John Fogerty: The Suitcase Behind The Microphone (Re-Release)

Literally! With Rob Lowe

Stitcher & Team Coco

Society & Culture

4.8 • 12.2K Ratings

🗓️ 21 July 2025

⏱️ 74 minutes

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You asked for more Rob Lowe, and now you're getting more Rob Lowe! Every other Monday in the Literally podcast feed, we’ll be sharing a special re-release from the Literally archives. From Robert Downey Jr. to Oprah Winfrey, you never know who will show up. This week, Rob and rock legend John Fogerty discuss the formation of Creedence Clearwater Revival, seeing The Beatles’ final American concert, Rob's infamous version of "Proud Mary," and dive deep on the stories behind the writing of John’s most famous songs. Plus: Rob answers a question about the most important virtue in the LoweDown Line. This episode was originally released in July 2021. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

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0:00.0	Hi, John, it's Rob Lowe. How are you?
0:04.2	I'm good, Rob. How are you?
0:06.3	This is a dream come true. That's how it is for me.
0:22.1	Welcome to literally everybody.
0:24.1	Oh, boy.
0:26.6	John Fogarty,
0:29.1	Credence, Clearwater Revival,
0:30.3	great solo artist,
0:32.1	rock and roll Hall of Fame,
0:34.6	songwriter Hall of Fame,
0:36.0	you know,
0:37.3	I don't even know where to begin. I'm such a fan of his,
0:39.2	of his music. I think maybe the greatest American rock band. I defa, think about it out there as you guys
0:48.8	are listening. I mean, there's the Stones and the Beatles, the British, but American rock band, who else is it going to be?
0:58.8	I mean, is it, you know, it's not Aerosmith,
1:01.6	and I love Bruce Springsteen in the East Street band as much as the next one.
1:04.0	I don't think it's them.
1:05.5	I think it's CCR.
1:07.0	I really do.
1:09.6	And this has just been a dream come true.
1:13.2	I just, this is fanboy central.
1:15.4	I'm warning you.
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