Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bayou Country (1969, Vinyl LP)

Dive into the deep, swampy grooves of Southern rock with Bayou Country, the breakthrough second studio album from Creedence Clearwater Revival. Released in January 1969, this seminal record marked the band's rise to national prominence and solidified their signature sound—raw, rhythmic, and steeped in American roots music.

Bayou Country is a lean, powerful collection of tracks led by John Fogerty’s unmistakable voice and fiery guitar work. It’s a must-have for fans of blues-infused rock and one of the most iconic albums of the late 1960s.

Tracklist:

Side A:

• Born on the Bayou
• Bootleg
• Graveyard Train

Side B:

• Good Golly Miss Molly
  
• Penthouse Pauper
• Proud Mary
  Keep on Chooglin'

Highlights:

• Features "Proud Mary", CCR’s first major hit and one of the most enduring rock songs of all time
• Opens with "Born on the Bayou", a haunting, bluesy anthem that defines the band’s swamp-rock style
• A gritty, no-frills production that channels blues, rockabilly, and southern soul

Details:

• Format: 12" Vinyl LP
• Label: Fantasy Records
• Release Year: 1969
• Genre: Rock, Southern Rock, Blues Rock
• Condition: VG

With its hypnotic rhythms and evocative Southern imagery, Bayou Country is more than an album—it’s an atmosphere. Essential listening for collectors and classic rock fans alike.