Fogerty's Factory - John Fogerty + Family: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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April 24, 2020 | Bob Boilen -- When John Fogerty breaks out his baseball bat guitar and swings into that famous guitar lick from "Centerfield" to open his Tiny Desk (home) concert, I can almost taste the Cracker Jacks. Welcome to Fogerty's Factory, the tricked-out basement where the Fogerty Family (John, his sons Tyler and Shane, and his daughter Kelsy) make music in these quarantined times. His desk is the road case his band Creedence Clearwater Revival used when they played Woodstock, and John shows off a guitar he played at the festival as well. He plays three of his CCR classics from 50 years ago (still singing in the same key), surrounded by family and sending out words of encouragement to all of us.

SET LIST

"Centerfield"
"Down On The Corner"
"Long As I Can See The Light"
"Proud Mary"

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[schrockzack]

John Fogerty is a legend. Singing in the same key, and rockin the same flannels 50 years later. Remarkable. Also, it's worth noting, John playing with his family is, in my opinion, the ultimate squad goals!

[felixmadison]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN FOGERTY!!!! 79 YEARS-OLD ON THIS DAY, MAY 28, 2024!!! God bless you John, and thank you for the great music you have given to the world!

[scottbaxendale]

Fogerty got sued for plagiarizing himself and came out the other side with his integrity intact. One of the classiest things to ever happen in music is when the new owners of Fantasy Records gave Fogerty his songs back to him. He’s written some of the best tunes ever, and his family is adorable.

[TheCalypsoMakeup]

Can't even imagine how proud he must be to play the tracks of his life, tracks that he made years ago, with his sons and daughter. Such a lovely and blessing performance !

[HambyHamy]

If You Can't Love John Fogerty And His Music, Then You Can't Love Any Body. Long As Can See The Light....!😎

[rebeccabrodkey]

These tiny desk home concerts make quarantining alone just a teensy bit more bearable ☺️

[MrBritrider]

John is having so much fun playing with his kids.
You can hear it in his voice and see it in his eyes. And the kids, they are so happy to play with their dad an American Legend.
Thank you Fogerty’s.
!

[angelamcclintick]

My 9 year old autistic son loves john fogerty. He plays drums to all his songs. He says he wants to meet him someday.

[paulsmith]

Sorry, My eyes teared up a bit . I am about the same age as John and I loved CCR as a kid . We are both getting older . A generation slipping away . Thank you John.

[timothysmith]

It was early 1980’s - I was in a dead in job - I quit - jumped on my motorcycle- convinced my 2- buddies they had to ride with me - we travelled over 23 states and thousands of miles from Portland Or to Florida and back - CCR was on my cassette player- inside my leather jacket - those were some beautiful miles - I’ve worked solid jobs since - self employed- no boss - loving life!! Thank you CCR - I know every ‘mile’ of your songs !

[janetpartyka]

I hope you kids know how important it is to spend time with your parents. They won't be here forever. God bless you.

[donalddodds]

Hard to believe John is 75 years old and his voice still sounds amazing !! So cool that he has passed his most classic songs onto is kids

[rodneywatts]

So lovely to see this family get together and a real joy to listen to from the UK. God bless from this 83 yr old.

[PentameronSV]

0:00 - *Centerfield* (3:48)
5:13 - *Down On The Corner* (7:48)
8:06 - *Long As I Can See The Light* (10:59 / 11:21)
12:09 - *Proud Mary*

[jennifursun]

THANK YOU THANK YOU JOHN for all the fun music so makes me happy watching you with your kids

[dismith]

John Fogerty is 74 years old. Rolling on the river.

[donnachaffey]

Thank you John for giving us a peek into your family. And for your continuing to provide us with your great music. God Bless you and your family.

[FilipeBrasAlmeida]

There isn't a single person that has ever picked up a guitar without wishing at least once that they could holler one out like John Fogerty.

[closeoutsaleusa]

When I played in Country bands, Proud Mary was the "rock" song we played. And when I played in rock bands, Proud Mary was the "country song" we played.