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Creedence came from Tom Fogerty's best friend Credence.

Clearwater came from their concern about the enviroment.

Revival came from them renaming the band after ten years of playing together.

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Tom Fogerty's friend Credence Newball, (to whose first name Credence they added an extra 'e', making it resemble a faith or creed); secondly, "clear water" from a TV commercial for Olympia beer; and finally "revival", which spoke to the four members' renewed commitment to their band.

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