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John Fogerty released his first solo CD, an album of covers on which he played all the instruments, under the name the "Blue Ridge Rangers," and he revives that concept on 2009's THE BLUE RIDGE RANGERS RIDES AGAIN. Where the first smacked of the righteous zeal of a young purist, RIDES AGAIN is a lot looser in its attack, which is reflected in the way it splits the difference between country and rockabilly classics and reflective numbers from '70s songwriters. These unexpected covers of John Prine, Delaney & Bonnie, and John Denver offer a peek at a sweeter, gentler Fogerty, a Fogerty who can also be heard on how he lays back instead of pushing ahead on Buck Owens' "I Don't Care (Just as Long as You Love Me)" and Ray Price's "I'll Be There," and even on his revamp of his own neglected swamp rocker "Change in the Weather." He can still raise an unholy ruckus however, wailing his way through Gene Simmons' rockabilly classic "Haunted House" and joyously duetting with Bruce Springsteen on the Everlys' "When Will I Be Loved." Still, RIDES AGAIN isn't a raucous rock & roll album; it's a relaxed good time, a little bit of cheerful nostalgia that's pretty charming.
Audio Mixer: Bob Clearmountain.
Photographers: Wayne Stambler; Julie Fogerty; Geoff Gans; Bob Fogerty.
Arranger: John Fogerty.Q (Magazine) (p.113) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "Possibly the greatest campfire singalong ever."
Record Collector (magazine) (p.94) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "A covers projected executed with attention to detail and obvious affection." Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again Music Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again Music Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Needs a few listens - WONDERFUL!!!
Big fan of John Fogerty; however I must have been walking in my sleep when I first listened to this great great recording. Did not hook me until the 3rd or 4th listen...SHAME ON ME!
A delightful treasure from one heck of an artist.
Oh and thanks Julie, your love for John and creative input certainly show in his blossuming career.
Submitted by faust8577 (Lorraine, Que. Canada)
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John Fogerty again revives The Blue Ridge Rangers, honoring great country singers. Excellente version of paradise and Heaven's Just a Sin Away. I recommend it absolutely
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Submitted by ccosta.gaz (Carlos, Vitória, Brazil) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. Fogerty is at it again!
John Fogerty is back with another late-career surprise, this time a sequel to his 1973 one-man-band effort "The Blue Ridge Rangers." Although he doesn't approach the one-man-band method on this one, he still sounds as stunning as ever with his great voice and guitar playing. He's backed by a great band, and the results are a bit looser compared to his 1973 effort. His choice of covers is excellent. On the Buck Owens tune, "I Don't Care (Just As Long As You Love Me)", not only does he sound so good, but it almost sounds like Buck Owens and his band are playing, and it's so stunning, it's almost scary. Everything else is superb, even his duets with Bruce Springsteen and 2 of the band members of The Eagles.
Submitted by Ron Haynes, Jr. (Covington/Cornelia, GA, USA)
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Country rock comes naturally to John. That's what this is and I love it. Great sound & great tunes.
Submitted by Jamie (Athens, GA)
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This is GOOD Stuff! If you like the first Blue Ridge Rangers album you will love this. Great version of Change In The Weather!
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