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.
Why this album works
'Hits Album' achieved commercial success, reaching number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidifying the enduring popularity of CCR's music. The album highlighted key tracks that spoke to themes of rebellion and Americana, which resonated strongly with audiences, indicating the band's lasting impact on rock music.
- Best for
- sing-along anthems with friends short bursts of energetic fun for road trip playlists
- 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
- Bruce Springsteen· Bob Dylan· Cher· Prince· Bon Jovi· Cyndi Lauper· Grateful Dead· Donna Summer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bad Moon Rising Standout
- 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 Standout
- 9 Born on the Bayou
- 10 Keep on Chooglin’ 7:41
- 11 Proud Mary Standout
- 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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