Legendary musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty has released two new recordings of Creedence Clearwater Revival classics “Born On The Bayou” and “Lodi.”

The tracks are the latest previews of Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival years, which features newly recorded versions of his most beloved songs – from “Proud Mary” and “Bad Moon Rising” to “Fortunate Son” and “Have You Ever Seen The Rain.”

The album is due for release on August 22nd, via Concord.

The new recordings of “Born On The Bayou” and “Lodi,” released 50+ years after the original versions, bring out new emotional depth in Fogerty’s iconic voice.

The process of recreating these tunes, backed by his sons Shane and Tyler, required Fogerty to relearn his spontaneous guitar riffs and also revisit some of the darker times that inspired songs like Lodi, which tells the story of a musician stuck in a small town, yearning to break through.

“When it came time to sing ‘Lodi,’ I noticed that my voice seemed to have a little extra character in it from the guy who sang this same song 50+ years ago,” says Fogerty. “I realized that I had to do my darndest to get my mind into the same place that it was when I did the original vocal. I had to reflect and think about the words of the song, think about the times, make myself go back into that spiritual plane of existence and face that.”

The powerful 20-track collection is truly a family affair, produced by Fogerty and his son Shane Fogerty, with executive production by his wife Julie Fogerty. Both Shane and his brother Tyler Fogerty perform throughout the album, recorded with Matt Chamberlain, Bob Malone, Bob Glaub, and Rob Stone. It was mixed by legendary engineer Bob Clearmountain, resulting in vibrant and electrifying versions that breathe new life into these timeless songs.

“For most of my life I did not own the songs I had written,” says Fogerty. “Getting them back changes everything. Legacy is my way of celebrating that—of playing these songs on my terms, with the people I love.”

The release of “Born On The Bayou” and “Lodi” follows the album’s initial trio of singles, “Up Around The Bend,” “Have You Ever Seen The Rain,” and “Porterville,” which are available now on streaming platforms.

Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival years Tracklist

01. Up Around The Bend

02. Who’ll Stop The Rain

03. Proud Mary

04. Have You Ever Seen The Rain

05. Lookin’ Out My Back Door

06. Born On The Bayou

07. Run Through The Jungle

08. Someday Never Comes

09. Porterville

10. Hey Tonight

11. Lodi

12. Wrote A Song For Everyone

13. Bootleg

14. Don’t Look Now

15. Long As I Can See The Light

16. Down On The Corner

17. Bad Moon Rising

18. Travelin’ Band

19. Green River

20. Fortunate Son

Source: RTT Music News

Pretenders have announced a new reissue of their 1987 compilation album, The Singles, on 2LP and CD.

The Singles reissue features the 2018 remasters by Chris Thomas for tracks from the band’s first three albums and brand-new remasters for the singles from Get Close. The 16-track compilation includes the entire band’s hit singles up until ’87, such as “Brass in Pocket,” “Back on the Chain Gang” and “Don’t Get Me Wrong.”

On its initial release, The Singles reached No. 6 on the U.K. charts and has since achieved triple platinum status in the U.K., Platinum in Spain and New Zealand and Gold in France and the U.S.

The Singles reissue is available to pre-order here.

Pretenders The Singles Tracklist:

LP1

Side A:

1. Stop Your Stobbing
2. Kid
3. Brass In Pocket
4. Talk Of The Town

LP1

Side B:

1. I Go To Sleep
2. Day After Day
3. Message Of Love
4. Back On The Chain Gang

LP2

Side A:

1. Middle Of The Road
2. 2000 Miles
3. Show Me
4. Thin Line Between Love And Hate

LP2

Side B:

1. Don’t Get Me Wrong
2. Hymn To Her
3. My Baby
4. I Got You Babe

Source: RTT Music News

Bruce Springsteen has released Tracks Ii: The Lost Albums, a collection of seven never-heard, full length records, via Sony Music.

Spanning 83 songs – 74 of which have never been released in any form – the nine LP / seven CD collection offers an unprecedented look into 35 prolific years of Springsteen’s life and work as an artist.

“‘The Lost Albums’ were full records, some of them even to the point of being mixed and not released,” said Springsteen. “I’ve played this music to myself and often close friends for years now. I’m glad you’ll get a chance to finally hear them.”

Springsteen recently discussed the albums in-depth with the New York Times and Rolling Stone, as well as in the new video feature, titled “Inside Tracks II: The Lost Albums.”

Included within Tracks II: The Lost Albums are LA Garage Sessions ’83, Streets of Philadelphia Sessions, Somewhere North of Nashville, Perfect World, Inyo, Faithless and Twilight Hours.

The Lost Albums arrive in limited-edition LP, CD and digital formats — including distinctive packaging for each previously-unreleased record, with a 100-page cloth-bound, hardcover book featuring rare archival photos, liner notes on each lost album from essayist Erik Flannigan and a personal introduction on the project from Springsteen. A companion set — Lost And Found: Selections from The Lost Albums — is also out on two LPs or one CD.

Source: RTT Music News

ZZ Top have added more than a dozen new dates to their “Elevation Tour” of North America.

“This has been a great tour so we figured it would be a good idea to add some additional dates to keep the good times rolling. Come on out and see us at a concert venue near you,” said ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons.

The additional dates will see the Texas band play shows in Oklahoma, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Nevada, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Louisiana and their home state.

Night Ranger, Payton Smith, Black Stone Cherry, Molly Hatchet and The Wallflowers will be supporting the band on select dates during the tour.

ZZ Top, who have sold millions of records so far in their career, have been officially designated as Heroes of The State of Texas, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and have been referenced in countless cartoons and sitcoms.

ZZ Top 2025 Elevation Tour Dates:

June 25 – Laval, QC @ Place Bell
June 26 – Québec, QC @ Agora Du Port De Québec
June 27 – Moncton, NB @ Casino New Brunswick – The Centre
June 29 – St. John’s NL @ Iceberg Alley Performance Tent
Aug 1 – Sturgis, SD @ Sturgis Motorcycle Rally – Buffalo Chip Campground
Aug 2 – Sioux City, IA @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Aug 4 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Aug 6 – Salina, KS @ Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts
Aug 7 – Washington, MO @ Washington Town & Country Fair
Aug 8 – Arcadia, WI @ Ashley For The Arts
Aug 10 – Lincoln, NE @ Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater
Aug 13 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Red Butte Garden
Aug 14 – Pocatello, ID @ Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre
Aug 16 – Lynden, WA @ Northwest washington Fair
Aug 17 – Eugene, OR @ Cuthbert Amphitheatre
Aug 22 – Coquitlam, BC @ Great Canadian Casino Vancouver
Aug 23 – Richmond, BC @ River Rock Casino Resort
Aug 24 – Auburn, WA @ Muckleshoot Casino Resort
Aug 26 – Troutdale, OR @ Edgefield Amphitheater
Aug 28 – Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery
Aug 29 – Murphys, CA @ Ironstone Amphitheater
Aug 30 – Costa Mesa, CA @ OC Fair & Event Center
Sept 3 – Midland, TX @ Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center
Sept 5 – Tulsa, OK @ River Spirit Casino Resort
Sept 6 – Memphis, TN @ Memphis Botanic Garden
Sept 7 – Tuscaloosa, AL @ Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater
Sept 11 – Selbyville, DE @ Freeman Arts Pavilion
Sept 13 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Sea.Hear.Now Festival
Sept 14 – Charles Town, WV @ Hollywood Casino
Sept 15 – Lancaster, PA @ American Music Theatre
Sept 17 – New York City @ Beacon Theatre
Sept 19 – Danville, VA @ Caesars Virginia
Sept 21 – Bethlehem, PA @ Wind Creek Bethlehem
Sept 23 – Binghamton, NY @ Visions Memorial Arena
Sept 24 – Albany, NY @ Palace Theatre – Albany
Sept 26 – Providence, RI @ Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium
Sept 27 – Hampton, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Sept 28 – West Springfield, MA @ The Big E Arena
Oct 2 – Barco, NC @ Morris Farm
Oct 3 – Winsboro, SC @ Field & Stream Music Fest
Oct 5 – Athens GA @ The Classic Center
Oct 7 – Knoxville, TN @ The Tennessee Theatre
Oct 9 – Northfield, OH @ MGM Northfield Park – Center Stage
Oct 10 – Terre Haute, IN @ The Mill
Oct 31 – Las Vegas @ Palms Casino Resort Pearl Concert Theater
Nov 2 – Alpine, CA @ Vegas Casino & Resort
Nov 4 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Santa Barbara Bowl
Nov 7 – Rancho Mirage, CA @ TBA

Source: RTT Music News