John Fogerty has released two new singles—“Travelin’ Band” and “Long As I Can See The Light”—from his forthcoming album Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival years, due August 22 on Concord, and these songs now return with renewed power, joyfully performed by Fogerty and his sons Shane and Tyler.
“Travelin’ Band” captures the high-octane spirit of the road, complete with ripping horns and gritty vocals, while “Long As I Can See The Light” closes the loop with a steady, soul-deep performance that highlights the wisdom and emotional weight Fogerty brings to the track after more than 50 years.
Both songs appear on Legacy, a 20-track collection of newly recorded versions of Fogerty penned CCR-era songs—including “Have You Ever Seen The Rain,” “Proud Mary,” “Fortunate Son,” and “Bad Moon Rising.” For the first time in his career, Fogerty fully owns the rights to his groundbreaking Creedence Clearwater Revival catalog, and Legacy serves as both a celebration of that milestone and a personal reclamation of his artistic legacy.
Legacy was first announced from the stage of Fogerty’s sold-out 80th birthday show at NYC’s Beacon Theatre, and arrives during a banner year that has included headline sets at JazzFest, Glastonbury, the Hollywood Bowl and more, plus an induction at the American Music Honors (introduced by Bruce Springsteen) and a collaboration with Eric Church for the new NASCAR on Prime anthem.
The release of “Travelin’ Band” and “Long As I Can See The Light,” the final pre-release offering, follows earlier Legacy singles including “Born on the Bayou,” “Lodi,” “Up Around the Bend,” “Have You Ever Seen the Rain,” and “Porterville”—all available now on streaming platforms.
“I’m 80 years old,” Fogerty says. “I’m giving myself a gift with this album—and I’m giving my fans a gift at the same time.”
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