I remember seeing this film in first run release on a sublime Summer afternoon at Grauman's Chinese theater in Hollywood. Even in 1969, as an 18-year old who appreciated the Duke, he seemed out of place in the midst of a revolution in modern films. Still, all of us in the packed theater enjoyed every frame. it was a coming of age summer for me before college and this film is a part of that special time. Great days long gone.
Well written well said I remember seeing this at the Great Lakes Naval Center in N. Chicago. ..my dad was stationed there and I was just 12. One of my first movie theater movies ..up till then most were at the drive-in
One of the best scenes: Robert Duvall tells Rooster, "Pretty big talk for a one-eyed fat man" and John Wayne rotates his head, takes his rifle in one hand and handgun in the other and tells Ned/Duvall, "Fill your hands you son-of-a-bitch!" Saw the movie at a drive-in when it first came out and it's still one of my all time favorites.
I was 9 when I saw this movie and although I loved this movie, I never knew it had such a beautiful theme song that Glen Campbell sang. I also read that John Wayne asked the director to cast him in this movie even though Glen had never had any acting experience. Good choice.
I had the pleasure of meeting Glen in my youth. He was a great guy. And an enormous talent. This song will always hold a very special place in my heart. So long, Glen. I will miss you.. :-(
I hear this song and it brings back so many memories and emotions, I feel like I am home with my dad sitting on his lap. Great movie. RIP john Wayne, or "Duke" 😇
Glen Campbell..........what can I say, except I'm soo thankful to have been born in your era, slightly a little before your time, which has allowed me along with millions of others to experience your gift of music to the world,and while I like many,,know that you have reached your twilight years and things are not as clear as they once were, please know that your fans throughout the world will continue to appreciate your love of music for decades to come.As a man I'm not ashamed to say that I loved you,and you will always hold a very special place in the hearts of all those who followed your journey in this life.God Bless you Glen.
Jeffrey E My sentiments exactly, Jeffery, I couldn't have put it better myself. We all love ya, Glen Campbell, seen you on stage three times during your tours "down under" and will never forget those shows, never. Our best wishes to you Mr. Glen Campbell !!!
How I LOVE this song... I am a lifelong Glen Campbell fan, have always loved his music,, and what a musician!! I am also a John Wayne fan, watched every movie of the Duke's! Have played this song countless times! Love it & the film♥️
A sad and beautiful song about little girls all over the world. John Wayne's best movie. Kim Darby and Glen Campbell were perfectly cast in this masterpiece.
What did you expect? You can't make a better remake when John Wayne played the original! One of the best Western-songs besides High Noon and El Dorado. A fine Glen Campbell as singer as well as actor!!
You should watch the Glen Campbell hour, Carlos, where John Wayne has a guest appearance at the beginning... it is the episode featuring Linda Rondstadt and Neil Diamond, I think --- unfortunately it appears UA-cam has gotten busy with the copyrights since GC's recent death -- I had posted a link but that link is no longer available. You may be able to find it elsewhere on UA-cam. It was just after the movie came out!
This is my most memorable movie and song of GLEN'S mainly because i was only 14 almost 15 when it was released.Though a lot of us where into rocknroll GLEN'S voice was the one that kept us listening to Country Music.I must say that to this day i have never got tired of listening to him.R.I.H. GLEN TRAVIS CAMPBELL.(Rest in Heaven)
I'm your age, and love this movie and this song to this day. True Grit, Gentle on My Mind, and Wichita Lineman have been part of my life's soundtrack along with everything else that came with the late '60s and the '70s. RIP to a true cowboy.
In fact, it was not merely Country. As it was the case in those days, there were many Country crossovers into Pop. Much the same as "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love" or "Ruben James" by Kenny Rogers & The First Edition.
1969 Aug saw this great movie in Boston mass. When I hear this song I tear up. In 1972 on 24 July 1972 my friend Tommy donlon was hit by a car in Waltham mass he died my other friend Mike lived. When this song came out we were going in to 7th grade at Kennedy Jr high School in Waltham ma.when I had this great song I think of him alive. 7th grade home room 101 how well I remember.mr brinklow was our home room teacher.me Tommy Joe dube Mike d Ann Marie Darleen d. Just to name a few. Rip Tommy miss you a lot.14 sept 1957 24 July 1972. He is buried in calavary cemetery in Waltham mass. I use to sing this song in homeroom true grit he use to laugh.
In 2016, I stood here, where the camera filmed this opening scene. The house and barn are still there (although the roof on the porch has collapsed). The long building, above the barn is mostly fallen down and the building between the barn and the house is gone. Parts of the buckrail fence are on the ground. The last original owner of this property died about 4 years ago. In addition, the background now includes nine more buildings, built over the years. I've been to each filming location in Colorado where this movie was filmed (some parts, like the outlaw's cabin, was filmed in California). God, I miss this part of Colorado, before it turned into a tourist area and a rich person's habitat. No wonder the few westerns filmed these days are mostly filmed in remote areas of Canada.
All those memories of hearing this classic on the radio flood over me. One of my all-time favorites, not just of Glen's, but period! No other version on the planet can even come close. Any project involving Glen, Wayne, and Hal Wallis (of Elvis fame) gotta be awesome! Released on July 12, 1969, reaching # 35 on August 23. R.I.P., Glen.
Thank you I went with my dad to the drive inn for the first time and saw half of this movie. Fell asleep. I was fortunate to go to a concert with my mom n dad to see Glen Campbell before I lost my dad. Thank you....I cried but I got lost in this as well.
Sad about Glen Campbell's passing. I has a crush on him since I was a young girl. Always thought he was so handsome. And his songs were beautiful, lyrics, his smooth vocals. Loved his songs, Honey Come Back, Trur Grit, Galvaston, Witchita Lineman. Watching movie Teue Grit now. John Wayne's only Oscar, what a great actor. Kim Darby was so cute in this movie too. Scenery in Colorado True Grit.
One day, little girl, the sadness will leave your face As soon as you've won the fight to get justice done Someday little girl you'll wonder what life's about But other's have known few battles are won alone So, you'll look around to find Someone who's kind, someone who is fearless like you The pain of it will ease a bit When you find a man with true grit One day you will rise and you won't believe your eyes You'll wake up and see A world that is fine and free Though summer seems far away You will find the sun one day
Yes I know....today’s lyrics of songs suck and have no talent and character at all...yesteryear was the true talent and sadly it’s all passing away now...however the music lives on in our hearts!
Great movie. John Wayne at his ornery best. With his cat and Chinese roommate. Ha ha. ''Fill your hand, you sunuvabitch.'' Best line ever. And ''He saved my life twice. Once after he was dead.'' Final scene, sweet, then jumping the fence. Awesome.
Stood on this very spot where this was filmed in 1968 last summer. There are now nine man-made structures (buildings) in the background these days. The original owner of these buildings (who actually lived there at one time) died in 2015.
beautiful song, always think about these great legends , they will live in our American hearts forever and ever, they wont take the duke and Campbell away from us.
Just don't remember anyone having that kind of quality with that much range. His voice lost some clearness at the end as most peoples do, but in his early years there was nobody better.
Glen had a few hits with songs from movie soundtracks, "True grit" from "True grit", "Everything A Man Could Ever Need" from "Every which way but loose," and "Any which way you can" from "Any which way you can" being among them.
Job for today, ride out to the north 400 on pine ridge, to check for strays. Now if I take in some of Gods creation on the way, all the better. So long Martha see you tonight for supper.
This is one of the best western themes ever and will be timeless thanks to Glen Campbell's lovely soaring vocals which fit it perfectly. Inspiring and soothing. It is ironic that in real life John Wayne has been quoted that he hated the performances of Campbell and Kim Darby, thought the movie was poor and Richard Burton should have won the Best Actor Oscar instead. He might have had a point about his own performance, but was totally wrong on the others. Thanks for making this video available.
OMFG, The @#@#$$ Emotion's that rise every time I Hear that Song. Are Hard too exspell even Fifty plus Year's after Seeing that Movie 🍿🍿🍿🍿. I'll always Remember how it was Truely Time where the Academy finally Realized that John Wayne was due the Oscar for Best Male Performer after His portral as "Rooster Cogburn. IN that Great Film. For the Other Actors that Co-Starred in it. They All played Thier Characters too the Tee. So I'm Saying Thank You for Sharing that Wonderful Tune with US Again. May God Bless Them all. AMEN, and May They Now RIP. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🤔🤔 .
Rest in Peace Glen. You will forever be remembered as one of the greatest
Willie Nelson once said Glen got in line for talent twice.
@@kennyg63 haha yep I bet he was right
One of his most beautiful songs. RIP.
Best version of this song. Clear vocal, soaring violins. Lovely
Glen's voice is unbelievable....to me, he is the male version of Karen Carpenter, who has the best, most natural voice in history....
Yesssss!
I agree. Just a beautiful song. Glen Campbell was the best.
@Sims 3 Forever Dude True Grit
I remember seeing this film in first run release on a sublime Summer afternoon at Grauman's Chinese theater in Hollywood. Even in 1969, as an 18-year old who appreciated the Duke, he seemed out of place in the midst of a revolution in modern films. Still, all of us in the packed theater enjoyed every frame. it was a coming of age summer for me before college and this film is a part of that special time. Great days long gone.
Well written well said
I remember seeing this at the Great Lakes Naval Center in N. Chicago. ..my dad was stationed there and I was just 12. One of my first movie theater movies ..up till then most were at the drive-in
one of John Wayne best films with The Cowboys Searchers And Shootist
Paul Kryder opinions vary
McClintock and big Jake are right at the top also.
I also happen to like Chisum quite much.
".........The pain of it, will ease a bit, when you find a man with true grit". Classic western.
I agree...you just can't remake True Grit. Jeff Bridges is a fine actor...but there is only one Rooster Cogburn, and that is John Wayne.
And only one Glen.
One of the best scenes: Robert Duvall tells Rooster, "Pretty big talk for a one-eyed fat man" and John Wayne rotates his head, takes his rifle in one hand and handgun in the other and tells Ned/Duvall, "Fill your hands you son-of-a-bitch!" Saw the movie at a drive-in when it first came out and it's still one of my all time favorites.
John Wayne was a real man. Jeff Bridges is a loony lefty. He can't hold a candle to the Duke
I love both the original and remake.
This movie and the 2010 are based in a book so it was not a remake.
I adore this movie and this song!! Best western ever!! Best line from the movie - Mattie to Rooster: “You sorry piece of trash!” 😁
I was 9 when I saw this movie and although I loved this movie, I never knew it had such a beautiful theme song that Glen Campbell sang. I also read that John Wayne asked the director to cast him in this movie even though Glen had never had any acting experience. Good choice.
Thank you so much for the info you gave. I never knew any of it Betty and I'm glad I do now. London. UK.
One of the most beautiful songs of all time...sung by the master of Country Music.
Ridgeback ...I totally agree.
THIS is how you orchestrate a trailer !!!!! Goosebumps every time!
Best version of this song. Clear vocal, soaring strings. Lovely
The opening bars before the vocals are beautiful.
Original
Remember seeing this as a kid in the big theatre .. It was magnificent on a big screen
I've always liked how this movie starts with this song... The opening just blooms with music and picture.
I had the pleasure of meeting Glen in my youth. He was a great guy. And an enormous talent. This song will always hold a very special place in my heart. So long, Glen. I will miss you.. :-(
I hear this song and it brings back so many memories and emotions, I feel like I am home with my dad sitting on his lap. Great movie. RIP john Wayne, or "Duke" 😇
Glen Campbell..........what can I say, except I'm soo thankful to have been born in your era, slightly a little before your time, which has allowed me along with millions of others to experience your gift of music to the world,and while I like many,,know that you have reached your twilight years and things are not as clear as they once were, please know that your fans throughout the world will continue to appreciate your love of music for decades to come.As a man I'm not ashamed to say that I loved you,and you will always hold a very special place in the hearts of all those who followed your journey in this life.God Bless you Glen.
Jeffrey E My sentiments exactly, Jeffery, I couldn't have put it better myself. We all love ya, Glen Campbell, seen you on stage three times during your tours "down under" and will never forget those shows, never. Our best wishes to you Mr. Glen Campbell !!!
Jeffrey E well said
ng word ca n describe how good that song was
I played it yesterday on a 'juke box,' Stanley.
God bless you Jeffrey
One of my favorite Glen Campbell songs. Rest in Peace Glen!
How I LOVE this song... I am a lifelong Glen Campbell fan, have always loved his music,, and what a musician!! I am also a John Wayne fan, watched every movie of the Duke's! Have played this song countless times! Love it & the film♥️
Thanks Glen for all the years of your incredibly talented music. Adios
The world lost out today loosing you.
i love glen campbell true grit is a great movie
Donnalynn Tilligkeit yes
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Such a wonderful movie. Great cast, cinematography, music, score and acting.
Thank American Glen Campbell. You were the best of us. We loved you especially in 'True Grit."
1969 was such a great year for me. I maybe old but I got memories.
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memories last forever
AMEN!
A sad and beautiful song about little girls all over the world. John Wayne's best movie. Kim Darby and Glen Campbell were perfectly cast in this masterpiece.
Thank you for this lovely comment. I loved it.
Wishing you clear skies Cap'n and may a cool breeze always fill your sails.🚢 UK.🇬🇧
Am I correct in thinking that while John Wayne got an Oscar for True Grit,Glen Campbell didn't even though this title music is absolutely superb.
@@johnjoyce341 The song was nominated for an Oscar
You usually don't have a movie that can outdo another,but i think jeff bridges did that
What did you expect? You can't make a better remake when John Wayne played the original! One of the best Western-songs besides High Noon and El Dorado. A fine Glen Campbell as singer as well as actor!!
To be fair, it's a different adaptation, not a remake. The Coen brothers movie goes back to the source novel and not the 1969 film.
Something contemporaneous with the setting might be nice...
Always in my memories, dear Duke!!!! Thanks for everything!
You should watch the Glen Campbell hour, Carlos, where John Wayne has a guest appearance at the beginning... it is the episode featuring Linda Rondstadt and Neil Diamond, I think --- unfortunately it appears UA-cam has gotten busy with the copyrights since GC's recent death -- I had posted a link but that link is no longer available. You may be able to find it elsewhere on UA-cam. It was just after the movie came out!
My older Brother loved this , RIP Jim, 2020
At that age where all the greats are leaving us one-by-one
This is my most memorable movie and song of GLEN'S mainly because i was only 14 almost 15 when it was released.Though a lot of us where into rocknroll GLEN'S voice was the one that kept us listening to Country Music.I must say that to this day i have never got tired of listening to him.R.I.H. GLEN TRAVIS CAMPBELL.(Rest in Heaven)
I'm your age, and love this movie and this song to this day. True Grit, Gentle on My Mind, and Wichita Lineman have been part of my life's soundtrack along with everything else that came with the late '60s and the '70s. RIP to a true cowboy.
I sure would like to go back to those days and NOT marry the wrong woman.
In fact, it was not merely Country. As it was the case in those days, there were many Country crossovers into Pop. Much the same as "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love" or "Ruben James" by Kenny Rogers & The First Edition.
1969 Aug saw this great movie in Boston mass. When I hear this song I tear up. In 1972 on 24 July 1972 my friend Tommy donlon was hit by a car in Waltham mass he died my other friend Mike lived. When this song came out we were going in to 7th grade at Kennedy Jr high School in Waltham ma.when I had this great song I think of him alive. 7th grade home room 101 how well I remember.mr brinklow was our home room teacher.me Tommy Joe dube Mike d Ann Marie Darleen d. Just to name a few. Rip Tommy miss you a lot.14 sept 1957 24 July 1972. He is buried in calavary cemetery in Waltham mass. I use to sing this song in homeroom true grit he use to laugh.
I can’t get enough of this song and this intro video. It takes to that time. I’ve been watching this for 6 years now
In 2016, I stood here, where the camera filmed this opening scene. The house and barn are still there (although the roof on the porch has collapsed). The long building, above the barn is mostly fallen down and the building between the barn and the house is gone. Parts of the buckrail fence are on the ground. The last original owner of this property died about 4 years ago. In addition, the background now includes nine more buildings, built over the years.
I've been to each filming location in Colorado where this movie was filmed (some parts, like the outlaw's cabin, was filmed in California). God, I miss this part of Colorado, before it turned into a tourist area and a rich person's habitat. No wonder the few westerns filmed these days are mostly filmed in remote areas of Canada.
Thank you. Did you take any photos or video? Would be fun to see.
All those memories of hearing this classic on the radio flood over me. One of my all-time favorites, not just of Glen's, but period! No other version on the planet can even come close. Any project involving Glen, Wayne, and Hal Wallis (of Elvis fame) gotta be awesome! Released on July 12, 1969, reaching # 35 on August 23. R.I.P., Glen.
Thank you I went with my dad to the drive inn for the first time and saw half of this movie. Fell asleep. I was fortunate to go to a concert with my mom n dad to see Glen Campbell before I lost my dad. Thank you....I cried but I got lost in this as well.
I also saw this at the drive inn in Little Rock ,Ar.
I miss those times.
Priceless song!
The movie and the song are great!
I love the Glen Campbell sound w/ orchestra. Check out his 69 commercial for Chevy. Super smokin'.
When i saw Glen it was at u mass.it was a fantastic show and I loved every second of it.
Rip Glen
RIP GLEN CAMPBELL, THE RHINESTONE COWBOY WITH TRUE GRIT!
A Great Man, A Great Song
Sad about Glen Campbell's passing. I has a crush on him since I was a young girl. Always thought he was so handsome. And his songs were beautiful, lyrics, his smooth vocals. Loved his songs, Honey Come Back, Trur Grit, Galvaston, Witchita Lineman. Watching movie Teue Grit now. John Wayne's only Oscar, what a great actor. Kim Darby was so cute in this movie too. Scenery in Colorado True Grit.
Went to see True Grit when released in the cinema and many of John Waynes westerns. Great title song for True Grit.
Met Glen when I was 9. Got his autograph. Big thrill!!
Beautiful song. Helluva guitar player. Good guy. RIP. God Bless.
Love you Glen when I was 14 I saw this at the movies - was a fan and had many of his records - great music and great memories 💕
This song breaks my heart...
I used to be madly in love with him when I was a kid.❤
JOHN WAYNE True Grit Ruster FOREVER. FANTASTIC. The number one Actor Western. American
Loved the movie & song. I graduated h.s. in 1969...light years ago. Saw Glenn Campbell in concert @ Yale in 1972...tremendous talent.
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I love this song. So beautiful...
my all time favorite western
RIP Glen..
A very beautiful song, I like it! The sound touches my heart!
I get emotional listering to this music
Glenn Campbell is superb
RIP Glen Campbell. Great song.
50 Years.... A true american classic.
One day, little girl, the sadness will leave your face
As soon as you've won the fight to get justice done
Someday little girl you'll wonder what life's about
But other's have known few battles are won alone
So, you'll look around to find
Someone who's kind, someone who is fearless like you
The pain of it will ease a bit
When you find a man with true grit
One day you will rise and you won't believe your eyes
You'll wake up and see
A world that is fine and free
Though summer seems far away
You will find the sun one day
Compare that with today's lyrics! :-(
Yes I know....today’s lyrics of songs suck and have no talent and character at all...yesteryear was the true talent and sadly it’s all passing away now...however the music lives on in our hearts!
R.I.P. Glen Campbell.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
I love this movie! This song always makes me cry!
Great movie. John Wayne at his ornery best. With his cat and Chinese roommate. Ha ha. ''Fill your hand, you sunuvabitch.'' Best line ever. And ''He saved my life twice. Once after he was dead.'' Final scene, sweet, then jumping the fence. Awesome.
saw him in branson with uncle and aunt and my mother and father..... terrible loss
Glen Campbell is just a good singer and actor ! 🎶🎵♫♪♫♪♫♪🎼
RIP Glen Campbell!!!
One of my favorite movies
Stood on this very spot where this was filmed in 1968 last summer. There are now nine man-made structures (buildings) in the background these days. The original owner of these buildings (who actually lived there at one time) died in 2015.
Did you get any photos or video? Would be fascinating to see.
One movie that should NEVER have been remade. A classic is a classic!
So long, Glen Campbell.
Rest In Peace. 😞😞😞
RIP Glen Campbell.
My favorite John Wayne movie and favorite Glen Campbell song..
Rip Glen.
One of the all time best...
Memories of a great movie. 👍
beautiful song, always think about these great legends , they will live in our American hearts forever and ever, they wont take the duke and Campbell away from us.
Amen to the suck remake. Beautiful song. So long ago I heard it a million times at this truck stop where I worked.
Put me in this beautiful mountain ⛰ local. Stunning. Love this song, lyrics.
Glenn Camobell so talented, singing.
John Wayne'nin izlemekten hiçbir zaman sıkılmayacağım filmlerinden yalnızca biri👆😊
Great film ..Great actors
..and a wonderful song written by Don Black one of many film songs he has written
Just don't remember anyone having that kind of quality with that much range. His voice lost some clearness at the end as most peoples do, but in his early years there was nobody better.
Glen had a few hits with songs from movie soundtracks, "True grit" from "True grit", "Everything A Man Could Ever Need" from "Every which way but loose," and "Any which way you can" from "Any which way you can" being among them.
Thank you. Good to know.
RIP GC
Man, if that ain't beautiful, I'll eat my ten gallon hat!
Job for today, ride out to the north 400 on pine ridge, to check for strays.
Now if I take in some of Gods creation on the way,
all the better. So long Martha see you tonight for supper.
Rip Glenn Campbell
Everybody..please locate DVD commentary...one of the best you'll ever hear!! One of the commentators chokes up at the end!!!
Probably my favourite Glen Campbell song!
He only had one movie hit. But that’s enough, in movie history!
This is one of the best western themes ever and will be timeless thanks to Glen Campbell's lovely soaring vocals which fit it perfectly. Inspiring and soothing. It is ironic that in real life John Wayne has been quoted that he hated the performances of Campbell and Kim Darby, thought the movie was poor and Richard Burton should have won the Best Actor Oscar instead. He might have had a point about his own performance, but was totally wrong on the others. Thanks for making this video available.
Great song and flim. Thank you for posting
One of the greatest movies ever. The mere idea of the remake is an insult to the legend of this film. There is no comparison.
To be fair, it's a different adaptation, not a remake. The Coen brothers movie goes back to the source novel and not the 1969 film.
Sleuth Girl .
Sleuth Girl brilliant film
Both r great movies one of the only remakes i like
REMAKE IS HORRIBLE...A BAD CARICATURE OF THE ORIGINAL.
bela canção e um grande filme 😊
Love glen Campbell's singing.
uma bela canção,para um bom filme😊
OMFG, The @#@#$$ Emotion's that rise every time I Hear that Song. Are Hard too exspell even Fifty plus Year's after Seeing that Movie 🍿🍿🍿🍿.
I'll always Remember how it was Truely Time where the Academy finally Realized that John Wayne was due the Oscar for Best Male Performer after His portral as "Rooster Cogburn. IN that Great Film. For the Other Actors that Co-Starred in it. They All played Thier Characters too the Tee. So I'm Saying Thank You for Sharing that Wonderful Tune with US Again. May God Bless Them all.
AMEN, and May They Now RIP. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🤔🤔 .
One of his best!
Thanks for uploading this song.
Grande film , grande John , grande canzone !
Fantastic song and fantastic movie and fantastic actors Óscar Jhon Wayne The Duke
Me emociono ao ouvir essa música