You're So Good When You're Bad
Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A heartfelt country ballad where Charley Pride expresses the complexities of love and attraction.
Hear it the way it was made
The right gear changes everything.
Moods: reflective, romantic
Traditions: country
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 6/10 means this song moves. Expect a real volume climb between quiet sections and the loudest part of the arrangement — enough that you may want to set the initial volume below where you'd normally land.
Sudden changes: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
Texture: smooth.
Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.
Vocal style: dynamic vocals.
Where this sits in Charley Pride's catalog
We have 20 songs from Charley Pride in the library. Of those, 18 are rated Safe, 2 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits above the artist average of 5.1, making it the #3 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Charley Pride Sings Heart Songs
We have 13 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans safe in sensory profile.
- Kiss an Angel Good Mornin' — safe DR 5
- Is Anybody Goin to San Antone — safe DR 5
- Mountain of Love — moderate DR 6
- Amazing Love — safe DR 5
- Someone Loves You Honey — safe DR 5
- Night Games — safe DR 5
- Kaw-Liga — safe DR 4
- All I Have to Offer You Is Me — safe DR 5
- A Shoulder to Cry On — safe DR 5
- Does My Ring Hurt Your Finger — safe DR 5
- I Know One — safe DR 5
- I'm So Afraid of Losing You — safe DR 5
1978 context
Released in 1978. We have 214 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.1/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 1970s.
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Why this rating
We rate this song Moderate because it falls between our Safe and Intense thresholds on at least one dimension. Moderate is the default for most well-produced music that has real arc but no surprise elements. Full rubric: methodology.
Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-17. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "You're So Good When You're Bad"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "You're So Good When You're Bad" by Charley Pride?
"You're So Good When You're Bad" by Charley Pride rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 6/10, mild sudden changes, smooth texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.
How loud is "You're So Good When You're Bad" — what is its dynamic range?
"You're So Good When You're Bad" has a dynamic range of 6/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.
Does "You're So Good When You're Bad" have sudden or surprising changes?
"You're So Good When You're Bad" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "You're So Good When You're Bad" best for?
In our library "You're So Good When You're Bad" is recommended for: emotional release, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "You're So Good When You're Bad" released?
"You're So Good When You're Bad" is from 1978, on the album "Charley Pride Sings Heart Songs". It appears in our 1970s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "You're So Good When You're Bad"?
We tag "You're So Good When You're Bad" as reflective, romantic. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "You're So Good When You're Bad"?
The vocal style is dynamic vocals.
Should I listen to "You're So Good When You're Bad"?
"You're So Good When You're Bad" is Moderate intensity — fine for most listeners, but with enough dynamic activity that it works best as active listening rather than background.
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