The Distance

"Proud Mary" is a song famously performed by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, written by singer-songwriter John Fogerty. It was released as a single in January 1969 by Fantasy Records and on the band's second studio album, Bayou Country. The song became a major hit in the United States, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1969, the first of five singles to peak at No. 2 for the group. Later that year, R&B singer Solomon Burke released a rendition on Bell Records for his album Proud Mary that reached No.