Down On the Corner

Creedence Clearwater Revival

About Down On the Corner

"Down on the Corner" is a song by the American band Creedence Clearwater Revival. It appeared on their fourth studio album, Willy and the Poor Boys (1969). The song peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 on 20 December 1969. The flip side, "Fortunate Son", reached No. 14 on the United States charts on 22 November 1969, the week before Billboard changed its methodology on double-sided hits. In Canada, the single reached No. 4 in December 1969, and No. 5 in New Zealand.


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Early in the evenin' just about supper time,
Over by the courthouse they're starting to unwind.
Four kids on the corner trying to bring you up.
Willy picks a tune out and he blows it on the harp.

Down on the corner, out in the street
Willy and the Poorboys are playin'
Bring a nickel; tap your feet.

Rooster hits the washboard and people just got to smile,
Blinky, thumps the gut bass and solos for a while.
Poorboy twangs the rhythm out on his kalamazoo.
Willy goes into a dance and doubles on kazoo.

Down on the corner, out in the street
Willy and the Poorboys are playin'
Bring a nickel; tap your feet.

Down on the corner, out in the street,
Willy and the Poorboys are playin'
Bring a nickel; tap your feet.

You don't need a penny just to hang around,
But if you've got a nickel, won't you lay your money down?
Over on the corner there's a happy noise.
People come from all around to watch the magic boy.

Down on the corner, out in the street,
Willy and the Poorboys are playin';
Bring a nickel; tap your feet.

Down on the corner, out in the street
Willy and the Poorboys are playin'
Bring a nickel; tap your feet.

Down on the corner, out in the street
Willy and the Poorboys are playin'
Bring a nickel; tap your feet.

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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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12 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Down on the Corner" was performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival, a band formed in California in 1967 consisting of John Fogerty, Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook, and Doug Clifford.
Record Release
The song was released as a single in October 1969 from their fourth studio album, "Willy and the Poor Boys".
Charting Performance
It managed to reach number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics of the song depict music as a simple, enjoyable way of life, depicting members of a street corner band and setting a vivid picture in the mind of the listener.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by a variety of artists from different genres proving its influence across styles. Some notable artists include Buck Owens, Jerry Reed, and The Mavericks.
Music Video Setting
The music video for "Down on the Corner" was filmed in an actual working laundromat in the Mission District of San Francisco.
Album Concept
The album "Willy and the Poor Boys" has a theme of socially conscious, working-class America, which "Down on the Corner" reflects.
Music Introduction
The song begins with a distinctive, upbeat bass line, which is later complemented by a harmonica progression.
Famous Line
One of the most famous lines from the song is, "Down on the corner, out in the street, Willy and the Poorboys are playin’, bring a nickel, tap your feet."
Success in Australia
"Down on the Corner" was highly successful in Australia, where it topped the charts in 1970.
Band's Popularity
Despite the impressive success of the song, Creedence Clearwater Revival had even more successful tracks; "Down on the Corner" is one of seven top-ten hit songs made by the band.
Background Sounds
The song features a güiro, a Latin American percussion instrument consisting of an open-ended, hollow gourd with parallel notches cut in one side, played by scraping a stick or tines along the notches.

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