Song 396 ( Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son )

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I am continuing my CCR week with probably one of their best known, iconic anthems. Primarily, this song was a Vietnam War protest song, however throughout the years the it has come to symbolize the imbalances between the social classes.

Here is the studio version on YouTube.
Here is a live performance of the song by John Fogerty on YouTube.

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