 After rejecting Muddy Rabbit, Gossamer Wump, and Creedence Newball and the Ruby, the band adopted the name Creedence Clearwater Revival after their label was bought out in 1968. It came from Tom Fogerty's friend Creedence Newball, a beer commercial that mentioned Clearwater, and their renewed commitment to the band. Their self-titled debut album was released in 1968. Their cover of Dale Hawkins' Susie Q was their first Top 40 hit, and their only hit not written by John Fogerty.