The story behind
Creedence Clearwater Revival wrote Up Around the Bend in 1970, shortly before beginning a European tour. The song was released as the B-side of a single along with Run Through the Jungle, and reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100. It was recorded in a hotel, where John Fogerty discovered a guitar riff that he later turned into the basis of the song. The lyrics speak of a road trip, with a touch of freedom and reflection on what was happening in the 1960s. The album Cosmo's Factory was the band's most successful, with three singles in the top five. The song remains popular, appearing in movies and TV shows, and has over a million plays on Last.fm. ↓ Skip to chordsIntro 1
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