Who Will Sing for Me?

Who Will Sing for Me (Time 2:56)

The song is credited to Thomas J Farris in 1944. However, it is possible that an earlier version existed decades before. The story behind the lyrics remains unknown, however it is a song that has been recorded by many artists ranging from the Grateful Dead to Emmylou Harris.

My Approach to Recording Who Will Sing for Me

This is a very interesting song to play and record. On one hand Farris is writing about death and being alone. On the other, I believe it’s also a song of contentment if not happiness. My goal was to use instruments which lightened the message and made it flow (so mandolin backing up a guitar). I also used a slightly quicker tempo than normal.

From Album: Light, 2018

Composition: Thomas J. Farris

Performance: Paul Ryan

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Song Photo: Album Cover, David Monje Navidad

Recorded at Ryantunes Studios Scarborough Ontario, Canada. Mixed and mastered at Steve Sherman Productions, Toronto.

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