What does The Blue Ridge Rangers sound like?

A heartfelt blend of country and rock, echoing the roots of American music with soulful sincerity. Rooted in country and rock & roll. Start with "Blue Ridge Mountain Blues".

Is The Blue Ridge Rangers a good place to start with John Fogerty?

Yes, The Blue Ridge Rangers is recommended as a starting point for new John Fogerty listeners. A heartfelt blend of country and rock, echoing the roots of American music with soulful sincerity. Released in January 1973, The Blue Ridge Rangers marked John Fogerty's first solo effort after the dissolution of Creedence Clearwater Revival. This album came at a time when Fogerty was seeking to redefine his musical identity away from the band's shadow and experiment with a more traditional Americana sound.

Who is The Blue Ridge Rangers for?

The Blue Ridge Rangers works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, short, immersive listening sessions and heartfelt emotional reflections.

How many songs are on The Blue Ridge Rangers?

The Blue Ridge Rangers has 12 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

The Blue Ridge Rangers

John Fogerty · 1973

36 min · 12 tracks · country music

A heartfelt blend of country and rock, echoing the roots of American music with soulful sincerity.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Blue Ridge Mountain Blues Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Jambalaya (On the Bayou) — This lively rendition captures the spirit of Louisiana culture, blending traditional folk elements with Fogerty's distinctive rock sensibility.
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She Thinks I Still Care — A poignant cover that showcases Fogerty's ability to infuse emotional depth into classic country themes, revealing vulnerability through his vocal delivery.
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Have Thine Own Way, Lord — This track highlights Fogerty's gospel influences and offers a reflective moment within the album, illustrating his range beyond rock and roll.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady, consistent energy levels
short, immersive listening sessions
heartfelt emotional reflections
contemplative background ambiance

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album marked Fogerty's first solo effort post-Creedence, establishing his solo identity.
Career context: Released in January 1973, The Blue Ridge Rangers marked John Fogerty's first solo effort after the dissolution of Creedence Clearwater Revival. This album came at a time when Fogerty was seeking to redefine his musical identity away from the band's shadow and experiment with a more traditional Americana sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Creedence Clearwater Revival· Lynyrd Skynyrd· The Band

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Tracklist

1 Blue Ridge Mountain Blues Start here 2:32
2 Somewhere Listening (For My Name) 2:41
3 You’re the Reason 3:14
4 Jambalaya (On the Bayou) 3:17
5 She Thinks I Still Care 3:00
6 California Blues (Blue Yodel #4) 3:06
7 Workin’ on a Building 4:38
8 Please Help Me I’m Falling 2:52
9 Have Thine Own Way, Lord 3:01
10 I Ain’t Never 2:53
11 Hearts of Stone 2:14
12 Today I Started Loving You Again 3:12

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