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Brother, you just witnessed a stage full of "Who's Who" of Country Legends. Roy Clark, Glen Campbell, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, CHET ATKINS!
I also see Ray Stevens to his immediate right, and is that brunette Crystal Gayle?
@@ericzeichert511 Yes, I got lost trying to post while listening lol
Thank you for listing them all. I knew he didn't realize who all was on that stage!
Bobby Bare is there as well.
@@ericzeichert511 Yes, I believe that's Crystal
He wasn’t classical trained. He couldn’t even read music. But he was also one of the greatest session guitarists of his era. He could play *anything* on guitar.
That’s what I came to say.
Chrystal Gayle ( Loretta Lynn’s sister)
I watched a video of him playing the BAGPIPES, for goodness sake. He was a monster talent!
Glen grew up with gravel roads and at a young age no electricity. Part of The Wrecking Crew out of LA.
Glen Campbell was one of the most talented musicians/singer/songwriters to ever grace this planet. No formal training AT ALL-simply put, God gave him the gift of phenomenal talent, and aren’t we all lucky that he shared it with us?! Next listen to “By the time I get to Phoenix” and “Witchita Lineman”. Both are classics, both are stunning. Great reaction, btw! Watching you recognize how great his guitar playing was was really fun!
There is SO MUCH talent sitting around that circle… Willie Nelson, Roy Clark, Crystal Gale, Chet Atkins, Ray Stevens - and… this was LIVE! BTW, Glen was self taught, never could read music.. and was part of the infamous ‘Wrecking Crew’. Like his friend Roy Clark.. he could play anything with strings. Mr. Campbell died from complications of Alzheimer’s.. he did one final tour with his family in 2012.. had the absolute joy of seeing him then. He struggled with some of his newer songs.. but could remember songs (and playing) all of the old ones (like this one) - he was such a country star!!! So much more of his music to enjoy - you won’t be disappointed!
This.
Actually his uncle taught him how to really play the guitar, technique and all, but Glen already had the knack, the talent, he just needed the guidance his uncle gave him from an early age. That doesn't mean either one of them could read music.
There's a great documentary on the "Wrecking Crew" on Netflix. They were elite studio musicians in LA behind many of the most famous hits of the 60s and 70s. They could play any musical style and often improvised arrangements on the fly during recording sessions. Glen Campbell was a fine guitarist in long before he started his singing career.
I have watched all of the streams that came from this event. It needs to be (re)made into a single stream!
Wrecking Crew was anything but "infamous".
"Wichita Lineman" originally recorded by Glen (a huge hit) was written by the great Jimmy Webb, and, is considered one of the greatest songs of all time by millions of Boomers, and younger people also. It's just a perfect little song. Other huge hits include "Galveston" "Rhinestone Cowboy" "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" and "Southern Nights".
That's my very favorite by Glen.
If you do Wichita Lineman, try the studio version first. The production is stunning.
Wichita lineman is my favorite
My favorites are the early ones like "Wichita Lineman" and "Galveston", but I always liked "Country Boy You've Got Your Feet in L.A." better than "Rhinestone Cowboy" and "Southern Nights." Just my opinion of course. :D
My favorites are Wichita Lineman & Galveston!!! ❤❤❤
Did you notice Roy Clark and Willie Nelson was watching with respect to Glenn. They bought out the best of each other when they got together.
@buckinjb, don't forget the late great Chet Atkins.
@@patriciakeith6755 I saw him. I figured no one would know who he is
@troymiller319 , he was my dad's favorite guitar player so I grew up listening to his recordings.
Glen Campbell...great singer and master guitarist! Was part of the famous Wrecking Crew in Los Angeles. The Wrecking Crew were master musicians who played on hundreds of groups recordings.
Thousands actually mate
Glenn Campbell was responsible for Alan Jackson's success. His wife Miss Denise was a Delta flight attendant. She met Glenn on a flight and he gave her his agent's business card. That's how he got his start. From Newnan, Ga and they dated in high school. My wife was also a Delta flight attendant and flew with Miss Denise. I also worked for Delta and met her. She later introduced me to Alan when he would come "home" to Newnan. He is so nice. He is a true southern gentleman. He signed autographs, posed for pictures with his fans and talked to his fans. He would occasionally sing a few songs for us when he came to Newnan. Alan is a hall of fame artist. . He has kept traditional country music alive for years. He has remained humble and loved interactions with his fans. Those of us who live in Newnan love him and his music.
He was
Also the unsung Beach Boy
@@TerriKnight-x3s yes he was. Alan was originally hired as a song writer by Glen before he got a recording contract.
He was surrounded by legends...they are all in awe.
Glen played lead guitar on "Good Vibrations" on "Pet Sounds." He was a member of the famed "Wrecking Crew." The song was written by John Hartford who was a frequent guest on Glen's TV show.
There's a thousand years of talent on that stage. And that's admiration coming from the others...they were all friends. Ray Stevens on the right.
And Crystal Gayle with the pulled back hair.
I saw Chet Atkins in there too.
He took Brian Wilson spot with the touring Beach Boys for a few months in 1965.
And Strangers in the Night and Blowing in the Wind
He was also a part of the beach boys for 6 months when 1 was sick
He died of Alzheimer’s and deep into the disease he still retained his ability to sing & pick. His beautiful, supportive family did a final tour with him, which was filmed for Alzheimer’s Awareness. One of the best movies I have ever seen..
I saw his last tour with his kids ! A wonderful yet poignant occasion, and he did not disappoint! Miss you Glen 💓
His last son, I'm NOT Going to Miss You is beautiful but painful. So poignant.
His daughter singing on the same show always makes me cry.
His song “I’m Not Gonna Miss You”, recorded in the throws of Alzheimer’s, absolutely breaks your heart.
The performance of this song in that movie, early in the tour, is not only also flawless, but bittersweet funny-sad as well, when the guitar solo comes up. Because of his memory loss, he has to read the lyrics off a teleprompter, that also includes musical cues. He sings the last "gentle on my mind" of the second chorus, then continue on and reads the cue off the teleprompter out loud - "'Play a guitar solo.' Oh, I can do that" - then melts your heart and your brain with the most gorgeous, dazzling country guitar solo you've ever heard in your life. It fascinated me as much as it broke my heart - what's still in there? And how do we get it to come out? And what's trapping it in there?
The lady in blue sitting next to Glen is Crystal Gayle. Her sister was the legendary Loretta Lynn ("Coal Miner's Daughter"). Crystal is also a singer and had a hit with the song "Don't it Make My Brown Eyes Blue".
Edit: As to your remark that he was classically trained, Glen never had a guitar lesson. He grew up in a musical family and was performing on local radio stations by the time he was 6 years old.
Crystal Gayle "had a hit"? No. She had more than 50 chart hits over the years.
@@KCGeno One of my favourites was her duet with Eddie Rabbit, Just You and I.
@@KCGenoand? The song I mentioned was the only one I remember. I only follow certain country singers and Crystal Gayle isn't one of them. The only reason I remember that song I that I remember hearing it on the radio.
Glen was a great studio musician and could not read music.
Glen couldn't read music
Glen Campbell has a good catalog. Check out Wichita Lineman
Oh my yes …my absolute favourite!!!
Yes, please do. It is my favorite of his songs.
I came into the comments looking for this suggestion. I love Wichita Lineman, it’s so evocative of a certain place and time.
YES!
"And I need you more than want you, And I want you for all time..." such a beautiful lyric!
The older gentleman in close-up at the beginning of the clip is another guitar-playing legend, Chet Atkins. He was even nicknamed, "Mr. Guitar."
I came here to suggest that Mr. Duran search for some Chet Atkins music. He can thank us later.
I still have my program from Mr. Atkins' funeral service.
Yes Chet Atkins is legendary. For so many reasons beyond just his musicianship. He was also a huge producer and helped record so many albums. And also designed guitars with gretsch. And probably did a lot more too.
@@cmatte82 I love the song "I still write your name in the snow" lol
I don't recall if you've listened to any of Ray Stevens songs, but a lot of his music are hilarious. Definitely need to watch his videos. I saw him at his music theater in Branson MO in the 80s. His Mississippi Squirrel Revival is a great video. It's hysterical.
No, Glen was not a classically trained guitarist. He was an Arkansas farm boy, whom God gifted with great talent.
And the way I heard it, he didn't read music.
Absolutely
Pay attention to Roy Clark he was really good too😊
A genius. Also....he could harmonize with ANYBODY. I love Galveston.
Galveston, Wichita Lineman and Rhinestone Cowboy.
@@carlanderson7618 Love all of those...and he was great as both a musician and an actor in the original "True Grit " film with John Wayne!
@@rubyslippers8215 and the theme song from the movie, he performed it!
Some of the greatest guitarists in country music EVER! And they are all watching him in awe of his talent. Nothing else needs to be said.
The most amazing thing about Glen Campbell is that he was known as one of the best guitarists in the business but he couldn't read a note of music. He listened to the song once and then played it back perfectly sometimes adding his own play on the song.
He was so good that Eddie van Halen asked a mutual friend if he could arrange for Glenn to give him lessons. There's a video of him playing the William Tell Overture with his 12 string electric guitar on top of his head.
Glen never misses
The best form of flattery is the many high-level musicians on the stage with Glen watching his hands play that song. They are also in awe as are we.
There are some of the greatest country artists ever on that stage.
If your channel is just now playing its first Glen Campbell song, you do not need to worry about running out of great music in your lifetime! The 50's through the 80's saw an explosion of musical creativity which may never be matched. Enjoy the ride, and pass it along to your kids; they will thank you for it.
Other good songs are: By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Galveston, Where's The Playground Suzi. Dreams Of the Everyday House Wife, William Tell Overture, He's self taught and can't read music. The Old guy the started with Was Chet Akins Another Goat. He was surrounded by other Country Greats.
it's so unnerving to realize that many people in this generation actually have no clue about people who we thought were amazing...I think what a lot of them forget (if they ever knew) , these dudes were learning guitar and banjo before they could walk full steps. It was in the family, in the air, in their blood...
You are so rightA,
There are several people worthy of discovery in that congregation in that video.
for sure. Absolute legends in that room. I love watching those kind of clips. Also, the ones from Country Road tv. I've watched those over and over. I love the stories. sometimes as much as the music itself.
What is the name of this show?
I had the DISTINCT pleasure of seeing him LIVE in concert when the Hartford Civic Center first opened in the early 1970's (and at that concert, he played the bagpipes too). While I came of age with MOTOWN and such R&B, there was simply no denying that Glen Campbell was one of the most talented people I had ever seen in my life (then and now). I "discovered" that in the late 60's when he had a tv show and used to have Roy Clark and another guy on often who was with his band (picked banjo--was very shy but AMAZING banjo player!!!). That was the reason I watched "Hee Haw" back then--because Glen Campbell gave me an appreciation for country music that I never lost. So many amazing talents have left us--heaven must have incredible concerts!!! R.I.P.
The group, on stage, looked like a who's who of country music. The fellow in the ball cap was Willie Nelson, and the first face on screen, when the video started, was The Country Gentleman, himself, Mr. Chet Atkins. His playing inspired most, if not all the players on that stage. As well, he was a huge influence on the growth of country music, through his work at RCA Records, as manager of RCA Victor's Nashville Studio, and also as a producer. Glen Campbell is a great guitarist. Chet Atkins is the wellhead from which sprang so many of country's greatest guitarists.
Check him out.
Glen Campbell, Wichita Lineman. A must hear. It has one of my favorite lines. “I need you more than I want you, and I want you for all time”
My favorite line, as well!
I got to see Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson, Linda Ronstadt and Elvis Presley on stage here in Texas and will never forget them! 🎶🎼💕👏
I'm a BW with a Mom who loved these guys. This takes me back to my childhood. All these guys and many more OGs like them were my inspiration for knowing what great instrumental, vocal range & melody sounds like from "ALL" genera. Thanks, Mom!
Glen was such a beautiful soul. Before he died of Alzheimer's, he released a heartbreakingly gorgeous song called "I'm not Gonna Miss You" for his loved ones.
There was also a song his daughter did that was super sweet. Something like " I'll be your memory". Ashley Campbell.
@@pauldutcher9105 I didn't know that. I will look for it - thank you!
Glan grew up dirt poor. Glen played and sang in his uncle's band for years then came to California as a friend suggested he could make more money as a studio musician. Soon he was a member of the LA Wrecking Crew getting lots of work. He played guitar on records like 1962's Johnny Angel, several lead guitar part on the BEach Bous records and others, even Strangers in the night for Frank Sinatra. He sang backup vocals, [esp on several Ricky Nelson records with 2 other guys]. When they finally broke through with THIS song, Gentle on My Mind, [John Hartford] it ws not a giant hit but reached #62 the middle of the Billboard HOT 100, and #30 on the country chart, and gained him some attention. Soon he was making big hits, got his own Variety TV show, and was on his way to super stardom. Make no mistake, he was a major world class guitar player.
Glen Campbell was one of the BEST guitarists in our time. He played with the Beach Boys and was a member of the Wrecking Crew.
Every person on that stage was a virtuoso worthy of praise and remembrence.
Glen Campbell was a prolific studio musician. He is one of the best guitarists around. The music he did on his own is also amazing. There is an incredible amount of talent gathered on that stage.
I was born in 65 so I grew up watching the Glen Campbell show, Johnny Cash's show, and Hee Haw with Roy Clark, Buck Owens and all of the multi talented guests they had. People that will absolutely blow your mind! Glen Campbell was an outstanding guitarist, so was Roy Clark, and people like Jerry Reed, and Les Paul, and OF COURSE Chet Atkins, are definitely worthy of your attention, and many more.
was not trained. He taught himself to play. Probably learned a lot from Roy Clark and Chet Atkins who were both in that room with him. That room was filled with country Legends. Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and many more. Before Glen famous he played with a legendary group of muscians doing studio recording for records. I cant remember the name the group were known by but said to be the best studio muscians ever. They did a lot of rock also. Glen is said to be one of the top at his game. I would put him up there with any of todays players. But then again, what do i know.
The Wrecking Crew
Roy Clark did not read music either. Both were so talented.
@@leannmiller7153 Also played with the Beach Boys.
@@daveelbourn3655 yep! I’m 70, and back in the early/mid sixties, a local place sold used 45’s taken out of Jukeboxes. My Dad used to take the family in and buy a stack of records. They were .25 or less. I kept seeing “featuring The Wrecking Crew” under the artists name. For years I had no idea who they were.
Glen was one of the best guitarist ever. A master.
Glen Campbell was one of my mother‘s favorite musicians. My dad listened to Motown, Funk, rock, southern rock and folk & my mom liked country. I grew up with a little bit of everything.
at 2:52 that is Willie Nelson, and yes that was Roy Clark
and "that woman" was Crystal Gayle, great singer!
One of the Wrecking Crew - one of the BEST guitarist in Nashville & highly desired as a studio musicians!!!! That lady looking on is Crystal Gayle - Loretta Lynn's baby sister!!! The older man at the beginning is none other than the great GOAT legendary CHET ATKINS!!!!!That is a ROOM full of the greatest talent in Nashville!!!
This was from the Glen Campbell Show, and it is a who's who of Nashville. I told you about this clip and Glen a while back in a comment. The guy who wrote the song is a famous songwriter also. But all the people there were the best of the best at that point in time, observing the guy who could do it all. You do need to watch the documentary about the Wrecking Crew, who are the most famous studio musicians who recorded on literally thousands of albums from the 60s-80s in Los Angeles. Glen was among that group of musicians for many years. And he had the chops for any musical style. You notice that until he finished his solo, and got that reaction, and knew his audience was enjoying his performance, that he let himself really enjoy playing for them. Have fun diving into Glen. Great stuff! And when you have Roy, Willie and Chet Atkins watching you that closely, you know you are GOOD. The dark haired lady is Crystal Gayle,. Loretta Lynn's sister.
Glen Campbell was simply my idol as a young teenager. I get teary eyed whenever a reactor does one of his songs. My favorite album of his, wasn't one of his most popular, but I played it over and over and over again, and to this day I can sing every single lyric, and subtlety of every song on on the album. "Bloodline". OMG. Now I have to go listen to that. Great reaction.
I grew up in Albuquerque and was just a kid but my mom knew his aunt and uncle, Judy and Dick Bills. Glen was 17 and played in Dick Bill’s band. It was the Sandia Mountain Boys. Glen always stood out for his talent.
Glen Campbell was an amazing artist and entertainer. I recommend you check out his songs "Galveston," "Rhinestone Cowboy," "See You on Sunday," "By the Time I get to Phoenix, "True Grit" (just to name a few). I don't know if you've ever heard of rock singer Alice Cooper - but he once said Glen Campbell was the best guitarist he ever met. (They were close friends.) And that was after Alice had been tremendously successful with a career that had spanned 50+ years.
Don’t forget Wichita Lineman.
@@jackhaskell694 True. There are really too many to name.
There are so many country greats in this video. The woman who they showed watching him is Lorretta Lynns sister, Crystal Gayle. Also in there are Bobby Bare, Gene Watson, Janie Fricke, Ray Stevens, Willie Nelson and many others.
You have an unending abundance of riches to explore. The music and musicians of the 60's and 70's is just so great. Many performed well into the 80's and 90's. Yea, how is it you never heard of Glen Campbell? Just a baby you is...😊.
Everyone on the stage are country music stars. Great reaction.
yep some of the greatest country artists of all time looking on in awe at Glen;s performance - Chet Atkins, Waylon Jennings, Lorrie Morgan, Willie Nelson, Roy Clark, Lynn Anderson, Bobby Bare, T. Graham Brown, Ralph Emery, Janie Fricke, Barbara Fairchild, Larry Gatlin, Crystal Gayle, Ray Stevens, Geezinslaw Brother, Ferlin Husky, Dan Seals, T.G. Sheppard, B.J. Thomas, Ricky Van Shelton, Porter Wagoner, and Gene Watson.
Glen Campbell is one of the top guitarists there is! Someone asked Jimmie Hendrix how it feels to be the greatest guitarist of all time & Jimmie Hendrix said "I don't know, you will have to ask Glen Cambell"!
I have read the same quote but it had Roy Clark in it instead of Glen Campbell. Both were extremely talented
@mjackson780 you know, I might simply have it wrong?? I might have simply remembered it wrong? Maybey he did say Roy Clark? It's been along time since I read it. But i have always thought those two are truly the best in the biz. Not just country music, all music.
Everybody uses that same quote, just inserting the name of their favorite player at the end. And Jimi isn’t here, so no one can ask him. I’ve most recently heard Eric Clapton, and Rory Gallagher.
Glen was a giant among musicians and entirely self-taught, coming up from a dirt poor boyhood in Delight, Arkansas where his daddy was a sharecropper. Glen learned to play as a boy and did gigs with his Uncle to earn a little money. He made his way to eventual recognition as a gifted guitarist and singer, landing work as a member of the legendary Wrecking Crew. He played for hundreds of artists and toured with the Beach Boys, but broke into a highly successful solo career with songs like Wichita Lineman, Galveston, Gentle on my Mind, Rhinestone Cowboy and even had his own TV variety show for awhile. Later in life he continued to perform abd toye, with some of his kids in his band, and even after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He decided to go public about his struggles and even participated in a documentary "Glen Campbell, Still Me" that showed his steady decline. He wrote a heartwrenching song, called "I'm not Gonna Miss You" about knowing what was in store. Towards his end, Glen's wife said he lost his ability to communicate but still played his guitar and his music was one of the very last things to go. He was an extremely gifted artist and now rests in the rural area of Arkansas from which he came.
So well said ! Sebs didn’t have a clue ( no insult intended) So much more to Mr Glen Campbell . I saw him on his last tour and it was wonderful to see him perform one last time.
Glen Campbell was one of the most talented entertainers & guitarists in the world. He had a lot of hits such as "By the Time I Get To Phoenix", "Wichita Lineman", "Dreams Of The Everyday Housewife", "Galveston", "Try A Little Kindness", "Rhinestone Cowboy", "Southern Nights" etc. Sadly he got Alzheimer's later in life. The last song he recorded was "I'm Not Gonna Miss You".
It was heartbreaking to see him deteriorate. What a huge gift he was! Bless him.
The Adios album is so good. Heartbreaking but even as he could not play, or remember all of the lyrics his voice was still solid. His daughter stepped up and played the parts he couldn't and other artists made duets of some of the songs he was not able to get completely ready on his own. An amazing tribute to one of the greats.
One of the all time greats, member of The Wrecking Crew.
He was also a member of the Wrecking Crew in the '60's and played on records by everyone from Elvis , Frank Sinatra to the Beach Boys.
Everybody on that stage was a legend, and they were all fascinated by Glens talent
Glenns last song is one of the most touching, heat breaking songs ever. He sang it during his battle with Alzheimers. It is called I'm not Gonna MIss You.
Sitting behind Glen Campbell is the legend Gene Watson. He is my favorite, and was my father's favorite.... His classic "Farewell Party" was requested by my father to be played at his funeral service. Thirty-eight years later it is still difficult for me to listen to.... but it is so beautiful.
Glen was one of the best guitar players ever. He was a member of the legendary Wrecking Crew. They were a group of studio musicians, that played on darn near every record from the 60s to the mid 80s. If you ever want an education on the record industry in LA, there is a wonderful documentary on The Wrecking Crew.
Glen Campbell was probably the most sought after studio guitarist in the Los Angeles music scene from the early 60's through the 70's. As a member of the Wrecking Crew, he is one of the most recorded musicians in the prime of the SoCal recording scene. As a solo artist, he focused mostly on country music.
Glen and Alice Cooper were great friends and jammed together.😊
Alice said that every one of his rock guitar friends (all the big names) asked him to set them up for a guitar lesson from Glen.
The played golf together for many years too
Weekly golfing buddies in the Phoenix area, too.
Check out Glen’s guitar playing - William
Tell Overture, played with the guitar above his head!
Roy Clark & Glen Campbell Ghost Riders In the Sky. is another great song and spotlights their talent.
Glen was a huge-selling country artist who crossed over easily to pop, but was actually better known as one of the great studio guitarists of all time!
B.J. Thomas is in the front row also. One of the greatest pop vocalists of the sixties and seventies. "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" was his biggest hit, but he had dozens of others.
Thank you 🙏 I thought that was him …I loved 🥰 BJ Thomas
Glen was a studio guitarist. No joke.
Major talent. ❤❤❤❤❤
You need to see just how GREAT a guitarist he was by watching him play the William Tell Oveture on his guitar and near the end he’s playing it on top of his head with a full Symphony orchestra!!! AMAZING TALENT!!❤
On a 12 string guitar!
When I was in grade school, Glen Campbell was all over pop radio. There were many crossover country artists back in the day.
As a guitar fan, you'd want to know that the first person featured in that video is Chet Atkins, a multi-award winning musical legend for those coming up at that time.
Also, in later life Glen was golf buddies with Alice Cooper (of early glam rock and "School's Out" fame). On his show, Campbell gave visibility to new artists like Linda Ronstadt. Some of the earliest footage you'll see of her is from his show.
the show this video is from is from a series out of Nashville showcasing country legends (some of whom are gone now) who are playing and singing for each other, the icons and legends in that room are what made country music what it was and is. Some of my favorite performances is from these shows, one is WIllie performing "Angel Flying Too Close To the Ground" and the rest of those stars are just silent in awe of Willie's talent. Each of them with a deep respect for the others skills.
You see, my friend. I'm 70 and I'm convinced there isn't so much difference between your generation and mine, after all. We all love good music. God bless.
Nice reaction. I'm sure someone has mentioned that not only is he not a "classically trained" guitarist, he cant even read music. Self taught and plays by ear but one of the very best to ever play the thing.
In 1968, during Beatlemania, Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell, both grammy winners, released the album "Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell". It was so successful a few of the songs bested even the Beatles on top 100 and 200 charts of 1968-1969. "All I Have to Do Is Dream," was the most popular coming in at #3 to #6 on various charts. Campbell single handedly kept Country artists working during the pop crazy of the 60's and 70's because his talent crossed genres. They even gave him his own weekly TV special back when there were only 3 channels and Beatles pop was all the rage.
Good info, but just one correction. Beatlemania was no longer a thing in 1968. Their final live concert was in Aug. of 1966.
@@stevenmeyer9674
I was referring to their popularity in general not just concerts. They owned the charts until 1970. My post was more about Campbell than the exact specific definition of "Beatlemania".
He played for Elvis a few times. Elvis wanted him for his band. By that time he had his own tv show and couldn’t do it
Another country singer is Ricky Van Shelton. Great voice and great songs- like:
The Picture
Somebody's Gonna Lose
Living Proof
Life Turned Her That Way
Statue of A Fool
Let Me Live With Love (and Die With You)
Somebody Lied
A Crime of Passion
Wooly Bully
And so many, many more and many videos of him singing. Sebs I don't think you will be disappointed with this country singer.
One of my very favorites...along with Earl Thomas Conley!!! ❤❤❤❤
@@debibailey2968, I saw RVS in person in a club near my home town back when he was first getting noticed. His singing in person is just the same as what you hear on his records. Love his gospel songs too.
Glen Campbell is the guy who first got me interested in 12-string guitars. I bought my first one in 1968. Glen, Roy, and Chet Atkins are all absolute masters at their craft.
Glenn was never trained, he got his first guitar at 4 years old, and he was taught by his Uncle, He couldn't read or write music, yet played as a session player for the wrecking crew on thousands of albums. From Frank Sinatra to the Beach Boys, He actually played and toured with the Beach Boys for a short time when Brian Wilson left the band to write and produce music. Gleen didn't write his own music but was able to make hits for other writers. John Hartford wrote this song and he played many of Jimmy Webb's tunes like Galveston. Check out Glen Campbell & Roy Clark Play "Ghost Riders in the Sky".
Glen Campbell was a session guitarist first, as others have noted, as a member of the famous Wrecking Crew of studio performers in LA in the '60's. But he had a long and illustrious solo career as a singer and guitar player, and had his own variety TV show, Glen Campbell's Goodtime Hour, on which he showcased not only his talent, but hundreds of others. Linda Ronstadt was a frequent guest in her early days. He had many hit singles on his own, including this song, Wichita Lineman, Rhinestone Cowboy, etc.
Love it you recognized Roy Clark but if you look at all the people sitting on the stage area they are the ROYALTY of Country Western Music
He learned to play on his own.He started out playing
left handed but learn to play right handed because most folks played right handed and it made easier for him to borrow a guitar when visiting someone’s home. Campbell lived and breathed to play guitar and was regarded as one of the best.
Glenn C comes from a musical family and started playing guitar at the age of 4 and performing publicly at the age of 6. Yes he can play the guitar very well.
Glen Campbell’s “The boy in me”, “come harvest time” and “amazing grace” are 3 songs he did on a Christian/gospel cassette in the 90s, you’d really like those songs because the message in the first two are so profoundly poignant to life as a Christian, he plays the bag pipe in his “Amazing Grace” cover-it’s absolutely hauntingly brilliant! He was a talent!
His daughter wrote a song in tribute to him called “remembering” by Ashley Campbell. She does a live version and a long time buddy of Glens, who played w/Glen at his concerts performed harmonies w/Ashley, it’s a beautiful song.
The older gentleman at the very beginning of the video was Chet Adkins. Considered one of the greatest guitarists in the world
Definitely have to check out Chet Atkins
There was a huge collection of country singers/musicians sitting on that set with Glen Campbell. The first man who spoke (not the MC) was Chet Atkins his was sitting on the right of Roy Clark at the end. Glen Campbell played guitar for the Beach Boys for a while. He could play Chuck Berry riffs. He was a totally amazing singer and guitarist.
At his peak he was considered to be one of the top five guitar players out there. He was a member of the Wrecking Crew who were known as the top Studio musicians in the business. He had a lot of hits especially in the late 60’s,70’s into the 80’s.
Like you, I came much later to Country music, and moved from being a fan of Rock / Metal to Country music.. Glen Campbell in My view was one of the finest and indeed one of the greatest guitarists Ever... One just have to check out Glen Campbells William Tell Overture to realise just how awesome this guys guitaring was..
John Hartford wrote this song and does a perfect version of it.
Great video! Stage full of legends there! I would suggest a few of the guitar duets with Glenn Campbell and Roy Clark! WOW!!!! Freaking Amazing!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
He was an excellent banjo player 😍😍😍
I remember being introduced to Glen Campbell by my babysitter when I was a little girl. She was a big fan, and we sat and listened to his albums when we were at her house. I didn't mind it one bit, because I enjoyed his music. I thought he was so handsome, too. lol
Check out the Legends ......... Jim Reeves & Don Williams
Don Williams with Keith Urban - Imagine that. Beautiful song and collaboration.
He was surrounded by his peers that were the greats in country music.
Seen Glen Campbell perform a couple times. Still have both my 68
Wichita Lineman and Bobbie Gentry with Glen Campbell lps
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Glen Campbell is my lifelong idol.
Moved from New York to Nashville a long time ago because of my idol hood of Glen.
I’ve met him many times and have gotten to know some of his children and cousins.
He is arguably one of the greatest guitar players in history. Playing on hundreds of Rock and Roll hits throughout the 60’s, and also adding supporting vocals to folks like Ricky Nelson, and Merle Haggards early music.
He was a brief member of The Champs, The Beach Boys, and many other bands in the 60’s
There is sooooo much to learn about him every day!
I have been a huge fan since I was 9 years old in 1975, and I still learn about new things all the time that I didn’t know he was a part of.
He is the one Country Music Artist that belongs in The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame more than any other Country Music Artist, and actually deserves it more than most Rock And Roll artists do.
Widely thought of as one of the best guitarists ever!!!!
Ya’ll need to also, check out Glenn Campbells daughter singing this song and picking her banjo. She is very very talented as well. She toured and performed with her dad in his later years
Ashley Campbell 😊
@@sabrinapittsley2304 Thank you. I could not remember her name. She is great.
Yes, He is GOOD! My dad...RIP 1978...Used to love watching Glen and Roy play...I didn't really "GET IT" then...I learned though! Thanks Dad...Love Always...Thank You Sebs!
He was a member of "The Wrecking Crew" and performed on 100's of records in the 60's and 70's
Glen was a self-taught naturally gifted guitar, mandolin and banjo player. He never even learned how to read music! He came out to LA and became a session player for all kinds of artists. And even filled in on the Beach Boys while one of them were out. He then guested on the Smothers Brothers Show and then had his own show - The Good Time Hour. He also was John Wayne's sidekick in the movie True Grit and sung the opening song. You should check out several videos of Glen and Roy Clark going at it - breathtaking guitar work. There is even a couple where they play the same song on the same guitar at the same time! There is a video of him playing with a full orchestra! Thanks!
If you like Glen Campbell, listen to Rhinestone Cowboy. It’s a popular classic!!
Memories flood in from my childhood. My parents loved Glen Campbell! Many a Sunday morning I got up to him singing and also to bed in the evening.
MUST DO LIST: Campbell's studio recording of Wichita Lineman. Beautiful blue collar love song containing perhaps the best lyric of love ever... "And I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time." Then watch/listen to the live version from the Ralph Emery country music talk show with other greats sitting with him.
Saw Glen in 1973 and he was phenomenal! Such a great musician RIP.
He was part of "The Wrecking Crew". They were the backup band for a record company. Probably Capital. They played backup for many great singers! Made SoCal bands sound great, too. They played for The Mamas and Papas. Then the best ones broke out on their own. Glen was one, and Leon Russell was another. My favorite song of Glen's is Wichita Lineman. 😻😻😻😎👵💃🐺🌵💋💖🍹
Glen Campbell Is my son's and my favorite country singer. This is our favorite song. So much that's good out there.
So Many Great ones sitting around him. I loved, loved, loved Glen Campbell.