The Midnight Special is a classic old song. I started doing it myself on my old guitar in about '65. John Fogerty just happened to do it better than anyone imagined it could be done. He took an old folk song and gave it soul.

@bloppysloppy4057

2 жыл бұрын

I like CCR'S version the best but Johnny Rivers' version was pretty good too.

@joeryan7024

2 жыл бұрын

I was born in 72 but my dad loved ccr secretly because he was a jazz guy and couldn't been seen listening to rock.

@nahAlban

2 жыл бұрын

Leadbelly did a great version of it to.

@oldermusiclover

Жыл бұрын

@@nahAlban thought he wrote it

@nahAlban

Жыл бұрын

@@oldermusiclover nope goes back further than him.. earliest recording was done by a man named Sam collins in 1927

This song is so awesome. It was originally written in 1923. It's about a train called the Midnight Special that passed by the Sugarland Prison in Texas. The prisoners could hear the whistle & horn. If the light of the train as it passed by shone on them, they believed they would be freed. CCR at it's best!!!

@beausneed9885

2 жыл бұрын

Yup

@jmweed1861

2 жыл бұрын

Try: Born on a Bayou, Lodi, Green River, Commotion, Up Arround the Bend, Traveling Band, Who'l Stop the Rain, It Came out of the Sky, Looking Out my Backdoor, Someday Never Comes, Sweet Hitchhiker, Tombstone Shadow, Down on the Courner, can not go wrong with CCR, the guys just cranked great music out of "The Factory" month after Month

@pageribe2399

2 жыл бұрын

Jan Abraam Thanks for reminding me of the song's history, especially the date of its creation.

@richardzinno4909

2 жыл бұрын

I had heard that prisoners, who were due to be released on the next day, would spend their last night in the cell in front corner of that Texas prison. The night trains, passing the prison, would pass close to that cell and their headlights would shine into that cell’s window. So seeing that bright light was proof of imminent freedom.

@survival7691

2 жыл бұрын

I always wondered what the story was behind the song.

up around the bend

The midnight special was a train that ran by the Mississippi penitentiary And they would see the light that's freedom

@pland3845

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks! I was wondering what the Midnight Special was?

@brianherrington7226

2 жыл бұрын

Written and performed by the Legendary Bluesman Leadbelly in the 1920s or 1930s.

@TalklikeAPirate

2 жыл бұрын

Hmm, I did not know that.

@mikelucey5035

2 жыл бұрын

@@TalklikeAPirate Why would you know that? It's not entirely true. He performed it, but didn't write it.

@Cissy777

2 жыл бұрын

I'm from Mississippi, and never heard this, what prison did it go by?

According to the legend, the Midnight Special was a train that passed by a prison and, if the train’s light shone into a cell, the prisoner would get paroled. That’s the story as I understood it. Feel free to embellish if anyone knows this story. Great choice 🌺✌️

@staceyshaffer180

2 жыл бұрын

That’s cool! Never knew that. ✌️

@jackiegoodspeed1849

2 жыл бұрын

Cool back story.

@Tuesdays_Gone

2 жыл бұрын

That’s what I always heard, too.

Every time I hear this song I think about the old show “Twilight Zone”. It played in an episode of a guy on a airplane who sees a little creepy devil guy trying to burn the plane down. Great show, great tune, the 70’s were the best!!! Great reaction as always!!

@bigjay123

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, you want to see something really scarey?

@byzinski

2 жыл бұрын

William Shatner “Terror at 10,000 Feet” ???

@lisarainbow9703

2 жыл бұрын

@@byzinski and John Lithgow in the 80's movie when they remade that story...

@staceyshaffer180

2 жыл бұрын

@@bigjay123 😂 That’s it!!!

@irenelopez3390

Жыл бұрын

I remember that episode

I love this song and I’m so glad you feel them. “Fortunate Son” “Down On The Corner” are another couple y’all might enjoy. 👵🏼☮️❤️🙏🏼

This was an old folk song credited to folksinger Leadbelly who served time in prison for murder. The Midnight Special was a train that drove past the prison. If it's light shined in your cell the inmates believed superstitiously that you would be the next one released from prison.

This was the opening song for The Midnght Special such a great show and wish we had some like that again, they would have all the great music then, this group has the best vibes and tunes

@dianewillson1289

2 жыл бұрын

Wolfman Jack!

OMG Brought me back to my younger days when I HAD THEM Playing on my 8 track in my car.

This my favorite song from ccr

All CCR music is amazing. Can't go wrong

It's hard to believe that these guys could put out 3 albums a year with no reduction in quality or creativity. Most artists today can't do 3 albums in 10 years.

Being a teen in the 1970's, this song always takes me back to the wonderful "Midnight Special" late-night variety show. So glad so many of these performances are on KZread now!

Sometimes you just feel it. The voice, the groove, the harmonies are just beyond.

@davidkirkham6497

Жыл бұрын

John did all the harmonies in this song!👍

Hail Creedence🙏👌👌👌♥♥♥

💃💃💃🎶🎶🎶🎶 Mama and me used to dance to this..... God I miss her soooo much. Thank you for all the CCR reactions they bring back so many memories ❤❤❤❤

Up Around The Bend!!!!!!!

CCR don't have a bad song! John Fogerty has one of the most unique & recognizable voices around. All their songs are great - "Proud Mary", "Born On The Bayou", "Lodi", "Green River", "Commotion", "Night Time Is The Right Time", "Down On The Corner", "Cotton Fields", "Travelin' Band", "Who'll Stop The Rain", "Up Around the Bend", "Run Through The Jungle", "Lookin' Out My Back Door", "Long As I Can See the Light", "Suzie Q", "I Put A Spell On You", "Sweet Hitch-Hiker" etc.

@oldermusiclover

2 жыл бұрын

my fav is It Came Out Of The Sky

@naudianeels1328

2 жыл бұрын

I heard it through the grapevine..👌😉

You have to do I Put A Spell On You! It's magical and you'll love it! Great reactions!

Jonh Fogerty continued that magic when he went solo. Check out his "Centerfield" record, lots of golden nuggets on that one like The Old Man Down the Road, Centerfield (Huge Hit!), I Saw it on TV.... just a great record with classic JF vocals and lyrical style. Thanks for reacting.

I love watching your reactions.

They are good!!

You might enjoy CCR's cover of "Nighttime Is The Right Time". It is very soulful.

Shawn I love it when you raise your arm like you’re praising the music. You and Mel are great! Love your show/reviews.

Love you two. Signed - an old white guy Vietnam Veteran who has faced the enemy's weapons drawn upon me at close range with my Black shipmates.

i would HIGHLY recc "Ramble Tamble" by these guys..... also.. John Fogerty still is going with a solo career and puts new music out all the time. Id deff recc "The Old Man Down the ROad" Rock and Roll Girls" and deff "Centerfiled" a song about baseball!!!!! EDIT: also.... gottA DO A LIVE VERSION OF "Keep on Chooglin'" either by CCR, or John Fogerty.... another great song

@petervandervlies6427

2 жыл бұрын

👍👊🔥

@petervandervlies6427

2 жыл бұрын

Ramble Tamble is one of my favorites. Beautiful guitar playing 👍👊🔥

CCR!!!! old classic with soul just awesome. great reaction S&M.

Dos contagious smiles.

Love this song. It's great to sing along.

Melissa Ward here. Love this brings good memories to me. CCR were something else in the day. Ty . Good pick.

High school Saturday night sock hops in the late sixties, CCR blasting , dancing with girlfriend, great memories.

mel you are one beautiful lady thankyou for blessing my eyes with your beauty

I first heard this when I was 5 yrs old when the movie twilight zone came out,dan Aykroyd.."you wanna see something scary" scared the shit out of me but at same time fell in love with creedence.

They were the bomb. Wish you'd been back there with me. Partying down.

CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL -- ''PROUD MARY''

Everytime u raise your hand you know well it's going on the playlist 😂😂😂😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 ccr are amazing check every song of them you can. Wil definitely check all your ccr reacción 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

You can never go wrong in doing reaction videos on CCR. They were one of the greatest groups that came out of the 1960's Rock & Roll era. The decade I consider the greatest in Rock & Roll history. Awesome!

my late daddy used to sing this around the house every time I hear this version(my fav) I think of my daddy and miss him

YES YES YES! THANK YOU!

Love your reactions to the music of my youth

My Husband was a professional Musician, he did this song! One of his most requested! Thank you for the memory!

@evelynmabe7877

2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to make a request! React to, "I washed my hands, in muddy waters" By Elvis!

It's fun to see you find a band you REALLY like and explore that🤗 Glad you got hooked👍

Love CCR!..Great music back then!..LOVE UR SELENA T SHIRT..MEL!🇨🇱

Here in Sweden, The Greatest Band Ever...hi from Kenneth in Sweden...thx for a perfect canal...

You guys are AWESOME!! 💕

Ever hear The Isley Brothers singing Who's That Lady?!? Great song!

My mother loved this band so I got to grow up listening to them. Love this band!

This and Born on the Bayou are my two favorite CCR songs. Good stuff!

One of my favorites. Good choice 👌

You can't go wrong with CCR, this is an old Leadbelly song. Love you guys!

Thanks for what you do…so happy you love CCR. Have to listen to I Put A Spell on You…it will blow you guys away.

Here you go Dad...14th of February 2024. Who's still listening

Absolute pure Delta music. Sacramento Delta that is!

CCR just doesn't disappoint. I wish I could get someone to go down a little rabbit hole of a lesser known band that just rocked and deserved more recognition. Beat Farmers - Hollywood Hills, Hideaway, Gunsale at the Church. Everyone always asks....who is this when they come across my stereo. Great lyrics, great musicians, great entertainers.

Your next CCR reactions should be "Proud Mary" and "Down On The Corner". I recommend doing the Ike & Tina Turner version of "Proud Mary" at some point too.

wow. Almost forgot this one. Great to hear again.

Classic right here

Good reactions as usual, keep it up! Please try Gentle On My Mind, By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Wichita Linema, Galveston, Rhinestone Cowboy,.......by Glen Campbell. Thank you so much!

Shawn, LOVED your reaction!! I feel the same way whenever I hear this song!!

One of the best songs about being in prison out there.The midnight special was a train that ran by the prison and the men longed to break out and jump the train(and some managed to do it)

Long as I can see the light..The night time is the right time

🔥🔥🔥🔥 I love this group so much !!!!!

Can NEVER go wrong with CCR!

"Hey, you want to see something really scary?"

The midnight special in this song by Cledus Clearwater Revival is about a train that used to run to the penitentiary in Huntsville Texas listen to the song it's about Houston about getting in trouble in Houston be back in the day the train would come through it midnight and drop prisoners off and take prisoners up fall release that's why it's called Let The Midnight Special shine its ever-loving light on you

So glad you took my suggestion. Thank you ❤️. There's so many great songs, I think you should listen to As Long as I Can See the Light. You won't be disappointed.

you both are great!

You would also like "Green River." Back in the day, this was called "swamp rock."

Love CCR 🤗✌️♥️

They were an American Special! Just straight up Classic good music 🎶

YES!!! One of their best! Please keep going with CCR!

Until recently, my only connection with CCR was "Bad Moon Risin" . But since subscribing to you two and another couple of KZreadrs, I now find I fxxxxxxg love CCR. ❤

Yes!!!! I wasn't born when these guys were around but I sure it's some of the stuff I grew up on. Grew up in the 80's here born in 76.

"Someday Never Comes!"

I remember hearing this in the early 90s as a kid. It since then has always been my favorite song of all time. The way he sang the song made your leg start moving and your heart pound. I'm glad to see y'all enjoyed this song .

There is a club on Bourbon Street, called the Red Door, that plays all Swamp Rock day and night, mostly CCR.

He's feeling that CCR

My favorite band of all time! Love them!

2 CCR deep cuts to listen to are Hideaway and PAGAN Baby...there both 🔥🔥🔥

'I Put a Spell on You', and 'Suzie Q' by CCR will blow your mind.

Lead Belly first made this song popular. she was a great blues artist

If you liked this, I have an assignment for you. After Creedence broke up, John Fogerty did a solo project on which he played all the instruments and did all the vocals. The album was called "Blue Ridge Rangers" and the cover didn't even mention Fogerty. If you dig the harmony on "Midnight Special" see if you can find a video for a song called "Working on a Building." Remind yourself about halfway through that it is ONE GUY singing all the harmony parts. I think you will be impressed.

@davidkirkham6497

6 ай бұрын

John sang all the harmonies in MS, also!

Please do As long as I can see the light. I know you'll love it.

I love you two so much! Every time I watch one of your reactions I can't help but smile. Thank you...:)

On that same album, there some great guitar playing on the song, "effigy"

This is my favorite song by CCR 🫶

OK Please do SWEET HITCH HIKER and UP AROUND THE BEND by CCR .my two favorite songs by CCR also ...thanks for doing the midnight special !!!

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Good Vibes!

Pagan Baby from the Album Pendulum is the best ccr Song

This is sooo good just like most of their tunes whether it was their own music or if it was a cover song!

I think they played this for the 80s movie The Swamp Thing! And it was played on a Creep Show episode in the 80s!

The song Commotion by CCR is a great tune. You should react to that one!

Man!... I love ya'll CCR reactions, I love alot of ya'll reactions... lovin' it, had me hittin that subscribe n' like button!

ccr.... in todays world underrated.. but not for fans a🎸🎸🔥🎯

Try CCR it come out of the sky you will love it

I think this is an old chain gang song. Thx! Love you guys!

This guy could write songs in his sleep. Probably does!

Hi guys! Love your chanel, even from sweden 😉 ❤️