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John Fogerty — River is Waiting
Album: Revival
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7

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Total ratings: 2207









Released: 2007
Length: 3:16
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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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 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.
 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.
 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.
He’s sounding good on this gentle tune.
Kinda sounds like Adele on this song?
 mefrombrazil wrote:

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



Agreed.  As a solo artist
 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.
Happy happy song. Love it!
 lking wrote:

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

Playing with his sons quite a bit...
Just a little too sweet, still like it. A little lemon or vinegar might help, though.
Not a big fan of Fogarty post-Creedance  but liked this. Will keep my ears open...
GREAT ALBUM....    oh I love you RadioParadise!
123K
 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 !! 
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!
Yep love this 
Listen to the lyrics!  
 jsjunk wrote:
No way that's his natural hair colour
 
No way indeed, but that is his natural voice you're listening to!
No way that's his natural hair colour
I like this tune more than my 7 rating suggests, it fits well in the flow of the playlist, and is nice sounding.  LLRP!!
 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!
As for my opinion, not enough drive or good melody. 
 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...
Nice tune...I like it.

Not feelin' it.
 
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!!
Yucko almighty. But I feel generous. A 3!
Just once I'd like to hear Dirty Blvd.
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.
Not a fan of Fogerty nor CCR; but this is a magnificent, soulful song  
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. 
Fogerty!. The very essence of American (male) youth - Center Field. Brilliant song, brilliant LP.
 
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
Good to hear him not having to scream the song... likeable melody. My first time to hear it, thanks Bill.
 ajlept wrote:

Maybe there is still hope for Van Morrison.

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



 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.
 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!

 Baketown wrote:
Half this CD is good !
 
The A side or the B side?
Half this CD is good !
 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.

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.

 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!

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?

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. :-)
 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
The world in general without John Fogerty would slip from a 7.3 to a 7.1
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.
Soulful stuff from this old-school bad-ass rocker
I actually like this, what the Hell is goin' on out there????!!!!!!!{#Eek}

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}


 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}
This sounds cheesy but I love feeling the ripple through my speakers!
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.

 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.
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!
well, one can sound.{#Think}
 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}

Nostalgia + 1/3rd bottle whiskey  won't allow less than  8

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.

Love this song!  I have this album, it starts out good, and grows to great on you.{#Clap}


remembered CCR!  Unique!  -  

** 9 **



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?
I thought a remix version of the MacGyver theme song was starting... I'm kinda disappointed.
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!
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!
PeterRigg wrote:
Outstanding. Great voice. And the backing vocals sound a bit like those on 'Sexual Healing' ('Heal me, my darling').
Ditto, ditto, ditto.
Carl wrote:
This is what I'd like Neil Young to sound like!
Cannot agree most!
This is what I'd like Neil Young to sound like!
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.
Outstanding. Great voice. And the backing vocals sound a bit like those on 'Sexual Healing' ('Heal me, my darling').
Are kids in college loving this album as much as we loved Centerfield when it came out way back when? Great album title John!
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.
Beginning chords of this sound just like the Lou Reed song, Down on the Boulevard (I think that's the one).
Whammy bar abuse. I'm tellin'.
infomdq wrote:
Excelente Fogerty!
GOOD MARPLA!!!
Excelente Fogerty!
40 years on and the boy's still got a good ear for a tune!
mefrombrazil wrote:
very good, but his best song is BLUEBOY.anybody agree?
Well, since I uploaded BLUEBOY , I won't argue...
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.
MugwumpGeo wrote:
One word: overplayed.
This CD has not been out that long.
trekhead wrote:
"People get ready..." 8.
Exactly what I thought after hearing the first few bars.
One word: overplayed.
"People get ready..." 8.
Xeric wrote:
That's pretty good wheat for a swamp.
So relaxing... thanks RP.
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.
very good, but his best song is BLUEBOY.anybody agree?
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.
Nice song, but not very innovative.
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 ...
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.
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.
Somebody heard the Dirty Boulevard riff or is it just me? Nice song btw, not very special but nice.
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
First listen, first comment = good song, good to hear from John Fogerty again! :-)