The Long Road Home cover

The Long Road Home

John Fogerty · 2005

77 min · 25 tracks · country music

A rich tapestry of swamp rock, country-infused rhythms, and heartfelt storytelling that celebrates Fogerty's musical legacy.

Top tracks — play these first

  • →
    Born on the Bayou Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
  • →
    Bad Moon Rising — This track epitomizes Fogerty's knack for blending catchy melodies with poignant social commentary, capturing the anxiety of turbulent times.
  • →
    Fortunate Son — As an anthem against social injustice and inequality, this song remains relevant, highlighting Fogerty's ability to channel political sentiment through powerful rock music.
  • →
    Proud Mary — This timeless classic showcases Fogerty's unique fusion of rock and rhythm & blues, exemplifying his signature sound that has influenced countless artists.
  • →
    Centerfield — An upbeat tribute to baseball that captures the spirit of Americana, this song illustrates Fogerty's talent for creating anthemic tunes that resonate across generations.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reflections on life
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • for sing-alongs
  • great for road trips
  • captivating live performance energy

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike live recordings

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Reintroduced Fogerty to a new generation, marking his return to prominence.
Career context
Released in 2005, The Long Road Home marked John Fogerty's return to the spotlight after years of navigating personal and legal battles following his time with Creedence Clearwater Revival. This album serves as a retrospective collection featuring many of his most beloved hits alongside newer material, reflecting both his storied past and ongoing relevance in music.

Tracklist

  • 1 Born on the Bayou Start here 5:13
  • 2 Bad Moon Rising 2:20
  • 3 Centerfield 3:53
  • 4 Who’ll Stop the Rain 2:27
  • 5 Rambunctious Boy 3:53
  • 6 Fortunate Son 2:19
  • 7 Lookin’ out My Back Door 2:32
  • 8 Up Around the Bend 2:40
  • 9 Almost Saturday Night (live) 2:27
  • 10 Down on the Corner 2:45
  • 11 Bootleg (live) 3:00
  • 12 Have You Ever Seen the Rain? 2:38
  • 13 Sweet Hitch‐Hiker 2:56
  • 14 Hey Tonight (live) 2:33
  • 15 The Old Man Down the Road 3:33
  • 16 Rockin’ All Over the World (live) 2:58
  • 17 Lodi 3:09
  • 18 Keep On Chooglin’ (live) 4:02
  • 19 Green River 2:33
  • 20 Deja Vu (All Over Again) 4:13
  • 21 Run Through the Jungle 3:05
  • 22 Hot Rod Heart 3:29
  • 23 Travelin’ Band 2:08
  • 24 Proud Mary 3:05
  • 25 Fortunate Son (live) 2:58

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata