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On Tuesday, September 1, 2009 John Fogerty will release The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again. On this album, Fogerty brings back the concept behind his solo debut, 1973's The Blue Ridge Rangers. The collection of songs include classics such as John Prine's “Paradise," Buck Owens' “I Don't Care," Delaney and Bonnie's “Never Ending Song of Love" and John Denver's “Back Home Again," as well as his own “Change in the Weather."
After Creedence Clearwater Revival broke up in 1972, Fogerty released his first solo album under the name The Blue Ridge Rangers. He played all the instruments on this album of gospel and country covers, which earned critical accolades and produced two Top 40 hits - “Jambalaya" and “Hearts of Stone."
The Blue Ride Rangers Rides Again, arranged and produced by Fogerty, features both well-known and esoteric song choices.
Fogerty received special help on “Garden Party" courtesy of The Eagles' Don Henley and Timothy B. Schmit. Bruce Springsteen, an avowed Fogerty fan, duets on the Everly Brothers' “When Will I Be Loved," putting a new spin on a treasured classic.
Track Listing:
1. Paradise (John Prine)
2. Never Ending Song of Love (Bonnie Bramett/Delaney Bramlett)
3. Garden Party (Rick Nelson)
4. I Don't Care (Just As Long As You Love Me) (Buck Owens)
5. Back Home Again (John Denver)
6. I'll Be There (If You Ever Want Me) (Ray Price/Rusty Gabbard)
7. Change in the Weather (John Fogerty)
8. Moody River (Gary Bruce)
9. Heaven's Just a Sin Away (Jerry Gillespie)
10. Fallin' Fallin' Fallin' (D. Deckleman/J. Guillot/J.D. Miller)
11. Haunted House (Robert L.Geddins)
12. When Will I Be Loved (Phil Everly)
