Randy Travis – Will the Circle Be Unbroken?
“Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” is a beautiful and haunting country song that has been covered by many artists, including The Carter Family, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Johnny Cash. But it is Randy Travis’s version that is considered the definitive one.
Travis’s version of the song was released in 1991 on his album High Lonesome. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and won the Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Male in 1992.
Background and composition
“Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” was written by A.P. Carter in 1935. The song is a traditional folk song that tells the story of a family’s journey through life. The song’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery and detail, and they paint a powerful picture of the joys and sorrows of life.
Recording and production
Randy Travis’s version of “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” was recorded in 1991 at the Sound Stage Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Kyle Lehning and Keith Stegall.
The recording features Travis’s vocals accompanied by a simple acoustic guitar arrangement. Travis’s vocals are warm and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song.
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“Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by A.P. Carter in 1935.
- Randy Travis’s version of the song was released in 1991 on his album High Lonesome.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and won the Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Male in 1992.
- “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” has been covered by many artists, including The Carter Family, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Johnny Cash.