# Fortunate Son guitar solo

> John Fogerty's guitar solo on Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival (1969) starts at about 1:08. From the album Willy and the Poor Boys.

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Creedence Clearwater Revival, 1969, from *Willy and the Poor Boys*. Solo by *John Fogerty*.

Fierce, clipped lead fills drive the protest anthem with punk-like urgency.

Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival is #15 in our ranking of the best Creedence Clearwater Revival guitar solos. The solo is played by John Fogerty and the song was released in 1969.

## In our lists

- [The Best Creedence Clearwater Revival Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/creedence-clearwater-revival-guitar-solos/) — #15

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Fortunate Son?

John Fogerty played the solo on Creedence Clearwater Revival's Fortunate Son (1969).

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