About The Song
“Lookin’ Out My Back Door” is a song by Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) and was written by the band’s lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter John Fogerty. It was included in their fifth album “Cosmo’s Factory” released in 1970 and became their fifth and final number-two Billboard hit.
The song’s lyrics are whimsical and surreal, and the music video features a variety of strange and colorful images. The song’s lyrics describe a surreal scene of creatures and objects seen from the back door of a house in Illinois. The song has been described as a tribute to Dr. Seuss. The song remains popular and is a staple of classic rock radio airplay.