About The Song
“Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival is a 1969 song from their album “Green River.” It was written by John Fogerty and released as the lead single on April 16, 1969, four months before the album. The song reached number 2 in the United States and topped charts in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, South Africa, and Ireland. It also achieved high rankings in other countries.
It was inspired by the film “The Devil And Daniel Webster,” the lyrics convey a sense of impending doom, with references to a hurricane and themes of chaos and uncertainty. John Fogerty, the songwriter, drew inspiration from the movie’s portrayal of a town devastated by a hurricane. It’s often interpreted as a warning or premonition of troubled times to come.