Creedence Clearwater Revival - Willy And The Poor Boys (1969, Vinyl LP)

Released in 1969 during a peak creative stretch, Willy and the Poor Boys is Creedence Clearwater Revival’s fourth studio album—and one of their most beloved. Combining swamp rock, roots, blues, and socially conscious lyrics, the record showcases the band’s ability to blend gritty realism with infectious, hook-laden songwriting.

Home to enduring anthems like “Fortunate Son” and “Down on the Corner,” this album captures the spirit of working-class America and cements CCR’s place in rock history. With its raw sound and timeless message, Willy and the Poor Boys remains a defining statement of late ’60s rock.

Tracklist:

Side A:

• Down on the Corner
• It Came Out of the Sky
• Cotton Fields
• Poorboy Shuffle
• Feelin’ Blue

Side B:

• Fortunate Son
  
• Don’t Look Now (It Ain’t You or Me)
  
• The Midnight Special
  
• Side o’ the Road
  
• Effigy

Highlights:

• Includes the iconic protest anthem “Fortunate Son”
• Features “Down on the Corner,” one of CCR’s most upbeat and popular hits
• Blends original material with reimagined traditional songs like “Cotton Fields” and “The Midnight Special”
• Gritty, roots-driven production that captures the band at their rawest and most authentic

Details:

• Format: 12" Vinyl LP
• Label: Fantasy Records
• Release Year: 1969
• Genre: Rock, Roots Rock, Country Rock
• Condition: VG

A must-have for any classic rock collection, Willy and the Poor Boys is both a social document and a timeless rock album, driven by CCR’s unmistakable sound and blue-collar soul.