Great gritty soulful voice loved it funny was out with a friend sat night watching a George Micheal tribute and they were advertising a night of ccr tribute 😂❤
Unfortunately, Fantasy Records was a cheap (and sleazy) outfit. Fortunately, John Fogerty can do it all! Need a session keyboard guy, or a sax player? Nope! With Fogerty playing and arranging, you still get an A+ record on a shoestring budget.
This song was released in 1970. As a Vietnam Vet, I can say, we adopted it as our Anthem. It was the mindset of the troops, that, the ''light'' was the hope that we would return home, to our family.
CCR always impressed. I have a suggestion if you want some horns. “Into the Mystic” by van Morrison. Driving rhythm, awesome horns, soulful lyrics. I would love to hear your thoughts about it. Thanks, and making people smile 😊
They move effortlessly through Rock , Country , Blues , Bluegrass , and infuse all of it with so much soul . If I had to pick a band that was representative of America and epitomised all that is great about our modern musical heritage it would be CCR.
John Fogerty could play a 2 hour long concert & you would KNOW Every song played and afterwards you could still think of a couple more that he left out . He's simply that prolific .
Preach it Brother Mystic!! At 35 years old I’m pretty young to be a CCR fan. My family is old so it was everything I grew up with. This particular song is one of my absolute all time favorites. I love and routinely listen to their entire catalogue, but this song always hits me deep inside. It’s absolutely perfect.
I hear the first bar and I start crying because I know what’s coming. It’s not just being away from home it’s sitting in a jungle in the dark and the rain waiting to die or kill and knowing you can NEVER go home because you are forever changed by war.
John Fogerty was actually from California. But like many other American songwriters & musicians, he was inspired by blues and Southern gospel music. I was 30yrs old before I discovered he wasn't some kid from Louisiana or something. 😂
@RadioReprised, I was either 8 or 9 years of age my mother ask my older brother to take me and my youngest sister to get milk and my older brother had a 66 chevy car it was playing CCR I said nothing to my brother but that was my first time hearing CCR I loved their music ever since that ride with my older brother in his car and CCR was playing so great I am 66 years of age 9 - 66 = 57 years ago. Wow, time fly by. Happy delay new year 2024 great comment about CCR band great all around.
John was 24/25 when he wrote, produced, sang, played guitar, keyboards and, maybe most important of all, played the sax on this song. Truly a masterpiece. Glad you finally reacted to it since I have suggested it on every CCR reaction so far.
Yes.. Reminds me of my eldest brother.. He returned, got married right quick and they were expecting their first child when he was killed by a drunk driver.. My third oldest brother was with him..
@@johnathandavis3693Yes, John Fogerty played the sax on this, the man is a genius, he can play any instrument & has done so on a couple couple solo albums👍✌️
this is a song of my youth ......... Late at night, driving home, put this 8-track in the stereo I bought last week and installled under the dash......... waiting for the rain ......
CCR always delivers, this is one is one of my favourites partly because it’s such a change in tempo to their rockers they preform. There is no bad time to play Creedence. 🍺😎☮️🇨🇦
My dad told me the light referred to soldiers returning home... to find their way, a lit prayer in the darkness . Not sure if true, but the image has stuck with me all these years
To me the “candle in the window” let him know he was still welcomed. He was a musician living on the road and didn’t expect her to keep waiting for him, but if the candle was shining bright he knew she still wanted him.
I was 11 and lived in Oregon when I first heard CCR's music 🎶 🎵 I was hanging around my cousins, Mary Ellen & Veda, their two older brothers Levi & Jerry and their two girlfriends were smoking pot and listening to this band. I started dancing around, and so was my favorite girl cousins. Their brothers & girlfriends were watching and clapping and laughing hard, they we're getting a real kick out of seeing us young girls enjoying and dancing goofy 🤪. Great memories, RIP COUSINS LEVI & MARYELLEN MISS YOU BOTH SO, SO MUCH ❤❤❤
I saw the original Creedence at the First Atlanta Pop Festival in 1969 . They came on late in the evening, and I remember everyone up and boogieing around one or two in the morning to “Keep on Chooglin,” with small bonfires burning to ward off the evening chill. They weren’t well known then, and it was one of those magic rock ‘n’ roll experiences.
CCR mixed early Rock &Roll, Country, Blues, Soul, Folk and Gospel into their own sound and it's why they were so successful. They were able to reach a large cross-section of people from different walks of life
This is my favourite song. I'm 40 years old and my father passed when I was 2 years old. One day in my teens, I heard this song for what I thought was the first time, but my mother explained that it was my father's favourite song and it got played a lot after he passed when I was a baby. It seems that my fathers musical tastes were passed on to me.
It was 1969, my family was visiting relatives in Los Angeles… my sisters and I got to see CCR. I was so excited and so happy that we got a chance to see one of the new up-and-coming groups at the time, amazing unforgettable❤😊
Amber, you hit it right on the head! I can't think of any other band (maybe Queen?) that sounds so different from one song to the next, but always authentically like themselves the way CCR does. Just so uniquely talented.
When I was in public school my bus driver Mr. Phillips installed an 8 track player and listened to CCR everyday. I know all the words lol. P.S. years 69 or 70
It's always wonderful everyday all day. Yeah, it is I'm walking to get. You know. I got a hill Billy. I gotta fade my hill belly hair belly. Sometimes you gotta get your hair belly barn, get it out.
Blake BLA KE Shelton SH ELT ON Hammond. Trace abkins together. They had a video call for the hillbilly. Hillbilly hillbilly bowden brother help billy bone blake shelton and a man try satin
From 1969 and 1971 (3 years) they produced fourteen consecutive Top 10 singles (many of which were double A-sides) and five consecutive Top 10 albums in the United States, some bands don’t have this many hit in their career.. John Fogerty was CCR
I was born in the mid 60s so CCR was in their heyday when I was small. The first song I ever remember learning the lyrics to was Proud Mary and Someday Never Comes, even before church music. Fifty-some years later and they’re still my all time fave band.
Had a reminder of a band and song that I had forgotten about. Since you both like the stylings of bands like ELO and Supertramp, I would recommend the band Sweet and the song, Love Is Like Oxygen. I forgot to add that there is an official version and a 12" version. If you can find the 12" version, I would highly recommend it.
Such a good song, I've seen the light a number of times in my life whether you want to call it a wakeup call or simply changing your ways for the better. CCR does it again with sending a great message through their music.
I believe that when he says 'As long as I can see the light' that he is referring to as long as he sees some reason to come home, he always will. In other words, that he still feels passion from his lover/wife/signifigant other. At least that's how I interpret it. Seems metaphoric to me. He's saying, 'Don't give up on me!'
38 SPECIAL - " Fantasy Girl " more awsome southern rock from one of the coolest rocking bands of the 70s and 80s recommend this song too totally rocks 🎸
Yes loved CCR all my life love you guys❤I grew up with CCR. One of my Uncle’s favorite songs who passed away this passed January. Thank you for this🙏🙏🙏
I saw ccr in 68 in a small venue. By far the best concert I ever went to. In person, they sounded as good as the studio recordings. My daughters and grandchildren were introduced to ccr at a young age. My oldest granddaughter and I used to sing Susie Q on the way to daycare every morning.
John Fogerty not only wrote it sang it and played Guitar on it, but also played the Piano, Electric Keyboards, and Sax. Others who have played around him in performances and the studio over the years have said that Fogerty is a Musical Genius.
This is from the 70s by them. And Prayers to all named in the song, but remember that Bobby Hatfield is now in Rocken Roll Heaven as a part of the band! RIP Bobby.
This song always makes me think about my dad. It's coming up on the 6th anniversary since his passing. It doesn't get easier, but songs like this hit a little differently. This was the last tune we played at his funeral. Shoot man... hug the ones you love and make damn sure they always know you love them.
Great gritty soulful voice loved it. Funny thing was out with a friend sat night watching a George Micheal tribute act who nailed it by the way, they were advertising a night with ccr tribute band😂❤🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
This is CCR at their most soulful best.
edit: That's John Fogerty singing, playing the keyboards, and laying down the saxophone as well!!!
I just came here to say that 🤣🤣
And all the other instruments, too.
Great gritty soulful voice loved it funny was out with a friend sat night watching a George Micheal tribute and they were advertising a night of ccr tribute 😂❤
Totally agree. One of my fav CCR songs.
Unfortunately, Fantasy Records was a cheap (and sleazy) outfit. Fortunately, John Fogerty can do it all! Need a session keyboard guy, or a sax player? Nope! With Fogerty playing and arranging, you still get an A+ record on a shoestring budget.
This song was released in 1970. As a Vietnam Vet, I can say, we adopted it as our Anthem. It was the mindset of the troops, that, the ''light'' was the hope that we would return home, to our family.
Welcome home, brother. Welcome home. ❤️
@@manano06 I get that a lot now, but didn't 50 years ago. Thank you brother.
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This was my mom's favorite song, and when she passed away in 2021, we had it played at her funeral. She loved CCR.
CCR always impressed. I have a suggestion if you want some horns. “Into the Mystic” by van Morrison. Driving rhythm, awesome horns, soulful lyrics. I would love to hear your thoughts about it. Thanks, and making people smile 😊
@@ginamcbride09saw Van Morrison last year (finally) and John Fogerty last month (unbelievable) …absolute perfection ❤️👍
They move effortlessly through Rock , Country , Blues , Bluegrass , and infuse all of it with so much soul . If I had to pick a band that was representative of America and epitomised all that is great about our modern musical heritage it would be CCR.
John Fogerty could play a 2 hour long concert & you would KNOW Every song played and afterwards you could still think of a couple more that he left out . He's simply that prolific .
@@KennyRansom-l5kExactly right! Seen him 5 times in concert!!!!! That's the impact he's had on me over the years!👍✌️
YES
Agreed, I would add John Mellencamp to that list.
Preach it Brother Mystic!! At 35 years old I’m pretty young to be a CCR fan. My family is old so it was everything I grew up with. This particular song is one of my absolute all time favorites. I love and routinely listen to their entire catalogue, but this song always hits me deep inside. It’s absolutely perfect.
You can never go wrong with CCR!
Too ooooh good!!!
I hear the first bar and I start crying because I know what’s coming. It’s not just being away from home it’s sitting in a jungle in the dark and the rain waiting to die or kill and knowing you can NEVER go home because you are forever changed by war.
That hit me. War sucks!!!!!
I think you had to live in that era to understand it. I don't dare listen to Run through the Jungle, Bad dreams for days.
CCR epitomous anti war group absolutely! The rage of a generation! They were the voice!
The worst war. The bias from rich and entitled to the average Joe.😥😭😢@@danborem340
John Fogerty was actually from California. But like many other American songwriters & musicians, he was inspired by blues and Southern gospel music. I was 30yrs old before I discovered he wasn't some kid from Louisiana or something. 😂
LOL, same here.
He was also inspired by rockabilly and country music particularly Hank Williams...
The whole band met in El Cerrito, CA across the bay from Sausalito.
Same
Been listening and loving CCR for over 50 years, and there isn't a Genre or ''Sound'' you can't get from them! They have it ALL!
Too true 🥺🙏
me too, my big brother, a vetern, passed february 2 years ago from cancer e was in is late 70"s just always had ccr on into his older years, miss him.
@RadioReprised, I was either 8 or 9 years of age my mother ask my older brother to take me and my youngest sister to get milk and my older brother had a 66 chevy car it was playing CCR I said nothing to my brother but that was my first time hearing CCR I loved their music ever since that ride with my older brother in his car and CCR was playing so great I am 66 years of age 9 - 66
= 57 years ago. Wow, time fly by. Happy delay new year 2024 great comment about CCR band great all around.
John was 24/25 when he wrote, produced, sang, played guitar, keyboards and, maybe most important of all, played the sax on this song. Truly a masterpiece. Glad you finally reacted to it since I have suggested it on every CCR reaction so far.
'Long As I Can See The Light' was a favorite with soldiers in Vietnam. Knowing that their loved ones were waiting gave them strength to carry on.
It was one of my uncle's favourites in Vietnam.....he never made it home..killed Xmas day 1970.
😘💗❣
@@enyawnivlag1 😪😪💔
Yes.. Reminds me of my eldest brother.. He returned, got married right quick and they were expecting their first child when he was killed by a drunk driver.. My third oldest brother was with him..
Love me some CCR. Fogerty is an absolute genius.
John playing the saxophone. Amazing talent.
That's him? -I never knew that...
I never knew that, thank you.
@@johnathandavis3693Yes, John Fogerty played the sax on this, the man is a genius, he can play any instrument & has done so on a couple couple solo albums👍✌️
This is from the album Cosmos Factory. Every song on that album is fantastic
this is a song of my youth ......... Late at night, driving home, put this 8-track in the stereo I bought last week and installled under the dash......... waiting for the rain ......
my youth too
Oh! I felt that… I was right there with you❤️🤗🐝
Nice... I can envision it...
I consider myself extremely lucky to have grown up in the 50's, 60's and 70's. This music is incomparable to any other era!
1971, I am 15, my boyfriend 16, this was his favorite song, he died in a motorcycle accident July 1971, I was heartbroken.
In June of 71 I turned 15, lost my left leg in a train accident.
My dad's favourite band & singer, we played this for him at his memorial service, and it still makes me think of him ❤️💔
Samehere. My dad loved CCR and baseball. CENTERFILED was played at his memorial
CCR is pretty darn good.
That's an understatement.
Watch: They will be famous someday. You heard it here first.
@@RabbiSteve 🙄
What makes my brain go pop is that it's 5 years from first album to last album. Soooo much great music in such a short time
I had this song played at my dads funeral last year. I love pop, and I miss you so much. 😢
CCR always delivers, this is one is one of my favourites partly because it’s such a change in tempo to their rockers they preform. There is no bad time to play Creedence. 🍺😎☮️🇨🇦
My dad told me the light referred to soldiers returning home... to find their way, a lit prayer in the darkness . Not sure if true, but the image has stuck with me all these years
To me the “candle in the window” let him know he was still welcomed. He was a musician living on the road and didn’t expect her to keep waiting for him, but if the candle was shining bright he knew she still wanted him.
Grew up with this. Just a PERFECT SONG. So many "perfect" songs from these guys...Thanks for this...
I was turned on to this band at 13
At 67 I still love this music
You can't go wrong with Creedence ever.
I've always liked everything that CCR came out with.
Fogerty is truly one of rock's most gifted songwriters.
So dramatically different from most of their stuff but this has always been my favorite song of theirs
Same here!
This band had it all!!!!!!! Traveling band and up around the bend are two fantastic songs bt them. Im in junior high school at this time back then!
I was 11 and lived in Oregon when I first heard CCR's music 🎶 🎵 I was hanging around my cousins, Mary Ellen & Veda, their two older brothers Levi & Jerry and their two girlfriends were smoking pot and listening to this band. I started dancing around, and so was my favorite girl cousins. Their brothers & girlfriends were watching and clapping and laughing hard, they we're getting a real kick out of seeing us young girls enjoying and dancing goofy 🤪. Great memories, RIP COUSINS LEVI & MARYELLEN MISS YOU BOTH SO, SO MUCH ❤❤❤
I saw Fogerty a few years ago. For this song, they brought a grand piano out on stage for him to play.
I highly recommend seeing him live. ❤
Love that song. Who'll Stop the Rain, Lodi, and Midnight Special are all great one's to check out too!
I saw the original Creedence at the First Atlanta Pop Festival in 1969 . They came on late in the evening, and I remember everyone up and boogieing around one or two in the morning to “Keep on Chooglin,” with small bonfires burning to ward off the evening chill. They weren’t well known then, and it was one of those magic rock ‘n’ roll experiences.
Great night tonight; 3 legendary groups/artists; American, Jimmy Buffet, and wrapping up with a bluesy CCR!!❤❤❤ Thanks guys!!
CCR mixed early Rock &Roll, Country, Blues, Soul, Folk and Gospel into their own sound and it's why they were so successful. They were able to reach a large cross-section of people from different walks of life
No
Not a bad song in their catalog. One of my all time favorite bands. One of best bands ever!
This is my favourite song. I'm 40 years old and my father passed when I was 2 years old. One day in my teens, I heard this song for what I thought was the first time, but my mother explained that it was my father's favourite song and it got played a lot after he passed when I was a baby. It seems that my fathers musical tastes were passed on to me.
That sax solo is the BOMB!!! I love this song. Thanks guys.
This is a great song to listen too while floating down the river or swinging in the hammock and sipping on some whiskey
It was 1969, my family was visiting relatives in Los Angeles… my sisters and I got to see CCR. I was so excited and so happy that we got a chance to see one of the new up-and-coming groups at the time, amazing unforgettable❤😊
This is my favorite song of theirs
John Fogerty... what a voice. Timeless. Amazingly talented man. Great great band!
There is so much soul in that sax
Love this song. CCR was one of my Dad's favorite bands. We played this song at his funeral a few years ago. Tears me up every time I hear it😢
CCR’s. John Forgery solo, ROCK N ROLL GIRL, song is awesome 🎶❣️❣️❣️
Just a really cool song , to be honest I’ve totally forgot about this one
Stu , Doug & the Fogerty brothers just made great music.
Thanks
Amber, you hit it right on the head! I can't think of any other band (maybe Queen?) that sounds so different from one song to the next, but always authentically like themselves the way CCR does. Just so uniquely talented.
I've said before, whenever I'm in the mood to hear some Creedence, nothing else will do.
And he's still going strong ✌🎶🎵💜
My absolute favorite CCR song. So happy to see you feature this one.
When I was in public school my bus driver Mr. Phillips installed an 8 track player and listened to CCR everyday. I know all the words lol. P.S. years 69 or 70
It's always wonderful everyday all day. Yeah, it is I'm walking to get. You know. I got a hill Billy. I gotta fade my hill belly hair belly. Sometimes you gotta get your hair belly barn, get it out.
Blake BLA KE Shelton SH ELT ON Hammond. Trace abkins together. They had a video call for the hillbilly. Hillbilly hillbilly bowden brother help billy bone blake shelton and a man try satin
Love the groove of this one. It's always been one of my favorites.
Omg heaven yes
My fave CCR song
My fave CCR song!
So soulful, so bluesy, so beautiful........... so easy to play when you're not great on the guitar!! (Like me!) 🤣
Late 60's and early 70's was good times...with CCR records playing in the house.
my favorite CCR song!
For me, this was the very best CCR song. The Yeah Yeah Yeah Oh Yeah is my favorite Fogerty riff.
This is the best CCR song!
This song also had special meaning for those headed to Vietnam
Totally agree.
From the Cosmos Factory album. My favorite album of all time.
J UIT AR Tyrone, Tyrone, dybia N database. A song Steve Earl's gonna do it. You know it you know what our day you do😊😊
😅😅😅😅😅
I'm a cell phone joy getting to the guitar town. Stay arnold tyke see there to that get to our town
From 1969 and 1971 (3 years) they produced fourteen consecutive Top 10 singles (many of which were double A-sides) and five consecutive Top 10 albums in the United States, some bands don’t have this many hit in their career..
John Fogerty was CCR
Rob Squad, my prayers have been answered.
I have been hoping and waiting that you would react to this song by CCR.
Thank you for making my day. 👍😊
I was born in the mid 60s so CCR was in their heyday when I was small. The first song I ever remember learning the lyrics to was Proud Mary and Someday Never Comes, even before church music. Fifty-some years later and they’re still my all time fave band.
Had a reminder of a band and song that I had forgotten about. Since you both like the stylings of bands like ELO and Supertramp, I would recommend the band Sweet and the song, Love Is Like Oxygen. I forgot to add that there is an official version and a 12" version. If you can find the 12" version, I would highly recommend it.
CCR is why i love rock music❤❤
Perfection. Plain and simple.
Perfect song...
Such a good song, I've seen the light a number of times in my life whether you want to call it a wakeup call or simply changing your ways for the better. CCR does it again with sending a great message through their music.
GREAT CCR track!! Please try "Ramble Tamble" next !! I'm sure there's been many requests for this one. Jay, if you love guitar, this one is a must.
He is now playing CCR for half his shows having finally won the right to do so.
My Uncle John could ALWAYS play his songs, he just did NOT cuz $$ from performing would go to the crook Saul Zaentz and Fantasy Records.
I believe that when he says 'As long as I can see the light' that he is referring to as long as he sees some reason to come home, he always will. In other words, that he still feels passion from his lover/wife/signifigant other. At least that's how I interpret it. Seems metaphoric to me. He's saying, 'Don't give up on me!'
Every song he touches is fire
Can’t miss that voice, CCC was so popular years ago, in my younger days…love them! 🥰♥️🌺♥️
Awesome interpretation of the song guys...love it!
My favorite by CCR. Glad you finally got to it.
38 SPECIAL - " Fantasy Girl " more awsome southern rock from one of the coolest rocking bands of the 70s and 80s recommend this song too totally rocks 🎸
Yes loved CCR all my life love you guys❤I grew up with CCR. One of my Uncle’s favorite songs who passed away this passed January. Thank you for this🙏🙏🙏
My favourite band when I was young.
I saw ccr in 68 in a small venue. By far the best concert I ever went to. In person, they sounded as good as the studio recordings. My daughters and grandchildren were introduced to ccr at a young age. My oldest granddaughter and I used to sing Susie Q on the way to daycare every morning.
You two just can’t imagine how much we old people love to listen to your evaluations of the songs we listened to growing up. God bless you both!
No such thing as a bad CCR song or sound!!
Love them all!!
Plus No one else sounds like CCR!!!
I knew Amber would smile when the sax came on.😁
Just pure magic
Out of ALL their music, THIS is my favorite.
The cymbal at the end is called a "splash cymbal".
John Fogerty not only wrote it sang it and played Guitar on it, but also played the Piano, Electric Keyboards, and Sax. Others who have played around him in performances and the studio over the years have said that Fogerty is a Musical Genius.
This is one of my favorite CCR songs!
This is from the 70s by them. And Prayers to all named in the song, but remember that Bobby Hatfield is now in Rocken Roll Heaven as a part of the band! RIP Bobby.
So happy that you did this song. It’s one of my ALL TIME FAVORITES! The saxophone 🎷 is Amazing ❤
Just keep em coming!!!! You are blessing yourself with some of the best music for your soul ever!
too right fantastic song fantastic band
One of my favorite bands of all time! ✌️❤️🎶
Love this song 😊
This always, easily, been my fave CCR jam & I love me some CCR❤
This song always makes me think about my dad. It's coming up on the 6th anniversary since his passing. It doesn't get easier, but songs like this hit a little differently. This was the last tune we played at his funeral. Shoot man... hug the ones you love and make damn sure they always know you love them.
Great gritty soulful voice loved it. Funny thing was out with a friend sat night watching a George Micheal tribute act who nailed it by the way, they were advertising a night with ccr tribute band😂❤🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
My favorite of all the CCR hits.
Sunday evening music indeed. Thanks.