Creedence clearwater revival wikipedia discography

1972 studio album by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Mardi Gras is the seventh and final studio album by the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, released on April 11, 1972 by Fantasy Records.

Creedence clearwater revival wikipedia discography

Recorded after the departure of guitarist Tom Fogerty, it was the band's only studio album as a trio, and featured songs written, sung, and produced by each of the remaining members, rather than just John Fogerty. The recording sessions were marred by personal and creative tensions, and the group disbanded after a short U.S.

tour to support the album.

Overview

Unlike previous albums, on Mardi Gras, Stu Cook and Doug Clifford shared songwriting and production duties with John Fogerty, and they also provided their own lead vocal contributions for the first time.

Due to the quality of what resulted when Fogerty ceded some of his control over the band to the other members, Jon Landau opened his original Rolling Stone review with the statement: "In t