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September 23rd, 1969: Watch Creedence Clearwater Revival perform on American Bandstand last Friday
CCR interviewed with Dick Clark and performed "Green River"
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On Friday night's episode of American Bandstand, Creedence Clearwater Revival stopped in for an interview and performed their number 1 single, "Green River." CCR discussed conflicts within the band, recording, and getting a gold record with "Proud Mary."
Watch below the band interview with Dick Clark on American Bandstand.
Watch the band lip-sync their number 1 track "Green River" last Friday night.
American Bandstand Top Ten Songs, September 20th, 1969
10. The Lettermen - Hurt So Bad
9. The Youngbloods - Get Together
8. Oliver - Jean
7. The Archies - Sugar Sugar
6. Bob Dylan - Lay Lady Lay
5. The Tempations - I Can't Get Next To You
4. Tom Jones - I'll Never Fall In Love Again
3. Three Dog Night - Easy To Be Hard
2. The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Woman
1. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Green River
Creedence released their third album Green River in August and already have plans on releasing their fourth studio album this November.
Listen to Green River below via Spotify or Apple Music.
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