What's the river ?

Question

Song title and name of the river it was based on and how do you know the river?

Left a good job in the city, workin' for the man every night and day.

Answer 1

The river was the Mississippi, and it was from the song "Proud Mary", by Creedence Clearwater revival. John Fogerty was the lead singer. And in the song, one lyric relates that the singer "pumped a lot of pain in New Orleans".

Answer 2

Proud Mary.

Mississippi River.

John C Fogerty's song referred both to Memphis and New Orleans.

Edited to spell Fogerty's name right. His band was Credence Clearwater Revival.

Answer 3

Proud Mary, originally done by Credence Clearwater Revival. And yes, it is the Mississippi River.

Answer 4

Proud Mary, The Mississippi. I'm old.

Answer 5

Proud Mary by Tina Turner.

Answer 6

drained of jokes is ideal, yet it really is the yank way. people in that part of the international may say River Ganges. Assuming you stay in u.s., you may say Ganges River although. Very complicated, i recognize!! = )

Answer 7

http://www.creedence-online.net/lyrics/proud_mary.php

Creedence Clearwater Revival, 1969

Answer 8

I don't know. Looking forward to the answer. Everyone knows the song title.

Answer 9

Damn it, I was typing my question. You're good big daddy....one of my favorite songs.......i'm starting to run low on my question limit. BTW 2cute2btrue this isn't in music because we are having fun and here added bonus that it bugs you! lol

Answer 10

Proud Mary, that is all I know.