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Willy and the Poor Boys

Creedence Clearwater Revival · 1969 · 6 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 3 moderate, 1 intense.

2 safe 3 moderate 1 intense Avg DR 6.0
The character of Willy and the Poor Boys

Across the 6 Willy and the Poor Boys songs we've measured, intensity averages 44/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).

They run from Lodi (the calmest here, 22) to Fortunate Son (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1969.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Fortunate Son.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Fortunate Son
intense · rebellious · reflective
DR 8 intense
2
Bad Moon Rising
energetic · introspective
DR 6 moderate
3
Down on the Corner
energetic · joyful
DR 5 safe
4
I Put a Spell on You
emotional · intense
DR 6 moderate
5
Commotion
energetic · reflective
DR 6 moderate
6
Lodi
melancholy · reflective
DR 5 safe

Frequently asked about Willy and the Poor Boys

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Willy and the Poor Boys track?

Of the 6 Willy and the Poor Boys tracks we've measured, “Fortunate Son” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Willy and the Poor Boys track?

“Lodi” measures gentlest at 22/100. It runs 100 BPM. The tracks here span 22–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Willy and the Poor Boys overall?

Willy and the Poor Boys averages 44/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — right at our 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Willy and the Poor Boys?

The Willy and the Poor Boys tracks we've measured average about 118 BPM — upbeat.

Which Willy and the Poor Boys tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Lodi”, “Down on the Corner”.

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