By quantriweb2023 
Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), a band not normally associated with soft love tunes, shocked the music world in 1969 with their electrifying track “Good Golly Miss Molly.” Known for their swampy blend of rock and roll infused with blues, country, and a rebellious spirit, CCR diverged from the usual gritty themes to deliver an unapologetic party anthem.
This song is far from the sorrowful ballads or socially charged lyrics that often dominated their repertoire. Instead, it represents a pure celebration of rock and roll’s joyous essence. Bursting through the speakers, John Fogerty’s iconic gravel-tinged voice passionately declares his affection for “Miss Molly” — a powerful metaphor for the irresistible allure of music itself.
The heartbeat of the song pulses through Doug Clifford’s pounding drums and the deep, resonant thumping of Stu Cook’s bass. Together, they create an unstoppable rhythm that propels the energy forward. Tom Fogerty’s fiery rhythm guitar work strums intensely, while John Fogerty’s lead guitar punctuates the track with razor-sharp riffs and exhilarating fills that never let the momentum falter.
Lyrically, the song captures a rebellious youth’s uncontrollable passion for dance and music. Despite his parents’ stern warnings — “Momma, poppa told me: ‘son, you better watch your step’” — the protagonist cannot resist the magnetic pull of the dance floor. His quest to find “Miss Molly” leads him to the infamous “house of blue lights,” a vivid nod to a sultry, lively nightclub scene.
“Good Golly Miss Molly” stands as a testament to CCR’s genius in transforming a seemingly simple theme into a musical powerhouse that demands movement. It’s more than just a song — it’s an infectious call to tap your feet, clap your hands, and sing along with all the raw enthusiasm you can muster. For lovers of rock and roll, it’s an enduring symbol of the genre’s capacity to deliver pure, unfiltered joy.
As John Fogerty once remarked in an interview, “This song was about the spirit of rock and roll — wild, unrestrained, and impossible to ignore. It’s a blast of energy that even today makes you want to jump up and dance.”
With its relentless rhythm and triumphant shout-outs to the dance floor, “Good Golly Miss Molly” remains a powerful reminder that rock and roll is about feeling alive, no matter the time or place.
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Lyrics: Good Golly Miss Molly
Good golly, Miss Molly
Sure like to ball
Good golly, Miss Molly
Sure like to ball
When you’re rockin’ and a-rollin’
Can’t hear your momma callFrom the early early mornin’ ’til the early early night
You can see Miss Molly rockin’ at the house of blue lightsGood golly, Miss Molly
Sure like to ball
When you’re rockin’ and a-rollin’
Can’t hear your momma callWell, now momma, poppa told me, “Son, you better watch your step.”
If I knew my momma, poppa, have to watch my pop myselfGood golly, Miss Molly
Sure like to ball
When you’re rockin’ and a-rollin’
Can’t hear your momma callWe’re going to the corner, gonna buy a diamond ring
Would you pardon me if it’s a nineteen-carat golden thing?Good golly, Miss Molly
Sure like to ball
When you’re rockin’ and a-rollin’
Can’t hear your momma callGood golly, Miss Molly
Sure like to ball
Good golly, Miss Molly
Sure like to ball
When you’re rockin’ and a-rollin’
Can’t hear your momma call