About the song
“I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by Creedence Clearwater Revival is a soulful rendition of the Motown classic that captivates listeners with its raw emotion and timeless appeal. Originally written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong, and famously performed by Marvin Gaye, Creedence’s interpretation adds a unique rock twist to the iconic song.
Featured on their album “Cosmo’s Factory,” released in 1970, Creedence’s version of “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” showcases the band’s versatility and musical prowess. With John Fogerty’s distinctive vocals and the band’s trademark swamp rock sound, the song takes on a new life, retaining the essence of the original while infusing it with their own distinctive style.
Upon its release, “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” climbed the charts, reaching the second position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Its success solidified Creedence Clearwater Revival’s reputation as one of the premier rock bands of their time and introduced their music to a wider audience.
Despite its commercial success, the song’s impact extends beyond chart positions, resonating with listeners across generations and earning a place in the pantheon of classic rock anthems. Its enduring popularity speaks to the timeless quality of Creedence’s music and the universal themes it explores, making “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” a beloved classic in the band’s illustrious catalog.
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Lyrics
Ooh, bet you’re wonderin’ how I knew
‘Bout your plan to make me blue
With some other guy that you knew before
Between the two of us guys
You know I loved you more
It took me by surprise, I must say
When I found out yesterday
Ooh-ooh, I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Ooh-ooh, I heard it through the grapevine
And I’m just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey, yeah
You know that a man ain’t supposed to cry
But these tears, I can’t hold inside
Losin’ you would end my life, you see
‘Cause you mean that much to me
You could have told me yourself
That you found someone else, instead
I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Ooh-ooh, I heard it through the grapevine
And I’m just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey, yeah
People say, “You hear from what you see
Not, not, not from what you hear”
I can’t help but being confused
If it’s true, won’t you tell me, dear?
Do you plan to let me go
For the other guy that you knew before?
Ooh-ooh, I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Ooh-ooh, I heard it through the grapevine
And I’m just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey, yeah
Ooh-ooh, I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Ooh-ooh, I heard it through the grapevine
And I’m just about to lose my mind
Ooh-ooh, I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Ooh-ooh, I heard it through the grapevine
And I’m just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey, yeah