Creedence Gold is a greatest hits album by the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR). Released in 1975 by Fantasy Records, three years after the band's official dissolution, it served as one of the band's many compilation albums designed to capitalize on their enduring popularity.
Background and Release: Following the immense success of CCR's individual singles and studio albums in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and their subsequent breakup in 1972, Fantasy Records continued to issue compilations to meet consumer demand. Creedence Gold was one of these releases, offering a selection of some of their most recognizable and commercially successful songs. It followed other compilations like Chronicle, Vol. 1 (1972) and More Creedence Gold (1975).
Content: The album features ten tracks, spanning the band's most prolific period from 1968 to 1972. It includes a mix of chart-topping singles and popular album tracks, showcasing CCR's signature "swamp rock" sound, blending rock and roll, blues, and country influences.
Reception and Legacy: Creedence Gold achieved significant commercial success, selling millions of copies and earning multi-platinum certifications in the United States and other countries. Its sustained popularity underscored the lasting appeal of Creedence Clearwater Revival's music, introducing their work to new generations of listeners. While not as comprehensive as Chronicle, Vol. 1 (which contains 20 tracks), Creedence Gold remains a popular and accessible entry point for many fans looking for a concise collection of the band's essential hits.
Track Listing: (All songs written by John Fogerty, except where noted)
Side One:
- "Proud Mary"
- "Down on the Corner"
- "Bad Moon Rising"
- "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" (Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong)
- "The Midnight Special" (Traditional, arranged by J.C. Fogerty)
Side Two:
- "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?"
- "Born on the Bayou"
- "Suzi Q (Part Two)" (Dale Hawkins, Stanley Lewis, Eleanor Broadwater)
- "Who'll Stop the Rain"
- "Fortunate Son"