"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 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 2:41 | |||
| Label | Fantasy Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | John Fogerty | |||
| Producer(s) | 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.
Charts edit
| Chart (1970) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[8] | 1 |
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[9] | 3 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[10] | 2 |
| Canada (RPM 100 Singles)[11] | 1 |
| France (IFOP)[12] | 23 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[13] | 3 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] | 1 |
| New Zealand (Listener)[15] | 4 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[16] | 2 |
| South Africa (Springbok)[17] | 6 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[18] | 6 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[19] | 3 |
| United States (Billboard Hot 100)[20] | 4 |
| West Germany (Official German Charts)[21] | 3 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[5] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[4] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ "Album Review: Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival". Iloveclassicrock.com.
- ^ Jahn, Mike (1973). Rock: From Elvis Presley to the Rolling Stones. Quadrangle. p. 260. ISBN 9780812903140.
- ^ "Creedence Clearwater Revival Bio". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2017-09-19. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
- ^ a b "American single certifications – Creedence Clearwater Revival – UP AROUND THE BEND". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
- ^ a b "British single certifications – Creedence Clearwater Revival – Up Around The Bend". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "CashBox Record Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. April 18, 1970. p. 32. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
- ^ "Single Picks of the Week" (PDF). Record World. April 18, 1970. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970-1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 310. ISBN 0-646-11917-6. N.B. The Kent Report chart was licensed by ARIA between mid 1983 and June 19, 1988.
- ^ "Creedence Clearwater Revival – Up Around The Bend" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
- ^ "Creedence Clearwater Revival – Up Around The Bend" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
- ^ "Library and archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. Library and Archives Canada. 17 July 2013. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
- ^ "InfoDisc : Les Tubes de chaque Artiste commençant par C". Infodisc.fr. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – All there is to know". IRMA. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
- ^ "Creedence Clearwater Revival – Up Around The Bend" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
- ^ "Flavour of New Zealand, 17 August 1970". Flavourofnz.co.nz. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "Creedence Clearwater Revival – Up Around The Bend". VG-lista. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
- ^ "SA Charts 1965–March 1989". Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ "Creedence Clearwater Revival – Up Around The Bend". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
- ^ "Creedence Clearwater Revival Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Creedence Clearwater Revival – Up Around The Bend" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 2019-05-17. To see peak chart position, click "TITEL VON Creedence Clearwater Revival"