Rascal Flatts: How They Managed to Make a Decade Old Song Into a Hit
Feel-good songs have a way of making it through not only charts but our hearts as well. A mixture of a great lyric, wonderful melody and perfect vocals, a great feel-good song will instantly grab you the moment you listen to it and stay with you for a very long time. Rascal Flatts did this to me with their version of a 1994 classic called Bless the Broken Road.
I was oblivious to the song, and even Rascal Flatts, four years ago. Then I watched Carrie Underwood performed the song with the country music group in the finale of American Idol '05. The song instantly touched me in some strange way. The sound, message and accompaniment all seemed to enthrall me at that moment.
I am a Carrie Underwood fan so I got hold of a copy of their studio performance. Though the band was still stranger to me, I was beginning to love the song, which I knew the moment I heard it, was a Rascal Flatt hit. I soon was playing it daily on my iPod and laptop. Since then, I've heard about three versions of the song. Though all had different interpretations, they all had the same effect: infectious.
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.
The song is packed with high quality lyrical content. Simple, straightforward lyrics plus wonderful musical accompaniment make the song a great listening experience. Add to that its inspiring message of not losing hope. It reassures you that there is something better at the end of a rough, tough, and broken road.
Yes, the lyrics are great and inspiring but I think the tempo of the song can be slowed down a bit to have a more emotional and powerful effect. Rascal Flatts' cover was mid-tempo, which is similar to the original version, and has a feel-good aura because of how Gary sang it.
Rascal Flatts' rendition was similar to the original version. It was mid-tempo. You can also hear a wonderful piano accompaniment that added to the effect of the superb arrangement. Gary LeVox was able to sing every note right and drop every word at the right spot. His vocals were relaxed and packed with emotions. He was on the right key. It was flawless. When the song builds up in the second verse to the chorus, you will really feel how strong the song was. This is enough of a reason for you to start listening to Rascal Flatts. - 23806
I was oblivious to the song, and even Rascal Flatts, four years ago. Then I watched Carrie Underwood performed the song with the country music group in the finale of American Idol '05. The song instantly touched me in some strange way. The sound, message and accompaniment all seemed to enthrall me at that moment.
I am a Carrie Underwood fan so I got hold of a copy of their studio performance. Though the band was still stranger to me, I was beginning to love the song, which I knew the moment I heard it, was a Rascal Flatt hit. I soon was playing it daily on my iPod and laptop. Since then, I've heard about three versions of the song. Though all had different interpretations, they all had the same effect: infectious.
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.
The song is packed with high quality lyrical content. Simple, straightforward lyrics plus wonderful musical accompaniment make the song a great listening experience. Add to that its inspiring message of not losing hope. It reassures you that there is something better at the end of a rough, tough, and broken road.
Yes, the lyrics are great and inspiring but I think the tempo of the song can be slowed down a bit to have a more emotional and powerful effect. Rascal Flatts' cover was mid-tempo, which is similar to the original version, and has a feel-good aura because of how Gary sang it.
Rascal Flatts' rendition was similar to the original version. It was mid-tempo. You can also hear a wonderful piano accompaniment that added to the effect of the superb arrangement. Gary LeVox was able to sing every note right and drop every word at the right spot. His vocals were relaxed and packed with emotions. He was on the right key. It was flawless. When the song builds up in the second verse to the chorus, you will really feel how strong the song was. This is enough of a reason for you to start listening to Rascal Flatts. - 23806
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