My 100 Favorite Charted Pop Songs: Bad Moon Rising
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (85312)
United States
September 8, 2024 12:30pm CST
Sometime during this simultaneous countdown of my all-time favorite charted country songs and rock/pop songs you’re going to look at the two songs and think, ”Really????” 
This might be one of those times. What can follow the greatness of country legend Marty Robbins? This.
Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Yep, there’s a bathroom on the right. 
Not the only misunderstood thing about this song, either. With all of the songs that John Fogerty wrote, hiding multiple meanings in the lyrics, most people figured this was about the escalation of events in Vietnam. Fogerty, instead, said it was really about a hurricane. It was inspired by watching The Devil and Daniel Webster.
And, of course, you have this great, upbeat song talking about “the voice of rage and ruin.”
This is one of five songs that CCR had that peaked at #2. They never had a #1 hit…like that matters to their legacy.
Bad Moon Rising
Written by John C. Fogerty
Recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival
From Green River, 1969
Peak chart position: #2
Today’s country song: “Begging to You”
It’s bound to take your life:
This might be one of those times. What can follow the greatness of country legend Marty Robbins? This.
Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Yep, there’s a bathroom on the right.
Not the only misunderstood thing about this song, either. With all of the songs that John Fogerty wrote, hiding multiple meanings in the lyrics, most people figured this was about the escalation of events in Vietnam. Fogerty, instead, said it was really about a hurricane. It was inspired by watching The Devil and Daniel Webster.
And, of course, you have this great, upbeat song talking about “the voice of rage and ruin.”
This is one of five songs that CCR had that peaked at #2. They never had a #1 hit…like that matters to their legacy.
Bad Moon Rising
Written by John C. Fogerty
Recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival
From Green River, 1969
Peak chart position: #2
Today’s country song: “Begging to You”
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14 responses
@FourWalls (85312)
• United States
8 Sep 24
Yes, Fogerty now owns the rights to his own songs. He got them in early 2023. So dance away!
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@celticeagle (188168)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Sep 24
I like most of CCR's music. Silly lyrics seem to be a part of this era.
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@celticeagle (188168)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Sep 24
@FourWalls .......Some good stuff obviously. Yes, misheard indeed.
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@FourWalls (85312)
• United States
9 Sep 24
Not silly as much as misheard. Gotta wonder what people were smoking to hear “bathroom on the right.”
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@FourWalls (85312)
• United States
8 Sep 24
Oh, you’re just funnin’ with me now.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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21 Sep 24
Ahh, from the boys that weren't Born on the Bayou. A great pick. 
Of course, you could include those other #2's on the list and your 100 charted wouldn't "miss a beat." No pun intended, well sort of.
Of course, you could include those other #2's on the list and your 100 charted wouldn't "miss a beat." No pun intended, well sort of. 1 person likes this
@FourWalls (85312)
• United States
21 Sep 24
Oh, they’ll be back later on the list….
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@FourWalls (85312)
• United States
9 Sep 24
Yeah, he just got the rights to the CCR songs he wrote back (or actually obtained them for the first time) in January 2023.
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@porwest (111865)
• United States
9 Sep 24
@FourWalls What a weird circumstance. lol
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@Orson_Kart (8104)
• United Kingdom
10 Sep 24
Yep, CCR, another great group, and this song is another favourite of mine. Keep ‘em coming.
@Orson_Kart (8104)
• United Kingdom
10 Sep 24
@FourWalls
You mentioned misheard lyrics, so I thought you might like this from one of our top comedians, Peter Kay.
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@Orson_Kart (8104)
• United Kingdom
11 Sep 24
@FourWalls He’s great! Do you like his accent? He’s from Bolton.
Apart from being a standup comedian, he’s been in a few made-for-tv shows. If you never seen them, checkout:
Phoenix Nights
Max and Paddy’s Road to Nowhere - a spin-off from Phoenix Nights
Car Share
All very funny.
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@RasmaSandra (96613)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Sep 24
My guys, my song. Remember my crazy NYC days of young adulthood, Halloween me as a witch with a broom walking through the streets of Manhattan Talk about a bad moon rising
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@FourWalls (85312)
• United States
9 Sep 24
That must’ve been a hoot! Even on nights with no moon!
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@LindaOHio (219341)
• United States
9 Sep 24
Yes, I absolutely know this one. Have a good week.
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@FourWalls (85312)
• United States
9 Sep 24
You should know today’s as well. Hopefully it’ll keep you humming so you have NO curiosity about the country song (not that you would, anyway, but…just want to keep the migraines away!). 
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@Faster16 (3246)
• Indonesia
9 Sep 24
That’s a classic switch-up from Marty Robbins to CCR! "Bad Moon Rising" is such a catchy tune, even if people still mishear the lyrics. It’s cool to learn it’s actually about a hurricane rather than what many thought. CCR’s #2 hits definitely didn’t diminish their legacy; their music still rocks. As for “Begging to You,” that sounds like a great country tune to round out the playlist.
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