The president previously received a cease-and-desist notice from songwriter John Fogerty for using the song during his 2020 presidential campaign.

The use of Creedence's draft-dodger-mocking 'Fortunate Son' while soldiers marched past Trump at his military parade struck some as possible trolling.

Ahead of a gig at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, the 80-year-old singer and songwriter looks back at some of his signature ...

It's pretty simple: "Fortunate Son" is a protest song written by a Vietnam-era veteran in support of the men who served and against the children of privilege who evaded the draft.

Fogerty shared that by the time he’d gotten to singing the lead vocal part for “Fortunate Son,” he’d somewhat worn himself ...

Creedence Clearwater Revival‘s eight-times-platinum anti-war song “Fortunate Son” was their fifth and final Top 40 smash of ...

It seems impossible to miss the message of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s 1969 hit “Fortunate Son.” “Some folks are born, made to wave the flag,” John Fogerty sings during its opening ...

Rock Legend, 80, Says He ‘Always Cringed’ Hearing One of His Biggest Hits originally appeared on Parade. Creedence Clearwater ...

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For the right to complain about Springsteen and "Fortunate Son" suggests conservatives haven't read the lyrics. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

"Fortunate Son" tells the story of two "brothers" from very different backgrounds. One of the boys is growing up in a life of privilege, the other in a life of hardship.

The use of Creedence's draft-dodger-mocking 'Fortunate Son' while soldiers marched past Trump at his military parade struck some as possible trolling.