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Chris Willman Music WriterThe irony of the Donald Trump campaign using the Creedence Clearwater Revival classic “Fortunate Son” has escaped almost no one in recent days, except, possibly, the Donald Trump campaign. Now, the man who wrote and sang the song, John Fogerty, has spoken up to confirm that it didn’t elude him, either.As Fogerty explains in the minute-and-a-half message he posted on Facebook, the song was written about — and is widely understood by almost everyone who’s heard it to be about — military draft avoidance by the wealthy.

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John Fogerty Says It’s ‘Confounding’ Why Donald Trump’s Campaign Plays ‘Fortunate Son’ At Rallies

Ted Johnson John Fogerty says that Donald Trump’s use of his song Fortunate Son at campaign rallies is “confounding, to say the least,” given that the lyrics to the song were inspired by rich people who were able to avoid the draft during the Vietnam war.When the song was played at Trump’s rally in Michigan on Thursday, a number of journalists tweeted that it didn’t appear that the campaign grasped the meaning of the lyrics.In an Instagram post, Fogerty said that he wrote the song in 1969, at the height of the Vietnam war, when he had already been drafted and had served in the military.He said that the “inspiration for the song” was the disparity in those who were drafted and those who were getting deferments.

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John Fogerty Slams Donald Trump For Playing Creedence Clearwater Revival At Rally

John Fogerty is not happy with Donald Trump playing Creedence Clearwater Revival songs at his re-election rallies.

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Donald Trump mocked for “absolute irony” of playing ‘Fortunate Son’ at rally

Donald Trump has been widely mocked after playing Creedence Clearwater Revival‘s ‘Fortunate Son’ when arriving at a campaign rally in Michigan.The 1969 track was released at the height of the Vietnam war and offers a scathing take on military deferments and the safe positions that were offered to well-connected individuals at a time when millions of Americans were being drafted to the front line.Singer John Fogerty previously said of the track: “The song speaks more to the unfairness of class than war itself.

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Patti LaBelle Gives Awe-Inspiring 'Over the Rainbow' Performance for 'A Capitol Fourth' PBS Special

Patti LaBelle delivered a powerful rendition of "Over the Rainbow" during PBS' A Capitol Fourth special on Saturday (July 4).Standing next to the Liberty Bell at Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park, the 76-year-old "Godmother of Soul" gave an awe-inspiring performance of the Wizard of the Oz classic ballad, originally performed in the film by Judy Garland."God bless America," LaBelle proudly proclaimed after the performance."Over the Rainbow" has been a staple for Labelle over the years, and was featured as the closing track on her 1981 album, The Spirit's In It.Hosted by John Stamos and Vanessa Williams, the virtual 90-minute event featured other performances from John Fogerty, Renée Fleming, The Temptations, Trace Adkins,

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How to Watch 'A Capitol Fourth' 40th Anniversary Special on PBS

Capital Concerts will be hosting a 40th anniversary presentation of its July 4th tradition on PBS, A Capitol Fourth.

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10 Great Things to Do This Weekend – Editor’s Picks

A VIRTUAL CAPITOL FOURTHIndependence Day 2020 will feature the usual bombs bursting in air — aka the national fireworks display — but without the audience oohs and aahs and live symphonic serenade from the lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

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Tim McGraw Shares Touching Performance of ‘Something Like That’ for ‘United We Sing’ Special: Watch

Tim McGraw stripped it down for his performance on Sunday night’s (June 21) United We Sing: A Grammy Salute to the Unsung Heroes.During the two-hour special honoring essential workers, the country superstar delivered a touching acoustic rendition of "Something Like That," lifted from his Grammy-nominated 1999 album A Place in the Sun.Harry Connick Jr.

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Creedence Clearwater Revival’s John Fogerty Finally Performs ‘Centerfield’ At Dodger Stadium

Creedence Clearwater Revival’s John Fogerty is finally living out a dream.

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Harry Connick, Jr., Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey line up for Unsung Heroes benefit

Entertainer Harry Connick, Jr. is joining forces with Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, and Oprah Winfrey to pay tribute to essential workers for a new TV benefit.

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Oprah And Brad Pitt To Appear During Grammys Essential Workers Tribute

The Grammys are putting on a show in support of essential workers and they’re bringing out all the stars.