Keep on Chooglin'

John Fogerty

About Keep on Chooglin'

"Keep On Chooglin'" is a song written by John Fogerty that was first released as the final song on Creedence Clearwater Revival's 1969 album Bayou Country. The song was often used to close Creedence Clearwater Revival concerts and was later covered by several other artists including Fogerty as a solo artist. The song popularized the neologism "chooglin'."


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2007
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Keep on chooglin'
Keep on chooglin'
Keep on chooglin'
Chooglin', chooglin'
Chooglin', chooglin'

Maybe you don't understand it
But if you're a natural man
You got to ball and have a good time
And that's what I call chooglin'

Here comes Mary lookin' for Harry
She gonna choogle tonight
Here comes Louie, works in the sewer
Lord, he gonna choogle tonight

Keep on chooglin'
Keep on chooglin'
Keep on chooglin'
Chooglin', chooglin'
Chooglin', chooglin'

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John Fogerty

John Cameron Fogerty (born May 28, 1945) is an American musician, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for his time with the swamp rock/roots rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) and as a solo recording artist. Fogerty has a rare distinction of being named on Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists at #40 and the list of 100 Greatest Singers at #72. The songs "Proud Mary" and "Born on the Bayou" also rank amongst the Greatest Pop songs ("Proud Mary," #41) and Guitar songs ("Born on the Bayou," #53). more »

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Written by: John Cameron Fogerty

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9 facts about this song

Genre
"Keep on Chooglin'" is a song in the Southern Rock genre with elements of Swamp Rock and Blues. It's a perfect showcase of John Fogerty's ability to incorporate various musical styles into his songs.
Songwriter
The song was written by John Fogerty himself, which is the norm for most of his hits. Fogerty is well-regarded for his songwriting, with his lyrics often providing insight into everyday American life.
Released
"Keep on Chooglin'" was first released on January 5, 1969, as part of Creedence Clearwater Revival's second studio album "Bayou Country".
Band
Although the song is commonly associated with John Fogerty, it was actually released by the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, where Fogerty served as the lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter.
Live Performances
One of the distinctive features of the song is its extended jam section, which often turned into a highlight of the band's live performances. Fogerty and his bandmates would sometimes play the song for as long as 20 minutes live.
Phrase Origin
The phrase "Keep on Chooglin'" was actually coined by Fogerty. It doesn't have a specific literal meaning but represents a vibe of keeping things moving and having a good time.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by other bands, most notably the American Southern rock band Black Stone Cherry.
Classifications
"Keep On Chooglin'" is classified under Rock and Roll Music and is also considered a pivotal song in the Southern Rock genre with influences of blues and country music.
Ratings
While the song didn't chart as a single, the album "Bayou Country" was a commercial success and reached the number 7 spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

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