During the late ’60s and early ’70s, Creedence Clearwater Revival was the inescapable sound of everywhere with “Proud Mary,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Fortunate Son,” “Down on the Corner” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” among their tunes—all written by John Fogerty—that dominated Top 40 radio in the U.S. whil also receiving significant airplay on underground FM rock stations.

Fogerty, who also sang lead and provided the lead guitar on nearly all of Creedence’s songs, proved he could write a rocking, radio-friendly number with the best of them. But beyond the group’s many singles that reached the top 10 are plenty of other great CCR recordings, including many well-chosen covers. These 12, many of which also charted, include other terrific recordings from their catalog, during that great, short-lived run from Fogerty, his rhythm guitarist brother Tom Fogerty, bassist Stu Cook and drummer Doug Clifford.

“Lodi” (1969)

From Green River, it was first released as the B-side of “Bad Moon Rising,” and ultimately charted at #52 on the Hot 100. The country-flavored tune was written by John ogerty, with a sparse and restrained arrangement, about a musician who is “seeking my fame and fortune” but is stuck playing gigs in small towns.

“Commotion” (1969)

Originally released as the B-side to “Green River,” it later reach #30 on the Hot 100. It‘s a no-nonsense, rapid-fire rocker with a stinging guitar and sneering vocal. Its no-frills arrangement helped make it a primetime FM hit.

“It Came Out of the Sky” (1969)

“Fortunate Son” wasn’t the only social commentary on Willy and the Poor Boys. This is another track that leans into satire, pointing its lens squarely at the press and politicians, citing the first names of Vice President Spiro Agnew, Ronald Reagan and Walter Cronkite, among others.

“Ramble Tamble” (1970)

The opening track from Cosmo‘s Factory, this one is just over seven minutes long and expanded the band‘s range. With a driving rhythm section and an extended jam, the song features a prominent guitar solo from Fogerty, and remains an album favorite with fans.

“Keep On Chooglin’” (1969)

The final track on CCR’s second album, Bayou Country, it’s built around a repetitive riff. The rhythm section pounds out a consistent pulse that echoes the band‘s blues roots, as well as its R&B influences. The song was also responsible for bringing the word “chooglin’” (attributed to Fogerty) into common usage. It was a staple of their concerts, often expanded on stage.

Related: Our Album Rewind of Bayou Country

“Hey Tonight” (1971)

Okay, we sort of cheated here. The song was released as a double-A-sided single, reaching #8 on the Hot 100 on the strength of the more dominant airplay of “Have You Ever Seen the Rain.” Appears on Pendulum, following the peak of their phenomenal run from 1969-70.

“I Put a Spell On You” (1968)

First recorded by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins in 1956, the much-covered track was the first song on the band‘s self-titled debut. Creedence took the single to #58 on the Hot 100. A year later, they performed it as part of their 10-song setlist at 1969’s Woodstock Festival.

“I Heard It Through the Grapevine” (1970)

Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong, the song was a significant hit for Gladys Knight and the Pips in 1967 and for Marvin Gaye a year later. CCR took the standard three-minute tune into a 11-minute extravaganza on Cosmo‘s Factory, thanks to a killer groove. The band had already started playing the track live before they recorded it in the studio, adding an extensive, jam-filled instrumental portion. One of their finest album cuts, this one always gets the nod from fans.

“Cotton Fields” (1969)

Written and recorded by Lead Belly in 1940, this welcome cover was included on Willy and the Poor Boys. Their stripped-down and straightforward version was fitting with the guys’ fondness for roots of American music.

“Night Time Is the Right Time” (1969)

The beloved rhythm and blues song was a hit for Ray Charles in 1959. Creedence’s toe-tapping version closes their third studio album, Green River, and the band puts to good use a repetitive beat and free-spirited singing.

“Midnight Special” (1969)

Though the classic song has been covered by scores of artists including such varied performers as ABBA, Harry Belafonte, Johnny Rivers and Peter, Paul and Mary, CCR’s version from Willy and the Poor Boys is a standout. They stuck to the basics, keeping their arrangement neat and driving. (Their recording was famously featured at the start of Twilight Zone: The Movie, with both Albert Brooks and Dan Aykroyd singing along.)

“Hello Mary Lou” (1972)

Written by Gene Pitney (who later settled a plagiarism suit), this song was a Top 10 hit for Ricky Nelson in 1961. CCR stuck close to the tune’s original arrangement when recording it for their final studio album, Mardi Gras, following the departure of Tom Fogerty. The group disbanded soon after.

The great CCR catalog is available in the U.S. here, in Canada here and in the U.K. here.