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Article: QUICK SPINS
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- The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
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- September 8, 2009
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The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
09-08-2009
QUICK SPINS
Date: 09-08-2009, Tuesday
Section: BETTER LIVING
Column: QUICK SPINS
John Fogerty, "The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again" (Verve Forecast) ***
For his first post-Creedence project, in 1973, John Fogerty billed himself as the Blue Ridge Rangers, playing all the instruments himself on a set of country, R&B and gospel tunes. Now, he's reviving the concept, although this time he's joined by a full complement of accompanists, including such heavyweights as drummer Kenny Aronoff, guitarist Buddy Miller and steel guitarist Greg Leisz.
From John Prine to John Denver, Rick Nelson and Buck Owens, the material takes Fogerty beyond his familiar ...