The Old Man Down the Road
John Fogerty
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10 facts about this song
Song's Background"The Old Man Down the Road" is a song by American musician John Fogerty, known for his work as the lead singer of the rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival.
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Release YearIt was released in 1985 as a single and on his comeback album "Centerfield".
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Chart PerformanceThe song became a number one hit on the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart and reached number ten on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Music StyleThe song has a distinctive sound akin to that of Fogerty's former band, Creedence Clearwater Revival. It combines elements of swamp rock and roots rock.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was a significant rotation on MTV when it was released, helping to boost its popularity.
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Legal ControversyThe song sparked a legal controversy, with Fogerty's former label, Fantasy Records, alleging that it was too similar to Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Run Through the Jungle", a song to which the label owned the publishing rights.
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Court CaseThe case, known as "Fogerty v. Fantasy," ultimately went to the Supreme Court of the United States, with the Court ruling in favor of Fogerty.
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Songwriting ValidationThe court verdict upheld the principle that an artist cannot plagiarize themselves, thus validating Fogerty's songwriting prowess.
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Influential Recognition"The Old Man Down the Road" stands as an influential composition and is widely regarded as a classic rock staple.
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Live PerformancesEven decades after its release, the song remains a fixture in Fogerty's live performances.
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