Pete 'Oswald' KirbyWill The Circle Be Unbroken

Label:

United Artists Records – UAS-9801

Format:

3 x Vinyl , LP, Album, Repress, Stereo , Terre Haute Pressing

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Folk, World, & Country

Style:

Bluegrass

Tracklist

A1 Grand Ole Opry Song
Backing VocalsRay Martin (10)
BanjoJohn McEuen
FiddleVassar Clements
Lead Vocals, GuitarJimmy Martin
MandolinLes Thompson
Written-ByHilo Brown*
2:59
A2 Keep On The Sunny Side
Autoharp [Auto Harp]Randy Scruggs
Backing VocalsMerle Travis
BanjoEarl Scruggs
BassJunior Huskey
DobroPete "Oswald" Kirby*
GuitarDoc Watson
Lead Vocals, GuitarMother Maybelle Carter*
MandolinJohn McEuen
Written-ByGary Garett
3:35
A3 Nashville Blues
BanjoJohn McEuen
Banjo [Lead]Earl Scruggs
BassJunior Huskey
DobroNorman Blake (2)
FiddleVassar Clements
GuitarRandy Scruggs
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
WashboardJeff Hanna
Written-ByEarl Scruggs
3:10
A4 You Are My Flower
Autoharp [Auto Harp]Jimmie Fadden
Backing VocalsLes Thompson
BanjoJohn McEuen
BassJunior Huskey
DobroNorman Blake (2)
GuitarRandy Scruggs
SnareJim Ibbotson*
Written-ByA. P. Carter
3:35
A5 The Precious Jewel
Autoharp [Auto Harp]Randy Scruggs
BanjoJohn McEuen
BassJunior Huskey
DobroPete "Oswald" Kirby*
FiddleVassar Clements
GuitarEarl Scruggs
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
Lead VocalsRoy Acuff
MandolinLes Thompson
Written-ByRoy Acuff
3:30
A6 Dark As A Dungeon
Backing VocalsLes Thompson
BassJunior Huskey
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
Lead Vocals, GuitarMerle Travis
MandolinJohn McEuen
Written-ByMerle Travis
2:45
B1 Tennessee Stud
Backing VocalsJeff Hanna
BanjoJohn McEuen
BassJunior Huskey
FiddleVassar Clements
GuitarJim Ibbotson*
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
Lead Vocals, GuitarDoc Watson
Written-ByJimmy Driftwood
4:22
B2 Black Mountain Rag
BanjoJohn McEuen
BassJunior Huskey
FiddleVassar Clements
GuitarJim Ibbotson*
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
Lead GuitarDoc Watson
MandolinLes Thompson
Written-ByTommy Magness
2:10
B3 Wreck On The Highway
BassJunior Huskey
DobroPete "Oswald" Kirby*
FiddleVassar Clements
GuitarEarl Scruggs
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
Lead VocalsRoy Acuff
MandolinLes Thompson
Written-ByDorothy Dixon*
3:24
B4 The End Of The World
BassJunior Huskey
DobroPete "Oswald" Kirby*
GuitarEarl Scruggs
Written-ByDee*
3:53
B5 I Saw The Light
Autoharp [Auto Harp]Randy Scruggs
Backing VocalsLes Thompson
BanjoEarl Scruggs
BassJunior Huskey
DobroPete "Oswald" Kirby*
FiddleVassar Clements
GuitarDoc Watson
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
Lead VocalsRoy Acuff
MandolinJohn McEuen
Written-ByHank Williams
3:45
C1 Sunny Side Of The Mountain
Backing VocalsRay Martin (10)
BanjoJohn McEuen
BassJunior Huskey
FiddleVassar Clements
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
Lead Vocals, GuitarJimmy Martin
MandolinLes Thompson
SnareJim Ibbotson*
Written-ByHarry C. McAulife*
2:23
C2 Nine Pound Hammer
Backing VocalsLes Thompson
BanjoJohn McEuen
BassJunior Huskey
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
Lead Vocals, GuitarMerle Travis
SnareJim Ibbotson*
Written-ByMerle Travis
2:14
C3 Losin' You (Might Be The Best Thing Yet)
BanjoJohn McEuen
BassEllis Padgett
FiddleVassar Clements
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
Lead Vocals, GuitarJimmy Martin
MandolinLes Thompson
SnareJim Ibbotson*
Written-ByJimmy Martin
2:44
C4 Honky Tonkin'
BassJunior Huskey
DobroNorman Blake (2)
DrumsJim Ibbotson*
FiddleVassar Clements
GuitarJeff Hanna
Lead GuitarVassar Clements
Lead VocalsJimmie Fadden
MandolinLes Thompson
Written-ByHank Williams
2:19
C5 You Don't Know My Mind
Backing VocalsRay Martin (10)
BanjoJohn McEuen
BassJunior Huskey
DrumsJim Ibbotson*
FiddleVassar Clements
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
Lead Vocals, GuitarJimmy Martin
MandolinLes Thompson
Written-ByJimmie Skinner
2:45
C6 My Walkin' Shoes
Backing VocalsRay Martin (10)
BanjoJohn McEuen
BassJunior Huskey
FiddleVassar Clements
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
Lead Vocals, GuitarJimmy Martin
MandolinLes Thompson
SnareJim Ibbotson*
Written-ByPaul Williams (7)
2:02
D1 Lonesome Fiddle Blues
BanjoJohn McEuen
BassEllis Padgett
FiddleVassar Clements
GuitarRandy Scruggs
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
MandolinLes Thompson
WashboardJeff Hanna
Written-ByMillie Clements
2:41
D2 Cannonball Rag
BassJunior Huskey
GuitarMerle Travis
Written-ByMerle Travis
1:15
D3 Avalanche
BanjoJohn McEuen
BassJunior Huskey
FiddleVassar Clements
GuitarJim Ibbotson*
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
MandolinLes Thompson
WashboardJeff Hanna
Written-ByMillie Clements
2:50
D4 Flint Hill Special
BanjoEarl Scruggs
BassJunior Huskey
DobroNorman Blake (2)
FiddleVassar Clements
GuitarRandy Scruggs
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
MandolinLes Thompson
SnareJim Ibbotson*
Written-ByEarl Scruggs
2:12
D5 Togary Mountain
BanjoJohn McEuen
BassJunior Huskey
DobroNorman Blake (2)
FiddleVassar Clements
GuitarJim Ibbotson*
MandolinLes Thompson
Written-ByWalter McEuen
2:25
D6 Earl's Breakdown
BanjoEarl Scruggs
BassJunior Huskey
FiddleVassar Clements
GuitarRandy Scruggs
MandolinLes Thompson
SnareJim Ibbotson*
Written-ByEarl Scruggs
2:34
D7 Orange Blossom Special
BanjoJohn McEuen
BassEllis Padgett
FiddleVassar Clements
GuitarRandy Scruggs
MandolinLes Thompson
SnareJim Ibbotson*
Written-ByErvin T. Rouse*
2:14
D8 Wabash Cannonball
BassJunior Huskey
DobroPete "Oswald" Kirby*
GuitarEarl Scruggs
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
Written-ByA. P. Carter
2:00
E1 Lost Highway
BanjoJohn McEuen
BassJunior Huskey
DobroNorman Blake (2)
DrumsJeff Hanna
FiddleVassar Clements
MandolinLes Thompson
Vocals, GuitarJim Ibbotson*
Written-ByLeon Payne
3:37
E2 Doc Watson & Merle Travis: First Meeting (Dialogue) 1:48
E3 Way Downtown
Arranged ByWatson*
Backing VocalsJeff Hanna
BanjoJohn McEuen
BassJunior Huskey
FiddleVassar Clements
GuitarJim Ibbotson*
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
Lead Vocals, GuitarDoc Watson
MandolinLes Thompson
Written-ByTraditional
3:30
E4 Down Yonder
Arranged ByWatson*
BanjoJohn McEuen
BassJunior Huskey
FiddleVassar Clements
GuitarJim Ibbotson*
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
MandolinLes Thompson
WashboardJeff Hanna
Written-ByTraditional
2:58
E5 Pins And Needles (In My Heart)
BanjoJohn McEuen
BassJunior Huskey
DobroPete "Oswald" Kirby*
FiddleVassar Clements
GuitarEarl Scruggs
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
MandolinLes Thompson
SnareJim Ibbotson*
VocalsRoy Acuff
Written-ByFloyd Jenkins
2:53
E6 Honky Tonk Blues
BassJunior Huskey
DobroNorman Blake (2)
DrumsJim Ibbotson*
FiddleVassar Clements
GuitarJohn McEuen
VocalsJeff Hanna
Written-ByHank Williams
2:22
E7 Sailin' On To Hawaii
BassJunior Huskey
DobroPete "Oswald" Kirby*
GuitarEarl Scruggs
Written-ByUnknown Artist
2:00
F1 I'm Thinking Tonight Of My Blue Eyes
Backing VocalsLes Thompson
BanjoEarl Scruggs
BassJunior Huskey
DobroPete "Oswald" Kirby*
FiddleVassar Clements
GuitarMerle Travis
Lead Vocals, GuitarMother Maybelle Carter*
MandolinJohn McEuen
Written-ByA. P. Carter
4:25
F2 I Am A Pilgrim
BassJunior Huskey
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
Lead Vocals, GuitarMerle Travis
SnareJim Ibbotson*
Written-ByMerle Travis
2:55
F3 Wildwood Flower
BanjoJohn McEuen
BassJunior Huskey
GuitarJim Ibbotson*
Lead Vocals, Autoharp [Auto Harp]Mother Maybelle Carter*
MandolinLes Thompson
Written-ByA. P. Carter
3:34
F4 Soldier's Joy
Arranged ByJohn McEuen
BanjoEarl Scruggs
Banjo [Uncle Dave Macon's]John McEuen
BassJunior Huskey
2:05
F5 Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Backing VocalsTimmy Martin (2)
BanjoEarl Scruggs
BassJunior Huskey
DobroPete "Oswald" Kirby*
FiddleVassar Clements
GuitarMerle Travis
Harmonica [Harp]Jimmie Fadden
Lead Vocals [First Verse]Mother Maybelle Carter*
Lead Vocals [Second Verse]Jimmy Martin
Lead Vocals [Third Verse]Roy Acuff
MandolinJohn McEuen
Vocals, Autoharp [Auto Harp]Mother Maybelle Carter*
Written-ByA. P. Carter
4:50
F6 Both Sides Now
GuitarRandy Scruggs
Written-ByJoni Mitchell
2:19

Companies, etc.

  • Copyright ©United Artists Records, Inc.
  • Record CompanyUnited Artists Records, Inc.
  • Record CompanyTransamerica Corporation
  • Manufactured ByUnited Artists Records, Inc.
  • Produced ForAspen Recording Society
  • Published ByHill & Range Songs, Inc.
  • Published ByPeer International Corp.
  • Published ByScruggs Music, Inc.
  • Published ByAcuff Rose Publications, Inc.
  • Published ByElvis Presley Music, Inc.
  • Published ByWarden Music Co., Inc.
  • Published ByFred Rose Music, Inc.
  • Published ByJanon Music
  • Published BySunny Mountain Music
  • Published ByChampion Music Corp.
  • Published ByVassar's Music Co.
  • Published ByUnart Music Corp.
  • Published ByMCA Music
  • Published ByHillgreen Music
  • Published ByMilene Music, Inc.
  • Published ByWestpar Music Corp.
  • Published BySiquomb Publishing Corp.
  • Pressed ByColumbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute
  • Recorded AtWoodlands Sound Studios
  • Mastered AtThe Mastering Lab
  • Printed ByIvy Hill Lithograph Corporation

Credits

  • EngineerDino Lappas
  • Equipment [Equipment Control]Gary Mullen
  • Featuring [The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band]Les Thompson
  • GraphicsKittyhawk Graphics
  • Graphics, DesignDean Torrence
  • Management [Personnel Management]William E. McEuen
  • Mastered ByDoug Sax
  • Mixed By [Concert Sound Mixer]Gary Mullen
  • Presenter, Directed By [Direction], Concept By [Concept], Producer [Production], Art Direction, Photography, DesignWilliam E. McEuen
  • Producer [Production Assistant], Calligraphy [Handwriting]Alice McEuen
  • Recorded ByRick Horton
  • Tour Manager [Road Manager]Gary Mullen

Notes

This release is a 1975 repress Terre Haute pressing per extended rim text that includes "ALL RIGHTS RESERVED" at the end that was added in 1975. Labels also include "®" symbol just left of the United Artists logo on the labels.

Full label rim text: "UNITED ARTISTS MUSIC AND RECORDS GROUP, INC. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90028 MADE IN THE U.S.A. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED"

Gatefold jacket with pull-out of musician credits and photos. Comes with three individually different inner sleeves.
Sides are auto-coupled. sides A & F on LP 1, B & E on LP 2, and C & D on LP 3.

© UAR, Inc. [front cover]
© MCMLXXII United Artists Records, Inc.. Manufactured by United Artists Records, Inc., Los Angeles, California 90028. Printed in U.S.A. [back cover]

Publishing credits:
A1: Hill & Range Songs Inc. BMI
A2, A4, D4, D6, D8, F1, F3, F5: Peer International Corp. BMI
A3, F4: Scruggs Music Inc. BMI
A5, B2, B3: Acuff-Rose Publications Inc. BMI
A6, C2, D2: Hill & Range Songs Inc./Elvis Presley Music Inc. BMI
B1: Warden Music Co., Inc. BMI
B4 Publisher Pending BMI
B5, C4, C5, E1, E6: Fred Rose Music, Inc. BMI
C1: Janon Music ASCAP
C3: Sunny Mountain Music BMI
C6: Champion Music Corp. BMI
D1, D3: Vassar's Music Co. ASCAP
D5: Unart Music Corp. BMI
D7: MCA Music ASCAP
E3, E4: Hillgreen Music BMI
E5: Milene Music Inc. ASCAP
E7: Writer & Publisher Unknown
F2: Westpar Music Corp. BMI
F6: Siquomb Publishing Corp. BMI

Runouts ate etched, except for some trailing stamped letter.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Pressing Plant ID (Etched in runouts): T
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 1): T1 UAS 9801-A RE-2 B44
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 1): T1 UAS 9801-2 RE-1 SAVE THE MOUNTAINS F
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, variant 1): T1 UAS-9801-3 RE2 ASPEN RECORDING SOCIETY A41
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, variant 1): T1 UAS 9801-4-RE2 F7
  • Matrix / Runout (Side E runout, variant 1): T1 UAS 9801-5-3 THE OPRY B5
  • Matrix / Runout (Side F runout, variant 1): T1 UAS-9801-6-5 B2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 2): T1 UAS 9801-A RE-2 B44
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 2): T1 UAS 9801-2 RE-1 SAVE THE MOUNTAINS F
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, variant 2): T1 UAS-9801-3 RE2 ASPEN RECORDING SOCIETY C11
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, variant 2): T1 UAS 9801-4-RE2 D
  • Matrix / Runout (Side E runout, variant 2): T1 UAS 9801-5-3 THE OPRY B5
  • Matrix / Runout (Side F runout, variant 2): T2 UAS-9801-6-3 B2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 3): T1 UAS 9801-A RE-2 DZ3
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 3): T1 UAS 9801-2 3 THE OPRY C6
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, variant 3): T1 UAS 9801-3 3 THE OPRY A3
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, variant 3): T1 UAS 9801-4-RE-2 L P12
  • Matrix / Runout (Side E runout, variant 3): T1 UAS 9801-5-3 THE OPRY B11
  • Matrix / Runout (Side F runout, variant 3): T1 UAS 9801-6-3 C

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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Will The Circle Be Unbroken (3×LP, Gatefold) United Artists Records UAS 29 1461-3 UXE 1972
New Submission
Will The Circle Be Unbroken Vol. 2 (8-Track Cartridge, ) United Artists Records 04054 US 1972
Will The Circle Be Unbroken (3×LP, Album, Tri-Gatefold) United Artists Records UAS 29 461-3 XE 1972
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Will The Circle Be Unbroken (3×LP, Album, Gatefold with Separate Gatefold Insert) United Artists Records UAS 9801, UAS-9801 US 1972
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Will The Circle Be Unbroken (3×LP, Album, Gatefold with separate gatefold insert) United Artists Records AUAL 324076 Italy 1972

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Reviews

  • Sumogirl's avatar
    Sumogirl
    This is an excellent album. All great songs well played and well sung.
    • Penreg64's avatar
      Penreg64
      Excellent recording of traditional bluegrass. A coming together of old pickers and young at the time. The great Merle Travis
      • Garret42's avatar
        Garret42
        Edited 7 months ago
        I got lucky finding a near-pristine copy at my LRS. The sound is FANTASTIC! Great press, no errors or noise beyond what you might expect for this age. If you come across one of these and it's in decent condition, GET IT! You won't be sorry.
        • Darrell_Johnson's avatar
          This is an exceptional recording. It was done very much the style of a direct to disc record. The performances were mixed live to 30 ips 1/2 inch two track tape. This eliminates the multi track master with sweetening and effects possibilities in favor of the live concert feel which really shines on this record. Very powerful spectacular sounding record. Highly recommend.

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