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John Fogerty — River is Waiting
Album: Revival
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Released: 2007
Length: 3:19
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The river is waiting
Come rise up
A new day is dawning
Come rise up
We be salin' at first light
Come Gather
Set our course for the crossing
Together

[Chorus:]
Sail on
Sail on
The river is waiting
Sail on

The river is waiting
I'm ready
To slip from this island
I'm ready
Gonna leave all my sorrow
Behind me
Lift my face to the new day
That's rising

[Chorus]
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The song is by John Fogerty

I’ve never been a big CCR fan or a Fogerty fan for that matter, but hearing this song has changed my mind a bit. Certainly enough to want to get this album and see if the rest of it is as good as this track 
Posted 2 weeks ago by grifftrain2000    [ Reply ]
Don’t think I’ve heard this one before. One of the best voices in  rock imho. Rare to hear it in mellow mode.
Posted 2 months ago by RickRickerson    [ Reply ]
Never hear it before, my loss. What a great song.
Posted 6 months ago by luvinlife    [ Reply ]
 Duc1098 wrote:

Not a fan of Fogerty nor CCR; but this is a magnificent, soulful song  



Some people like espresso, others like a little sugar and cream in their coffee. John Fogerty serves both.
Posted 9 months ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:

I wonder if that's what happened to Marianne Faithfull.  The articles say it was "drugs" but I fail to see how drugs would change her voice unless she was smoking bowls of weed that were way too hot and smoky.

I think more likely it's that Marianne Faithfull smoked a lot of cigarettes.  Whether they were "funny" cigarettes - well, a gentleman never tells.
Posted 1 year ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 jpfueler wrote:
They only had amps for the guitars so he started out singing over the guitar without a mic. This is not a healthy thing for a singer to do.
 
I wonder if that's what happened to Marianne Faithfull.  The articles say it was "drugs" but I fail to see how drugs would change her voice unless she was smoking bowls of weed that were way too hot and smoky.
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
He’s sounding good on this gentle tune.
Posted 1 year ago by pbouchar    [ Reply ]
Kinda sounds like Adele on this song?
Posted 2 years ago by saamusic    [ Reply ]
 mefrombrazil wrote:

very good, but his best song is BLUEBOY.anybody agree?



Agreed.  As a solo artist
Posted 2 years ago by txoxspain    [ Reply ]
 greiffenstein wrote:

Fogerty ripped his vocal cords up in his youth providing us some of the most memorable sounds in rock n'roll history.  I love his grinding screams, it made the CCR songs so gritty and soulful.  Unfortunately, it was an unnatural affectation to try to emulate some of the raspy voices of the great Delta bluesmen and it cost him. So while we won't be hearing him recreate the same sound, thankfully he has a nice singing voice too, and it suits this song quite well.  Like much of his later stuff, this is just a solid anthem of feel-good music.  Musical comfort food. 



They only had amps for the guitars so he started out singing over the guitar without a mic. This is not a healthy thing for a singer to do.
Posted 2 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
Happy happy song. Love it!
Posted 2 years ago by nickmetalx3317    [ Reply ]
 lking wrote:

We saw him last year and it was an amazing show!
 

Playing with his sons quite a bit...
Posted 3 years ago by ih8bills    [ Reply ]
Just a little too sweet, still like it. A little lemon or vinegar might help, though.
Posted 4 years ago by palatin8    [ Reply ]
Not a big fan of Fogarty post-Creedance  but liked this. Will keep my ears open...
Posted 4 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
GREAT ALBUM....    oh I love you RadioParadise!
123K
Posted 4 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:
I like this tune more than my 7 rating suggests, it fits well in the flow of the playlist, and is nice sounding.  LLRP!!
 
+1 cuz this is closer to 8 than 7....LLRP !! 
Posted 4 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Love this Fogerty song. 
Also love the way Bill sequed into this song from Donovan's Catch the Wind.
Brilliant sonic maneuver!  It's why I keep listening to RP!
Posted 4 years ago by billseye    [ Reply ]
Yep love this 
Posted 5 years ago by ducakrugs3269    [ Reply ]
Listen to the lyrics!  
Posted 5 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
 jsjunk wrote:
No way that's his natural hair colour
 
No way indeed, but that is his natural voice you're listening to!
Posted 5 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
No way that's his natural hair colour
Posted 5 years ago by jsjunk    [ Reply ]
I like this tune more than my 7 rating suggests, it fits well in the flow of the playlist, and is nice sounding.  LLRP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 Randomax wrote:
Just saw him a few weeks ago at Whitewater Amp in New Braunfels Texas.......didn't know what to expect but was STUNNED how great it was!  TIGHT band and his voice was fantastic......and I won't even qualify it with "for a 73 year old".......amazing!!
 
We saw him last year and it was an amazing show!
Posted 5 years ago by lking    [ Reply ]
As for my opinion, not enough drive or good melody. 
Posted 5 years ago by Siberian_snowman    [ Reply ]
 ciarataylor wrote:
My my what a nice Sunday school voice.  Now please go back to what you were doing before getting that urge to sing this song.  Thanks.

 
And the award for the most obliviously unaware comment goes to...
Posted 6 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
Nice tune...I like it.

Posted 6 years ago by crosssmith    [ Reply ]
Not feelin' it.
 
Posted 6 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
Just saw him a few weeks ago at Whitewater Amp in New Braunfels Texas.......didn't know what to expect but was STUNNED how great it was!  TIGHT band and his voice was fantastic......and I won't even qualify it with "for a 73 year old".......amazing!!
Posted 6 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
Yucko almighty. But I feel generous. A 3!
Posted 7 years ago by Rooney    [ Reply ]
Just once I'd like to hear Dirty Blvd.
Posted 7 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
My my what a nice Sunday school voice.  Now please go back to what you were doing before getting that urge to sing this song.  Thanks.
Posted 7 years ago by ciarataylor    [ Reply ]
When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: John Fogerty
Posted 8 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
Not a fan of Fogerty nor CCR; but this is a magnificent, soulful song  
Posted 8 years ago by Duc1098    [ Reply ]
Fogerty ripped his vocal cords up in his youth providing us some of the most memorable sounds in rock n'roll history.  I love his grinding screams, it made the CCR songs so gritty and soulful.  Unfortunately, it was an unnatural affectation to try to emulate some of the raspy voices of the great Delta bluesmen and it cost him. So while we won't be hearing him recreate the same sound, thankfully he has a nice singing voice too, and it suits this song quite well.  Like much of his later stuff, this is just a solid anthem of feel-good music.  Musical comfort food. 
Posted 9 years ago by greiffenstein    [ Reply ]
Fogerty!. The very essence of American (male) youth - Center Field. Brilliant song, brilliant LP.
 
Posted 10 years ago by Old_Pat    [ Reply ]
BILLG, Please if possible would you/could you slide some of "  Eye of the Zomby " on us? !! some of Johns best. thanks for any Fogerty
Posted 10 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Good to hear him not having to scream the song... likeable melody. My first time to hear it, thanks Bill.
Posted 11 years ago by mediamarv    [ Reply ]
 ajlept wrote:

Maybe there is still hope for Van Morrison.

 
 What, he'll not be short fat bald and repetitive no more no more?


Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]

Posted 12 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
 JavaJones wrote:
God damn I love this song. John puts on a great live show too. Check him out if you get the chance! Coming to Outside Lands in San Francisco this year. :-)
 
I too have seen John live.  He gets into it and obviously enjoys the stage.  I was never much of a fan until after I saw him live.
Posted 12 years ago by otis_of_moab    [ Reply ]
 Deadwing wrote:
I normally don't ever criticize songs but the tone of his voice in this song makes me want to go on a killing spree.

So wierd because so many other people really dig it.

I love Fortunate Son, but this song is like nails on a blackboard to me.

Plus

The album cover- is he the King of Wheat or something?

 
Um, about that killing spree - could you maybe direct it at Congress? And maybe not kill them but paintball the hell out of them? That might satisfy your urge to do damage.

I like this song, but I know Fogerty's got a LOT better stuff in him. Can't wait to hear it!

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 Baketown wrote:
Half this CD is good !
 
The A side or the B side?
Posted 13 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Half this CD is good !
Posted 13 years ago by Baketown    [ Reply ]
 jammin621 wrote:
Saw/heard John play live last month - the man still plays a mean guitar, his voice sounds fabulous and damn, he still looks boyish in his plaid shirt.  I read that he finally came full circle with the old CCR songs which he once refused to play - by the sounds of his live shows, he is a happy man and is loving what he does.  Lucky for me and other fans who recognize his worth.  John, keep rockin!
 
Maybe there is still hope for Van Morrison.

Posted 13 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
I normally don't ever criticize songs but the tone of his voice in this song makes me want to go on a killing spree.

Get help.
It's a song, like it or leave it, that's all folks.

Posted 13 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 JavaJones wrote:
God damn I love this song. John puts on a great live show too. Check him out if you get the chance! Coming to Outside Lands in San Francisco this year. :-)
 
Ordinary and pleasant song, but you're right about his live show. Fun!

Posted 13 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
I normally don't ever criticize songs but the tone of his voice in this song makes me want to go on a killing spree.

So wierd because so many other people really dig it.

I love Fortunate Son, but this song is like nails on a blackboard to me.

Plus

The album cover- is he the King of Wheat or something?

Posted 13 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
God damn I love this song. John puts on a great live show too. Check him out if you get the chance! Coming to Outside Lands in San Francisco this year. :-)
Posted 13 years ago by JavaJones    [ Reply ]
 Sjaaks wrote:

Nice!

Fluid and subtle work on the guitar —> 9

The happy feel this song puts out —> 8
Hmmmm, that would be an 8.5 but that's impossible, so....... a 9 {#Clap}


 

Yeah, that's it in a nutshell. I collect river songs and this one was a happy find
Posted 13 years ago by DoofusGeezer    [ Reply ]
The world in general without John Fogerty would slip from a 7.3 to a 7.1
Posted 14 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
Guys, doesn't this song remind you of an ol' riff by Lou Reed in the 'New York' album? Am I the only one who thinks that this song is a rip-off from Lou's track? I can't remember the name, though. It's still a good tune.

A Cuban In London.
Posted 14 years ago by cubaninlondon    [ Reply ]
Soulful stuff from this old-school bad-ass rocker
Posted 14 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
I actually like this, what the Hell is goin' on out there????!!!!!!!{#Eek}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]

Nice!

Fluid and subtle work on the guitar —> 9

The happy feel this song puts out —> 8
Hmmmm, that would be an 8.5 but that's impossible, so....... a 9 {#Clap}


Posted 14 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
 jammin621 wrote:
damn, he still looks boyish in his plaid shirt. 
 
IMHO, he's by far the hottest of the classic rockers. He's actually gotten way better looking with time {#Hearteyes}
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
This sounds cheesy but I love feeling the ripple through my speakers!
Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
i think it's really difficult for artists that have a distinct sound to grow, and i think he's done it really well with this song.

Posted 14 years ago by jarrudy    [ Reply ]
 hopper99 wrote:
Not so sure about this one, and the whole album in fact.

I love(d) CCR, but somehow I have a strong feeling their time has gone, musicwise, and will not return for a looong time... And this album stands not sufficiently apart from the old stuff.

Gave it a 6.

 

I agree.  I liked them when they were first out, but I usually change the station when they come on the radio now.  This one is just too boring for me.
Posted 14 years ago by ginniet    [ Reply ]
Saw/heard John play live last month - the man still plays a mean guitar, his voice sounds fabulous and damn, he still looks boyish in his plaid shirt.  I read that he finally came full circle with the old CCR songs which he once refused to play - by the sounds of his live shows, he is a happy man and is loving what he does.  Lucky for me and other fans who recognize his worth.  John, keep rockin!
Posted 14 years ago by jammin621    [ Reply ]
well, one can sound.{#Think}
Posted 15 years ago by wildrudi    [ Reply ]


Rare John Fogerty Interview From Memphis 1986 



Posted 15 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 duggerd wrote:
Nostalgia + 1/3rd bottle whiskey  won't allow less than  8

 
I'm with you.
Btw - 'Old South Wales':  anywhere near Kidwelly (Cydweli)?
And is that whiskey (Wysgi)  Penderyn by any chance?  {#Drunk}

Posted 16 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
Nostalgia + 1/3rd bottle whiskey  won't allow less than  8

Posted 16 years ago by duggerd    [ Reply ]
Not so sure about this one, and the whole album in fact.

I love(d) CCR, but somehow I have a strong feeling their time has gone, musicwise, and will not return for a looong time... And this album stands not sufficiently apart from the old stuff.

Gave it a 6.

Posted 16 years ago by hopper99    [ Reply ]
Love this song!  I have this album, it starts out good, and grows to great on you.{#Clap}
Posted 16 years ago by Whimary    [ Reply ]


remembered CCR!  Unique!  -  

** 9 **



Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
This tune could easily be forgotten on the album, but it really is a gem. Thanks for reminding it Radio Paradise. Unfortunately I wasn't able to see John on tour here in Helsinki last May. But watching him from front row in 2005 made me wonder: Could he be the hardest working man in rock music nowadays?
Posted 16 years ago by spanishboots    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
I thought a remix version of the MacGyver theme song was starting... I'm kinda disappointed.
Posted 16 years ago by beto0707    [ Reply ]
sans wrote:
Are kids in college loving this album as much as we loved Centerfield when it came out way back when?
Centerfield is 'way back when'!? Omigod I'm old!
Posted 16 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
PeterRigg wrote:
Outstanding. Great voice. And the backing vocals sound a bit like those on 'Sexual Healing' ('Heal me, my darling').
Yes, remarkable, knowing he covered Heard it Trough the Grapevine in the sixties with CCR!
Posted 16 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
PeterRigg wrote:
Outstanding. Great voice. And the backing vocals sound a bit like those on 'Sexual Healing' ('Heal me, my darling').
Ditto, ditto, ditto.
Posted 16 years ago by lawman    [ Reply ]
Carl wrote:
This is what I'd like Neil Young to sound like!
Cannot agree most!
Posted 16 years ago by aragon    [ Reply ]
This is what I'd like Neil Young to sound like!
Posted 16 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
Beautiful. I don't have much of an appreciation for Fogerty. I lost touch with CCR after Born on the Bayou, Green River, but this is nice.
Posted 16 years ago by birdland    [ Reply ]
Outstanding. Great voice. And the backing vocals sound a bit like those on 'Sexual Healing' ('Heal me, my darling').
Posted 16 years ago by PeterRigg    [ Reply ]
Are kids in college loving this album as much as we loved Centerfield when it came out way back when? Great album title John!
Posted 16 years ago by sans    [ Reply ]
steeler wrote:
Beginning chords of this sound just like the Lou Reed song, Down on the Boulevard (I think that's the one).
I think you mean "Dirty Blvd" but I agree.
Posted 16 years ago by bullitt    [ Reply ]
Beginning chords of this sound just like the Lou Reed song, Down on the Boulevard (I think that's the one).
Posted 16 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
Whammy bar abuse. I'm tellin'.
Posted 16 years ago by tompoll    [ Reply ]
infomdq wrote:
Excelente Fogerty!
GOOD MARPLA!!!
Posted 16 years ago by MICKUERVO    [ Reply ]
Excelente Fogerty!
Posted 16 years ago by infomdq    [ Reply ]
40 years on and the boy's still got a good ear for a tune!
Posted 16 years ago by tonypf    [ Reply ]
mefrombrazil wrote:
very good, but his best song is BLUEBOY.anybody agree?
Well, since I uploaded BLUEBOY , I won't argue...
Posted 16 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
Nice timing for this. Caught parts of him pushing this tour on Soundstage on the tube last night; wow - oh - wow did it smell. I'm a huge fan of old CCR but his rehashes were just painfully forced and creepy cheesy.
Posted 16 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
MugwumpGeo wrote:
One word: overplayed.
This CD has not been out that long.
Posted 16 years ago by ruthless    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
"People get ready..." 8.
Exactly what I thought after hearing the first few bars.
Posted 16 years ago by adroc    [ Reply ]
One word: overplayed.
Posted 16 years ago by MugwumpGeo    [ Reply ]
"People get ready..." 8.
Posted 16 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Xeric wrote:
That's pretty good wheat for a swamp.
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
So relaxing... thanks RP.
Posted 16 years ago by utt73    [ Reply ]
etwilson wrote:
The swamp creature image is a bit of a pose for Fogerty, he was born in Berkeley, California.
That's pretty good wheat for a swamp.
Posted 17 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
very good, but his best song is BLUEBOY.anybody agree?
Posted 17 years ago by mefrombrazil    [ Reply ]
Bleyfusz wrote:
Now that you say it.... anyway, seems a bit odd, the idea of a swamp creature like John Fogerty getting inspired in the canal rat Lou Reed.
The swamp creature image is a bit of a pose for Fogerty, he was born in Berkeley, California.
Posted 17 years ago by etwilson    [ Reply ]
Nice song, but not very innovative.
Posted 17 years ago by morgsy67    [ Reply ]
John really has that distinctive voice which makes the song. Just as long as you don't ask him about the time he got his tractor stuck in the stream on his Split Log Road farm ...
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
Lkw wrote:
Somebody heard the Dirty Boulevard riff or is it just me? Nice song btw, not very special but nice.
Now that you say it.... anyway, seems a bit odd, the idea of a swamp creature like John Fogerty getting inspired in the canal rat Lou Reed.
Posted 17 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
Lkw wrote:
Somebody heard the Dirty Boulevard riff or is it just me? Nice song btw, not very special but nice.
Nice comment, not very special, but nice.
Posted 17 years ago by stevetheshoe    [ Reply ]
Somebody heard the Dirty Boulevard riff or is it just me? Nice song btw, not very special but nice.
Posted 17 years ago by Lkw    [ Reply ]
Hopefully John will get the money he should have gotten for his massive talent 'all those years ago'. Zanz can't Dance..........wanker!! Via Fogherty
Posted 17 years ago by RationalB    [ Reply ]
First listen, first comment = good song, good to hear from John Fogerty again! :-)
Posted 17 years ago by smehan55    [ Reply ]