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EP30: Will Creedence Reunite?
Paul Derringer • February 22, 2022
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How long is too long? In Episode 28, Derringer Discoveries covered a band that reunited with all four original members after a 40-year break. Now, for this episode, the band under the microscope is Creedence Clearwater Revival, also known as Creedence or CCR. They have been separated for 50 years!
CCR's line-up was Tom Fogerty, John Fogerty, Stu Cook, and Doug "Cosmo" Clifford. Tom was John's older brother. CCR broke up in 1972, not long after Tom quit the band.
Even though they have not been a functioning band for 50 years, they are still one of the Top 300 bands in the world, based on Spotify listeners. Without a doubt, you will know their songs. They even had a hit with Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" from their biggest selling album, Cosmo's Factory.
Tom has been dead since 1990. The other three have been estranged since 1972. In this episode, Team Derringer - Laura, Alton, Paul, and Dave - undertake five tasks:
- A countdown of seven fantastic CCR songs spanning their seven albums;
- Disclosure of CCR's #1 song, according to Spotify listeners;
- Did they Jump the Shark?
- Did they Cross the Rubicon?
- Will they reunite?
Stay for the Post Episode Bonus as Team Derringer conducts an exclusive interview with Neil Richards of the UK-based band The Carousels who have been together with the same four members since 1994. Hear snippets of some of The Carousel's best songs, as selected by Derringer Discoveries. We also uncover the compelling stories behind the songs as told by Neil.
A corresponding playlist, featuring all the songs discussed or mentioned in this episode, can be found at Will Creedence Reunite?
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In this episode, Team Derringer (Laura, Alton, and Paul) interview Søren Koch of Denmark, the third and current bassist for The Zombies . Yes, this is The Zombies from the UK! In the 1960s, throughout a number of countries including the US and UK, they scored timeless hits, including " She's Not There " and " Time of the Season ." After their split, the band released the now-iconic album " Odessey and Oracle " in 1968, which was listed by Rolling Stone magazine in 2012 as one of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Some fun facts about The Zombies : In 2019, The Zombies were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . In October 2023, they released their latest album " Different Game ." Presently, The Zombies are on a multi-nation tour, and they have 3.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Join Team Derringer as Søren Koch , who has been a member of The Zombies since 2018, unveils his Top Five Favorite Songs (So Far) by the band. Where do you expect " She's Not There " and " Time of the Season " to rank? You might be surprised! Additionally, discover Søren's thoughts on " Odessey and Oracle " and " Different Game ." Tune into this episode to learn more. Breaking News : Søren has made an unprecedented move with his top pick and violated a Derringer Discoveries ' rule! Find out how Laura, Alton, and Paul react to this unexpected transgression. In this episode, you'll hear " voiceovers " from listeners worldwide. Contribute your voice to upcoming episodes! Email your MP3 voiceover to feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com . Feel free to say what you want! Keep it short! (Keep it clean!) Make it humorous, just like Colleen from Waynesboro, Virginia (US), who shared a funny story about her rooster's aversion to Derringer Discoveries ! As an added bonus, Team Derringer will also present Søren Koch's other band, The Beatophonics , who hail from Denmark. What more could you ask for? If you enjoyed this episode, please tell others about Derringer Discoveries . Subscribe to our podcast so you’ll never miss an episode. You can follow us on social media: Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and X and, if you're so inclined, sign up for our newsletter . We sure would appreciate it! Thanks for listening to Derringer Discoveries!
