Well this hits me at home! Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Fortunate Son' Analysis

I know I've heard "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival because of the movies it's been placed in, but I couldn't tell you the melody, or couldn't place it at all. Which is promising! And after having filmed this analysis, I have to say - this hits me at home.

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Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Creedence Clearwater Revival performing "Fortunate Son" for the first time.
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[FunnyHaHa]

"It's that song from that movie about Vietnam."
..."Which one?"
"All of them."

[briochepanda]

Voice : Powerful
Lyrics : Angry
Song : Timeless

[rodchallis]

"And when ya ask 'em "how much should we give?", they only answer "More, more, more, more..."

[kcholms]

My Dad went to Vietnam twice, as a helicopter pilot. This song always reminds me of a paraphrased quote he used, talking about those served: "We the unwilling; sent by the unknowing; to do the unthinkable; and kill the unfortunate; all for the ungrateful; in a land far, far away." A song about the unfairness of life, indeed.

[metalmark]

Though a antiwar song "The song speaks more to the unfairness of class than war itself, " Fogerty said. "It's the old saying about rich men making war and poor men having to fight them." It goes along with the same theme as lyrics of Black Sabbath War Pigs "Politicians hide themselves away, They only started the war, Why should they go out to fight? They leave that role to the poor, yeah.

[PsychosisMedia]

Your dads truck is a coveted classic and is worth a ton of money. Its easy and cheap to repair. He is right on for keeping it and driving it!

[joel.]

A rare song that hits Elizabeth so strongly that she barely talks about the science of vocals, just how the song makes her feel. That's awesome

[VMSelvaggio]

Even in Forrest Gump, when they are coming into Vietnam, they play this song.... It's Glorious!

[richardfehr]

I just turned 70. So I remember hearing this song for the first time on an AM radio. I had a cousin in the war and didn’t know if I supported the war or not but we prayed for my cousin to get home alive. It was a tumultuous time.

[IFRfun]

No "fortunate son" here; served in Vietnam in 67-68. Came home to CCR playing all the great tunes and that helped me in transition back to civilian life. It's that strange time when you lost 2+ years in absence away from family and loved ones. You are out of synch with them and strangely missing the comradery of the friends you left back in the war. No one cares or understands unless you have lived it. Thanks for being a great reviewer of awesome songs.

[virtuallyveronicka]

Just went to see John Fogerty in concert November 2023 near the end of his tour…he’s still got a powerful voice and in his late 70’s can still rock’n’roll on stage! He sang all the favorites!!🤘

[geraldyungling]

I just saw Fogerty live last night. I never imagined that the world would ever get to see Fogerty play CCR again. After decades of having being robbed of his own music, he finally got it back and with his two sons delivered an amazing show.

[courtney-rwch]

My dad‘s recon helicopter got shot down in Vietnam. He shattered every bone in both legs and laid their for three days not wanting to call out for help when he heard voices because he didn’t know if it was friend or foe. PTSD, all of his life. He was 18 years old at the time.😢

[Cadinho]

This is a song about how the sons of wealthy and "connected" people seemed to never get drafted during the Vietnam War.

Also, John Fogerty is the composer, guitarist and vocalist, basically a genius.

[PrimoGIU]

K. Before you talk your dad into selling that BEAUTIFUL truck, please consider having it restored for him... please. If you do, it will be yours one day, a tangible piece of your past and dad. As for "feeling at home", many of John's songs convey that very feeling. I'm old enough to remember when they were "new", and they still stir me to this day! Thank you for this continuing journey through the music of our lives, Elizabeth!

[Jcruzer]

I just saw John Fogerty in concert recently and let me tell you, having been to hundreds of concerts(mostly metal, rock, hard rock), I have never felt the way I felt at the Fogerty show. I can't even articulate what it was. Maybe being such an American icon or just that he wrote and sang these songs that are embedded in American pop culture, but I felt such a swell of pride that I've never experienced at a show before. I had seen the Rolling Stones weeks before, and while I was in absolute awe, it wasn't the same feeling I got with Fogerty. 🔥🔥💙💙 Needless to say he was phenomenal!

[RichardFay]

"This song speaks to me..."
You're not alone, it speaks to a lot of people.

[stlmopoet]

Remember the videos for many of these older songs came much later. The anger was much more palpable just listening to the song on its own. The video builds up the nostalgia.

[samhell]

His vocal power on Travelin Band would drop her jaw to the floor

[geohiker]

When I turned 18 in 1972 my mother came with me to the draft office ( much to my embarrassment) to officially register for the draft.
I'll never forget that she told the officer at the desk that he should know that I was her son and that she was my mother! Love you Mom. RIP