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Released in 1969, 'Bad Moon Rising' by Creedence Clearwater Revival encapsulates the turbulent spirit of the 1960s. Driven by a catchy rockabilly rhythm, the song's ominous lyrics mirror the decade's social upheavals and uncertainties. Its brisk tempo and jangly guitar riffs typify the era's burgeoning roots rock sound. The song topped charts in the UK and reached No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming an enduring anthem of its time.