Lookin' Out My Back Door

Creedence Clearwater Revival

About Lookin' Out My Back Door

"Lookin' Out My Back Door" is a song recorded by the American band Creedence Clearwater Revival. Written by the band's lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter, John Fogerty, it is included on their 1970 album Cosmo's Factory; this was the group's fifth album, and was also their fifth and final number-two Billboard hit, held off the top by Diana Ross's version of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough".


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1981
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Just got home from Illinois lock the front door oh boy!
Got to sit down take a rest on the porch.
Imagination sets in pretty soon I'm singin'

Doo doo doo lookin' out my back door.

There's a giant doing cartwheels,  a statue wearin' high heels.
Look at all the happy creatures dancing on the lawn.
A dinosaur Victrola list'ning to Buck Owens.

Doo doo doo lookin' out my back door.

Tambourines and elephants are playing in the band.
Won't you take a ride on the flyin' spoon?
Doo doo doo.
Wond'rous apparition provided by magician.

Doo doo doo lookin' out my back door.

Tambourines and elephants are playing in the band.
Won't you take a ride on the flyin' spoon?
Doo doo doo.
Bother me tomorrow, today, I'll buy no sorrows.

Doo doo doo lookin' out my back door.

Forward troubles Illinois, lock the front door oh boy!
Look at all the happy creatures dancing on the lawn.
Bother me tomorrow, today, I'll buy no sorrows.

Doo doo doo lookin' out my back door.

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Creedence Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival (sometimes shortened to Creedence or CCR) was an American rock band that gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s with a number of successful singles drawn from various albums. more »

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Written by: John Cameron Fogerty

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Lookin' out My Back Door" was released in July 1970, as a single from their fifth studio album, "Cosmo's Factory."
Chart Performance
It was a major hit, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in September 1970. The song also reached number 1 in the RPM Canadian charts.
Songwriting
The song was written by the band's lead vocalist, John Fogerty. Fogerty wrote most of Creedence Clearwater Revival's material, defining their sound and style.
Inspiration
According to Fogerty, the song was inspired by his then three-year-old son, Josh. Watching cartoons with his son gave him the idea for the surrealistic, dream-like lyrics.
Music Video
There wasn't an official music video at the time of the song's release, but unofficial animated ones have been created to accompany the song.
Genre Controversy
Although CCR is often classified as a rock band, "Lookin' out My Back Door" has elements of country, which caused some controversy among fans.
Durability
Unlike many popular songs from the era, "Lookin' out My Back Door" has retained its popularity and is still frequently played on classic rock radio stations.
Cover Versions
Various artists have covered the song, including country band Sawyer Brown in 1989, which brought it to a new audience.
Film Feature
The song was featured in the film "The Big Lebowski" in 1998, helping it gain a new generation of fans.
Song Meaning
Some fans speculated that the song was about drug use, due to its surreal lyrics. But Fogerty has always denied this, stating it’s about the wonderment and joy of a child's imagination.
Recognition
In 2014, the song was added to the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry list, affirming its cultural, artistic, and historical importance to American society and the nation's audio legacy.

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