Writing from Lodi, CA. The sentiment, "Oh Lord, stuck in Lodi again," is on point. Lol. Unless your doing some wine tasting in which case you're good to go.
@@bobbyhamblen2338 Yeah, they were closing that plant down as we were moving into town. Kinda bummed me out. Sort of like having a corporate celebrity in town? Lol
I grew up in French Camp & Lathrop when Lodi was a very small farming town; I mean very small, but it was larger than French Camp & Lathrop. Still have relatives in Stockton. We really like Berghold Vineyards and Michael David Winery.
Yes! I’ve been waiting for this one! This song describes a down and out musician stuck playing in Lodi, CA. Once an up-and-comer, now sitting in Lodi playing monotonous gigs.
CCR originated in El Cerrito, CA; part of San Francisco Bay Area. BA types have always been condescending toward California's Central Valley which is clearly reflected in this song. Lodi is actually a lovely little town surrounded primarily by vineyards. I grew up in CV (30 miles from Lodi) and now live in the heart of Silicon Valley so I have perspective of both locales. CCR is uber talented but it's members are not devoid of BA snobbiness.
Lodi was the dullest city in California in the 1960s. Creedence played together for several years in tiny clubs in little cities before they became famous.
Lodi means Lodi, California, I believe. John Fogerty once said the inspiration for the song were trips he made with his father around central California, an area where he said he felt very safe and special. That idea developed into the story about a traveling musician whose career was in the rear view mirror.
Nor Cal girl here, as a kid, whenever we drove through Lodi on the way to the Sierras for a family camping trip, Mom would always belt out this song! Also like Tesla's cover of it, being that they are from Sacramento which is not far from Lodi.
This song is FANTASTIC!!! As parents you really need to check out "Someday Never Comes" you will rethink how you interact with your kids. Another glimpse into JF's lyrical brilliance. So glad you enjoyed this one. It is one of my favorite CCR songs.
CCR was my first music memory from when I was a toddler. My mom would always listen to them. Their music is embedded in my soul. Please do “Cotton Fields” when you guys get a chance. Thank you!!
When I went to UCSC, we had a hitchhiking contest to see who could get to Lodi and back the fastest. All based on “ stuck in Lodi again”! Some made it back the same day. Others truly got stuck up there and straggled Ina week later. 😂
A lesser known song by CCR that no one ever seems to talk about is "Ramble Tamble". It's a great song with a great guitar solo. Edit: I honestly didn't think I'd get this many responses and likes, amazing.Amber would for sure love it.
YAY!!! It is pronounced "Low die" Lodi is a smallish farming community about an hour north of Sacramento on Hwy 99... I would give you 5 thumbs up for finally finding this hidden gem... They were hippies from the East Bay of the San Fran region. They are ūber talented musicians who masterfully incorporated different sounds of folky rock from all over this country. I saw a comment that CCR doesn't have a bad song. To me Lodi hits me square in the gut. I have been a "gypsy" my entire life. Growing up an Air Force brat moving back and forth to West Germany 3 times. I have lived in 11 different states since I left the Marine Corps in 1990. Every move felt so promising but always seemed to end up in "time to move on" or be stuck in a bad situation... Thank you for recognizing this great song😊😊😊
John Fogerty does a song called “Credence Song”. I heard him interviewed about it. He was at a dinner one evening and the waitress asked a guy at the jukebox to play that Creedence song she likes. She had no idea she was serving the lead singer.
I love you both your sincere honest reactions make me so happy But CCR are from El Cerritio Ca Thats up in the northern cali san francisco bay area. Lodi is a farm town not to far from where they grew up. I can't wait to hear more of your reactions!!!
A lot of the pop music of the ‘60s and ‘70s drew on various folk traditions. That’s a big part of what made it a great era, IMHO. The music was really enriched by its influences and inspirations. I miss that in current music.
Lodi is about a half an hour below Sacramento, which is the capital of California. Lodi is in Northern California, not Central or Southern California, and John fogerty and the guys are actually from the Bay area. Rob today said Southern California and considering that I am a Sacramento native and grew up listening to these guys in the '70s, I just want to let you know that we proudly claim them, from our area because they're right below us. I actually had a boyfriend who was from Lodi. Glad that you guys love the song, and the group. Credence was amazing. I don't know if you guys have listened to Green River, or Susie Q, or their remake of I Heard It through the grapevine. Anything you listen to by them is good.
Exactly. I grew up in Fresno and even though Sacramento is 3 hours drive north, it's usually considered Central or North Central California.@@GrinningDwarf
Lodi is one of my favorite CCR songs. Fun fact: CCR was the 2nd most popular bands right behind the Beatles. The day CCR was to play (or maybe the day before) Sir Alber Hall in London, the Beatles broke up, leaving CCR #1.
Fogarty was a genius of minimalism. He was pretty much the whole band, shared with his peers, and was betrayed by his brother. An interesting story to follow.
My dad was born in Lodi, New Jersey, and he really enjoyed this song (although it was about Lodi, CA, which he knew as well...). CCR's songs were all great.
For such short songs, CCR songs are mainly short, they all tell a hell of a story! 50 years later CCR is my road trip band. One of the best of all time.
Lodi is a small town in the central valley of California. about 35 miles south of Sacramento. It's a farming community, mostly grapes and wineries. It's known as the Zinfandel capital of the world. Lived there for 55 years of my 60 year life. Living in Arizona right now but miss Lodi very much.
Believe it or not, with all the CCR you've done, there at least 2 great ones that you haven't done yet: "Who'll Stop the Rain" and "Up Around the Bend". So I recommend one of those two songs next.
In 1966, garage bands were all the rage in the San Francisco Bay Area. Every kid who saw the Beatles took up a musical instrument and wanted to be in a band. My band played a Battle of the Bands at the National Guard Armory in Concord, CA. We shared the stage that night with a band from Berkeley called The Golliwogs. The band cut an album the following year. When their manager showed them the new album cover, their leader asked, '"Those are our songs, but who is 'Creedance Clearwater Revival'?". Their manager changed the name of their band without them knowing it. The rest is history
Your a bit wrong, it was the name Golliwogs they had to carry without knowing that. John, Doug, Tom & Stu hated that name.. When they started to become totally professionel musicians somewhere around end of 1966/1967 and John was taken over they wanted a new name. Saul Zaents (director Fantasy CCR's record label) suggested they would bring in 5 group names like he would do. A week later Creedence Clearwater Revival was born...stood on the CCR-list. I think it was the only victory the CCR-boys ever made against Saul.....without a lawsuit......
Back in the early 70s, when this song came out, Lodi California band this song. Lodi is in the Central Valley due East from the Bay Area. BTW CCR is from the Bay Area, near Oakland.
Every night I sit here watching your reviews of the 70s and 80s songs, with a few cans of beers, I feel like I have two great companions. It's as good as going out with my buddies! I love the selections and the attitude of you guys! Really gratifying. I wish you guys well!
Lodi California, in the late 60’s. I was going to Berkeley, my sister was going to high school in Lodi, Ca. Credence was driving through Lodi and their van broke down and they didn’t have much money. So the were able to set up a dance at the high school ( there was only one HS then) and charged each person a couple dollars. It was a great dance and they were able to get their van fixed. Fun fact: in 1969 I was in Amsterdam between my junior/senior year in college. We were at a bar and they played Stuck in Lodi. It made us feel like we were at home! Credence was the soundtrack of my college years, along with other great bands!
…….”the guitar’s have a 60’s sound” (Jay) This track was released in (1969) Jay’s ear are evolving to the point he can figure out the decades ! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Another good band of that era and similar genre is 'Spirt'. 'Natures Way', 'I Got a Line On You', & 'Mechanical World' are all great songs, though 'Mechanical World' is rather dark.
I attended San Jose State in the late 60's and early 70's. There was a roadhouse/biker bar up in the Santa Cruz Mountains, outside of Los Gatos. I think the name was Chateau Liberte or Liberty, something like that. We would go up there on occasion and I remember seeing QMS play there. The Doobie Brothers would also have gigs there. Those were good times.
Love CCR! My first concert in 1970 was a triple bill in Shreveport LA...Bo Diddley, Canned Heat and the headliner, Credence Clearwater Revival. What a show!
I was Born in Lodi, CA. This song was written about it. Thier tour bus broke down and they got stuck here.
That is not true! John stopped to get gas in, Lodi! The band never played, there!
Writing from Lodi, CA. The sentiment, "Oh Lord, stuck in Lodi again," is on point. Lol. Unless your doing some wine tasting in which case you're good to go.
My Dad and two of my Uncles worked at General Mills in Lodi when I was in grade school.
@@bobbyhamblen2338 Yeah, they were closing that plant down as we were moving into town. Kinda bummed me out. Sort of like having a corporate celebrity in town? Lol
Yea my Cousin was working there when it closed down. Sad. @@thomholbrook7286
I grew up in French Camp & Lathrop when Lodi was a very small farming town; I mean very small, but it was larger than French Camp & Lathrop. Still have relatives in Stockton. We really like Berghold Vineyards and Michael David Winery.
Lodi rules ! 😎🍾🥩 cheers from Chile 🇨🇱
Yes! I’ve been waiting for this one!
This song describes a down and out musician stuck playing in Lodi, CA. Once an up-and-comer, now sitting in Lodi playing monotonous gigs.
-#cheers-- !-
CCR originated in El Cerrito, CA; part of San Francisco Bay Area. BA types have always been condescending toward California's Central Valley which is clearly reflected in this song. Lodi is actually a lovely little town surrounded primarily by vineyards. I grew up in CV (30 miles from Lodi) and now live in the heart of Silicon Valley so I have perspective of both locales. CCR is uber talented but it's members are not devoid of BA snobbiness.
I grew up in Lodi and Modesto in the Central Valley. Farm life, grape vines and orchards. Hated it then, love it now.
Love Lodi. Now live in Angels Camp.@@coolcpa3321
Lodi was the dullest city in California in the 1960s. Creedence played together for several years in tiny clubs in little cities before they became famous.
Lodi means Lodi, California, I believe. John Fogerty once said the inspiration for the song were trips he made with his father around central California, an area where he said he felt very safe and special. That idea developed into the story about a traveling musician whose career was in the rear view mirror.
Lodi a small town/city North of Stockton about 20 miles or so south of Sacramento on 99. I'm sure he was referring to this place.
I always thought it was just idol spelled backwards, the story of someone who was almost famous but lost it all.
LOW-die
Growing up in NJ I always thought it was about Lodi NJ
Nor Cal girl here, as a kid, whenever we drove through Lodi on the way to the Sierras for a family camping trip, Mom would always belt out this song! Also like Tesla's cover of it, being that they are from Sacramento which is not far from Lodi.
This song is FANTASTIC!!! As parents you really need to check out "Someday Never Comes" you will rethink how you interact with your kids. Another glimpse into JF's lyrical brilliance. So glad you enjoyed this one. It is one of my favorite CCR songs.
Great song!
CCR was my first music memory from when I was a toddler. My mom would always listen to them.
Their music is embedded in my soul.
Please do “Cotton Fields” when you guys get a chance. Thank you!!
ooh I 2nd this!
I 3rd this lol
You have a good mom❤️
Same here, especially Looking out my back door constantly being played on the radio.
Low - Die (Lodi, San Joaquin Valley, California)
"Lookin' out my back door" was the song you were trying to think of. Just another great one by CCR
Lodi and Susie Q (8 minute album version) are my favorite CCR songs, I love all their songs.
Credence was always a mix of rock, blues, and country.
When I went to UCSC, we had a hitchhiking contest to see who could get to Lodi and back the fastest. All based on “ stuck in Lodi again”! Some made it back the same day. Others truly got stuck up there and straggled Ina week later. 😂
I'm from California, and every time I drive through Lodi, I can't help singing out this song.
Back in the day that groups like CCR came out , California was a much different place than it is now.
A lesser known song by CCR that no one ever seems to talk about is "Ramble Tamble". It's a great song with a great guitar solo. Edit: I honestly didn't think I'd get this many responses and likes, amazing.Amber would for sure love it.
my favorite
So hope they do that song✌️
agree
Mine too@@stevenpowell7435
Yessss
YAY!!! It is pronounced "Low die" Lodi is a smallish farming community about an hour north of Sacramento on Hwy 99... I would give you 5 thumbs up for finally finding this hidden gem...
They were hippies from the East Bay of the San Fran region. They are ūber talented musicians who masterfully incorporated different sounds of folky rock from all over this country. I saw a comment that CCR doesn't have a bad song.
To me Lodi hits me square in the gut. I have been a "gypsy" my entire life. Growing up an Air Force brat moving back and forth to West Germany 3 times. I have lived in 11 different states since I left the Marine Corps in 1990. Every move felt so promising but always seemed to end up in "time to move on" or be stuck in a bad situation...
Thank you for recognizing this great song😊😊😊
Now that you've heard Lodi, I think your ready for Long as I Can See the Light. I predict that Amber will love the "dirty sax" solo.
Yesss!! Just said the same! ❤❤
You guys really need
' Long as i can see the Light' in your lives ..its just a necessary song.✌
the original studio version, yes.
CCR, one of the great American bands.
Hear this song... CCR..gotta be. Their sound was so distinctive. Loved them
This is one of the first CCR songs that grabbed my attention. Still love it, but how can one not? All they do is gold.
Great band! Try "Someday". I think yall will love it!
Love this song
30 years ago I met a guy from Lodi in Sulawesi and he told me what this song is about and he could feel exactly what Fogerty was singing about :D
In January of this year, John finally won the rights to his songs. He is touring now.
Man, I still think about how he got sued for plagiarizing himself. I’m glad he was able to get the rights to his music returned.
EV-er!!! Love CCR from the beginning!
YEA! SO deserving.😍
"Sweet Hitchhiker " rocks.
One can’t miss with CCR. John Fogerty and band members are a treasure. 😊 Thanks Jay and Amber for a great Monday song 🎵
Someday never comes and long as i can see the light are 2 of my favorites
John Fogerty is from Northern California and Lodi is about about an hour and a half from where he grew up, El Cerrito, CA.
I was 5 years old back in my country when I hear them for the first time I'm 58 now
John Fogerty does a song called “Credence Song”. I heard him interviewed about it. He was at a dinner one evening and the waitress asked a guy at the jukebox to play that Creedence song she likes. She had no idea she was serving the lead singer.
“Keep on Chooglin’” is a jamming mix of harmonica and guitar solos along with some screaming lyrics. One of my favorites
I love you both your sincere honest reactions make me so happy But CCR are from El Cerritio Ca Thats up in the northern cali san francisco bay area. Lodi is a farm town not to far from where they grew up. I can't wait to hear more of your reactions!!!
Lodi is an all time CLASSIC!!!
Well if Your fav is looking out my back door you will LOVE “ Down on the corner “. This group was my favorite growing up.
A lot of the pop music of the ‘60s and ‘70s drew on various folk traditions. That’s a big part of what made it a great era, IMHO. The music was really enriched by its influences and inspirations. I miss that in current music.
Love this song! One of my favorite CCR songs! Also, yiu will love Who Stopped the Rain
This has long been my fave Credence song. As in since high in the 60s.
Back when I was little, traveling from California to Oklahoma are car broke down in Lodi, lol
..."Class of 76"...Credence Clearwater Revival, you can never go wrong!
From a Brit,my second favourite American band (just behind Steely Dan for me) and boy,do they sound American.
Love them.
I'm from the SF Bay Area. Lodi is a town about 1 hour east and a place NOT to get stuck in. Glad you love CCR like I do.
My all-time favorite.
The “Okies” settled the San Juaquin valley in California during the dust bowl and there’s some country folk up there!
Lodi is about a half an hour below Sacramento, which is the capital of California. Lodi is in Northern California, not Central or Southern California, and John fogerty and the guys are actually from the Bay area. Rob today said Southern California and considering that I am a Sacramento native and grew up listening to these guys in the '70s, I just want to let you know that we proudly claim them, from our area because they're right below us. I actually had a boyfriend who was from Lodi. Glad that you guys love the song, and the group. Credence was amazing. I don't know if you guys have listened to Green River, or Susie Q, or their remake of I Heard It through the grapevine. Anything you listen to by them is good.
As a Redding guy, I have to say that Sacto is Central California. 😉
Exactly. I grew up in Fresno and even though Sacramento is 3 hours drive north, it's usually considered Central or North Central California.@@GrinningDwarf
Lodi is a town with a population of about 60,000 in San Joaqin County due east of San Francisco Bay. The nearest neigboring city is Stockton.
@@willdwyer6782 It was a lot smaller than that when Fogerty wrote this song.
This is pretty much my favorite CCR tune! I loved rocking to it back in the 70's! ♥️♥️✌🇨🇦
Oh another great one!!!!!
Love all of Johns songs and sounds!!! No one else sounds like him!!!!
You know by the first note who it is!!!
I live in Lodi California we’re famous for this song. And being the birth place of A&W root beer
How could anyone not love CCR? ❤❤❤
Lodi is about 38 miles from Sacramento California in the Central Valley.
This one is an all time classic.
Creedence una de las mejores bandas de rock de todos los tiempos, top 10 definitivamente.
Always been a favorite.
Lodi is one of my favorite CCR songs. Fun fact: CCR was the 2nd most popular bands right behind the Beatles. The day CCR was to play (or maybe the day before) Sir Alber Hall in London, the Beatles broke up, leaving CCR #1.
Smooth sound and a soulful voice, terrific!
Dan Fogerty's vocals perfect mix of rock and blues. Amber nailed it.
Fogarty was a genius of minimalism. He was pretty much the whole band, shared with his peers, and was betrayed by his brother. An interesting story to follow.
Driving south into California from Oregon I always pass through Lodi.
A one night stand for a band is one concert for each place on a tour
Keep digging through theirs and John Fogerty’s library. Killer stuff all the way through.
I love most CCR songs but this one might be my favorite!
It's ok, but comon , they have 20 better ones
My favorite❤
Down on the Corner should be your next CCR reaction. ❤
One of the greatest bands.
So, so many memories with this song. Mostly of my dad's family who most have passed away now.
This was another one of those super huge Canadian bar songs in '71 and '72. You couldn't escape this song no matter which bar you went to for a beer.
My dad was born in Lodi, New Jersey, and he really enjoyed this song (although it was about Lodi, CA, which he knew as well...). CCR's songs were all great.
Their cover of I PUT A SPELL ON YOU, full version, is Amazing!
'Long as i can see the light' fantastic✌
For such short songs, CCR songs are mainly short, they all tell a hell of a story! 50 years later CCR is my road trip band. One of the best of all time.
Lodi is a small town in the central valley of California. about 35 miles south of Sacramento. It's a farming community, mostly grapes and wineries. It's known as the Zinfandel capital of the world. Lived there for 55 years of my 60 year life. Living in Arizona right now but miss Lodi very much.
Cotton Fields is my favorite song by CCR. My mom would rock me in her rocking chair and sing this song to me when I was a baby.
I live in Sacramento and think about this song every time I drive through Lodi
Believe it or not, with all the CCR you've done, there at least 2 great ones that you haven't done yet: "Who'll Stop the Rain" and "Up Around the Bend". So I recommend one of those two songs next.
Lodi is my absolute favorite CCR song. Thanks for doing this.
Long As I Can See The Light
Someday Never Comes
Another rock&roll story about a struggling musician is Kevin Johnson's "Rock And Roll I Gave You The Best Years Of My Life"
I LOVE this song.
This is my Favorite CCR song.
This and Traveling Band are my favorite CCR songs
Spiritual song, "Don't Look Now". Great tune.
Love that St. Louis hat!!!!! You need to play CCR's Sweet Hitch-hiker.
In 1966, garage bands were all the rage in the San Francisco Bay Area. Every kid who saw the Beatles took up a musical instrument and wanted to be in a band. My band played a Battle of the Bands at the National Guard Armory in Concord, CA. We shared the stage that night with a band from Berkeley called The Golliwogs. The band cut an album the following year. When their manager showed them the new album cover, their leader asked, '"Those are our songs, but who is 'Creedance Clearwater Revival'?". Their manager changed the name of their band without them knowing it. The rest is history
Your a bit wrong, it was the name Golliwogs they had to carry without knowing that.
John, Doug, Tom & Stu hated that name..
When they started to become totally professionel musicians somewhere around end of 1966/1967 and John was taken over they wanted a new name. Saul Zaents (director Fantasy CCR's record label) suggested they would bring in 5 group names like he would do. A week later Creedence Clearwater Revival was born...stood on the CCR-list. I think it was the only victory the CCR-boys ever made against Saul.....without a lawsuit......
By the way, your story is very interesting for many CCR die-hards...you remember them playing still? As the Golliwogs?
It's always a good day for CCR!
Love CCR They don't have a bad song!
Hey Jay and Amber, this band is from El Cerrito, California. "Lodi" was one of my dad's favorite song. They were a great band!
You need to play Keep On Chooglin'… that shows the band real capabilities
LIVE version.
Back in the early 70s, when this song came out, Lodi California band this song. Lodi is in the Central Valley due East from the Bay Area. BTW CCR is from the Bay Area, near Oakland.
CCR were decades ahead of their time. A new young CCR today would take the world by storm.
Bands like CCR and Toto are a sure thing, its always good (no matter what mood you're in)
Every night I sit here watching your reviews of the 70s and 80s songs, with a few cans of beers, I feel like I have two great companions. It's as good as going out with my buddies! I love the selections and the attitude of you guys! Really gratifying. I wish you guys well!
CCR had a song released in 1972 titled "Someday Never Comes" one of my favorites!
Fogerty is a worlwide treasure, great reaction. John Fogerty has said many times that this song mirrors his early years. Amber/Jay ya'll are the best!
Lodi California, in the late 60’s. I was going to Berkeley, my sister was going to high school in Lodi, Ca. Credence was driving through Lodi and their van broke down and they didn’t have much money. So the were able to set up a dance at the high school ( there was only one HS then) and charged each person a couple dollars. It was a great dance and they were able to get their van fixed. Fun fact: in 1969 I was in Amsterdam between my junior/senior year in college. We were at a bar and they played Stuck in Lodi. It made us feel like we were at home! Credence was the soundtrack of my college years, along with other great bands!
I always imagine someone in Lodi, CA saying "What's wrong with Lodi? I love Lodi!"
…….”the guitar’s have a 60’s sound” (Jay)
This track was released in (1969) Jay’s ear are evolving to the point he can figure out the decades ! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Next: Travelin Band. Might be their rockinest tune!
Classic CCR from 1969!!!! Please try "Ramble Tamble" next. It is a MUST. Many other people have suggested it.
Cosmos Factory and Green River are my favorite Albums by CCR, so good
Another tongue-twister band you guys would like is Quicksilver Messenger Service. Amber would particularly like their song "Fresh Air".
Have another hit
have another hit.
Another good band of that era and similar genre is 'Spirt'. 'Natures Way', 'I Got a Line On You', & 'Mechanical World' are all great songs, though 'Mechanical World' is rather dark.
Seconding QMS (I've been calling for them for a while), but I say start with "What About Me?"
I attended San Jose State in the late 60's and early 70's. There was a roadhouse/biker bar up in the Santa Cruz Mountains, outside of Los Gatos. I think the name was Chateau Liberte or Liberty, something like that. We would go up there on occasion and I remember seeing QMS play there. The Doobie Brothers would also have gigs there. Those were good times.
Yes Amber it was Looking Out My Back Door!👍
Love CCR! My first concert in 1970 was a triple bill in Shreveport LA...Bo Diddley, Canned Heat and the headliner, Credence Clearwater Revival. What a show!
Love, love, love it.