#538 - John Fogerty on the Origin of Creedence Clearwater Revival Band Name + The Day He Wrote ‘Proud Mary’ in 1 Hour + Writing ‘Fortunate Son’ in 20 mins + Advice He Would Give to 24-Year-Old Self
Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast
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4.8 • 4.6K Ratings
🗓️ 16 September 2025
⏱️ 68 minutes
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Summary
Lead singer of Creedence Clearwater Revival and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, John Fogerty joins Bobby on this episode of the BobbyCast! John takes a deep dive into the origin story of CCR and how the name came about. Plus, John tells the stories about writing a few classics, such as "Proud Mary" in 1 hour and "Fortunate Son" in just 20 minutes while in his bedroom without any melody. John also talked to Bobby about the true meaning behind his lyrics, his earliest memories of music during his childhood days and when he got his first guitar. Bobby also found a picture of John in his early 20's and asked him if he had any advice for himself back then, what would it be. John then goes on to say, 'everything will be alright in life and just enjoy the ride because he wouldn't change his life for anyone else's, not even for one day', and much more!
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| 0:45.6 | One night I went into my bedroom and said, all right, you got to write favorite son. |
| 0:51.3 | And suddenly this idea about, so folks are born, made the way, you know, I like that. |
| 0:52.8 | I finished that first verse. |
| 0:53.9 | Wouldn't you know it? |
| 0:58.2 | I changed favorite son into fortunate son because it ain't me. |
| 1:02.3 | I walked out of that bedroom with a finished song in 20 minutes. |
| 1:08.9 | I think this is our second rock and roll Hall of Fame member. |
| 1:13.2 | Ringo, obviously. About Cheryl Crow. Hmm. second rock and roll hall of fame member ringo obviously about Cheryl crow hmm in the hall of fame possibly but if she is we did not interview her until she got in |
| 1:22.1 | because I would think she just got in pretty recently if she did get in. All right. 2023. Yeah. So I think we've had, good, good memory. I think we've had now three, but two while in. Did you say Dolly? No, I didn't. Okay. Three, but four. Yeah. Anyway, it's rare. This is John Ferty which by the way creedance clear water revival |
| 1:46.1 | one of my favorite bands ever i did not get to live while they were making current music |
| 1:50.2 | because they were very much late 60s 70s and then he had a solo career but so many great songs |
| 1:57.1 | i want to know have you ever seen the rain great song Great song. Uh, it ain't me. It ain't |
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