The swampy, roots-rock sound of Green River cemented CCR's commercial appeal with hits like "Bad Moon Rising" and "Green River." This album was a crucial step in their rapid ascent to fame.
- The album was recorded in August 1969 at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California.
- Green River reached number 9 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- The album was rushed to market to capitalize on the success of their previous singles.
This Bay Area quartet, fronted by John Fogerty, specialized in a brand of swampy roots rock that belied their urban origins. Green River, their third album released in 1969, arrived during a period of intense creative output and commercial success for the band.
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