The Concert (Creedence Clearwater Revival album)
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Released | October 1980[1] | |||
Recorded | January 31, 1970 at the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena in Oakland, California[2] | |||
Genre | Roots rock | |||
Length | 49:25 | |||
Label | Fantasy | |||
Producer | Russ Gary (recorder)[3] | |||
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The Concert is the second live album by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, released by Fantasy Records in October 1980.[1] The album was recorded at the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena in Oakland, California on January 31, 1970.[2]
Overview[]
Originally the album was mistakenly titled The Royal Albert Hall Concert. Only later was it discovered that it was not recorded at the Royal Albert Hall; it was duly renamed for later reissues.[4]
A Cash Box magazine news article dated January 31, 1981 provides a summary of the mistake: "Embarrassed on the Bayou — Oops, that smokin' Creedence Clearwater Revival album, "The Royal Albert Hall Concert", was not recorded at the famous London venue after all. In one of the greatest labeling faux pas in recent memory, Fantasy has now discovered that it had inadequately marked a master tape and the contents on the brilliant $5.98 live LP have been traced to a January 1970 CCR concert recorded at the Oakland Coliseum. Fantasy is now in the process of correcting album covers and labels for future pressings; meanwhile, interim copies will carry an explanatory sticker. When the new covers are ready, the album title will read "Creedence Clearwater Revival; The Concert". Those who have helped propel the bogus “Royal Albert Hall Concert" to #120 bullet on the Cash Box LP chart have a collector's item on their hands. Hats off to the Berkeley-based label for admitting the error."[5]
The album reached No. 62 on the Billboard 200 in 1981.[6] The album achieved gold status (500,000 units sold) by the Recording Industry Association of America on February 27, 1986 and made platinum status (1,000,000 units sold) on September 30, 1996.[7]
Track listing[]
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Source | Rating |
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Robert Christgau's Record Guide | B[8] |
All songs written by John Fogerty, except where noted.
- Side one
- "Born on the Bayou" – 5:14
- "Green River" – 3:00
- "Tombstone Shadow" – 4:05
- "Don't Look Now (It Ain't You or Me)" – 2:05
- "Travelin' Band" – 2:18
- "Who'll Stop the Rain" – 2:31
- "Bad Moon Rising" – 2:16
- "Proud Mary" – 3:09
- Side two
- "Fortunate Son" – 2:22
- "Commotion" – 2:36
- "The Midnight Special" (Traditional, arr. J. Fogerty) – 3:48
- "Night Time Is the Right Time" (Napoleon "Nappy" Brown, Ozzie Cadena, Lew Herman) – 3:29
- "Down on the Corner" – 2:44
- "Keep on Chooglin'" – 9:09
Personnel[]
Per sleeve notes[3]
- John Fogerty – lead guitar, lead vocals, harp
- Tom Fogerty – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Stu Cook – bass, backing vocals
- Doug Clifford – drums
- Russ Gary – recording
- Danny Kopelson – remixing
- George Horn – mastering
- Phil Carroll – art direction
- Jim Marshall – photography
Release history[]
Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
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United States | October 1980 | Fantasy Records | LP | 4501 |
Europe | 1980 | Fantasy Records | LP | 0061.136 |
United States | 1986 | Fantasy Records | CD | FCD-4501-2 |
LP | MPF-4501 | |||
Cassette | 5MPF-4501 |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits (CD booklet). Creedence Clearwater Revival. U.S.A.: Fantasy Records. 1991. FCD-CCR2-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "The Concert – Creedence Clearwater Revival: Overview". Allmusic. Archived from the original on February 13, 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b The Concert (Vinyl sleeve). Creedence Clearwater Revival. U.S.A.: Fantasy Records. 1980. Back cover. MPF-4501.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ "Grateful Dead Family Discography: The Royal Albert Hall Concert/The Concert". Archived from the original on November 2, 2007. Retrieved September 21, 2007.
- ^ "Cash Box Magazine news January 31, 1981" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on April 25, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- ^ "Creedence Clearwater Revival – Billboard Albums". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ "Type "The Concert" under ''Title'' and "Creedence Clearwater Revival" under ''Artist''". Riaa.com. Archived from the original on June 26, 2007. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (1980). "Creedence Clearwater Revival – Consumer Guide Reviews". Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
External links[]
- The Concert at Discogs (list of releases)
- Creedence Clearwater Revival live albums
- 1980 live albums
- Fantasy Records live albums