singer John Fogerty except "Cotton Fields," which was written and performed by Huddie Ledbetter in 1940, and "The Midnight Special." This song was first commercially recorded on the OKeh label in 1926 as "Pistol Pete's Midnight Special."

On the charts, "Down on the Corner" reached number three on the US Billboard 200, while in the UK, it stalled at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart.

Answer: Willy and the Poor Boys

"Fortunate Son" was the "B" side to the single "Down on the Corner." During the Vietnam anti-war movement, the song became a defining anthem. It was a powerful symbolic statement against government policies that also included criticism of conscription and support for military personnel fighting in Vietnam.

Answer: Willy and the Poor Boys

"It Came Out of the Sky" has been featured on numerous compilation albums released by the band. The song was performed periodically during the group's live performances, even continuing after John Fogerty's departure and the subsequent reformation of the remaining members under the name Creedence Clearwater Revisited.

The song has been released as a single, including in the UK, Spain, Sweden, and Japan, although it was never released as a single in the States.

Answer: Willy and the Poor Boys

"Cotton Fields" never charted when it was first released in America, although it did top the charts in Mexico in 1970 and stalled at number five on the UK Singles Chart.

With "Lodi" as a B-side, the song was eventually reissued as a single from the 1981 compilation "Creedence Country"; this version gave the band their lone charting record on the Billboard country charts, peaking at 50.