Twenty-eight years before O Brother, Where Art Thou?, West Coast country-rockers the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band brought old-school country and bluegrass to the modern-day mainstream by cutting a double album with first-gen country heroes (Roy Acuff, Maybelle Carter) and bluegrass originators (Jimmy Martin, Earl Scruggs). Tackling country classics mostly from the catalogs of the participants, the record bridges generations with its honest, unadorned acoustic feel and a torrent of timeless American tunes. Will the Circle Be Unbroken Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band was founded in 1969 in Long Beach, Calif. by Jeff Hanna and Bruce Kunkel. Long Beach wasn't exactly a hot bed of country culture, but the West was seeing an influx of country and roots music by way of bands such as The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers. In 1970, the band recorded the Jerry Jeff Walker-penned "Mr. Bojangles. The stripped-down story song was a departure from the heavily-produced music that ruled Music City in the late 1960s. The boys planned to continue in that vein. The album encouraged younger generations to look to the past for inspiration and collaborate across generations and genres. Will the Circle Be Unbroken proved that whether songs are five years old or 100 years old, there will always be an audience for great music.
Affirmation The Great Outdoors Empowerment Sunday Afternoon. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Will the Circle Be Unbroken. With all due respect to the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers, it took the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band until this album to come up with a merger of rock and country music that worked for both sides and everyone involved. The opening number, "The Grand Ole Opry Song," set the tone for the album, showing that this band - for all of their origins in rock and popular music - were willing to meet country music on its own terms, rather than as a vehicle for embellishment as rock music.
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| A1 | Grand Ole Opry SongBacking Vocals [Background Vocals] – Gary Scruggs, Jeff Hanna, Jim Ibbotson*, Les Thompson, Ray Martin Banjo – John McEuenBass – Roy "Junior" Huskey*Fiddle – Vassar ClementsLead Vocals, Guitar – Jimmy MartinMandolin – Les ThompsonWritten-By – Hilo Brown* |
2:59 |
| A2 | Keep On The Sunny SideAutoharp [Auto Harp] – Randy ScruggsBacking Vocals [Background Vocals] – Doc Watson, Gary Scruggs, Jeff Hanna, Jim Ibbotson*, Les Thompson, Merle TravisBanjo – Earl ScruggsBass – Junior HuskeyDobro – Pete "Oswald" Kirby*Guitar – Doc WatsonLead Vocals, Guitar – Mother Maybelle Carter*Mandolin – John McEuenWritten-By – A. P. Carter, Gary Garett |
3:35 |
| A3 | Nashville BluesBanjo – John McEuenBass – Junior HuskeyDobro – Norman Blake Fiddle – Vassar ClementsGuitar – Randy ScruggsHarmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenLeader [Lead Banjo] – Earl ScruggsWashboard – Jeff HannaWritten-By – Earl Scruggs |
3:10 |
| A4 | You Are My FlowerAutoharp [Auto Harp] – Jimmie FaddenBacking Vocals [Background Vocals] – Gary Scruggs, Jeff Hanna, Les ThompsonBanjo – John McEuenBass – Junior HuskeyDobro – Norman Blake Guitar – Earl Scruggs, Randy ScruggsSnare – Jim Ibbotson*Written-By – A. P. Carter |
3:35 |
| A5 | The Precious JewelAutoharp [Auto Harp] – Randy ScruggsBanjo – John McEuenBass – Junior HuskeyDobro – Pete "Oswald" Kirby*Fiddle – Vassar ClementsGuitar – Earl ScruggsHarmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenLead Vocals – Roy AcuffMandolin – Les ThompsonWritten-By – Roy Acuff |
3:30 |
| A6 | Dark As A DungeonBacking Vocals [Background Vocals] – Jeff Hanna, Jim Ibbotson*, Les ThompsonBass – Junior HuskeyHarmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenLead Vocals, Guitar – Merle TravisMandolin – John McEuenWritten-By – Merle Travis |
2:45 |
| B1 | Tennessee StudBacking Vocals [Background Vocal] – Jeff HannaBanjo – John McEuenBass – Junior HuskeyFiddle – Vassar ClementsGuitar – Jim Ibbotson*Harmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenLead Vocals, Guitar – Doc WatsonWritten-By – Jimmie Driftwood* |
4:22 |
| B2 | Black Mountain RagBanjo – John McEuenBass – Junior HuskeyFiddle – Vassar ClementsGuitar – Jim Ibbotson*Harmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenLead Guitar – Doc WatsonMandolin – Les ThompsonWritten-By – Tommy Magness |
2:10 |
| B3 | Wreck On The HighwayBass – Junior HuskeyDobro – Pete "Oswald" Kirby*Fiddle – Vassar ClementsGuitar – Earl ScruggsHarmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenLead Vocals – Roy AcuffMandolin – Les ThompsonWritten-By – Dorothy Dixon |
3:24 |
| B4 | The End Of The WorldBass – Junior HuskeyDobro – Pete "Oswald" Kirby*Guitar – Doc Watson, Earl ScruggsWritten-By – Kent*, Dee* |
3:53 |
| B5 | I Saw The LightAutoharp [Auto Harp] – Randy ScruggsBacking Vocals [Background Vocals] – Jeff Hanna, Jim Ibbotson*, Jimmy Martin, Les ThompsonBanjo – Earl ScruggsBass – Junior HuskeyDobro – Pete "Oswald" Kirby*Fiddle – Vassar ClementsGuitar – Doc WatsonHarmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenLead Vocals – Roy AcuffMandolin – John McEuenWritten-By – Hank Williams |
3:45 |
| C1 | Sunny Side Of The MountainBacking Vocals [Background Vocals] – Gary Scruggs, Jeff Hanna, Les Thompson, Ray Martin Banjo – John McEuenBass – Junior HuskeyFiddle – Vassar ClementsHarmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenLead Vocals, Guitar – Jimmy MartinMandolin – Les ThompsonSnare – Jim Ibbotson*Written-By – Bobby Gregory, Harry C. McAulife |
2:23 |
| C2 | Nine Pound HammerBacking Vocals [Background Vocals] – Jeff Hanna, Jim Ibbotson*, Les ThompsonBanjo – John McEuenBass – Junior HuskeyHarmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenLead Vocals, Guitar – Merle TravisSnare – Jim Ibbotson*Written-By – Merle Travis |
2:14 |
| C3 | Losin' You (Might Be The Best Thing Yet)Banjo – John McEuenBass – Ellis PadgettFiddle – Vassar ClementsHarmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenLead Vocals, Guitar – Jimmy MartinMandolin – Les ThompsonSnare – Jim Ibbotson*Written-By – Edria Humphrey, Jimmy Martin |
2:44 |
| C4 | Honky Tonkin'Bass – Junior HuskeyDobro – Norman Blake Drums – Jim Ibbotson*Guitar – Jeff HannaLead Guitar, Fiddle – Vassar ClementsLead Vocals – Jimmie FaddenMandolin – Les ThompsonWritten By – Hank Williams |
2:19 |
| C5 | You Don't Know My MindBacking Vocals [Background Vocals] – Gary Scruggs, Jeff Hanna, Les Thompson, Ray Martin Banjo – John McEuenBass – Junior HuskeyDrums – Jim Ibbotson*Fiddle – Vassar ClementsHarmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenLead Vocals, Guitar – Jimmy MartinMandolin – Les ThompsonWritten-By – Jimmie Skinner |
2:45 |
| C6 | My Walkin' ShoesBacking Vocals [Background Vocals] – Gary Scruggs, Jeff Hanna, Les Thompson, Ray Martin Banjo – John McEuenBass – Junior HuskeyFiddle – Vassar ClementsHarmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenLead Vocals, Guitar – Jimmy MartinMandolin – Les ThompsonSnare – Jim Ibbotson*Written-By – Jimmy Martin, Paul Williams |
2:02 |
| D1 | Lonesome Fiddle BluesBanjo – John McEuenBass – Ellis PadgettFiddle – Vassar ClementsGuitar – Jim Ibbotson*, Randy ScruggsHarmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenMandolin – Les ThompsonWashboard – Jeff HannaWritten-By – Millie Clements |
2:41 |
| D2 | Cannonball RagBass – Junior HuskeyGuitar – Merle TravisWritten-By – Merle Travis |
1:15 |
| D3 | AvalancheBanjo – John McEuenBass – Junior HuskeyFiddle – Vassar ClementsGuitar – Jim Ibbotson*Harmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenMandolin – Les ThompsonWashboard – Jeff HannaWritten-By – Millie Clements |
2:50 |
| D4 | Flint Hill SpecialBanjo – Earl ScruggsBass – Junior HuskeyDobro – Norman Blake Fiddle – Vassar ClementsGuitar – Randy ScruggsHarmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenMandolin – Les ThompsonSnare – Jim Ibbotson*Written-By – Earl Scruggs |
2:12 |
| D5 | Togary MountainBanjo – John McEuenBass – Junior HuskeyDobro – Norman Blake Fiddle – Vassar ClementsGuitar – Jim Ibbotson*Mandolin – Les ThompsonWritten-By – Walter McEuen |
2:25 |
| D6 | Earl's BreakdownBanjo – Earl ScruggsBass – Junior HuskeyFiddle – Vassar ClementsGuitar – Randy ScruggsMandolin – Les ThompsonSnare – Jim Ibbotson*Written-By – Earl Scruggs |
2:34 |
| D7 | Orange Blossom SpecialBanjo – John McEuenBass – Ellis PadgettFiddle – Vassar ClementsGuitar – Jimmy Martin, Randy ScruggsMandolin – Les ThompsonSnare – Jim Ibbotson*Written-By – Ervin T. Rouse* |
2:14 |
| D8 | Wabash CannonballBass – Junior HuskeyDobro – Pete "Oswald" Kirby*Guitar – Doc Watson, Earl ScruggsHarmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenWritten-By – A. P. Carter |
2:00 |
| E1 | Lost HighwayBanjo – John McEuenBass – Junior HuskeyDobro – Norman Blake Drums – Jeff HannaFiddle – Vassar ClementsMandolin – Les ThompsonVocals, Guitar – Jim Ibbotson*Written-By – Leon Payne |
3:37 |
| E1A | Doc Watson & Merle Travis: First Meeting (Dialogue) | 1:48 |
| E2 | Way DowntownArranged By [Traditional Arr:] – Watson*Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Jeff HannaBanjo – John McEuenBass – Junior HuskeyFiddle – Vassar ClementsGuitar – Jim Ibbotson*Harmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenLead Vocals, Guitar – Doc WatsonMandolin – Les Thompson |
3:30 |
| E3 | Down YonderArranged By [Traditional Arr:] – Watson*Banjo – John McEuenBass – Junior HuskeyFiddle – Vassar ClementsGuitar – Doc Watson, Jim Ibbotson*Harmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenMandolin – Les ThompsonWashboard – Jeff Hanna |
2:58 |
| E4 | Pins And Needles (In My Heart)Banjo – John McEuenBass – Junior HuskeyDobro – Pete "Oswald" Kirby*Fiddle – Vassar ClementsGuitar – Earl ScruggsHarmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenMandolin – Les ThompsonSnare – Jim Ibbotson*Vocals – Roy AcuffWritten-By – Floyd Jenkins |
2:53 |
| E5 | Honky Tonk BluesBass – Junior HuskeyDobro – Norman Blake Drums – Jim Ibbotson*Fiddle – Vassar ClementsGuitar – Bill McEuen*Vocals – Jeff HannaWritten-By – Hank Williams |
2:22 |
| E6 | Sailin' On To HawaiiBass – Junior HuskeyDobro – Pete "Oswald" Kirby*Guitar – Doc Watson, Earl Scruggs |
2:00 |
| F1 | I'm Thinking Tonight Of My Blue EyesBacking Vocals [Background Vocals] – Gary Scruggs, Jeff Hanna, Jim Ibbotson*, Les ThompsonBanjo – Earl ScruggsBass – Junior HuskeyDobro – Pete "Oswald" Kirby*Fiddle – Vassar ClementsGuitar – Merle TravisLead Vocals, Guitar – Mother Maybelle Carter*Mandolin – John McEuenWritten-By – A. P. Carter |
4:25 |
| F2 | I Am A PilgrimBass – Junior HuskeyHarmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenLead Vocals, Guitar – Merle TravisSnare – Jim Ibbotson*Written-By – Merle Travis |
2:55 |
| F3 | Wildwood FlowerBanjo – John McEuenBass – Junior HuskeyGuitar – Earl Scruggs, Jim Ibbotson*Lead Vocals, Autoharp [Auto Harp] – Mother Maybelle Carter*Mandolin – Les ThompsonWritten-By – A. P. Carter |
3:34 |
| F4 | Soldier's JoyArranged By – Earl Scruggs, John McEuenBanjo – Earl ScruggsBanjo [Uncle Dave Macon's Banjo] – John McEuenBass – Junior Huskey |
2:05 |
| F5 | Will The Circle Be UnbrokenBacking Vocals [Background Vocals] – Alice McEuen, Betty Travis , Chet Flippo, Doc Watson, Fred Cross , Gary Scruggs, Gloria Belle, Jeff Hanna, Jim Ibbotson*, Larry Murray, Les Thompson, Louise Scruggs, Martha Flippo, Mike Carr , Randy Scruggs, Ray Martin , Steve Scruggs, Timmy Martin Banjo – Earl ScruggsBass – Junior HuskeyDobro – Pete "Oswald" Kirby*Fiddle – Vassar ClementsGuitar – Doc Watson, Jimmy Martin, Merle TravisHarmonica [Harp] – Jimmie FaddenMandolin – John McEuenOther [First Verse] – Mother Maybelle Carter*Other [Second Verse] – Jimmy MartinOther [Third Verse] – Roy AcuffVocals, Autoharp [Auto Harp] – Mother Maybelle Carter*Written-By – A. P. Carter |
4:50 |
| F6 | Both Sides NowGuitar – Randy ScruggsWritten-By – Joni Mitchell |
2:19 |
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAS-9801, UAS 9801 | Nitty Gritty Dirt Band | Will The Circle Be Unbroken (3xLP, Album, Gat) | United Artists Records, United Artists Records | UAS-9801, UAS 9801 | US | 1972 |
| UAS 9801 | Nitty Gritty Dirt Band | Will The Circle Be Unbroken (3xLP, Album, RE) | United Artists Records, Liberty | UAS 9801 | Canada | Unknown |
| CDP-0777-7-46589-2-8 | The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band* | Will The Circle Be Unbroken (2xCD, Album, RE) | Liberty | CDP-0777-7-46589-2-8 | US | 1994 |
| GXF2071, GXF2072, GXF2073 | Nitty Gritty Dirt Band | Will The Circle Be Unbroken (3xLP, Album, Gat) | United Artists Records, United Artists Records, United Artists Records | GXF2071, GXF2072, GXF2073 | US | 1980 |
| UAS 9801 | Nitty Gritty Dirt Band | Will The Circle Be Unbroken (3xLP, Album, Tri) | United Artists Records | UAS 9801 | US | 1972 |
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