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Written quickly by Steve Winwood, his brother Muff, and Spencer Davis

The energy of rhythm and blues music

A declaration of maturity and masculinity

The fragility of fame and success

Creedence Clearwater Revival came from El Cerrito, California, despite the Southern settings evoked by its roots-rock and blues sound. John and Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook and Doug Clifford had played together before...

A call to embrace love and spirituality

John Fogerty's concern about upcoming political and ecological events

Desire to escape to a rural paradise

Creedence Clearwater Revival came from El Cerrito, California, despite the Southern settings evoked by its roots-rock and blues sound. John and Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook and Doug Clifford had played together before...

John Fogerty's vision of a riverboat and life in the South

A bluesy rock song about freedom and escape

This blues rock song became the biggest hit for Pacific Gas & Electric.

Eric Clapton's unrequited love for George Harrison's wife

This upbeat, country-influenced song showcased CCR's versatility and became one of their many hits.

This uptempo rock and roll song showcased CCR's ability to create catchy, radio-friendly hits.

This uptempo rock song continued CCR's string of hit singles in 1970.

This blues-rock song became Michaels' biggest hit, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

This blues-rock song became the only major hit for the band Sweathog.

Dave Edmunds released I Hear You Knocking as a solo single on MAM in 1970. The recording was already in the British chart that November, before its appearance in the app's 1971 U.S. annual list. Its later inclusion...

This blues-rock song addressed social and political issues of the time.

This blues-rock song became the trio's biggest hit, particularly in the UK.

Although never released as a single, this epic rock song from "Led Zeppelin IV" became one of the band's most famous works.

Dr. John's highest-charting single Features a funky New Orleans sound

The unexpected nature of falling in love.

Eric Clapton emerged through British rhythm and blues groups including the Yardbirds and John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, then developed a more expansive guitar role in Cream. His 1970 solo debut and Derek and the...

Clapton was inspired by American country music when writing this song.

Clapton was inspired by American country music when writing this song.

The song was inspired by the broken promises often made in relationships.

The song was inspired by the band's blues-rock influences.

Clapton wrote this song about his then-wife, Pattie Boyd, as she was getting ready for a party.

The fragility of promises in relationships

A blues-rock hit that became McClinton's biggest mainstream success.

A blues-rock hit that became McClinton's biggest mainstream success.

From Clapton's album "Another Ticket," showcasing his blues-rock style.

A lighter, more pop-oriented song than Clapton's usual blues-rock style.

This blues-rock track explores the different phases of a relationship.

Blues rock style

Clapton began the song after the death of his young son Conor, while working on music for the film Rush. He asked Will Jennings to help complete it despite its intensely personal subject. The studio soundtrack...

Eric Clapton emerged through British rhythm and blues groups including the Yardbirds and John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, then developed a more expansive guitar role in Cream. His 1970 solo debut and Derek and the...

The song was written for the soundtrack of the film "Phenomenon."

The desire to make the world a better place for a loved one.