Wrote a Song for Everyone

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Wrote a Song for Everyone
Studio album by
John Fogerty
ReleasedMay 28, 2013 (2013-05-28)
Recorded2011–2013
GenreCountry rock[1]
Length59:27
LabelVanguard
Producer
John Fogerty chronology
The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again
(2009) 		Wrote a Song for Everyone
(2013) 		Fogerty's Factory
(2020)

Wrote a Song for Everyone is the ninth solo studio album by

Have You Ever Seen the Rain"), Jennifer Hudson ("Proud Mary"), and more.[2]
The album also features two new songs, "Mystic Highway" and "Train of Fools".

Recording

Fogerty began recording the album in 2011, with a planned release on Vanguard Records.

Promotion

The newly recorded version of "Born on the Bayou" featuring Kid Rock, debuted during the NFL broadcast on Super Bowl Sunday, February 3, 2013.[3]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
American Songwriter[4]
Chicago Tribune[5]
Country WeeklyA[6]
Exclaim!6/10[7]
The Oakland Press[8]
Paste8.5/10[9]
Rolling Stone[10]
Toronto Star[11]
USA Today[12]

Wrote a Song for Everyone received generally positive reviews from

weighted average score out of 100 using reviews and ratings from selected mainstream critics, the album's score is 71.[13] At American Songwriter, Lynne Margolis found that "the result, is, at times, revelatory."[4] At Country Weekly, Bob Paxman exclaimed that "this should be a must for Fogerty followers."[6] At The Oakland Press, Gary Graff proclaimed it to be "a successful experiment, and celebration, that only adds to the legacy of Fogerty and these songs."[8] At Paste, Holly Gleason highlighted that the release "may provide a pupu platter of genres, but the country/rock/progressive duet partners more often serve as a reminder of Fogerty’s singular potency."[9] At Rolling Stone, David Fricke called it "a testament to the continuing truth and power in Fogerty's greatest hits."[10] At the Toronto Star, Nick Krewen called this "fun for what it is."[11] At USA Today, Brian Mansfield told that "the breadth of his impact shows in the guest list for Wrote a Song for Everyone."[12]

At AllMusic, Stephen Thomas Erlewine criticized it because "no matter how much fun he's having elsewhere on the record, Fogerty doesn't need any guests to sound alive."[1] At the Chicago Tribune, Greg Kot noted that "with songs this good, no gimmicks necessary", but this had some "mostly underwhelming results."[5] At Exclaim!, Jason Schneider evoked that the release "illustrates Fogerty's wide-ranging influence; he may not often get credit for creating what's now known as Americana, but no one was as naturally adept at making it their signature sound."[7]

Wrote a Song for Everyone was number 10 on Rolling Stone's 50 Best Albums of 2013 list.[14]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."
Long as I Can See the Light" (with My Morning Jacket)
4:49
8."Born on the Bayou" (with Kid Rock)4:46
9."Train of Fools"4:40
10."Someday Never Comes" (with Dawes)5:16
11."Who'll Stop the Rain" (with Bob Seger)3:11
12."Hot Rod Heart" (with Brad Paisley)4:59
13."Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" (with Alan Jackson)3:17
14."Proud Mary" (with Jennifer Hudson featuring Allen Toussaint and Rebirth Brass Band)4:25

Charts

References

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  2. ^ "Legendary John Fogerty to Release New Album". JohnFogerty.com. Archived from the original on April 10, 2012. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
  3. ^ NFL broadcast, Feb 3, 2013
  4. ^ a b Margolis, Lynne (May 14, 2013). "John Fogerty: Wrote A Song For Everyone". American Songwriter. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
  5. ^ a b Kot, Greg (May 28, 2013). "Album review: John Fogerty, 'Wrote a Song for Everyone'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  6. ^ a b Paxman, Bob (May 23, 2013). "Wrote a Song For Everyone by John Fogerty". Country Weekly. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  7. ^ a b Schneider, John (May 24, 2013). "John Fogerty - Wrote A Song For Everyone". American Songwriter. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
  8. ^ a b Graff, Gary (May 26, 2013). "Listening Room: Guest musicians add new twists to CCR classics". The Oakland Press. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
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