Born in the USA page 4

Born in the USA page 4 by ric gustafson

In 1993, Bruce Springsteen inducted John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As Springsteen prepared ' Born in the USA' his praise of Fogerty was immense. Springsteen wanted happy sounding sad songs. In the late 60's and early 70's CCR had a string of hits. This included ' Who'll Stop The Rain' ' Suzy Q' and ' Proud Mary'.

Springsteen studied the success of CCR for the creation of ' Born In The USA'. There were several parallels between John Fogerty and Bruce Springsteen. Both started in bar bands when they were teenagers. Both men were loners and control freaks. Just like CCR, Springsteen merged mass taste with elitist taste. 

Springsteen wanted to paint a picture of taverns and no nonsense men and women. Springsteen wanted to show small town working class laborers, 

Springsteen used Fogerty and his music as a starting point for ' Born In The USA'.

research help: ' There was nothing you could do' by Steven Hyden

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric