Creedence Clearwater Revival echoes throughout this solo album, but the title track is the reason we have chosen to include this here at the Almanac. John C. Fogerty sings a chorus that every child, who has participated in sports, has thought at least once.
"Got a beat-up glove, a homemade bat, and brand-new pair of shoes; You know I think it's time to give this game a ride." - John Fogerty
Centerfield Lyricsby John C. Fogerty | March 1985 |
Centerfield | Warner Bros. Records | Centerfield Album |
Well, beat the drum and hold the phone - the sun came out today! Oh, put me in, Coach - I'm ready to play today; Well, I spent some time in the Mudville Nine, watchin' it from the bench; Oh, put me in, Coach - I'm ready to play today; Yeah! I got it, I got it! Got a beat-up glove, a homemade bat, and brand-new pair of shoes; Oh, put me in, Coach - I'm ready to play today; Oh, put me in, Coach - I'm ready to play today; Yeah! |
Centerfield Lyrics | John C. Fogerty | March 1985 |
Centerfield by John C. Fogerty |
John C. Fogerty mentions the Mudville Nine in this song, and you can read that entire poem here on Baseball Almanac!
The Centerfield song mentions three legendary players by name: Willie Mays, Ty Cobb, Joe DiMaggio AND one player (Joe Jackson) only by an expression "it ain't so."
Did you know that every single instrument on the entire Centerfield album / cd / cassette is being played by John C. Fogerty?