Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson lives in gentleness. 21 of 21 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 21 Willie Nelson songs we've measured, intensity averages 16/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Funny How Time Slips Away (the calmest here, 11) to Will the Circle Be Unbroken? (the most charged, 19), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1962–2002.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Night Life.
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Willie Nelson
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Willie Nelson song?
Of the 21 Willie Nelson songs we've measured, “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” scores highest at 19/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Willie Nelson song?
“Funny How Time Slips Away” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 72 BPM. The songs here span 11–19 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Willie Nelson overall?
Willie Nelson averages 16/100 intensity across 21 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Willie Nelson?
The Willie Nelson songs we've measured average about 83 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Willie Nelson songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Funny How Time Slips Away”, “Yesterday's Wine”, “Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground”, “Crazy”.
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