Leader and main composer of the Rammaric Californian band not to be able to record the voice of the song in question in the best way
Willy and the poor guysThird album released by Creedence Clearwater Revival Only in 1969, he was full of successes like “Down the corner”, “He came out of heaven”, “Don’t look at now (it’s not you or me)”. However, the greatest of them, “Lucky son“until today, it still starts John Fogerty slightly dissatisfied.
The guitarist, the singer, the leader and the main composer of the Californian band, Fogerty regrets he cannot register the music in question in his best conditions, especially as regards the voice.
According to the musician, he said in an interview with Times of Los Angeles (Via Ultimate Classic Rock), item in “Lucky son” They were recorded after a tiring day of recordings. He did not feel able to offer his best performance.
Fogerty Remember:
“The basic traces of”Down to the corner ‘ AND ‘Lucky son they were recorded and one afternoon I went to the studio of Wally Heider To finish the songs. For ‘Down to the corner ‘I made the maracas and the middle ground, then I sang all the support items and, finally, the main item. So, I was singing in full lungs for probably an hour and a half, and then I had to go back and finish “Lucky son”. “
Add:
“I was screaming with all my strength, making the best I could, but then I heard that some notes were a little challenged – that I had not hit the target. I always refrain a little.”
John Fogerty and vocal clothing
The leader of the Creandence Clearwater revival recalls that at the time it was not uncommon that no artist solicit his voice on purpose to reach different shades during recording. However, it guarantees that this was not your case.
Fogerty also mentions John Lennonof BeatlesAmong those who applied this rudimentary technique:
“I know, in the case of BeatlesJohn (Lennon) was sitting in the studio shouting and screaming until his voice was quite Rauca, so he was shooting some shots. Maybe the fact that it was a little challenged to do it – what is the word? – More pop. I do not know.”
Creedence Clearwater Revival and “Fortunato Son”
Despite the resentment of John Fogerty for his voice “Lucky son”This did not prevent music from becoming a great success, one of the greatest in Creedence.
In addition, the texts made “Lucky son” A hymn of protest against the Vietnam War and a musical symbol of counterculture in the late 1960s. Was absorbed by the movements of the opposition to the President Richard Nixonof United StatesAnd he learned the struggle for civil rights in the country.
Recently, the Rolling Stone USA American Put “Lucky son” In the 13th position on your list that elected the 100 best protest songs of all time.
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Source: Terra
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