"Proud Mary" is a rock song by Creedence Clearwater Revival, released in January 1969 on their album "Bayou Country." Written by John Fogerty, the song quickly became one of the band's most iconic hits. "Proud Mary" tells the story of leaving the working life behind and finding freedom on a riverboat. The lyrics, "Big wheel keep on turnin', Proud Mary keep on burnin'," evoke a sense of motion and liberation, while the driving rhythm and catchy melody showcase CCR's distinctive blend of rock, blu