![]() ![]() ![]() The song has been covered by artists such as Elton John, who recorded a version of the song early in his career, and Finnish rock band Hanoi Rocks, who covered it on their 1984 album, Two Steps from the Move. The song's lyrics have Fogerty telling of a gathering "up around the bend" on the highway and inviting the listener to join in.Ĭash Box described the song as a "powerfully sung and played bit of rock with excellent top forty drive." The song opens with a prominent, high-pitched guitar riff played by John Fogerty. It was also a major hit in the UK, where it reached number three on the UK Singles Chart. It was certified gold by the RIAA for sales of over one million copies. Released as a single, with " Run Through the Jungle" on the flipside, the double-sided single climbed to number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the spring of 1970. The song was composed and recorded only a few days prior to the band's April 1970 European tour and was included on the album Cosmo's Factory. " Up Around the Bend" is a song by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, written by the band's frontman John Fogerty. 1970 single by Creedence Clearwater Revival "Up Around the Bend"Ĭreedence Clearwater Revival singles chronology
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