Will the Circle Be Unbroken?

~ Song

Annotation

Will the circle be unbroken; words by
Ada R. Habershon music by Chas. H. Gabriel.
14052 Charles M. Alexander, Chicago, Illinois.
C 150140, Apr. 30, 1907; 2 c. Apr. 18, 1907.

First recording and first release by William McEwan (November 1911 / 1912)

Annotation last modified on 2026-07-09 06:22 UTC.

Relationships

publisher:Charles M. Alexander, Chicago, Illinois (gospel) (on 1907-04-30)
lyricist:Ada Ruth Habershon (christian hymnist and writer) (in 1907)
composer:Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (in 1907)
publisher:Skyhill Music
lyrics page:https://genius.com/Gregg-allman-will-the-circle-be-unbroken-lyrics [info]
SecondHandSongs:https://secondhandsongs.com/work/113800 [info]
Wikidata:Q8003241 [info]
work list entry:https://www.hymnologyarchive.com/charles-m-alexander [info]
later translated versions:יש חלום בשדה הקטל
later versions:Can the Circle Be Unbroken (By and By)
is the basis for:Daddy Sang Bass
Will the Fetus Be Aborted
arrangements:Will the Circle Be Unbroken (Hans Theessink arrangement)

Recordings

DateTitleAttributesArtistLength
recordings
1927-09Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverRev. M.L. Gipson2:54
1940-04-11Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverRoy Acuff and His Smoky Mountain Boys2:18
1961-01-04Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverJohn Lee Hooker2:35
1963Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverRamblin’ Jack Elliott2:38
1964-04-01Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverThe Stanley Brothers with George Shuffler2:37
1969-09Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverRonnie Hawkins2:48
1969-11-20Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveEric Clapton?:??
1969Jesulein süss / Will the Circle Be UnbrokenMountain City Four2:32
1975-03-23Will the Circle Be Unbroken (live, 1975-03-23: Kezar Stadium, San Francisco, CA, USA)cover and liveNeil Young, Bob Dylan & The Band?:??
1981-05 – 1981-11Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverGerry Lockran & Hans Theessink4:00
1986-01-29Gospel Favourites (Medley): Amazing Grace / I'll Fly Away / Will the Circle Be Unbroken / I Saw the Light (live, 1986-01-29: Church Street Station, Orlando, Florida)liveTammy Wynette4:33
1992-08-06Will the Circle Be Unbroken (live, 199x: The Bottom Line, New York, NY, USA)cover and liveBobby Whitlock3:01
1994-07-03Circle (live, 1994-07-03: Iron Horse Music Hall, Northampton, MA, USA)cover and liveCordelia's DadThis artist credit has open edits.This artist credit has open edits.1:38
1996-12Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverGene Harris4:12
1997-10-31Will The Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveJerry Garcia Band3:19
2008-04-05 – 2008-04-06Will the Circle Be Unbroken (live, 2008-04: Metropol, Vienna, Austria)cover and liveHans Theessink, Terry Evans, Donovan & Seán Cannon5:09
2008-07-01Will the Circle Be Unbroken (live, 2008-07-01: St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, United Kingdom)cover and livePentangle4:15
2018-03Will The Circle Be Unbroken (live, 2018-03: SPACE, Evanston, Illinois)cover and liveGangstagrass5:11
2019-01-12Will the Circle Be Unbroken (live, 2019-01-12: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN, USA)cover and liveWillie Nelson, Bobby Bare, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews, Derek Trucks, Emmylou Harris, Eric Church, George Strait, Jack Johnson, Jamey Johnson, Jimmy Buffett, Kris Kristofferson, Lee Ann Womack, Lukas Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Margo Price, Micah Nelson, Nathaniel Rateliff, Norah Jones, Ray Benson, Sheryl Crow, Steve Earle, Susan Tedeschi, The Avett Brothers, The Little Willies & Vince Gill?:??
2019-07-14Will the Circle Be Unbroken (live, 2019-07-14: Nowlan Park, Kilkenny, Ireland)cover and liveBob Dylan with Neil Young?:??
Bioshock Infinite: Elizabeth's Theme, Will the Circle Be Unbroken (Violin Cover) - Taylor Daviscover and medleyTaylor Davis3:09
Can the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveJohnny Cash2:00
Elizabeth's Theme Medley (Bioshock Infinite)cover and medleyTaylor Davis2:55
Finale: Did You Ever Go A‐Courtin’, Uncle Joe / Will the Circle Be UnbrokenmedleyThe Chieftains feat. Ricky Skaggs, Emmylou Harris & Chet Atkins12:06
May the Circle Be Unbroken (live, 1993: Sin-e Cafe, New York, NY, USA)cover and liveJeff Buckley3:50
Will the Circle be Unbrokencover and liveHayseed Dixie5:54
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveThe Allman Brothers Band8:44
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverPorter Wagoner3:10
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveThe Avett Brothers3:16
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveThe Allman Brothers Band, Trace Adkins, Martina McBride, Pat Monahan, Eric Church, Jackson Browne, Vince Gill, Zac Brown, John Hiatt, Widespread Panic, Sam Moore, Keb’ Mo’, Brantley Gilbert, Dr. John, Warren Haynes, Susan Tedeschi, Devon Allman & Derek Trucks8:29
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverIan & Sylvia3:14
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverDon Nix3:56
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverMarty Robbins3:10
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverRoy Drusky2:43
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverCordelia's DadThis artist credit has open edits.This artist credit has open edits.3:39
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveThe Way Down Wanderers2:59
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverThe Jordanaires2:42
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveThe Allman Brothers Band5:59
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveThe Allman Brothers Band4:45
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverKenny Rogers4:41
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverJohn Lee Hooker2:32
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverCharlie Rich3:20
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverBill Anderson3:19
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverBob Dylan1:06
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverThe Waterboys5:17
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveWillie Nelson & 1977 Jam Band, Toy Caldwell, Bonnie Bramlett, Charlie Daniels & Mylon LeFevre3:30
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover齊豫?:??
Will the Circle Be UnbrokenMarty Robbins3:01
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveThe Allman Brothers Band, Trace Adkins, Martina McBride, Pat Monahan, Eric Church, Jackson Browne, Vince Gill, Zac Brown, John Hiatt, Widespread Panic, Sam Moore, Keb’ Mo’, Brantley Gilbert, Dr. John, Warren Haynes, Susan Tedeschi, Devon Allman & Derek Trucks8:59
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveThe Allman Brothers Band?:??
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveThe Allman Brothers Band6:54
Will the Circle Be UnbrokenliveThe Allman Brothers Band?:??
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverJerry Lee Lewis2:19
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverJerry Lee Lewis2:27
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverJerry Lee Lewis2:24
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverJerry Lee Lewis2:22
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverJerry Lee Lewis2:24
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverJerry Lee Lewis2:23
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverJerry Lee Lewis2:24
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverJerry Lee Lewis2:22
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverJerry Lee Lewis2:25
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverJerry Lee Lewis2:24
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverJerry Lee Lewis3:01
Will the Circle Be Unbroken (electronically enhanced for stereo)coverJerry Lee Lewis2:20
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveJohnny Cash?:??
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveJohnny Cash?:??
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveThe Allman Brothers Band4:46
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverThe Allman Brothers Band?:??
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveThe Allman Brothers Band6:15
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverJohnny Cash?:??
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverJohnny Cash?:??
Will the Circle Be UnbrokenMarty Robbins3:11
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverMarty Robbins3:11
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverLoretta Lynn2:06
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverLoretta Lynn2:06
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverLoretta Lynn2:06
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverRose Maddox3:02
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverRose Maddox2:58
Will the Circle Be UnbrokenAda Ruth Habershon & Charles Hutchinson Gabriel0:41
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverThe Carter Family with special guest Johnny Cash2:42
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverPat Boone2:19
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverWillie Nelson3:02
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveWillie Nelson7:10
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverWillie Nelson2:10
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverThe Alabama State Troupers3:32
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverBob Dylan1:02
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverJohnny Cash?:??
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverJohnny Cash3:40
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveJohnny Cash3:33
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverJohnny Cash?:??
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveJohnny Cash?:??
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveJohnny Cash?:??
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverJohnny Cash?:??
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveJohnny Cash?:??
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveJohnny Cash?:??
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverPat Boone2:14
Will the Circle Be UnbrokencoverThe Country Gentlemen2:54
Will the Circle Be Unbrokencover and liveVocalEssence, Garrison Keillor & The Hopeful Gospel Quartet1:42
Will the Circle Be Unbroken (live, 1975-02-26: Panther Hall, Fort Worth, TX, USA)cover and liveWillie Nelson2:53
Will the Circle Be Unbroken (live, 1975-02-26: Panther Hall, Fort Worth, TX, USA)cover and liveWillie Nelson4:10
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