Barton Hollow
The Civil Wars
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I'm a dead man walking here But that's the least of all my fears Ooh, underneath the water It's not Alabama clay That gives my trembling hands away Please forgive me father Ain't going back to Barton Hollow Devil gonna follow me e'er I go Won't do me no good washing in the river Can't no preacher man save my soul Did that full moon force my hand? Or that unmarked hundred grand? Ooh, underneath the water Please forgive me father Miles and miles in my bare feet Still can't lay me down to sleep If I die before I wake I know the Lord my soul won't take I'm a dead man walking I'm a dead man walking Keep walking and running and running for miles Keep walking and running and running for miles Keep walking and running and running for miles Ain't going back to Barton Hollow Devil gonna follow me e'er I go Won't do me no good washing in the river Can't no preacher man save my soul
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Written by: Joy Williams, John White
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15 facts about this song
Album"Barton Hollow" is the title track of The Civil Wars' debut full-length studio album.
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Release DateThe song, as well as the album, was released on February 1, 2011.
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Grammy AwardsThe song won the 2012 Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance.
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GenreThe genre is present in the alternative country, folk, and indie folk genres.
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InspirationThe song got its name from an actual place in Alabama called Barton Hollow.
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CollaborationThe Civil Wars was a duo comprising Joy Williams and John Paul White, who both contributed vocals and wrote songs.
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Chart Success"Barton Hollow" peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Digital Albums and Independent Albums charts.
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SalesThe album went on to sell more than 650,000 copies in the United States alone by the end of 2012. The song itself has been certified gold by the RIAA.
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VideoThe music video of "Barton Hollow," directed by Becky Fluke, features Williams and White as outlaws on the run.
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ReceptionCritics have noted that the song showcases the duo's powerful vocal harmonies and compelling songwriting.
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BreakupDespite the smashing success of the song and the album, The Civil Wars had an internal dispute and officially disbanded in 2014.
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Television PresenceThe song "Barton Hollow" has been featured in numerous TV shows including 'The Vampire Diaries,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' and 'Longmire.'
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SignificanceThe song established The Civil Wars as a noteworthy act in the folk and indie music scene.
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Live PerformancesThe song was performed by the duo in various live stage performances and got hugely appreciated by the audience for its soulful presentation.
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VariantsTwo different versions of the song exist: one is the radio mix found on the album; the other is a slightly longer acoustic version.
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