Willy and the Poor Boys

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Willy and the Poor Boys

RELEASED: November 02, 1969
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Down on the Corner Meaning 2:48 2. It Came out of the Sky 2:57 3. Cotton Fields 2:57 4. Poorboy Shuffle 2:25 5. Feelin’ Blue 5:06 6. Fortunate Son Meaning 2:21 7. Don’t Look Now 2:11 8. The Midnight Special 4:14 9. Side o’ the Road 3:24 10. Effigy 6:33
Historical Archive
Willy and the Poor Boys is the fourth studio album by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, released in 1969. The album features a blend of rock, swamp rock, and blues, showcasing the band's signature sound characterized by John Fogerty's distinct vocals and guitar work. Songs like 'Down on the Corner' and 'Fortunate Son' reflect the band's commentary on social issues of the time, while the album as a whole captures the spirit of the late 1960s. The legacy of Willy and the Poor Boys endures, as it remains a quintessential example of the band's influence on rock music and American culture.