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Up Around The Bend

"Up Around the Bend" is a rock song by Creedence Clearwater Revival, written by frontman John Fogerty. Released in 1970 as a single alongside "Run Through the Jungle," it reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and later appeared on the album Cosmo's Factory. Its driving, open-chord rhythm guitar and instantly recognizable riff make it a practical and rewarding track for electric guitarists looking to explore classic American rock styles.

  • John Fogerty wrote and recorded the song just days before CCR's April 1970 European tour, showing how quickly the band could work.
  • The single was a double-sided release, pairing "Up Around the Bend" with "Run Through the Jungle", both sides became well-known rock tracks.
  • The song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in spring 1970, making it one of CCR's strongest-charting singles.
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