Social Distortion, Creedence Clearwater Revival Cover Song [LISTEN]: Punk Rockers Debut 'Up Around the Bend' for 'Free Birds' Soundtrack [VIDEOS]

Add a dose of California punk rock to Creedence Clearwater Revival's classic rock 'n' roll song "Up Around the Bend" and what do fans get? One kicka$$ Social Distortion cover. Check it out:

Social Distortion guitarist and vocalist Mike Ness tells Rolling Stone magazine:

"In third grade, I was listening to Creedence Clearwater records as well as Beatles and Rolling Stones. Covering this song was easy and natural, as it is a major part of the foundation in my songwriting. It was a blast recording it and it will be even more fun playing it live."

What do Mstars readers think about Social D's gritty CCR cover compared to the original version from 1970? The catchy rock tune was written by CCR's lead singer, John Fogerty:

This "Up Around the Bend" cover will appear on the soundtrack for the upcoming 3D animated film "Free Birds." Relativity Music Group will release the album on October 29. "Free Birds" hits theaters on November 1. Here's a brief synopsis:

After being pardoned by the President of the United States, Reggie the Turkey (Owen Wilson) lives a comfortable life at Camp David enjoying pizza and telenovelas. On the other hand, Jake (Woody Harrelson) is the president and the only member of Turkeys Liberation Front. After initial rivalry and Jake bag kidnapping Reggie, they team up and hijack a time machine in a government lab and travel back in time to the first Thanksgiving to prevent turkeys from becoming the traditional holiday meal.

Social Distortion released their lastest album Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes in January 2011.