Leave My Woman Alone

Background

"Between the Lines" was an album track on Hoodoo, an unreleased solo album of John Fogerty that was due to come out in 1976. The Ray Charles written song was produced and arranged by John Fogerty and engineered by Russ Gary and David Coffin.  Fogerty also played all the instruments by himself. Recorded at Wally Heider studios in San Francisco, the album was the last collaboration between Fogerty and Gary. 

Live versions

"Leave My Woman Alone" is the only Hoodoo song John Fogerty has performed live. It was heard as a part of a medley in the Showtime Special TV show recorded in January 1985 and aired in the USA in June same year.  

Critical reception

"---this is great stuff! Sounds strange the first time you hear it too. If you remember the song "Witch Queen Of New Orleans" by Redbone --- then you can get an idea of the style of this song! Up tempo almost 'primitive' type of music, but with John's vocals multi-tracked over it and a slightly hypnotic feel..." -Mary P., Who'll Stop the Rain, Winter 1983.  

"Now the problems start. This Everly's hit is a perfect choice for John's straightahead style, but he's again gone for a total funk sound complete with an obnoxious bass riff and wah-wah guitar that ruin one that Fogerty could have done so much with." -Billy Miller, The Kicks, New York, Issue 3, Summer 1984.

"Using great percussion, this is a cover from of Ray Charles song. John really makes a great cover while keeping the sound and arrangement in the style of the album." -Wiebo de Wit, The CCR-Tribute, 1996

Fans' views

"Great lyrics, great singing."

"Fine melody and John sings so fine."