Clutch - Fortunate Son (Official Video)

From: "The Weathermaker Vault Series"
Directed and edited by David Brodsky

“Growing up it was hard not to hear CCR’s Fortunate Son on the radio, on TV or even at the county fair. The groovy backbeat and sloshy hi-hats that introduce John Fogerty’s timeless lyrics written so many years ago could be found everywhere. While it may be true to say that Fortunate Son could be seen as a political song we think it’s bigger than that. For us, Fortunate Son is an inspirational song. For that reason we’d like to dedicate the song to the most inspirational person we’ve ever had in our lives, our late manager Jack Flanagan. Jack Flanagan was no Fortunate son. He worked tirelessly and passionately all the while keeping a razor-sharp sense of humor until his last days. Thank you, Jack, for making us better than we ever thought we could be.” Jean-Paul Gaster

“Fortunate Son” was mixed by 6X Grammy Award winner and Clutch collaborator, Vance Powell (Wolfmother, The Raconteurs, Arctic Monkeys).

In the video that accompanies this release, Tim Sult pays homage to Jack Flanagan by playing Jack’s beloved 90’s Les Paul. The video was shot at J Robbins’ Magpie Cage Recording Studio in Baltimore, MD. J Robbins produced the Clutch albums “Robot Hive/Exodus” and “Strange Cousins From The West” and he recorded all of the WM Vault Series singles.

For more information, check out the band’s website:

[elcaminosoldier]

My son listened to Clutch one time in the womb...he was born with a full beard

[Michael_Dolences.]

CCR were way ahead of their time because they wrote a perfect Clutch song back in 1969.

[jimconlon]

I want to dedicate this to my father. Viet Nam veteran, DaNang Class of '66. RIP Dad, I love you. 5-24-42, 1-19-22.

[kneehighspy]

i want this played at my funeral, and if it’s not, i’m not going.

[insidetheribcage]

This is like reaching to the bottom of what you think is an empty cooler and finding one more beer . Hell yeah..

[DavidMiller-dtmx]

As an old Creedence fan, I knew Clutch would knock this one outta the park.

They damn sure did.

[AntoineWG]

One of the greatest songs ever written covered by one of the most underrated bands ever.

[johndaniel]

I’ve been listening to Clutch for ~20 years, they’ve aged like fine wine ✌️

[dragstar]

it's criminal how underrated Clutch is.

[Isaiah]

they could do a whole CCR album and id buy it.

[StillAliveAndKicking_]

What a brilliant version, faithful to the original but with a heavy rock feel and angrier.

[jasonbeymer]

I accidentally discovered Clutch for the first time today when a friend said that their "Fortunate Son" cover was great. You have a new fan.

[bradk]

When my old man who served his country in Vietnam loves this remake speaks volumes to the talent of clutch

[lloydacton]

This man has a voice like a sledgehammer.

[aztecdune]

Clutch is the only band that can do a version of this song, and it makes sense.

[shibahansson]

THANKS! I'm 68 years old, but I LOVE IT!

[ScreenTalker]

Looks like that old YT algorithm finally did some good. Found me a new band I should’ve known about 20 years ago

[johnk.]

The almighty Clutch covering the almighty CCR! Brilliant. Rest in peace Jack

[ulrichdorn]

Not everything is running smoothly at the moment. But burying your head in the sand is not an option! Especially not now! Thank you Clutch for this great song

[Vxr]

What a fantastic sound mix! Clutch totally nailed this cover.