Mardi Gras

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Mardi Gras

RELEASED: April 11, 1972
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Lookin’ for a Reason Meaning 3:30 2. Take It Like a Friend 3:02 3. Need Someone to Hold 3:03 4. Tearin’ Up the Country 2:19 5. Someday Never Comes Meaning 4:02 6. What Are You Gonna Do 2:56 7. Sail Away Meaning 2:32 8. Hello Mary Lou 2:16 9. Door to Door 2:13 10. Sweet Hitch‐Hiker 2:58
Historical Archive
Mardi Gras is the seventh and final studio album by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, released in 1972. The album showcases a blend of rock, country, and blues, reflecting the band's diverse musical influences. It features the band's signature sound, characterized by John Fogerty's distinctive vocals and guitar work, though it also includes contributions from other band members, marking a departure from their earlier albums. Despite mixed reviews upon release, Mardi Gras has gained a certain appreciation over the years for its unique take on the band's sound and its historical context as their last studio album.