The intent of this post is to prove that my true calling in life is to be a concert photographer.
I had the chance to see Credence Clearwater Revisited over the weekend. It’s actually the second time I’ve seen the band, and both times I am reminded of the sheer number of classic hits that CCR recorded. And, the fact that people from age 6 to age 96 know these songs. It’s amazing.
Did I mention the concert was free? On a bug-free, warm and breezy night on the Mississippi? It was really a gorgeous evening. (Ryan’s totally jealous that he was out of town. He wanted to go.)
Can you name 5 CCR songs? Here are a few, for all you trivia folks:
- Proud Mary
- Midnight special
- Looking out my back door
- Down on the corner
- Hey tonight
- Who’ll stop the rain
- I heard it through the grapevine
- Suzie Q
And, as an aside, we also saw the great Ozzie Smith at a speaker’s series on Sunday. It was kinda neat to see the Baseball Hall-of-Famer in person. I still remember seeing him flip on the field at Busch Stadium as a kid. Seems like a really good guy, just like I remember.
A few famous encounters of my weekend.
Tell me about the best concert you’ve heard/seen.
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Sara @ Russet Street Reno says
Best concert? Probably U2 in 2005….it was so awesome!
Oonafey says
I love concerts on the river and I love CCR! Sounds like you had a great time.
Kelly says
New Kids on the Block and that was last year! The 8 year old in me enjoyed every minute of it!
mom says
Best concert……….probably Elvis up in Minneapolis or The Beach Boys at the Lake of the Ozarks. Worse concert……..I can’t think of one!
Amanda Sevall says
Hard to choose just one concert… I’ve been to so many good ones!! You got some excellent pictures and who doesn’t love Creedence?! 🙂 And the speaker’s series sounds like it would be fun — how cool to see a baseball legend speak!
Leigh @ Kesler Expressler says
CCR always makes for some good times
Jordan and Jandee says
I love the song Proud Mary.
Emily says
Hmmm…best concert? Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney circa 2001. Worst concert? Rascal Flatts circa 2006. It was awful.
And yes, you should be a concert photographer. If anyone can do it, it would be you.
Mrs. Adventure says
Looks fun, can’t believe it was bug free though… I would kill for bug free or at least the blood sucking kind eek.
Cindy @The Flipping Couple says
Best concert? Oh boy. Well, one of the most memorable/amazing was the Transiberian Orchestra. It was absolutely incredible! I’m hoping we go see them again this year.