Song

Up on Cripple Creek

by The Band

Up on Cripple Creek is a 1969 song by The Band, 4:34 long, which peaked at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Body of Water, Direction, Location song themes.

Top 40 hit (#25) Karaoke version available

Released 1969 Hot 100 peak #25 · 14 weeks Length 4:34 Roots Rock, Southern Rock

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Performance tips

• Emphasize the funky, syncopated vocal delivery in the verses
• Practice the distinct vocal "yodel" flourish in the chorus
• Lean into the southern-inflected phrasing for authentic character

In these themes

• 🌊Body of Water"Creek"
• 🧭Direction"Up"
• 📍Location"Cripple Creek"

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Up on Cripple Creek" karaoke

More songs by The Band

• Chest Fever1968 · 5:15
• It Makes No Difference1975 · 6:34
• Long Black Veil1968 · 3:06
• The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down1969 · 3:33
• Ophelia1975 · 3:32
• The Weight1968 · 4:34

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