Eye of the Zombie
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Eye of the Zombie is a 1986 album by American
singer/songwriter John Fogerty
. It was his first album with a backing band, and it includes the Creedence-inspired track "Change in the Weather" as well as "Wasn't That a Woman" and "Soda Pop," his first forays into 60s-70s Motown-sounding funk
and R&B. The album was not received well by critics and had lukewarm chart success; despite a Grammy nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal in 1987, Fogerty did not play any of its songs in concert for over 20 years. In 2009 he dusted off "Change in the Weather" for the first time since the "Eye of the Zombie" tour in 1986. The song was also re-recorded in 2009 for The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again
.
He would not release another album until Blue Moon Swamp
in 1997.
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singer/songwriter John Fogerty
John Fogerty
John Cameron Fogerty is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for his time with the swamp rock/roots rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival and as a #1 solo recording artist. Fogerty has a rare distinction of being named on Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 Greatest...
. It was his first album with a backing band, and it includes the Creedence-inspired track "Change in the Weather" as well as "Wasn't That a Woman" and "Soda Pop," his first forays into 60s-70s Motown-sounding funk
Funk
Funk is a music genre that originated in the mid-late 1960s when African American musicians blended soul music, jazz and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk de-emphasizes melody and harmony and brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground...
and R&B. The album was not received well by critics and had lukewarm chart success; despite a Grammy nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal in 1987, Fogerty did not play any of its songs in concert for over 20 years. In 2009 he dusted off "Change in the Weather" for the first time since the "Eye of the Zombie" tour in 1986. The song was also re-recorded in 2009 for The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again
The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again
- Tracks not included :There were 15 songs recorded from a long list of songs that Fogerty, Burnett and Waronker put together. Fogerty did not release the specific titles, but a Merle Haggard song was revealed to be among the three unreleased tunes.- Production :...
.
He would not release another album until Blue Moon Swamp
Blue Moon Swamp
Blue Moon Swamp is a 1997 album by American singer/songwriter John Fogerty featuring his newly written and published Southern rock/swamp rock music. Guest musicians for vocal backing, the Lonesome River Band, were invited to join in on "Southern Streamline" and "Rambunctious Boy"...
in 1997.
Track listing
All songs written by John Fogerty- "Goin' Back Home" – 3:34
- "Eye of the Zombie" – 4:35
- "Headlines" – 4:29
- "Knockin' on Your Door" – 4:18
- "Change in the Weather" – 6:48
- "Violence Is Golden" – 5:20
- "Wasn't That a Woman" – 4:12
- "Soda Pop" – 5:54
- "Sail Away" – 4:41
Personnel
- John FogertyJohn FogertyJohn Cameron Fogerty is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for his time with the swamp rock/roots rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival and as a #1 solo recording artist. Fogerty has a rare distinction of being named on Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 Greatest...
– vocals, guitar, keyboards - Neil StubenhausNeil StubenhausNeil Stubenhaus is an American bass guitarist.-Career:He started his musical training playing drums and switched to bass guitar at the age of 12. He studied at the Berklee College of Music where he graduated in 1975...
– bass - John RobinsonJohn Robinson (drummer)John Robinson is an American drummer and session musician...
– drums, percussion - Alan PasquaAlan PasquaAlan Pasqua is a jazz pianist, educator and composer who co-composed the CBS Evening News theme. He also has had an extensive career in pop and rock music, most notably as a founding member, keyboardist and songwriter of the 80s hard rock band, Giant. He studied at Indiana University and the New...
– keyboards (4) - Bobby KingBobby KingBobby King is an American gospel-style, R&B and soul singer. He formed a singing duo with Terry Evans in the early 1970s. Since 1973, King has sung on most Ry Cooder albums. He was also the lead backing vocalist in Bruce Springsteen's Human Touch tour band of 1992-93...
, Willie Greene Jr., Terry Evans – background vocals
Chart performance
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Albums Chart | 15 |
| Canadian Albums Chart | 23 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 73 |