“The Scar” was recorded during the same sessions as the rest of the Copperhead album in March-April 1992 with former Lynyrd Skynyrd producers Tom Dowd and Rodney Mills with Mills also handling the song's engineering and mixing duties. The recording sessions took place at Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee.[7] Following the release and success of the album's third single Whiskey the band released “The Scar” as its follow-up and the album's fourth and final single to close out the promotion cycle in preparation to begin work on a full-length live album.[8]
Content
Written entirely by lead singer Neil Carswell, "The Scar" is known for its darker tone and introspective lyrics, the song highlighted a more emotional and narrative-driven side of the band. The song is a slow-building power ballad, addressing emotional wounds and personal resilience. Carswell’s vocal performance was especially praised for its intensity and vulnerability, backed by haunting organ textures and a melodic guitar solo contributed by keyboardist Brad Durden and guitarist Jon Byrd.[9]
Charts
“The Scar” received moderate commercial success following its release in 1993. The single first appeared in Radio & Records magazine as "New & Active" in May 1993, signaling early momentum at radio. Over the following weeks, the song entered the Radio & Records charts, debuting at No. 60 on May 28, 1993, eventually peaking at No. 56. The song's chart activity was also noted in the Gavin Report, which highlighted its presence during the same period. While not a mainstream crossover hit, "The Scar" achieved notable recognition within the rock and album-oriented rock radio formats.[10][11][12][13][14]
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