A wonderful lyric, wonderful melody and the perfect vocals--these are what makes a truly great feel-good song. This is also a track that will instantly catch your attention. The moment you listen to it, the music will play on and on in your mind. A perfect example of this is Rascal Flatts' cover of a 1994 classic Bless the Broken Road.
When I first heard the song four years ago, it was during the finale of American Idol season 4. Carrie Underwood performed with a country music group called Rascal Flatts. The song they sang, although it was alien to my ears and only ran for more than a couple minutes, instantly perked my ear up. Whatever the reason was, I started to look for the song online.
The song and the band started to grow on me when I started to listen to it regularly. Bless the Broken Road was infectious. I then listened to three different versions of the song: Rascal Flatts' acoustic and original version, as well as the Idol performance. But regardless of how many versions I listen to, they all had the same effect on me.
The song was originally written for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1994. After that, three more singers have recorded it but it was Rascal Flatts that made it a huge hit.
Rascal Flatts released the song as part of their 2005 Feels Like Today album. Even though it has been previously recorded several times, the trio's version became a huge hit. It landed at the top spot of the Hot Country Singles and Tracks charts and stayed there for five weeks. It also gave the group a Grammy award for Best Country Song.
Upon first listening, you will definitely see how wonderful the song truly is. It has a very nice lyric as well as great musical accompaniment. The piano playing in the background added to the effect of the song. It also is an inspiring song. It's message tells that there is something better at the end of a rough, tough, and broken road.
The song was initially intended as a mid-tempo song. And though the lyrics are wonderful, it is suited to a slower-paced rendition, not mid-tempo version Rascal Flatts included in their album. It is different from the slower and more serious performance at the Idol finale. It's more emotional and powerful at that tempo.
Rascal Flatts was able to successfully make an almost decade-old song to a smash hit. The piano accompaniment was very beautiful, as well as the mandolin played during the second verse. The vocals were great. Gary was able to convey the message clearly without having to try too hard to reach every note. His diction, key and phrasing was perfect for the song. You can't help but feel taken away by the melody. You will get to hear more great music if you start listening to Rascal Flatts now.
When I first heard the song four years ago, it was during the finale of American Idol season 4. Carrie Underwood performed with a country music group called Rascal Flatts. The song they sang, although it was alien to my ears and only ran for more than a couple minutes, instantly perked my ear up. Whatever the reason was, I started to look for the song online.
The song and the band started to grow on me when I started to listen to it regularly. Bless the Broken Road was infectious. I then listened to three different versions of the song: Rascal Flatts' acoustic and original version, as well as the Idol performance. But regardless of how many versions I listen to, they all had the same effect on me.
The song was originally written for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1994. After that, three more singers have recorded it but it was Rascal Flatts that made it a huge hit.
Rascal Flatts released the song as part of their 2005 Feels Like Today album. Even though it has been previously recorded several times, the trio's version became a huge hit. It landed at the top spot of the Hot Country Singles and Tracks charts and stayed there for five weeks. It also gave the group a Grammy award for Best Country Song.
Upon first listening, you will definitely see how wonderful the song truly is. It has a very nice lyric as well as great musical accompaniment. The piano playing in the background added to the effect of the song. It also is an inspiring song. It's message tells that there is something better at the end of a rough, tough, and broken road.
The song was initially intended as a mid-tempo song. And though the lyrics are wonderful, it is suited to a slower-paced rendition, not mid-tempo version Rascal Flatts included in their album. It is different from the slower and more serious performance at the Idol finale. It's more emotional and powerful at that tempo.
Rascal Flatts was able to successfully make an almost decade-old song to a smash hit. The piano accompaniment was very beautiful, as well as the mandolin played during the second verse. The vocals were great. Gary was able to convey the message clearly without having to try too hard to reach every note. His diction, key and phrasing was perfect for the song. You can't help but feel taken away by the melody. You will get to hear more great music if you start listening to Rascal Flatts now.
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