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Jody and the Kid

Kris Kristofferson
Kristofferson (1970)
Moderate 75 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Stylesoft vocals
Notes: The song features a gentle, storytelling style with soft vocals and a warm acoustic guitar backdrop. The emotional delivery enhances the narrative's impact.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A poignant narrative about love and loss, exploring the relationship between a man and a woman in a reflective and emotional manner.

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Moods: melancholy, reflective

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 is layered — a full arrangement with clear separation between parts.

Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.

Vocal style: soft vocals.

Where this sits in Kris Kristofferson's catalog

We have 20 songs from Kris Kristofferson in the library. Of those, 10 are rated Safe, 10 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits above the artist average of 5.3, making it the #6 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from Kristofferson

We have 9 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

1970 context

Released in 1970. We have 307 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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Moods
melancholy · 5399reflective · 5792
Traditions
country · 833

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 "Jody and the Kid"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Jody and the Kid" by Kris Kristofferson?

"Jody and the Kid" by Kris Kristofferson rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 6/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.

How loud is "Jody and the Kid" — what is its dynamic range?

"Jody and the Kid" 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 "Jody and the Kid" have sudden or surprising changes?

"Jody and the Kid" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.

What is "Jody and the Kid" best for?

In our library "Jody and the Kid" is recommended for: deep listening, emotional release, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "Jody and the Kid" released?

"Jody and the Kid" is from 1970, on the album "Kristofferson". It appears in our 1970s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "Jody and the Kid"?

We tag "Jody and the Kid" as melancholy, reflective. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "Jody and the Kid"?

The vocal style is soft vocals.

Should I listen to "Jody and the Kid"?

"Jody and the Kid" 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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