“Lookin’ Out My Back Door” is a classic rock anthem by the American band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR). Written by the band’s lead singer and guitarist John Fogerty, it was released in 1970 as the lead single from their fifth studio album, Cosmo’s Factory. The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, held off the top spot by Diana Ross’s “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”
The song’s lyrics, filled with colorful, dream-like imagery, lead some to believe that it is about drugs. However, Fogerty has stated in interviews that the song was actually written for his then three-year-old son, Josh. The song’s upbeat tempo and catchy melody, combined with Fogerty’s distinctive vocals, have made it a fan favorite and a staple of classic rock radio.
“Lookin’ Out My Back Door” has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Buck Owens, who recorded a country version of the song in 1970. The song has also been featured in several films and television shows, including Forrest Gump (1994) and The Simpsons (1997).
