Live at Woodstock
Creedence Clearwater Revival · 2019
55 min · 11 tracks · hard rock
A raw, electrifying performance blending swamp rock with country and blues-infused rhythms that captures the spirit of the era.
Top tracks — play these first
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Born on the Bayou Start here — This track opens the performance with an unmistakable groove and sets the tone for the band's unique blend of swamp rock and blues influences.
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Proud Mary — A signature song for the band, its powerful delivery and dynamic tempo shifts exemplify CCR's ability to fuse rock and roll with rich narrative storytelling.
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Bad Moon Rising — The urgency and catchy refrain make this track a standout, encapsulating the zeitgeist of social unrest prevalent during the late 1960s.
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Suzie Q — This lengthy rendition showcases the band's improvisational skills and highlights their roots in early rock and roll while captivating live audiences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The live performance captures the band's energetic essence while showcasing their swamp rock style.
What we noticed
- The album opens with 'Born on the Bayou' and maintains a high energy level throughout, with only slight dips in tempo.
- Tracks are performed in a live setting, capturing the rawness of the band's sound with minimal studio enhancements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw energy of live performance
- wave-like dynamic pacing
- spontaneous sing-along moments
- cathartic crowd interaction
- nostalgic celebration of
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished studio recordings
- seek concise track lengths
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases enduring legacy and significant performance, adding value to their catalog.
- Themes
- Woodstock legacy· social unrest anthems· swamp rock energy
- Career context
- Released nearly 50 years after their iconic set at Woodstock in 1969, this album showcases Creedence Clearwater Revival's enduring legacy in American rock music. By 2019, the band had long been celebrated for their influential sound, making this live recording a testament to their impact during a pivotal moment in music history.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Band· Lynyrd Skynyrd· Bob Dylan
Tracklist
- 1 Born on the Bayou Start here 5:33
- 2 Green River 3:16
- 3 Ninety Nine and a Half (Won’t Do) 4:45
- 4 Bootleg 3:37
- 5 Commotion 2:47
- 6 Bad Moon Rising 2:13
- 7 Proud Mary 3:51
- 8 I Put a Spell on You 4:28
- 9 The Night Time Is the Right Time 3:29
- 10 Keep On Chooglin’ 10:29
- 11 Suzie Q 10:52
What to play next
At the Royal Albert Hall – April 14, 1970
2022
Continues the live performance energy with a focused set from a pivotal moment.
The Concert
Precedes the raw energy of Woodstock with another dynamic live experience.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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