Creedence Clearwater Revival – Run Through The Jungle (3:04)
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About This Track
“Run Through the Jungle” is a 1970 rock song recorded by the North American band Creedence Clearwater Revival.
The song was written by the Creedence’s lead singer, guitarist and songwriter, John Fogerty. It was included on their 1970 album Cosmo’s Factory, the group’s fifth album. The song’s title and lyrics, as well as the year it was released (1970), have led many to assume that the song is about the Vietnam War. The fact that previous Creedence Clearwater Revival songs such as “Fortunate Son” and “Who’ll Stop the Rain?” were protests of the Vietnam War added to this belief.[1]
However, according to the song’s composer, that’s not really the case. Fogerty, in a
1993 interview with the Los Angeles Times, said,
“ I think a lot of people thought that because of the times, but I was talking about America and the proliferation of guns, registered and otherwise. I’m a hunter and I’m not antigun, but I just thought that people were so gun-happy — and there were so many guns uncontrolled that it really was dangerous, and it’s even worse now. It’s interesting that it has taken 20-odd years to get a movement on that position. ”
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The song’s opening featured jungle sound effects created by, according to the band’s bassist Stu Cook, “lots of backwards recorded guitar and piano.”[1] The harmonica part on the song was played by John Fogerty.
The song was written by the Creedence’s lead singer, guitarist and songwriter, John Fogerty. It was included on their 1970 album Cosmo’s Factory, the group’s fifth album. The song’s title and lyrics, as well as the year it was released (1970), have led many to assume that the song is about the Vietnam War. The fact that previous Creedence Clearwater Revival songs such as “Fortunate Son” and “Who’ll Stop the Rain?” were protests of the Vietnam War added to this belief.[1]
However, according to the song’s composer, that’s not really the case. Fogerty, in a
1993 interview with the Los Angeles Times, said,
“ I think a lot of people thought that because of the times, but I was talking about America and the proliferation of guns, registered and otherwise. I’m a hunter and I’m not antigun, but I just thought that people were so gun-happy — and there were so many guns uncontrolled that it really was dangerous, and it’s even worse now. It’s interesting that it has taken 20-odd years to get a movement on that position. ”
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The song’s opening featured jungle sound effects created by, according to the band’s bassist Stu Cook, “lots of backwards recorded guitar and piano.”[1] The harmonica part on the song was played by John Fogerty.
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BMWPRETTY wrote:
Clap, Clap, Clap! Whoooooo! Better run through the jungle! Whooooo! Epic!
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BandGenius wrote:
CCR always delivers [2]
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cherokeegrl wrote:
I agree with oldiesfanjohn, CCR does always deliver
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cherokeegrl wrote:
Over on the mountain, thunder magic spoke, "Let the people know my wisdom, Fill the land with smoke."
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BMWPRETTY wrote:
CCR Rules! You better run through the Jungle! Spank!
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oldiesfanjohn wrote:
CCR always delivers
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silversurfer250 wrote:
Former CCR executive Saul Zaentz claimed that the song "The Old Man Down the Road," which Fogerty released as a solo artist, was too similar to this song, and even took him to court. It was perhaps the first time an artist was sued for plagiarizing himself. Fogerty won that case, but Zaentz also sued him for his song "Zanz Kant Danz," professing that it was an attack on him. Zaentz won that case and Fogerty not only had to pay a fine, but also had to change the song's name to "Vanz Kant Danz." Interestingly, "Run Through the Jungle" mentions Satan, "The Old Man Down The Road" mentions God. http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=2997
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Tom_Pullings wrote:
Rug-peers did not do this. I mean look at it. Young trophy wife. Marries a guy for money but figures he isn't giving her enough. She owes money all over town--
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TRHowell wrote:
The dirty undies. The whites.
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fmacc13 wrote:
very good, susie q is still my favourite though
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rikrijean wrote:
CCR-----one of the greatest.......love them......
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crazyuntameable wrote:
A band that will never ever go out of style!!!!!!!!!!! BAD ASS
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ravenpryde wrote:
the dude abides.
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IRSARGE wrote:
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Roy1968Wood wrote:
there is a good reason that CCR dominated the airwaves - both AM and FM - from 1969 to 1971...they were a damn good band!
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lisabemine wrote:
I gotta find Bubba!!!!!
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MIKEH3875 wrote:
good one
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horoshiynemec wrote:
But they're amateurs
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AgnaldoAlvesFag wrote:
Édo CARALHO
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picksbyrick wrote:
one of my all time favorites sends chills through my body
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