Up Around the Bend
1970 single by Creedence Clearwater Revival
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"Up Around the Bend" is a song by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, written by the band's frontman John Fogerty. It 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. 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.[3]
| "Up Around the Bend" | ||||
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| Single by Creedence Clearwater Revival | ||||
| from the album Cosmo's Factory | ||||
| A-side | "Run Through the Jungle" | |||
| Released | April 1970 | |||
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| Length | 2:41 | |||
| Label | Fantasy Records | |||
| Songwriter | John Fogerty | |||
| Producer | John Fogerty | |||
| Creedence Clearwater Revival singles chronology | ||||
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It was certified platinum by the RIAA for sales of over one million copies. It was also a major hit in the UK, where it reached number three on the UK Singles Chart and was certified silver by the BPI.[4][5]
The song opens with a prominent, high-pitched guitar riff played by John Fogerty. The lyrics have Fogerty telling of a gathering "up around the bend" on the highway and inviting the listener to join in.
Cash Box described the song as a "powerfully sung and played bit of rock with excellent top forty drive."[6] Record World called the single release with "Run Through the Jungle" a "two-sided monster."[7]
The song has been covered by artists such as Elton John, who recorded a version early in his career, and Hanoi Rocks, who took it to number four in their home country of Finland. A variation of the song performed by Fogerty and Eric Church is used as the theme music for Amazon Prime Video's coverage of the NASCAR Cup Series.[8]
Charts
| Chart (1970) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[9] | 1 |
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[10] | 3 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[11] | 2 |
| Canada (RPM 100 Singles)[12] | 1 |
| France (IFOP)[13] | 23 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[14] | 3 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[15] | 1 |
| New Zealand (Listener)[16] | 4 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[17] | 2 |
| South Africa (Springbok)[18] | 6 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[19] | 6 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[20] | 3 |
| United States (Billboard Hot 100)[21] | 4 |
| West Germany (GfK)[22] | 3 |