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Creedence Clearwater Revival · 1969

Creedence Clearwater Revival

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October 4, 1969Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

The album Green River reached number one on the US Billboard 200 on October 4, 1969, beginning a four-week run at the top. It was Creedence Clearwater Revival's first album to reach number one on any Billboard chart. The album included Bad Moon Rising, Lodi, Green River, and Commotion, and reached number 2 in Canada. It was later ranked No. 95 on Rolling Stone's 2003 list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

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    Album⭐⭐⭐⭐
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    Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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    Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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    Concert⭐⭐⭐⭐
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