[The road to this reunion was first tread upon after Fogerty and his wife made contact with senior executives at Concord Music Group when the company was still in negotiations to purchase Fantasy.] We heard rumors over the years that Fantasy was on the market, but nothing materialized, ... About a year ago we heard the same rumor again, so Julie and I met with Norman [Lear] and Hal [Gaba], and other people at Concord just to get acquainted. At our first meeting, they expressed great respect and appreciation. When they finally acquired Fantasy, we figured the time was right to see if we could work together. |
About a year ago we heard the same rumor again, so Julie and I met with Norman and Hal, and other people at Concord, just to get acquainted. At our first meeting, they expressed great respect and appreciation. When they finally acquired Fantasy, we figured the time was right to see if we could work together. |
Born On The Bayou |
Fortunate Son. |
I always assumed I would meet him. I never got to touch base from my heart to his heart, and I'm sure that millions of us felt the same way. |
I dearly loved my brother Tom, |
I must admit I was hesitant. What I found disarming is they were delightful people, very respectful of me and my music. They decided to start paying me artist royalties, which they weren't contractually obligated to do. They recognized that I created all this music, and it was a huge asset for them. |
I'm sorry to say we're doing the same damn thing again, |
I'm very happy to be back in touch with a part of myself, |
I'm very happy to be back in touch with a part of myself, ... It's surreal. For 35 years, I never thought I'd be reunited with the music I wrote during the Creedence Clearwater Revival years. |
I'm very happy to be back in touch with a part of myself. It's surreal. For 35 years, I never thought I'd be reunited with the music I wrote during the Creedence Clearwater Revival years. After meeting with Norman Lear, Hal Gaba, and Glen Barros (President of Concord), I'm happy to say that the new Fantasy is very enthusiastic about my body of work. All the people there have been delightful. They are honoring my songs that hold an important place in the history of American music. And, they are honoring me. |
Take Me Out to the Ballgame. |
There's no way to overstate how cool this is, |
We heard rumors over the years that Fantasy was on the market, but nothing materialized, |