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Have you ever seen the rain? feat. Harry Edgar
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Creedence Clearwater Revival cover by Harry and Pete Harry did guitar, the great harmony work, the drum track and all the mixing and mastering. I did the bass track and then sang the lead vocal and a bit of harmony..
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It is for listeners to decide how they would describe my music when they have a chance to hear a range of material. I've only just started recording. Keep watc
I played bass in a band at Walbottle school, the T-set, with Dave Robinson from Throckley, Bri Swanson, Lemington, and Ken Wright, also Throckley, and started writing songs at this stage. I continued for a while in Dobbin with Bri and Ian Shield, also of Lemington, doing vocals and bits and pieces under Bri's direction - and did more writing. We also did a couple of them together. I then spent a few years concentrating on work and family, with some more writing in fairly recent times, until the lure of performing again (since 2005) became too much to resist! The songwriting had to go on hold for a while as I continued to work full-time until Oct 2010 whenever possible but I have written a few new songs over the last couple of years such as 'Butterflies'. See more details below and check for regular updates.
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Rock • Cover Songs
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#7,082 today Peak #44
#738 in subgenre Peak #5
Author
John Fogerty
Rights
1970
Uploaded
May 03, 2012
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MP3 1.8 MB • 96 kbps • 2:35
Story behind the song
A song I originally recorded over 40 years ago, suggested by my then music buddy Bri Swanson. So when Harry and I were collecting songs for our session last month and Harry came up with another CCR song, I thought 'Why not?'. We quickly picked this up and I had even thought of doing it at Sleazy's the night I arrived at Harry's, which just happened to be St George's Day. What I like about the bass line is that the only tricky bit falls over the non-vocal section, so we could have done! Theories abound as to what the song's about: the Vietnam War, the fading idealism of the 60's, the break-up of CCR, Tom leaving in particular (Wikipedia). Blimey, I thought it was about our rotten weather! It's very appropriate right now.
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Someone told me long ago There's a calm before the storm I know, it's been coming for some time When it's over, so they say It'll rain a sunny day I know, shining down like water I wanna know have you ever seen the rain? I wanna know have you ever seen the rain Coming down a sunny day? Yesterday and days before Sun is cold and rain is hard I know, been that way for all my time I wanna know have you ever seen the rain? I wanna know have you ever seen the rain Coming down a sunny day? Yeah!!!! I wanna know have you ever seen the rain? I wanna know have you ever seen the rain Coming down a sunny day?
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Vonee Rose Music
Mar 24, 2013
Hi Peter Thank you for dropping by my page . Credence Clearwater is one of my very favorite groups I have that Cd..You and Edgar did a great job of singing Have You Ever Seen The Rain..Enjoyed it very much !! Vonee
Big Cat Daddy
May 19, 2012
Very nice cover played with raw conviction, good job!
LeeBoos
May 06, 2012
Wow talk about some old memories. back in the day when I was playing in a band called Mountain Ash we played this song and many other ccr tunes. You guys did a great job. nice vocals Pete !!! Lee
Cry for Help Kit Mann
May 06, 2012
Pete, bare with me I'm typing with one hand. What a great song. It was one of the first songs I learned how to play when I was young. When you and Harry sing together it reminds me of Crosby Stills and Nash, or the Mama's and the Papa's. Great job, sorry it took so long I have a real left hand problem. Did Harry make any HarryMann's pizza's for you. :) I love you vocal timber soothing, and inviting. Nice Job my friend. Kit
gabe stenziano
May 05, 2012
you've picked my most favorite ccr song. this cover has a touch of your own in it. the vocal is very good. i think you've captured the essence of the song. well done.
Tony DeLecce
May 04, 2012
Hi Pete, Oh yes love it. Good to hear a live type version of this song. Unlike Rodrica I have the CCR chronicles in my car right now and I play this quite regularly with some guys I jam with. This is always a favorite as all CCR songs as most are simple for a mixed jam group people can follow along. Very nice. This is what music is all about the fun.
Harry Edgar
May 04, 2012
As usual it was a pleasure working with you peter and i really love this song
Rodrica Rudge
May 04, 2012
A long time since I've heard this one - very nice version of an old classic. Great job on the harmonies!
Mary Clare Springer
May 03, 2012
Great version of classic CCR!! Vocals, music...everything came together splendidly! Congrats to you and Harry on a job well done!
Jim Stotts
May 03, 2012
Sounds good to me--great cover.jim
ALEXIS PATRICK
May 03, 2012
Peter, This is a great version of that song....Fantastic vocals and awesome music. Nice harmonies and arrangement! :) Have a happy day!!!!!!!!! Countess LekZee
Heleana Maria
May 03, 2012
H Pete, Really like you guys version of this great song1 Brings back the good times for sure Added to my user station as well Grandchild is sleeping and got a song written to Blessings, Ellen