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Artist: Various Artists
Album: Quiero Creedence
Label: Concord Music Group
Release Date: 07/29/2016
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Quiero Creedence
Album Reviews | October 19th, 2016
This rich and varied collection is a tribute
to one of the USA’s most beloved rock ‘n’
roll groups, and their influence on the Latin
American musical community. Featuring
many of today’s top Latin artists, Quiero
Creedence shows how CCR’s rootsy,
swampy sounds reflect the diversity of
styles that make up American music, both
north and south of the border.
The first track, “Corre por la Jungla (Run
Through the Jungle)” is performed by
Enrique Bunbury, founder of the ’80s rock
band Héroes del Silencio, and is a straight
cover until the salsa breakdown about
halfway through. Los Lobos do a great
though fairly standard version of “Bootleg,”
their excellent musicianship perfectly
suited for CCR tunes. Juan Gabriel’s
“Gracias al Sol (Have You Ever Seen The Rain)” perfectly captures the sweet sentiment
of the original, and is sure to be hit in its own right.
Los Lonely Boys expertly execute “Born on the Bayou.” Hermano Henry Garza burns
with Stevie Ray Vaughn-like abandon on guitar while his siblings Jojo (bass) and Ringo
(drums) back him up with harmonies and solid rhythm. If you listen closely to the
original, there are subtle conga drums buried deep within the mix. Perhaps this is
where the cross pollination began?
John Fogerty’s lyrics on “Who’ll Stop The Rain” were a cynical comment on the politics
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of the 1960s as well as the rain at Woodstock, where CCR performed in
1969. Enjambre’s ethereal version is sung completely in Spanish, layered with
gorgeous vocal harmonies and synthesizers, and is almost a complete departure.
However, the group manages to retain all of the bittersweet sentiment of the original.
Oakland, California based Bang Data steps outside the norm with “Fortunate Son
(Fortunate Hijo).” The bilingual hip-hop breakdown in the middle provides a surprising
ride that effectively transmits Fogerty’s message of political discontent via modern
musical motifs and pleas for unity among the chaos of today’s turbulent times.
El Tri originated in the 1960s, making it a pioneer of Latin rock. Described as Mexico’s
“quintessential working-class band” as well as its answer to the Rolling Stones, they
bring raucous energy to “Proud Mary,” and translate the words to reflect contemporary
issues of immigration and crossing the river in search of a better life. The chorus
“Rolling, rolling, rolling on the Río!” is as catchy as the original and you’ll find yourself
hard pressed to resist singing along.
Who knew ZZ Top’s guitarist and singer Billy Gibbons had a background in Latin
music? Gibbons released his Afro-Cuban flavored debut solo album Perfectamundo last
year. Here he performs “Green River” with Santa Cecilia’s La Marisol to great effect
with his trademark guitar tone and pleasantly surprising percussion.
Argentinian pop/rock band Los Enanitos Verdes (roughly translated as “Little Green
Men”) sing with the reckless abandon for which Creedence became known on
“Travelin’ Band (Viajero Band).”
Whether through faithful emulation or radical reinterpretation, this great compilation
revalidates the legacy of Creedence Clearwater Revival and how its influence on other
bands spans not only generations but borders as well. That the songs still sound fresh
today and work so effectively in Spanish is a testament to the strength of the originals,
John Fogerty’s brilliance and the admiration of CCR’s latino fans.
-Mike Cobb
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