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Cosmo's Factory

by Creedence Clearwater Revival · Album Cosmo's Factory

Ooby Dooby

Key E Tempo 194 bpm Time signature 4/4 Duration 2:07
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The story behind

Ooby Dooby, according to DoReSol

The song Ooby Dooby, with its duration of 2:08, is an example of the raw energy that Creedence Clearwater Revival managed to capture. Although the music was written by Dick Penner and Wade Moore, it was John Fogerty who handled the arrangements and production, giving it that distinctive band signature. This track is part of Cosmo's Factory, the group's fifth studio album, released by Fantasy Records on July 8, 1970. This record became an international success, reaching number one on the charts in six countries and staying nine consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard 200.

Cosmo's Factory showcased the versatility of Creedence Clearwater Revival, blending rock and roll elements with the characteristic sound of "swamp rock." Released over a two-year period, the album solidified the band's fame, with six of its eleven songs reaching the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970. The influence of CCR endures, frequently cited as inspiration for other musicians and remaining a key foundation in the history of American music. The album was certified 4× platinum in 1990 and, in 2020, Rolling Stone included it on its list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".

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Cosmo's Factory

Cosmo's Factory

Creedence Clearwater Revival · 1970 · Track 4

Details

KeyE
Time signature4/4
Tempo194 BPM
Duration2:07
ComposerDick Penner / Wade Moore
AlbumCosmo's Factory
Year1970
ISRCUSC4R0817629

Credits

Music Dick Penner, Wade Moore

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