Willy and the poor boys
Creedence Clearwater Revival
340 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 5093704 |
| Excel File Row | 344 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:10:59 |
| Pressing Year | 1969 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | US |
| Record Label | Fantasy |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | 8397 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | ("SS lp""Estimated Rockaway Pressing""Sticker vintage $2.85 TMC DISTRIBUTOR - Transcontinental Music Corp.- EAST COAST SELLER- esterno allo Shrink""MATT cover") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | - |
| Sleeve Condition | SS |
| Media Condition | SS |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | SS |
| Genre | Classic Rock & Roots |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
"Willy and the Poor Boys," released in 1969, is not only a seminal album for Creedence Clearwater Revival but also an example of John Fogerty's meticulous vision, who wished to present the band in a more humble and authentic guise, almost like street musicians. The famous cover, photographed by Basul Parik, portrays the band members dressed in humble, period clothing, sitting on a porch, evoking the image of a "jug band" or a folk group from the '30s or '40s. This aesthetic was not accidental; Fogerty intended to reinforce the idea of "back to basics" and music played for pure passion, in contrast to the nascent mega-bands and the growing commercialisation of rock. The album's title itself, which gives its name to the fictitious band on the cover, symbolised this simplicity and genuineness. The concept was so strong that many listeners initially believed that "Willy and the Poor Boys" was the name of the band depicted, not simply a title, a testament to the narrative power that CCR knew how to infuse not only into their music but also into their public image.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Down On The Corner (2:43)
- A2 - It Came Out Of The Sky (2:58)
- A3 - Cotton Fields (2:53)
- A4 - Poorboy Shuffle (2:25)
- A5 - Feelin' Blue (5:05)
- B1 - Fortunate Son (2:20)
- B2 - Don't Look Now (It Ain't You Or Me) (2:08)
- B3 - The Midnight Special (4:10)
- B4 - Side O' The Road (3:21)
- B5 - Effigy (6:28)
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