Dean, a failed American writer, receives some unexpected news: his wife, who belongs to a wealthy family, has filed for divorce. Stunned, he decides to commit suicide. His initial attempt fails when he has second thought. But during a drunken blackout spent gambling he wins big and promises all the winnings to the man who can kill him...but they must possess a special playing card.
Edwards
Charlie
Dean, a failed American writer, receives some unexpected news: his wife, who belongs to a wealthy family, has filed for divorce. Stunned, he decides to commit suicide. His initial attempt fails when he has second thought. But during a drunken blackout spent gambling he wins big and promises all the winnings to the man who can kill him...but they must possess a special playing card.
1985-06-17
3.8
1. Introduction 2. Down on the corner [CCR] 3. Fortunate son [CCR} 4. The night time is the right time [CCR] 5. Proud Mary [CCR] 6. Looking out my backdoor [CCR] 7. Sweet Hitch-hiker [CCR] 8. Tombstone shadow [CCR, live] 9. Travelin' band [CCR, live] 10. Midnight special [CCR, live] 11. Bad moon rising [CCR, live] 12. Proud Mary [CCR, live] 13. Keep on chooglin' [CCR, live] 14. Green river [CCR, live] 15. Leave my woman alone [John Fogerty, live] 16. Let's go! [John Fogerty, live] 17. Hoochie coochie man [John Fogerty, live]
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Gaither Gospel Series: Recorded at Pinebrook Studios, Alexandria, Indiana
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