Glen Campbell Sings "Without You" (Badfinger/Harry Nilsson)

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  • From April 1972, Glen Campbell sings the Badfinger/Harry Nilsson hit "Without You". He even recorded the backup vocals for this performance. If he did record this song during this era, he never released it, which makes this performance even more special.

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  • @robharding1957
    @robharding1957 7 років тому +247

    Such a classic song , but lets just spare a minute for the two guys who composed this gem, Pete Ham & tom Evans, of Badfinger.R I P.

    • @daveidmarx8296
      @daveidmarx8296 7 років тому +14

      RIP Wichita Lineman. :-(

    • @buckjohnson1119
      @buckjohnson1119 4 роки тому +12

      robert harding They wrote a classic, here. Harry Nilsson did a wonderful job on his recording, of it. Glenn holds his own live, here.
      They should have shown the backup singer.

    • @robharding5345
      @robharding5345 4 роки тому +2

      @@buckjohnson1119 I agree Buck,

    • @ZeeCeeRider
      @ZeeCeeRider 4 роки тому +10

      I think Glen was the backup singer. I think they made a studio recording and the video was a lip sync performance... My guess. The backup singer sounds a lot like Glen

    • @johnapitoe1758
      @johnapitoe1758 3 роки тому +3

      Um… Harry Nilsson wrote this in 1971

  • @parisbest105
    @parisbest105 Рік тому +19

    WOW!! Hearing this for first time!! Glen Campbell could sing any song so beautifully perfect!!! WOW!! 💕

  • @drkfive
    @drkfive 2 роки тому +11

    Saw Glen sing this in concert in 1973 in Houston. Extraordinary performer! Miss him every day.

  • @markdezii
    @markdezii 6 років тому +99

    Words can't describe how fantastic Glen Campbell was!!

  • @1hardnhungry
    @1hardnhungry 2 роки тому +12

    Thanks for remembering Pete Ham & Tom Evans of Badfinger, Robert. Without a doubt a classic song, Glenn does it great justice in this performance.

    • @johnschaefer2238
      @johnschaefer2238 6 місяців тому +1

      Glenn knew good songwriters this is a great song up there with Jimmy Webb’s best!

  • @bk2nchr
    @bk2nchr 7 років тому +77

    This is an OUTSTANDING performance. What a voice!💛

    • @ProGamer-iv9wp
      @ProGamer-iv9wp 6 років тому

      Chef Biologique G FOTOĞRAF 8 323 5 5bx

    • @arnarne
      @arnarne 2 роки тому +3

      It certainly is an outstanding performance! Today is the first time ever I have heard it. Harry Nilsson's is even better but this is the next best version I have heard and there are quite a number being recorded by now. Beautiful!

  • @YerPope
    @YerPope 7 років тому +131

    This is the first time I've heard Glen sing this. It takes guts to do this song. Not only is it difficult in range but Harry Nilsson did such a great job with it that set the standard really, really high. Yet Glen did a good job. I'm impressed.

    • @gretchennelson9965
      @gretchennelson9965 3 роки тому +12

      Me too. I had no idea that he ever did this song Yes,it took a hell of a lot of guts,Nilsson crushed that song.

    • @jrviade85
      @jrviade85 2 роки тому +3

      the range is not that difficult, I know your talking about the chorus when the voice goes higher and you have to go higher to give it more power and feeling to it, but its just a small part that can easily be sang without trying to make it too hard to sing
      other than that the verses are easy to sing

    • @lindaberg1695
      @lindaberg1695 10 місяців тому +1

      Glen could sing anything and I'm quite sure the harmony backing track is Glen.

    • @thomaspappalardo7589
      @thomaspappalardo7589 3 місяці тому

      I can’t stand Nilsson’s version.

    • @ricardovandervegt9834
      @ricardovandervegt9834 2 місяці тому

      Why?​@@thomaspappalardo7589

  • @stepinfetchit9394
    @stepinfetchit9394 10 місяців тому +8

    Glen was so multi-talented, bless him! Self-assisted here. This song needs to be sung by two or else retro-engineered. You were amazing, Glenn!

  • @lonidelahuerta3439
    @lonidelahuerta3439 2 роки тому +8

    Glen Campbell is one of the best singers, guitarists & pickers ever!
    One of my all time favorite music legends! Miss & love him always!🎶🎤🎸🤠🎥💞 His music lives on. RIP GLEN CAMPBELL 🙏

  • @MrGregFrancis
    @MrGregFrancis 3 роки тому +20

    It’s very rare to be the best guitar player AND singer on any stage you walk on.

  • @davecarl77
    @davecarl77 6 років тому +77

    Glen Campbell was so talented and mastered everything he did. Great song, great singer.

  • @buckeyefangirl1976
    @buckeyefangirl1976 4 роки тому +27

    This man could sing anything and WITH everyone. So much talent and so handsome. Forever missed.❤❤

    • @maureenarmstrong2307
      @maureenarmstrong2307 6 місяців тому

      Yes, I wholeheartedly agree with you..his voice just got right to my heart. I would say he was the most handsome man I'd ever seen.. Such an honest face, looking straight at whoever he was looking at.. so terribly missed... xx

  • @melnorman722
    @melnorman722 3 роки тому +22

    Glenn was a superb guitarist.singer and actor, he was so talented this world is a worser place since he passed

    • @parisbest105
      @parisbest105 Рік тому +1

      I agree with you, Mel...
      A much worse place!!!

  • @lowendvibeswesleyhorn8053
    @lowendvibeswesleyhorn8053 5 років тому +23

    Even the mic placement is an art!

  • @busybee4436
    @busybee4436 7 років тому +59

    Had no idea Glen had ever sung this song. Man but he does a stellar job of this incredible song!
    We're now gonna have to live without you, dear Glen. You may be gone but through your music, you'll never be forgotten. RIP, Rhinestone Cowboy.

    • @kennethhoneycutt2481
      @kennethhoneycutt2481 Рік тому +2

      Amen brother! He's in Heaven now, He gave his life to Christ, and hopefully he's still singing there!

  • @kamsainikamaludin7181
    @kamsainikamaludin7181 4 місяці тому +8

    Not only he can sing, he's also one of the best guitar players out there.

  • @nealhickok6826
    @nealhickok6826 Рік тому +3

    Cried when it first came out...crying again. Miss you my darling.

  • @georgebennig3891
    @georgebennig3891 4 роки тому +22

    A talented gentleman and a true master of the guitar. He’s definitely one of Gods Blessed ! I miss him!

    • @blackfender100
      @blackfender100 3 роки тому +1

      such a beautiful cover .Hard to pull off but Glenn Nailed it.

  • @richardcameron4843
    @richardcameron4843 3 роки тому +5

    very few male vocalists of that era could have attempted this without either crashing and burning or just sort of stinking it up. But if there was one that could nail it and do Nilsson proud it was Glen. Both men had beautiful tenor voices with incredible range and signature resonance. I love it - thanks so much for posting!

  • @jjoneski2203
    @jjoneski2203 3 роки тому +10

    Maybe most under rated singing guitarist of all time

  • @amexjam55
    @amexjam55 4 роки тому +6

    I don't recall Glen ever singing this Badfinger classic before. It's really an outstanding performance. Wow, he could really sing.

  • @everythingbobbywolfe
    @everythingbobbywolfe 5 років тому +62

    The world doesn't realize what we lost when Glenn passed.

    • @dondorion3330
      @dondorion3330 3 роки тому +1

      I am not the 'World', but I do...!

    • @danc3693
      @danc3693 3 роки тому +1

      That's right - YOU are the only one.

    • @gretchennelson9965
      @gretchennelson9965 3 роки тому

      I know.💔

    • @FrankHerrera-qr1mh
      @FrankHerrera-qr1mh Рік тому

      I always crack up at people who listen to an artist for the first time and says "he was so underrated"...by idiots who missed his life!

    • @everythingbobbywolfe
      @everythingbobbywolfe Рік тому

      @@danc3693 are you just a troll or have a third grade reading comprehension?

  • @z512345
    @z512345 7 років тому +37

    I have a great admiration for Glen lately, never did when I was young ,( 68 now ). He did accomplish many things in his life, and I am just finding out about them. This song is a very difficult one to do, but he nailed it.
    RIP

    • @parisbest105
      @parisbest105 Рік тому +1

      Ditto, Ditto, Ditto!!... And at 68, I'm just finding out, too!!

    • @z512345
      @z512345 Рік тому

      @@parisbest105 Don't forget, Glenn filed in as a replacement for Brain Wilson in a BB "s concert tour back in the mid 1960's.

  • @robharding1957
    @robharding1957 8 років тому +30

    A great singer, and a very good version of this Ham & Evans classic.

    • @arteCee
      @arteCee 4 роки тому +1

      as i take a moment to be thankful for Tom's name being Evans..
      and not ..Eggs.

  • @JaneSmith0709
    @JaneSmith0709 7 років тому +116

    That is a hard song to do live. Glen did a good job. He had a great voice.

  • @robharding5345
    @robharding5345 4 роки тому +5

    Cracking version of this classic Badfinger song, That guy was really talented,

  • @territhomas8792
    @territhomas8792 3 роки тому +9

    Glen puts so much emotion into his songs

  • @karenwilliams8285
    @karenwilliams8285 4 роки тому +5

    Absolutely LOVE hearing Glen sing this! Best interpretation of course, I Love everything he sings! Such a Brilliant vocalist and musician... really love his vocal range flexibility He lowers his key on this and also really raises it! What a singer! So loved and missed

  • @ladyanne8139
    @ladyanne8139 4 роки тому +4

    Beautifully written song..... Glenn sounded great. R. I. P all... Thank you for the music💞💗💜💜

  • @marilynrose1344
    @marilynrose1344 5 років тому +6

    Always loved this song as a young girl....wonderful to hear Glen Campbells version ... even better
    Sums up my thoughts about my best love too

  • @_charlesphoenix
    @_charlesphoenix 2 місяці тому +2

    He's among the all-time greats

  • @viviennepastor3188
    @viviennepastor3188 2 роки тому +5

    He was such a wonderful singer and guitar player. He really could sing anything. I will always remember him for Galveston. It was such a beautiful song.

  • @billday6744
    @billday6744 2 роки тому +2

    Glen just made my jaw drop he knocked this one out of the park sounded great .

  • @hockeygirl8401
    @hockeygirl8401 6 років тому +11

    I'm crying yo. Miss him...genius...

  • @lesleymaclennan7899
    @lesleymaclennan7899 6 років тому +7

    Thanx for sharing this , it's beautiful. 🌸〰🎶🎵

  • @bennyjazzful
    @bennyjazzful 6 років тому +4

    WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
    From a mad keen 74yo Aussie fan.

  • @twfh
    @twfh 7 років тому +21

    Great song, R.I.P. Glen.

  • @irenegewinner8193
    @irenegewinner8193 Рік тому +11

    It’s tough without you, too, Glen.

  • @BringBackMyYesterdaybyDee
    @BringBackMyYesterdaybyDee 7 років тому +26

    After a year or so, I just listened to this performance again tonight...if Nilsson had not released this song first, a release by Glen would have hit #1 on the pop charts. This performance is Sublime....and leaves me (an ol' seasoned GC fan) in complete awe. Thanks again for posting it.

    • @hobbladef
      @hobbladef 6 років тому +3

      Agree.

    • @Winterstick549
      @Winterstick549 6 років тому +3

      BringBackMyYesterday
      Badfinger wrote and recorded it first

  • @bradbankes8137
    @bradbankes8137 7 років тому +65

    Great voice and a super guitar player. Too bad he seemed to be under appreciated.

    • @anonb4632
      @anonb4632 7 років тому +3

      Bradley Bankes I think the trouble is some of his stuff is borderline cheesy. Dress sense probs too but I like a lot of his stuff.

    • @lostintime8651
      @lostintime8651 4 роки тому +3

      by whom?

    • @danc3693
      @danc3693 3 роки тому +2

      That is simply wrong. He had a terrific fan base and was highly respected by his musical peers as a virtuoso guitar player and wonderful performer.

  • @strawberryseason
    @strawberryseason 7 років тому +26

    I love his outfit here. Exquisite.

  • @maureenarmstrong2307
    @maureenarmstrong2307 6 місяців тому

    What a singer Glen was, and will never be equalled or forgotten... Absolutely stupendous. xx Rest Easy Dear Glen. xx

  • @survivrs
    @survivrs 6 років тому +10

    Wow, my favorite version was always Nilsson, but I loved Badfinger for other songs. Now I might have to say my favorite is Glen.......no...close, but Nilsson is still my favorite but this is good!

    • @gretchennelson9965
      @gretchennelson9965 3 роки тому

      Nilsson will always be my favorite but this is outstanding

  • @valnauffts9965
    @valnauffts9965 6 років тому +8

    Wow ,he is phenomenal !

  • @suedonny
    @suedonny 7 років тому +9

    This is a great video, thanks so much...I love this one..

  • @karenreardon5398
    @karenreardon5398 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow. He nailed it! Glen could sing the phone book and sound great. Sorely missed ❤

  • @tundegombkoto2491
    @tundegombkoto2491 6 місяців тому +1

    And What An Extraordinary Musician He Was Too!!💓

  • @jcfreema
    @jcfreema 5 років тому +3

    I love this. Glen coul sing anything & did a great job on all..

  • @PALU3K
    @PALU3K 3 роки тому +3

    such a shame he never recorded this song on a LP. great backup vocals!

  • @margaretgaskell4958
    @margaretgaskell4958 4 роки тому +1

    You're missed thank you for all your music and songs..🎶🎶🎶🎶🙏👍

  • @melissaarrington8328
    @melissaarrington8328 8 років тому +10

    Love his voice!!! ❤️

  • @claraglatthaar998
    @claraglatthaar998 7 місяців тому +1

    Glenn can sing anything, his voice second only to very few. Though no one sings this song better Harry Nilsson. I think he won a Grammy for this song.

  • @ronshalita
    @ronshalita 7 років тому +12

    perfect pitch! never heard it better!

  • @premiumblue1637
    @premiumblue1637 5 років тому +4

    Glen is at that same high level like Elvis that he can cover any song and sound like he owns it!

  • @adlofheltirchiefadvisortot40
    @adlofheltirchiefadvisortot40 7 років тому +4

    glenn was clearly a great help to a lot of people, made them better than they were.. what a guy

  • @dannilaser16
    @dannilaser16 7 років тому +16

    Incredible vocal range.
    Hard song to sing for sure.

  • @TheGonzopup
    @TheGonzopup 9 років тому +8

    Beautiful.

  • @mikeengler2203
    @mikeengler2203 4 роки тому +1

    A great writer and performer and picker...he was not without demons ...I was a secret fan not fashionable back in the late 60s and 70s to be one....loved them all

  • @mistyw328
    @mistyw328 7 років тому +5

    Beautiful!

  • @tarquin4592
    @tarquin4592 6 років тому +9

    Apart from his own greatest hits, Glen used to perform absolutely great covers as well.

  • @The1966dolphins
    @The1966dolphins Рік тому +1

    Such a talented man never got the recondition he deserved

  • @donupton7374
    @donupton7374 4 роки тому +4

    What a great talent amazing guitar player. Is there anything he can't sing?

  • @baldhippy7204
    @baldhippy7204 4 роки тому +5

    i think glen sung it better than the originals awesome

  • @marilyntrimble5386
    @marilyntrimble5386 3 роки тому

    Glens musical gifts on display here. A perfectionist.

  • @miriampoole4037
    @miriampoole4037 8 років тому +6

    Simply the best!

  • @tanikawatrazo2787
    @tanikawatrazo2787 4 роки тому +4

    Lyrics
    No, I can't forget this evening,
    Or your face as you were leaving.
    But I guess that's just the way the story goes,
    You always smile but in your eyes your sorrow shows.
    Yes, it shows.
    No, I can't forget tomorrow,
    When I think of all my sorrow;
    When I had you there but then I let you go.
    And now it's only fair that I should let you know,
    What you should know.
    I can't live if living is without you.
    I can't live, I can't give any more.
    I can't live if living is without you.
    I can't give, I can't give any more.
    Well, I can't forget this evening,
    Or your face as you were leaving.
    But I guess that's just the way the story goes.
    You always smile but in your eyes your sorrow shows.
    Yes, it shows.
    I can't live if living is without you.
    I can't live, I can't give anymore.
    I can't live if living is without you.
    I can't live, I can't give anymore.
    Living is without you.

    • @arteCee
      @arteCee 4 роки тому +1

      "you always smile but in your eyes your sorrow shows."
      beautiful lyric..breaks the heart.

  • @scottprice2776
    @scottprice2776 5 місяців тому +1

    A truly great singer. RIP

  • @Dhannibal01
    @Dhannibal01 5 років тому +3

    I'd forgotten how much projection glen had... RIP Glen Campbell.

  • @fredms5420
    @fredms5420 3 роки тому +2

    Glen could sing any good song or play any song. Extremely talented

  • @clintwhatley7981
    @clintwhatley7981 6 років тому +6

    All Around Super Talent.

  • @romeysiamese6662
    @romeysiamese6662 8 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful voice. ❤😢😮😊

  • @bubbagreensmith7174
    @bubbagreensmith7174 7 років тому +21

    What can't he do!!!

    • @tomjampap7849
      @tomjampap7849 4 роки тому +1

      Absolutely spot on true

    • @DBLVIDS
      @DBLVIDS 4 роки тому +1

      There's not one. single. thing.

  • @guadalupecasillas1800
    @guadalupecasillas1800 7 років тому +6

    Love it one of my idols

  • @KenLucon
    @KenLucon 4 роки тому +1

    The harmonies are too beautiful

  • @breonemcnill1466
    @breonemcnill1466 4 роки тому +4

    He has to be the original....this version is timeless.

    • @RockinAllDay
      @RockinAllDay Рік тому

      The original is by Badfinger in 1970. It's was the last song on their 2nd studio album's 1st side "No Dice".

    • @janinelazier5789
      @janinelazier5789 Рік тому

      Harry Nillsson was the original

    • @RockinAllDay
      @RockinAllDay Рік тому

      @@janinelazier5789 Wrong. Badfinger rleased THEIR ORIGINAL in 1970, written by Tom Evans & Pete Ham. The description even says so.
      ua-cam.com/video/a_3C4nQ_mSo/v-deo.html
      The finalized version: ua-cam.com/video/R_b9_RnorqA/v-deo.html

  • @maloney1953
    @maloney1953 6 років тому

    gods I miss those shows... so much talent...

  • @nafnala
    @nafnala 8 років тому +7

    Love him!

  • @OldRustySteele
    @OldRustySteele 3 місяці тому

    Glen Campbell was a fabulous performer. One of my all time favorites. That said, I still prefer Harry Nilsson’s version of this song, but Glen’s version is mighty damn good, too.

  • @amandinehasi-dim5531
    @amandinehasi-dim5531 7 років тому +16

    RIP glen campbell

  • @WFCaxeman
    @WFCaxeman 2 роки тому

    Props to the backup singer. Killer harmonizing! ❤

  • @sharronkidd5205
    @sharronkidd5205 4 місяці тому

    Yes this is fabulous he really sing any genre music as play guitar he was very handsome on top of that 💗

  • @glennhudson1614
    @glennhudson1614 7 років тому +26

    love Nillson, but I promise his versitility as a singer overall was dwarfed indeed by the great Glen Campbell.

    • @jamesbrady8535
      @jamesbrady8535 4 роки тому +1

      That is the silliest statement I've seen in a long time.

  • @jimberlygridder183
    @jimberlygridder183 2 роки тому

    Glen Campbell was a badass. HE did everything at a high level.

  • @shosho63449
    @shosho63449 6 років тому +2

    i still can not believe glen as gone tragic the best

  • @johnnyf99music74
    @johnnyf99music74 6 років тому +7

    At crescendo moments he is harmonizing with a recording of himself. At first glance one may think it is just a poor lip sinc. I believe he was playing with this effect and its intentionality ( I know, intentionality isnt a word)

  • @bishopaz
    @bishopaz 4 роки тому +2

    Wow!!! That was awe some

  • @the_goofy_gamer2317
    @the_goofy_gamer2317 4 роки тому +2

    He nailed this song!!

    • @arteCee
      @arteCee 4 роки тому +1

      he's pretty wooden so a nail seems about right.

  • @lowendvibeswesleyhorn8053
    @lowendvibeswesleyhorn8053 5 років тому +2

    Wow!!

  • @danjennings6817
    @danjennings6817 7 років тому +2

    Harry nailed it!!

  • @margiecarol2944
    @margiecarol2944 Рік тому +1

    Love you still, Glen.

  • @downsphile
    @downsphile Місяць тому

    Glen was such a soulful singer

  • @francotenor
    @francotenor 4 роки тому +2

    Sounds great...

  • @lockedin60
    @lockedin60 7 років тому +10

    Glen did a good job of covering the song. But I just do not feel the same emotional gut wrenching feeling that Harry gave the song. It probably has a lot to do with the musical arrangement that Harry used. I have heard several versions of this song and I still come back to Harry's version every time. I know Pete and Tom may not have been given the accolades that Harry did but without them this song is not possible. Harry wrote some outstanding songs himself. He just struck gold when he chose to cover this one. I wish Harry had taken better care of himself physically but the rockers of the 1970's seemed to have lived like there was no tomorrow. We now no that hard living and hard substance abuse will bring on a breakdown of the major organs as we age. I have loved all of Harry's music since I heard this song in 1972. A one of a kind. RIP Harry!

    • @althetrader2509
      @althetrader2509 7 років тому +1

      Your said it, J.R.. Glen does not have the same range but he has his own niche. He nailed "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" and "Gentle on My Mind" every time he sang them. Harry's version is the definitive one and the way this song should be remembered, despite other singers who have higher highs (Mariah C. and Russell H. to name some). And yes, let's not forget the birth of this song by the Badfinger.

    • @michaelnagy-singersongwrit5667
      @michaelnagy-singersongwrit5667 6 років тому

      James Russell Well said.

    • @HarryRacer18
      @HarryRacer18 5 років тому

      Harry’s cover of this Badfinger original set the tone for all other covers like Mariah’s.

  • @Whipporwhill
    @Whipporwhill 4 місяці тому

    Incredible!

  • @robertpolnicky3262
    @robertpolnicky3262 3 роки тому +1

    I saw this when it originally aired late 72 early 73?? And my dad commenting how well glen harmonized with himself. I think my dad was right he had a previous recording of himself which he sang along with. I dont think there was a backup singer.

  • @pault8470
    @pault8470 2 роки тому

    Greatest love song ever written

  • @永寛真言宗心永寺
    @永寛真言宗心永寺 5 років тому

    大好きな歌です。綺麗な英語、歌声とても素敵です。素早しい歌手が亡くなられた事、本当に残念です…。心から素敵な歌声を有難う御座いました。安らかに…

  • @Bob27kayackman
    @Bob27kayackman Місяць тому

    Glen was a great singer and a great guitarist.

  • @jackstevenson4679
    @jackstevenson4679 2 роки тому

    Never heard this version. It's really good.

  • @Getrealpeeps
    @Getrealpeeps 4 роки тому +2

    Rest In Peace, Glen Campbell