CCR Creedence Clearwater Revival Willy and the Poorboys 12" Vinyl LP Album
"Willy and the Poor Boys" is the fourth album by Creedence Clearwater Revival, released in 1969
"Willy and the Poor Boys" is the fourth album by Creedence Clearwater Revival, released in 1969
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Album Description:
The album opens with "Down on the Corner," a lively and upbeat track that showcases the band's tight harmonies and driving rhythm section. The song's catchy melody and sing-along chorus made it an instant hit, and it remains one of CCR's most popular tracks to this day. Other standout tracks on the album include "Fortunate Son," a scathing critique of the Vietnam War and the socio-political context of the time, and "The Midnight Special," a traditional folk song that showcases the band's blues influences and Fogerty's guitar work. Throughout the album, CCR's music is characterized by tight harmonies, powerful guitar riffs, and a strong rhythmic drive. The band's sound was instantly recognizable and helped establish them as one of the most popular rock bands of the era. The late 1960s were a time of significant social and political change in the United States. The country was still embroiled in the Vietnam War, and tensions were high between different segments of society. Music played an important role in this cultural context, with many artists using their music to express their political views and social commentary. "Willy and the Poor Boys" reflects this context in a number of ways. "Fortunate Son" is perhaps the most obvious example, with its direct criticism of the Vietnam War and the class divides that characterized the era. However, other tracks on the album, such as "Cotton Fields" and "The Midnight Special," also reflect the band's roots in American folk and blues traditions, which were themselves shaped by the social and cultural context of the time. |
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Music Genre: American Roots Rock |
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Album Production Information: The album: "Willy and the Poorboys" was produced by: John FogertyAlbum cover photos Basul Parik |
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Record Label Information: Blue Label Fantasy 8397 Full Radial Stereo |
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Media Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Full-Length Long-Play Gramophone Record160 grams vinyl record Album weight: 280 gram |
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Year & Country: 1969 Made in USA |
Band Members and Musicians on: CCR Creedence Clearwater Revival Willy and the Poorboys |
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Track Listing of: "Willy and the Poorboys" |
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The Songs/tracks on "Willy and the Poorboys" are
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"Willy and the Poorboys" Dark Blue Colour Fantasy Record Label Details: Fantasy 8397 Full Radial Stereo
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- Green River (Europe) - Green River (USA)
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