It was composed and recorded only a few days prior to the band's April 1970 European tour and was included on the album Cosmo's Factory.

[4][5] The song opens with a prominent, high-pitched guitar riff played by John Fogerty.

The lyrics have Fogerty telling of a gathering "up around the bend" on the highway and inviting the listener to join in.

Cash Box described the song as a "powerfully sung and played bit of rock with excellent top forty drive.

"[7] The song has been covered by artists such as Elton John, who recorded a version early in his career, and Hanoi Rocks, who took it to number four in their home country of Finland.