Hits Album cover

Hits Album

Creedence Clearwater Revival · 1982

7 min · 20 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · country rock

A vibrant collection of rock anthems infused with Southern charm and social consciousness that defined a generation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • short bursts of energetic fun
  • for road trip playlists
  • nostalgic reflections on youth
  • invigorating afternoon backyard gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow, introspective listening preferences
  • seeking long immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Hits Album' in January 1982, Creedence Clearwater Revival had disbanded for over a decade, having split in 1972 after a series of commercially successful albums. This compilation served as both a retrospective of their influential sound and a reminder of their legacy during a time when classic rock was gaining renewed interest among listeners.
Stylistic neighbors
The Band· Lynyrd Skynyrd· Bob Dylan

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bad Moon Rising
  • 2 Travelin’ Band
  • 3 Up Around the Bend
  • 4 Long as I Can See the Light
  • 5 Who’ll Stop the Rain
  • 6 Lodi
  • 7 Commotion
  • 8 Fortunate Son
  • 9 Born on the Bayou
  • 10 Keep on Chooglin’ 7:41
  • 11 Proud Mary
  • 12 Down on the Corner
  • 13 Green River
  • 14 Have You Ever Seen the Rain
  • 15 Sweet Hitch Hiker
  • 16 Lookin’ Out My Back Door
  • 17 Hey Tonight
  • 18 I Heard It Through the Grapevine
  • 19 Good Golly Miss Molly
  • 20 Susie‐Q

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