The Concert (Creedence Clearwater Revival album)

Originally the album was mistakenly titled The Royal Albert Hall Concert. Only later was it discovered that it was not recorded at the Royal Albert Hall; it was duly renamed for later reissues.[4]

A Cash Box magazine news article dated January 31, 1981 provides a summary of the mistake: "Embarrassed on the Bayou — Oops, that smokin' Creedence Clearwater Revival album, "The Royal Albert Hall Concert", was not recorded at the famous London venue after all. In one of the greatest labeling faux pas in recent memory, Fantasy has now discovered that it had inadequately marked a master tape and the contents on the brilliant $5.98 live LP have been traced to a January 1970 CCR concert recorded at the Oakland Coliseum. Fantasy is now in the process of correcting album covers and labels for future pressings; meanwhile, interim copies will carry an explanatory sticker. When the new covers are ready, the album title will read "Creedence Clearwater Revival; The Concert". Those who have helped propel the bogus “Royal Albert Hall Concert" to #120 bullet on the Cash Box LP chart have a collector's item on their hands. Hats off to the Berkeley-based label for admitting the error."[5]

The album reached #62 on the Billboard 200 in 1981.[6] The album achieved gold status (500,000 units sold) by the Recording Industry Association of America on February 27, 1986 and made platinum status (1,000,000 units sold) on September 30, 1996.[7]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic
Robert Christgau's Record Guide	B[8]

All songs written by John Fogerty, except where noted.

Side one

1. "Born on the Bayou" – 5:14
2. "Green River" – 3:00
3. "Tombstone Shadow" – 4:05
4. "Don't Look Now (It Ain't You or Me)" – 2:05
5. "Travelin' Band" – 2:18
6. "Who'll Stop the Rain" – 2:31
7. "Bad Moon Rising" – 2:16
8. "Proud Mary" – 3:09

Side two

1. "Fortunate Son" – 2:22
2. "Commotion" – 2:36
3. "The Midnight Special" (Traditional, arr. J. Fogerty) – 3:48
4. "Night Time Is the Right Time" (Napoleon "Nappy" Brown, Ozzie Cadena, Lew Herman) – 3:29
5. "Down on the Corner" – 2:44
6. "Keep on Chooglin'" – 9:09

Per sleeve notes[3]

• John Fogerty – lead guitar, lead vocals, harp
• Tom Fogerty – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
• Stu Cook – bass, backing vocals
• Doug Clifford – drums
• Russ Gary – recording
• Danny Kopelson – remixing
• George Horn – mastering
• Phil Carroll – art direction
• Jim Marshall – photography