Goodbye Media Man
# Goodbye Media Man

"Goodbye Media Man" is Tom Fogerty's self-penned debut single released in April 1971, shortly after leaving Creedence Clearwater Revival. The song is one of Fogerty's most successful singles, becoming a minor hit on the US Cash Box charts, making the Top 20 in Argentina, Top 40 in Germany, and bubbling under the Billboard Hot 100.

## Reception

A Cash Box Magazine "Newcomer Picks" singles reviews page dated July 31, 1971 states the following about the single: "First solo effort by Tom still reveals shades of the current Creedence sound. Driving rhythms should guarantee single its place on the pop charts."

A Record World Picks of The Week singles reviews dated July 31, 1971 gives another view: "Brother Tom's first post-Creedence solo venture will really grow on listeners. Its message is a topical one. He wrote and plays with Merl Saunders and Bill Vitt."

## Charts

| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
| - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | "Goodbye Media Man" | US Bubbling Under Hot 100 | 3 |
| 1971 | "Goodbye Media Man" | US Cash Box | 93 |
| 1971 | "Goodbye Media Man" | US Cash Box R&B | 57 |
| 1971 | "Goodbye Media Man" | US Cash Box Jukebox Programming Guide | 7 |
| 1971 | "Goodbye Media Man" | Argentina | 18 |
| 1971 | "Goodbye Media Man" | Canada Pop Singles | 67 |
| 1971 | "Goodbye Media Man" | Germany Top 100 | 36 |
