On this date in 1970, CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL's "LOOKIN' OUT MY BACK DOOR" peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing its place as one of the band's most enduring hits (Sep 29, 1970) The track, penned by frontman John Fogerty, has intrigued listeners for decades with its whimsical lyrics and catchy melody. Contrary to popular speculation, the song's surreal imagery wasn't inspired by psychedelic experiences. Fogerty has consistently maintained that he wrote it for his three-year-old s