Released 20 years ago
The Long Road Home – In Concert
John Fogerty · 2006
91 min · 27 tracks · country music
A vibrant celebration of classic rock and Americana, featuring spirited renditions of Fogerty's timeless anthems.
Top tracks — play these first
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Travelin' Band Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Born on the Bayou — This track exemplifies Fogerty's swamp rock roots, blending vivid storytelling with gritty instrumentation, capturing the essence of his Southern heritage.
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Fortunate Son — With its powerful anti-establishment message, this song remains culturally relevant, serving as a rallying cry against social injustice and war.
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Proud Mary — A staple of Fogerty's repertoire, this song showcases his masterful songwriting and ability to blend genres, transitioning seamlessly from rock to soul elements.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures a vibrant live performance but remains conventional in its arrangements.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous flow of live performances, with tracks transitioning smoothly into one another, maintaining energy throughout.
- Fogerty's guitar work is prominent, often leading the arrangements and driving the rhythm in most songs.
- Several tracks are extended with instrumental solos, allowing for improvisation and audience interaction.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- spirited sing-along moments
- nostalgic reflections on youth
- dynamic live concert energy
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- celebratory atmosphere with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer studio polish over live
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Showcases a vibrant selection of Fogerty's catalog, beloved by dedicated fans.
- Career context
- Released in 2006, The Long Road Home – In Concert captures John Fogerty at a rejuvenated phase in his career after years of legal battles and personal struggles. This live album followed his successful return to the spotlight with the critically acclaimed solo album Deja Vu (All Over Again) in 2004, marking a resurgence that revitalized his legacy as a foundational figure in American rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Creedence Clearwater Revival· Lynyrd Skynyrd· The Band
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Intro 0:38
- 2 Travelin' Band Start here 2:24
- 3 Green River 3:22
- 4 Who'll Stop the Rain 3:03
- 5 Blue Moon Nights 3:22
- 6 Lodi 3:40
- 7 Lookin' Out My Back Door 2:48
- 8 Hot Rod Heart 4:33
- 9 Rambunctious Boy 3:49
- 10 She's Got Baggage 3:19
- 11 Born on the Bayou 4:10
- 12 Bootleg 2:52
- 13 Run Through the Jungle 4:20
- 14 Deja Vu (All Over Again) 3:56
Disc 2
- 1 Have You Ever Seen the Rain 2:51
- 2 Tombstone Shadow 3:15
- 3 Keep on Chooglin' 5:05
- 4 Sweet Hitch-Hiker 2:53
- 5 Hey Tonight 2:19
- 6 Down on the Corner 3:10
- 7 Centerfield 3:57
- 8 Up Around the Band 3:11
- 9 The Old Man Down the Road 4:21
- 10 Fortunate Son 3:42
- 11 Bad Moon Rising 2:21
- 12 Rockin' All Over the World 3:54
- 13 Proud Mary 3:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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