Blue Moon Swamp is a 1997 album by
AmericanThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer/songwriter
John FogertyJohn Cameron Fogerty is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for his time with the swamp rock/roots rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival and as a #1 solo recording artist. He was born in Berkeley, California and is the younger brother of Tom Fogerty...
featuring his newly written and published swamp rock music. Guest musicians for vocal backing, the Lonesome River Band, were invited to join in on "Southern Streamline" and "Rambunctious Boy". Other vocal backing was provided by The Waters on "Blueboy" and
The Fairfield FourThe Fairfield Four is a gospel group that has existed for over 80 years. They started as a trio in Nashville, Tennessee's Fairfield Baptist Church in 1921. They were designated as National Heritage Fellows in 1989 by the National Endowment for the Arts. The group won the 1998 Grammy for Best...
on "A Hundred and Ten in the Shade". Luis Conte accompanied on selective songs as a guest percussionist.
Blue Moon Swamp won the Grammy Awards of 1998, for 1997, Best Rock Album of the Year.
In 2004 a remastered version of Blue Moon Swamp was released.
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Blue Moon Swamp is a 1997 album by
AmericanThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer/songwriter
John FogertyJohn Cameron Fogerty is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for his time with the swamp rock/roots rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival and as a #1 solo recording artist. He was born in Berkeley, California and is the younger brother of Tom Fogerty...
featuring his newly written and published swamp rock music. Guest musicians for vocal backing, the Lonesome River Band, were invited to join in on "Southern Streamline" and "Rambunctious Boy". Other vocal backing was provided by The Waters on "Blueboy" and
The Fairfield FourThe Fairfield Four is a gospel group that has existed for over 80 years. They started as a trio in Nashville, Tennessee's Fairfield Baptist Church in 1921. They were designated as National Heritage Fellows in 1989 by the National Endowment for the Arts. The group won the 1998 Grammy for Best...
on "A Hundred and Ten in the Shade". Luis Conte accompanied on selective songs as a guest percussionist.
Grammy Award
Blue Moon Swamp won the Grammy Awards of 1998, for 1997, Best Rock Album of the Year.
2004 remastered version
In 2004 a remastered version of Blue Moon Swamp was released. It featured renewed sound and two bonus tracks, which were previously released as singles but never made it into any album before. These two tracks were: "Just Pickin'" and "Endless Sleep".
Track listing
All tracks written and composed by John Fogerty, except where noted.
- "Southern Streamline" – 3:56
- "Hot Rod Heart" – 3:26
- "Blueboy" – 4:04
- "A Hundred and Ten in the Shade" – 4:19
- "Rattlesnake Highway" – 4:17
- "Bring it Down to Jelly Roll" – 2:37
- "Walking in a Hurricane" – 3:41
- "Swamp River Days" – 3:36
- "Rambunctious Boy" – 3:51
- "Joy of My Life" – 3:52
- "Blue Moon Nights" – 2:33
- "Bad Bad Boy" – 4:26
Bonus tracks (2004 remaster)
- "Just Pickin'" (Freddie King
Freddie King also known as Freddy King and "The Texas Cannonball" , was an influential Afro-American blues guitarist and singer. He perfected his own guitar style based on Texas and Chicago influences and was one of the first bluesmen to have a multi-racial backing band on stage with him at live...
) – 2:08
- "Endless Sleep" (Jody Reynolds
Jody Reynolds was an American singer and guitarist. His biggest hit single was "Endless Sleep", which reached #5 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart on July 7, 1958. He wrote it in a single afternoon in 1956 in Yuma, Arizona...
, Dolores Nance) – 2:36
Personnel
- John Fogerty
John Cameron Fogerty is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for his time with the swamp rock/roots rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival and as a #1 solo recording artist. He was born in Berkeley, California and is the younger brother of Tom Fogerty...
: vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, lap steel guitar, dobro, bouzouki, mandolin, sitar, organ, tambourine
- Donald "Duck" Dunn, Howie Epstein
Howard Norman Epstein , was a musician best known for his work with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.-Early life:...
, John Clayton, Michael RhodesMichael Rhodes is a former rugby league player.Rhodes was selected for the Scotland squad for the 2000 Rugby League World Cup, but he did not play in any of Scotland's three matches.-External links:**...
, Phil Chen, Bob Glaub: bass
- Kenny Aronoff
Kenny Aronoff is an American drummer. A former member of the hard rock band Cinderella, he has also played drums for several other musicians, including John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, Elton John, John Fogerty, Lynyrd Skynyrd,The Smashing Pumpkins, Jon Bon Jovi and Stryper.-Early career:After...
: drums, percussion
- Chester Thompson
Chester Cortez Thompson is an American drummer and session musician.Thompson made his name as a session drummer, going on to play in Frank Zappa's touring band and with Weather Report...
, Vinnie ColaiutaVincent Colaiuta is an American drummer based in Los Angeles. Originally from Republic, Pennsylvania, he began playing drums as a child and received his first full drum kit from his parents at the age of 14...
, Eddie Bayers, Jeff Donavan, Chad SmithChad Smith is best known as being the longtime drummer of Red Hot Chili Peppers. He is also the drummer of the supergroup Chickenfoot and instrumental band, Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats.-Biography:...
: drums
- Luis Conte
-Early years:As a child in Cuba, Conte began his musical odyssey playing the guitar. However, he soon switched to percussion, and that has remained his mode since....
: claves, maracas, tambourine, percussion
- The Lonesome River Band: backing vocals (on "Southern Streamline" and "Rambunctious Boy")
- The Waters: backing vocals (on "Blueboy")
- The Fairfield Four
The Fairfield Four is a gospel group that has existed for over 80 years. They started as a trio in Nashville, Tennessee's Fairfield Baptist Church in 1921. They were designated as National Heritage Fellows in 1989 by the National Endowment for the Arts. The group won the 1998 Grammy for Best...
: backing vocals (on "A Hundred and Ten in the The Shade")
Production
- Arranged, written, and produced by John Fogerty
John Cameron Fogerty is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for his time with the swamp rock/roots rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival and as a #1 solo recording artist. He was born in Berkeley, California and is the younger brother of Tom Fogerty...
- Mixed by Bob Clearmountain
Bob Clearmountain is an award-winning American music engineer, mixer and producer. He has worked with many prominent names in music including Bruce Springsteen , The Rolling Stones , Bryan Adams , Robbie Williams Bob Clearmountain is an award-winning American music engineer, mixer and producer. He...
- Engineered by John Lowson
- Mastered by Bob Ludwig
Bob Ludwig is an American mastering engineer.He is a well known and respected figure within the music industry. Ludwig's craftsmanship is appreciated widely within the music profession, as testified by his extensive credits and demand for his work...
at Gateway Mastering Studios
- Recorded at The Lighthouse, North Hollywood, CA
California is the most populous state in the United States, and the third largest by area. California is the second most populous sub-national entity in the Americas, behind only São Paulo, Brazil...
- Lonesome River Band courtesy of Sugar Hill Records
Sugar Hill Records may refer to:*Sugar Hill Records , specializing in rap music*Sugar Hill Records , specializing in bluegrass and country music...
- Personal manager Bob Fogerty
- Art support by Creative Artists Agency
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...
- Art direction and design by Linda Cobb
Linda Cobb is a Michigan native who has reached fame in the United States as the Queen of Clean. She began her career as a cleanliness counselor as a columnist for a Michigan newspaper, and she once owned a restoration business for homes that had suffered fires in her native state.Cobb, a resident...
- Photography and CD label by Kip Lott
- Booklet back cover design by Larry Corby
- Published by Cody River Music Co (ASCAP)
- Released by Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label that operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. It is also affectionately known as Warners or the Bunny, based on the Bugs Bunny cartoons released by Warner Bros. Pictures.-History:...
, BurbankBurbank is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The estimated population in 2007 was 107,921.Burbank is located in two distinct areas, with its downtown, civic center and key neighborhoods nestled on the slopes and foothills that rise to the Verdugo Mountains, and other areas...
, CACalifornia is the most populous state in the United States, and the third largest by area. California is the second most populous sub-national entity in the Americas, behind only São Paulo, Brazil...
Chart performance
| Chart (1997) |
Peak
position |
| Australian ARIA Charts |
8 |
| Austrian Albums Chart |
46 |
| Canadian Albums Chart |
65 |
| Finnish Albums Chart |
1 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 |
37 |
Trivia
When asked about if the wet Fender Guitar used on the cover was real, John said, "Oh yes, it is a real photo. I bought a new Fender Stratocaster just for this occasion. After the shooting we dried every part of the guitar. Maybe I should put it on show now".
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