I'm with Amber, I like this one way better than Rhinestone Cowboy. This is beautiful song and for some reason, every time I hear it, it makes me cry like a baby. Just about a guy working and missing his wife. Very simple but beautiful. And that IS him playing the guitar, he's one of the best guitarists ever.
I always thought Rhinestone Cowboy was sort of a gimmicky song. Not that I didn't love it, because I did. But this song, it's just a beautiful moving song. Maybe from a female standpoint more than from a male standpoint. Just to know that someone is thinking of you and missing you and all they want to do is get back to you. That's a beautiful and romantic thought.
Yep, i agree. He did "beautiful melancholy" so very well... this one, Where's the Playground Susie, Galveston, By the Time I Get to Phoenix (and even Rhinestone Cowboy) are perfect examples. More up-tempo fun stuff - my favourites of his are Bonaparte's Retreat and Southern Nights.
Hahahahaha! I caught that too, but they got it the second time through! But consider this: the fact that they paused there, not knowing that the next line was coming up, shows us that they truly were hearing the song for the first time, so it certainly speaks to their genuineness!
This has got to be one of the most beautiful songs ever composed. And yes Amber i totally agree , linemen dont get near enough credit , they put their lives on the line (literally) to helps folks get the power back on.
This is the most beautiful song..ever. The melody, lyrics and Glen's perfect vocals. I get choked up every time I hear it. Reminds me of my childhood too.
I’m 68, and Glen is still my go to when driving the car, or sat at home with my wife who also loves him. I can remember when this song came out in the UK, and listening to it on radio Luxembourg. The reception on my portable was awful but I found one spot in the house, halfway up a bedroom wall where the reception was good. I spent many hours trying to catch this song, and my parents thought I’d gone a bit mad. I loved it/him then and I love even more to this day. ❤️
I posted that 3 hours before you, and it disappeared..you stole my post almost verbatim..I'm out F this sight..I'm creeped out by this...unsubscribing...it's all about money and politics here
The song was written by Jimmy Web who wrote several big hits. Jimmy said, “This song is not just about a lineman. It is about anyone who can think about other things while they work-a truck driver, for example, or a farmworker. It is a song about an ordinary person who has extraordinary thoughts.”
Actually Jimmy Webb does two beautiful versions of his song on two different albums both are wonderful. One is on Ten Easy Pieces (1996) and the other is on Just Across The River (2010)
By the by, since our hosts are Okies, as am I, Jimmy Webb was born in a smallish town in Western Oklahoma, Elk City, and grew up in Laverne, which might be even smaller
The string arrangement on Wichita Lineman are absolutely superb. The writing and arranging in those days were untouchable. Carol Kaye (on bass) was one of the very first women to make a proper career recording as a backing musician in popular music with “The Wrecking Crew”, the same bunch of session musicians that Glenn Campbell started with!
Thanks for that, I didn't know about Carol Kaye And as for the orchestral arrangement, second to none. When I first heard it in the 1970's, I went out and bought it and played it daily.
It interesting you give the string arrangement top billing for the song, I think the strings are the one drawback. Nothing wrong with the notes or arrangement per se, I guess my beef is just with the final mix, they're just way too loud, too prominent. They distract in places, but I've noticed that's a periodic thing, several songs of the time feature the overblown strings (to me anyways).
I’m old enough to vividly remember his prime when this came out. As a veteran, I especially like “Galveston” - his “Vietnam” song. I’ve been where he was in that song. Hearing it still drops me into that place instantly. Please give it a listen.
This I believe, is Glenn Campbell's best. It's so iconic, with the help of wrecking crew "and I need you more than want you and I want you for all time" beautiful ❤️
There's a video from a show that was on TMT that a random group of musicians get together and sing and play. The show he was on really shows his playing.
One of the most beautiful songs I’ve heard Glenn sing was ‘If You Go Away’. Gorgeous lyrics and so full of emotion. And ‘Honey Come Back’ is another one that just gets me every time.
This song takes me back to a time I don't ever want to forget. It reminds me of a simpler time of being with my family when my dad would pile us all into the station wagon and take us for a ride to nowhere special. This song would come on the radio, and for the next 4 minutes it would be silence while we all listened. Sadly, they are all gone now, (my dad, my mom, and my sister). However I still have this joyful memory of them during a happier time; of being together in that old car, taking a ride together, and going to nowhere special...
Although one of my favs of his, followed by “Galveston” and “Dreams of The Everyday Housewife”, his most poignant, heartbreaking song is his last, “I’m Not Gonna Miss You” that he recorded as he declined into Alzheimer’s. I highly recommend it. Glen continued to perform well into the depths of dementia, astounding fans as well as others with his ability to continue to play complicated guitar passages while simultaneously losing his life time memories and other mental faculties. The video of “I’m Not Gonna Miss You” that you should react to is the one that appears in the documentary of his battle with Alzheimer’s, called Glen Campbell: I’ll be Me.
When Glen Campbell had a TV variety series for a few years, "Gentle on My MInd" was his theme song. An excellent choice for your next song from him. A contemporary of his who was arguably as good with the guitar as him was Roy Clark. Try his song "Yesterday When I Was Young"
First episode (January 1969, CBS TV) of “The Goodtime Hour” John Hartford on banjo (“Gentle on my Mind”, composer). ua-cam.com/video/-HFCuBLAjXo/v-deo.html
@@donnalawrence4666 Yes please, Roy Clark's Yesterday When I Was Young is a classic - they are both incredible guitarists, there are plenty of UA-cam videos of him playing with other equally talented guitar maestros.
Glen's voice was at it's peak in 1968, some of his best work from that time. I always liked the guitar work on this song. He did "Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.) in 1975. Please add to the reaction list. 😀
Thank you for playing Glen Campbell again!!! Love this song. He was an incredible guitarist. Hope you’ll check out some live videos of him playing!! RIP Glen Campbell ♥️
My favorite Glenn Campbell song. Glenn also said numerous times that this was his favorite song that became a hit. Composer Jimmy Webb was at the peak of his career when he wrote this song.
I'm with you girl. This is the song. Like yours, my dad was also lineman. As a child we attended far too many funerals for friends, young in their 30's, who caught a few stray, angry electrons. This song nails it. An amazing thing about Glen is just how many dozens and dozens of recordings, rock, pop, country, soul, etc. he played lead guitar anonymously as a member of the Wrecking Crew.
Glen Campbell was also part of a tremendous group of studio musicians known as The Wrecking Crew who played on COUNTLESS hit songs. There's a documentary that can currently be seen for free on UA-cam that you really ought to check out. You'll be amazed when you discover how many of the songs you've reacted to utilized the Wrecking Crew!
Thank you for telling us about the documentary. I just watched it based on your recommendation and am in awe. What a delightful way to spend a couple of hours. ua-cam.com/video/-ZgBexrZvM0/v-deo.html
For a hilarious good time, I hope someday they check out Jerry Reed's funny country crossover hits from the early '70s, "Amos Moses" and "When You're Hot, You're Hot." They are story songs, which Amber likes, and are so funny.
@@trhansen3244 You may have seen Jerry Reed if you ever saw 'Smokey & the Bandit' as he was the Truck Driver Burt was escorting in the movie. He was in a bunch of movies actually but love his music. Check out Amos Moses, West Bound and Down or When Your Hot Your Hot. Cheers.
Amber, Thank you so much so for the comments on Linemen. I have the biggest smile on my face and a tear in my eye. I am a Journeyman Lineman in the Intermountain West and have been doing linework for over 40 years. So sorry to hear about your classmate's dad losing his life. I have friends and coworkers that have lost their lives, as well. I have been a fan of your channel for a while, but now I'm a Superfan!!! Every time I watch your videos I hear the music, but I can't stop looking at your face. Beautiful!!! Rob, you're a lucky man!!!
This song is like a time machine. It's like being transported back- You can really feel what life was like when it was released. And of course, the message in it; love and longing...there's no escaping it and that, is timeless. Live cuts of this really show off more of his guitar skills also- even when he was much older. Amazing.
"Gentle On My Mind," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Galveston," "Southern Nights" ... all hits by Glen. (Just the one N in his name, BTW.) There's a video of a show where Glen is on stage with Willie Nelson and other legends, and he plays "Gentle On My Mind." That might be one to pick.
DREAMS OF THE EVERY DAY HOUSEWIFE or GALVESTON, please!!!! My Mother paid very little attention to pop culture including songs on the radio, but when Everyday Housewife came on she hummed right along as she looked out the window day dreaming as she did the endless daily chores of a housewife with kids.
personally I think "by the time I get to phoenix" and "gentle on my mind" and "wichita lineman" are the 3 classics of his career...galveston is right up there as well... "rhinestone cowboy" is a up beat fun song, but for true emotional melancholy depth and beauty you can't beat the first 3 I made mention... by the way, glen campbell is my personal favorite male country singer of all time..
" Gentle On My Mind " and " By The Time I Get To Phoenix " were two of Glenn Campbell's biggest hits . They played his music on easy listening and rock radio stations as well =)
Every song he's got brings back so many memories of my childhood and most kids back then wouldn't even think of listening to Glen Campbell but I know what good music and one of the greatest guitarist ever really is .
The fact that you guys turned this around so quickly shows that you really do give the people what they want. Thank you for what you do. You're an important part of my day!
Such a Hauntingly Beautiful Song. I personally have always thought this is his very best. A masterful recording. Let’s no forget. Glenn was part of the infamous wrecking crew ❤️
Witchita Lineman has one of the most iconic bass entries of all time by one of the greatest bass players of all time -- Carol Kaye. Such a timeless song written by Jimmy Webb and sung by the great Glen Cambell.
The man has a beautiful voice. This song, written by Jimmy Webb, was released in 1968. I got the album in 7th grade. IMO the Jimmy Webb songs were often the best. Glen Campbell is one of the best guitar players ever. He didn't read a note of music, but became a highly sought after session guitarist in LA in the early sixties. You absolutely must do "Gentle on My Mind" and "Galveston."
I first heard this song as a small child driving with my family from Ft Riley to Wichita in the family country squire wagon. It made me cry then and still does. Brilliant composition.
This is one of the greatest songs ever written! And sung by one of the greatest singers. In fact, Jimmy Webb wrote this song specifically for Glen to sing! It's not really a country song in the traditional sense, It's a Country-pop crossover, which Glen himself did a lot of crossover stuff. An amazing talent! And yes, Amber, his voice was clear as spring water and smooth as honey!. One other fun fact that you two may not know, Glen was a long time veteran in the Music Biz, He was one of the original Wrecking Crew studio Musicians out on the west coast. He played guitar in a lot of famous people's songs over the years. We are talking Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and the list goes on.
One of my favorite lines in a song, "I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time". Beautiful poetry written by the enormously talented Jimmy Webb. Jimmy also wrote Galveston, a Vietnam war protest song, also recorded by Glenn. Jimmy wrote MacArthur Park, an epic of a song. And whilst many people recorded it, including Donna Summer, my favorite live version is Jimmy on the piano and Glenn singing. Glenn shows what a genius on the guitar he really was, so underrated. Thank you for all your reactions, g'day from Australia.
This song came out in 1968 and was such a peaceful diversion from all the chaos that took place during that single year: Vietnam, assassinations, riots, etc.
Glen Campbell was big for crossing cw into mainstream. He did it well, but one of my favorites to do it was Ronnie Milsap. "I wouldn't have missed it for the world" and "Smokey Mountain Rain" "no getting over me" were really good.
I agree with Amber that this is Glen's best song. Glen himself played the solo on a Danelectro Longhorn bass, and it's impressive as he makes it sound actually smooth and romantic, in keeping with the longing expressed in the verses. That's not easy to do! By contrast, a year earlier Star Trek composer Gerald Fried wrote a bass solo for the 1967 episode Amok Time expressing Spock's inner emotional turmoil (ua-cam.com/video/D-aDZiHiuMU/v-deo.html). He said there was no way a bass could sound romantic, and he wanted that clunky bass sound on a romantic theme to show Spock's struggle with his human feelings (ua-cam.com/video/POg2iVw0PzY/v-deo.html). I wonder what Gerald thought of Glen's solo the following year?
It's such a great song that even Guns and Roses covers it live in concert. Glen Campbell is one of greatest guitar players of all time. One of his best friends and golfing buddies was Alice Cooper.
Galveston is an amazing song. The original recording was heavily orchestrated, with Glen playing an electric guitar. Here's a video of this version with beautiful imagery helping to tell the story. ua-cam.com/video/iDRXADEJuKo/v-deo.html Later he did an acoustic version with just him and his 12-string guitar. I think I like this version better, even though it is not well-known. ua-cam.com/video/W22SR9lPf2o/v-deo.html
"Galveston" is hands down my favorite song by him. I had never heard the acoustic version before, so I followed your link and checked it out. Beautiful, but I still prefer the studio recording with the electric guitar and full orchestration; it just carries a haunting quality that suits the song so much better. If Amber and Jordan decide to follow our advice and listen to "Galveston" next, I hope they'll listen to the regular version first.
I'm old enough to remember when they showed that first video of Galveston on TV. There was a controversy about it. Glen wanted them to show news video of the Vietnam War in the video, but President Nixon said "No!" (Yes, the president used to have that kind of power.) So they settled for pictures & video of Galveston itself. Funny that Glen is in an army uniform. No GI would have ever had that haircut!
I rode in a little 10 or 12 passenger puddle-jumper plane years ago with Mr Campbell. He climbed right in with all us regular folks, even though he was music royalty, and chatted and cracked jokes with us til we reached San Francisco. Such a nice guy with talent beyond measure.
It’s an amazing simple song lyrically, musically not so much. “And so need you more than want you, and I want you for all time”. Jimmy Web did a great job.
Campbell played guitar on the Beach Boys' landmark Pet Sounds album, and following Brian Wilson's breakdown and subsequent inability to tour, he joined the band on the road from December of 1964 until March of 1965. Campbell played bass and sang falsetto harmonies in the shows, debuting with the band on Dec. 24, 1964.
Thank you, Amber! for understanding it was about the men working on the overhead power lines. I knew a man who did that in Memphis and he was accidentally electrically shocked three times - they put their lives on the line to keep electricity flowing during a storm. Glenn Campbell - classic! :)
Many of Glen Campbells early hit were written by a man named Jimmy Webb this one "Gentle On My Mind," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix and several others his writing style was meant for Glen. Glenn toured one summer with the Beach Boys early in his career. He was also a member of the studio musicians called the wrecking which back up may studio recording done in L.A. before he made it big.
I saw Glen Campbell live at The Royal Albert Hall London Uk. I saw him play the bagpipes whilst singing Amazing Grace. He was a very talented musician.
Glen was once called the most versatile guitarists in the business. He could literally adapt to any genre. I'm with Amber. This song has haunted me since I first heard way back then.
Great song and reaction. Galveston is another excellent one by Glenn Campbell. The comment about his voice being pure is so spot on. Appreciate you guys. God bless!
Glenn was also a session guitarist thru a lot of the 60's, even filled in when Brian Wilson stopped touring with the Beach Boys, known as the 5th Beach Boy.
At one time Glen was the lead guitarist for the Beach Boys. Also he was a member of the esteemed Wrecking Crew studio band and played on countless rock and roll songs!
Glen had a knack for finding memorable songs.After the Tanya Tucker Blowup,he was basically ignored by mainstream country. You should check out several mid 80`s songs as hidden gems. His "Faithless Love", "A Lady Like You", Randy Newman`s "Marie" ,Webb`s Still Within The Sound of My Voice",and one FANTASTIC unremembered Campbell song is "Call Home". Could bring tears to a glass eye.Check those out and you will have an idea of just how trully gifted he was. As Merle Haggard once said of him " If there was ever a man God gave too much talent to, it was Glen Campbell.
Amazing song. The lineman in this song is a telephone lineman. "I can hear your voice through the whine". "The Wichita Lineman is still on the line..."
Along with Glen's superb skill on the guitar, it is Jim Webb on the Gulbransen church organ that makes this song special. That orchestral sound is the organ.
This is my favorite Glenn Campbell song. I had to learn it on guitar I loved it so much. The bass guitar solo was played by Carol Kane, a member of The Wrecking Crew, a popular inside circle of LA musicians who played on just about everything. Glenn, was a member of the Wrecking Crew. There's a documentary about them that will blow your minds. I encourage you to watch it.
Glen Campbell is an amazing artist. I never saw him perform live, regrettable on my part. He was part of the Wrecking Crew, a session performer heard on tons of songs. He never learned how to read music. He was self taught and played strictly by ear. If you want to see him in a filmed live setting, check out a concert that was on PBS in the early 2000s where he performs with the Sioux Falls symphony. His talent is on full display there, including his phenomenal guitar playing. This song is the first song in the concert and is so much better imo than the recorded version you just heard and reacted to.
I'm with Amber, I like this one way better than Rhinestone Cowboy. This is beautiful song and for some reason, every time I hear it, it makes me cry like a baby. Just about a guy working and missing his wife. Very simple but beautiful. And that IS him playing the guitar, he's one of the best guitarists ever.
I'm with Amber too. Wichita Lineman has been my favorite Glen Campbell song for a long time. Rhinestone Cowboy is probably no. 6 or 7 on my list.
Rhinestone Cowboy was never his best song, in my opinion. This is one of his best and I prefer it!
I always thought Rhinestone Cowboy was sort of a gimmicky song. Not that I didn't love it, because I did. But this song, it's just a beautiful moving song. Maybe from a female standpoint more than from a male standpoint. Just to know that someone is thinking of you and missing you and all they want to do is get back to you. That's a beautiful and romantic thought.
Yep, i agree. He did "beautiful melancholy" so very well... this one, Where's the Playground Susie, Galveston, By the Time I Get to Phoenix (and even Rhinestone Cowboy) are perfect examples. More up-tempo fun stuff - my favourites of his are Bonaparte's Retreat and Southern Nights.
Spot on! Totally agree with you!
By pausing, you stepped on one of the greatest song lyrics ever written ..."and I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time"
I completely agree...was going to comment the exact same thing!
Ditto!
Hahahahaha! I caught that too, but they got it the second time through! But consider this: the fact that they paused there, not knowing that the next line was coming up, shows us that they truly were hearing the song for the first time, so it certainly speaks to their genuineness!
YEP! They committed a huge sin, stopping at that verse. I'll forgive them.
good thing he repeats the same exact line later in the song LOL!
This has got to be one of the most beautiful songs ever composed. And yes Amber i totally agree , linemen dont get near enough credit , they put their lives on the line (literally) to helps folks get the power back on.
This is the most beautiful song..ever. The melody, lyrics and Glen's perfect vocals. I get choked up every time I hear it. Reminds me of my childhood too.
I’m 68, and Glen is still my go to when driving the car, or sat at home with my wife who also loves him. I can remember when this song came out in the UK, and listening to it on radio Luxembourg. The reception on my portable was awful but I found one spot in the house, halfway up a bedroom wall where the reception was good. I spent many hours trying to catch this song, and my parents thought I’d gone a bit mad. I loved it/him then and I love even more to this day. ❤️
"And I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time..." one of the most beautiful sentiments of the depths of someone's love ever, IMO.
I totally agree with you! It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear him sing it.
I posted that 3 hours before you, and it disappeared..you stole my post almost verbatim..I'm out
F this sight..I'm creeped out by this...unsubscribing...it's all about money and politics here
The song was written by Jimmy Web who wrote several big hits. Jimmy said, “This song is not just about a lineman. It is about anyone who can think about other things while they work-a truck driver, for example, or a farmworker. It is a song about an ordinary person who has extraordinary thoughts.”
Love Jimmy Webb! I think he wrote Galveston, too. And, of course, MacArthur Park.
Actually Jimmy Webb does two beautiful versions of his song on two different albums both are wonderful. One is on Ten Easy Pieces (1996) and the other is on Just Across The River (2010)
@@wendydouglas425 And "Up Up And Away". Jimmy is a treasure.
By the by, since our hosts are Okies, as am I, Jimmy Webb was born in a smallish town in Western Oklahoma, Elk City, and grew up in Laverne, which might be even smaller
@@wendydouglas425 By the Time I Get To Phoenix, and Up, Up Away for the Fifth Dimension.
very sweet sentiment Amber - nice to hear you give the lineman the due they deserve.
The string arrangement on Wichita Lineman are absolutely superb. The writing and arranging in those days were untouchable. Carol Kaye (on bass) was one of the very first women to make a proper career recording as a backing musician in popular music with “The Wrecking Crew”, the same bunch of session musicians that Glenn Campbell started with!
Yes that opening by Carol Kaye baseline at the beginning is just perfect!
Thanks for that, I didn't know about Carol Kaye And as for the orchestral arrangement, second to none. When I first heard it in the 1970's, I went out and bought it and played it daily.
It interesting you give the string arrangement top billing for the song, I think the strings are the one drawback. Nothing wrong with the notes or arrangement per se, I guess my beef is just with the final mix, they're just way too loud, too prominent. They distract in places, but I've noticed that's a periodic thing, several songs of the time feature the overblown strings (to me anyways).
Beautiful song!
Carole Kaye played a Fender Precison bass during the song but the solo was Glen playing a Danelectro Longhorn bass.
And Carol Kaye of the Wrecking Crew playing bass -- one of her most definitive performances.
I’m old enough to vividly remember his prime when this came out. As a veteran, I especially like “Galveston” - his “Vietnam” song. I’ve been where he was in that song. Hearing it still drops me into that place instantly. Please give it a listen.
Welcome Home
Thank you for your service
My hubby...A/1st/501st/101st LZ Sally
Camp Eagle.... I Corp
This I believe, is Glenn Campbell's best. It's so iconic, with the help of wrecking crew "and I need you more than want you and I want you for all time" beautiful ❤️
I love what I call his cities trilogy (By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Galveston and Wichita Linesman).
The Wrecking Crew were with him on this...one of his last before Alzheimer's took him away...ua-cam.com/video/U8TsAh-zYFI/v-deo.html
J & Amber, his "Gentle on My Mind", "Galveston" and "Southern Nights" are next for you!!!
Yeah, I love "Southern Nights"!!
Agreed.
Theme From True Grit, the original movie from 1969, which he was in with Kim Darby and John Wayne
I love his live True Grit
There's a video from a show that was on TMT that a random group of musicians get together and sing and play. The show he was on really shows his playing.
One of the most beautiful songs I’ve heard Glenn sing was ‘If You Go Away’. Gorgeous lyrics and so full of emotion. And ‘Honey Come Back’ is another one that just gets me every time.
This song takes me back to a time I don't ever want to forget. It reminds me of a simpler time of being with my family when my dad would pile us all into the station wagon and take us for a ride to nowhere special. This song would come on the radio, and for the next 4 minutes it would be silence while we all listened.
Sadly, they are all gone now, (my dad, my mom, and my sister). However I still have this joyful memory of them during a happier time; of being together in that old car, taking a ride together, and going to nowhere special...
Although one of my favs of his, followed by “Galveston” and “Dreams of The Everyday Housewife”, his most poignant, heartbreaking song is his last, “I’m Not Gonna Miss You” that he recorded as he declined into Alzheimer’s. I highly recommend it. Glen continued to perform well into the depths of dementia, astounding fans as well as others with his ability to continue to play complicated guitar passages while simultaneously losing his life time memories and other mental faculties. The video of “I’m Not Gonna Miss You” that you should react to is the one that appears in the documentary of his battle with Alzheimer’s, called Glen Campbell: I’ll be Me.
Gentle On My Mind and By The Time I Get To Phoenix are terrific. Additionally, Glen's Guitar playing ability is off the chain!
When Glen Campbell had a TV variety series for a few years, "Gentle on My MInd" was his theme song. An excellent choice for your next song from him. A contemporary of his who was arguably as good with the guitar as him was Roy Clark. Try his song "Yesterday When I Was Young"
Roy truly was amazing. Loved all his songs.
First episode (January 1969, CBS TV) of “The Goodtime Hour”
John Hartford on banjo (“Gentle on my Mind”, composer).
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@@donnalawrence4666 Yes please, Roy Clark's Yesterday When I Was Young is a classic - they are both incredible guitarists, there are plenty of UA-cam videos of him playing with other equally talented guitar maestros.
Literally cited as "The Greatest Country Song of All Time". I can't argue with it.
Still one of Glen Campbell's best . RIP Glen.
I totally agree.
Glen's voice was at it's peak in 1968, some of his best work from that time. I always liked the guitar work on this song. He did "Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.) in 1975. Please add to the reaction list. 😀
forgot about that one, that's a good song
Thank you for playing Glen Campbell again!!! Love this song. He was an incredible guitarist. Hope you’ll check out some live videos of him playing!! RIP Glen Campbell ♥️
The line "and I need you more than want you" is the best in any song ever 💗 I absolutely love him and this song
My favorite Glenn Campbell song. Glenn also said numerous times that this was his favorite song that became a hit. Composer Jimmy Webb was at the peak of his career when he wrote this song.
I'm with you girl. This is the song. Like yours, my dad was also lineman. As a child we attended far too many funerals for friends, young in their 30's, who caught a few stray, angry electrons. This song nails it.
An amazing thing about Glen is just how many dozens and dozens of recordings, rock, pop, country, soul, etc. he played lead guitar anonymously as a member of the Wrecking Crew.
Glen Campbell was also part of a tremendous group of studio musicians known as The Wrecking Crew who played on COUNTLESS hit songs. There's a documentary that can currently be seen for free on UA-cam that you really ought to check out. You'll be amazed when you discover how many of the songs you've reacted to utilized the Wrecking Crew!
Thank you for telling us about the documentary. I just watched it based on your recommendation and am in awe. What a delightful way to spend a couple of hours.
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If there was a Mt. Rushmore of country guitar pickers from that era Glen would be on it along with Roy Clark, Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins.
I plead ignorance about Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins but I've seen many videos of Campbell and especially Roy Clarke. Incredibly talented.
I learned how great Roy Clark was from watching him on the old Country Music TV show HEE HAW when I was a kid.
For a hilarious good time, I hope someday they check out Jerry Reed's funny country crossover hits from the early '70s, "Amos Moses" and "When You're Hot, You're Hot." They are story songs, which Amber likes, and are so funny.
@@trhansen3244 You may have seen Jerry Reed if you ever saw 'Smokey & the Bandit' as he was the Truck Driver Burt was escorting in the movie. He was in a bunch of movies actually but love his music. Check out Amos Moses, West Bound and Down or When Your Hot Your Hot. Cheers.
@@jdw5678, or even a little later and The Bird.
Amber,
Thank you so much so for the comments on Linemen. I have the biggest smile on my face and a tear in my eye. I am a Journeyman Lineman in the Intermountain West and have been doing linework for over 40 years. So sorry to hear about your classmate's dad losing his life. I have friends and coworkers that have lost their lives, as well. I have been a fan of your channel for a while, but now I'm a Superfan!!! Every time I watch your videos I hear the music, but I can't stop looking at your face. Beautiful!!!
Rob, you're a lucky man!!!
Thanks for your service, people like you built America, and a great excuse to play a classic tune.
Thank you so much!!!!@@danielwatson3273
This song is like a time machine. It's like being transported back- You can really feel what life was like when it was released.
And of course, the message in it; love and longing...there's no escaping it and that, is timeless.
Live cuts of this really show off more of his guitar skills also- even when he was much older. Amazing.
Lineman is my favorite Glen Campbell song, however when I hear Rhinestone I cry every time.
"Gentle On My Mind," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Galveston," "Southern Nights" ... all hits by Glen. (Just the one N in his name, BTW.) There's a video of a show where Glen is on stage with Willie Nelson and other legends, and he plays "Gentle On My Mind." That might be one to pick.
Glen was a guitar virtuoso.
They are wonderful songs. I bought his last CD "Ghost on the Canvas", beautiful & is a tribute to those who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
@@charlottewhitlock2001 I'll have to check that one out.
He has an even better version from a HeeHaw performance.
All of the above!!!
DREAMS OF THE EVERY DAY HOUSEWIFE or GALVESTON, please!!!! My Mother paid very little attention to pop culture including songs on the radio, but when Everyday Housewife came on she hummed right along as she looked out the window day dreaming as she did the endless daily chores of a housewife with kids.
personally I think "by the time I get to phoenix" and "gentle on my mind" and "wichita lineman" are the 3 classics of his career...galveston is right up there as well... "rhinestone cowboy" is a up beat fun song, but for true emotional melancholy depth and beauty you can't beat the first 3 I made mention... by the way, glen campbell is my personal favorite male country singer of all time..
I agree.
Sometimes "our boy" is clueless 😅 Amber, you need to hear "By The Time I Get To Phoenix ". Makes me cry every time 😢
I always get chills hearing this song.
Whenever I hear this song, I feel that longing. It has nothing with where I'm at in my life, but I feel that feeling. And the lyrics...
You should listen to the William Tell Overture guitar solo by Glen - he even plays part of it with the guitar on his head!
" Gentle On My Mind " and " By The Time I Get To Phoenix " were two of Glenn Campbell's biggest hits . They played his music on easy listening and rock radio stations as well =)
All penned by Jimmy Webb - also Galveston!
Every song he's got brings back so many memories of my childhood and most kids back then wouldn't even think of listening to Glen Campbell but I know what good music and one of the greatest guitarist ever really is .
He was also a phenomenal guitarist. Hopefully through this journey you’ll get to see some of his instrumental work.
The fact that you guys turned this around so quickly shows that you really do give the people what they want. Thank you for what you do. You're an important part of my day!
Such a Hauntingly Beautiful Song. I personally have always thought this is his very best. A masterful recording. Let’s no forget. Glenn was part of the infamous wrecking crew ❤️
Beautiful bittersweet masterpiece that will never date. Thank you to Jimmy Webb for writing and Glen making it his own.
Witchita Lineman has one of the most iconic bass entries of all time by one of the greatest bass players of all time -- Carol Kaye. Such a timeless song written by Jimmy Webb and sung by the great Glen Cambell.
The man has a beautiful voice. This song, written by Jimmy Webb, was released in 1968. I got the album in 7th grade. IMO the Jimmy Webb songs were often the best. Glen Campbell is one of the best guitar players ever. He didn't read a note of music, but became a highly sought after session guitarist in LA in the early sixties. You absolutely must do "Gentle on My Mind" and "Galveston."
He does indeed. A beautiful yet still very masculine voice.
Galveston packs a real emotional punch too.
Eddie Van Halen sought out Glen Campbell for lessons. Eddie Van Halen.
The more I’ve gotten into music, the more I friggin love Jimmy Webb. Up there with Lennon/McCartney and Dylan.
As the daughter of a (now retired) Linesman I have always liked this song. Thanks for the appreciation of the work they do Amber 😊
Whoa, my grandmother loved this guy. She was Irish and adored him. I'm f**king 60 & she's long time dead 😞 Thank you for the memory xxx
I first heard this song as a small child driving with my family from Ft Riley to Wichita in the family country squire wagon. It made me cry then and still does. Brilliant composition.
This man can play anything with strings. He’s amazing!
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This is one of the greatest songs ever written! And sung by one of the greatest singers. In fact, Jimmy Webb wrote this song specifically for Glen to sing! It's not really a country song in the traditional sense, It's a Country-pop crossover, which Glen himself did a lot of crossover stuff. An amazing talent! And yes, Amber, his voice was clear as spring water and smooth as honey!. One other fun fact that you two may not know, Glen was a long time veteran in the Music Biz, He was one of the original Wrecking Crew studio Musicians out on the west coast. He played guitar in a lot of famous people's songs over the years. We are talking Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and the list goes on.
Gentle on my mind . Great G.C. song . R.I.P ❤
The next "Glenn Campbell" song you should react to is "By The Time I Get To Phoenix". It's a short song, but it's quite sad, but beautiful. 🎵🎙😢❤
Oh yes true
My favourite too
One of my favorite lines in a song, "I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time". Beautiful poetry written by the enormously talented Jimmy Webb. Jimmy also wrote Galveston, a Vietnam war protest song, also recorded by Glenn.
Jimmy wrote MacArthur Park, an epic of a song. And whilst many people recorded it, including Donna Summer, my favorite live version is Jimmy on the piano and Glenn singing. Glenn shows what a genius on the guitar he really was, so underrated.
Thank you for all your reactions, g'day from Australia.
This song came out in 1968 and was such a peaceful diversion from all the chaos that took place during that single year: Vietnam, assassinations, riots, etc.
It’s the strings that make this an exceptional arrangement.
My dad was a lineman for 35 years. I always thought that was why i always loved this song.
Not his biggest hit, but one of favorites is "Try A Little Kindness."
Almost forgot about this song! We had to sing this (and 'Wichita Lineman')in music class in grade school. Of course this was the early 70s...
Glen Campbell was big for crossing cw into mainstream. He did it well, but one of my favorites to do it was Ronnie Milsap. "I wouldn't have missed it for the world" and "Smokey Mountain Rain" "no getting over me" were really good.
An old lineman here, thanks for reviewing this song and for sharing your sentiments. Hey at seventy five I wish I was still out there doing that job.
Reminds me of my childhood years. Mom and dad played glen campbell on all our camping trips to the mountains. ❤️
I agree with Amber that this is Glen's best song. Glen himself played the solo on a Danelectro Longhorn bass, and it's impressive as he makes it sound actually smooth and romantic, in keeping with the longing expressed in the verses. That's not easy to do!
By contrast, a year earlier Star Trek composer Gerald Fried wrote a bass solo for the 1967 episode Amok Time expressing Spock's inner emotional turmoil (ua-cam.com/video/D-aDZiHiuMU/v-deo.html). He said there was no way a bass could sound romantic, and he wanted that clunky bass sound on a romantic theme to show Spock's struggle with his human feelings (ua-cam.com/video/POg2iVw0PzY/v-deo.html). I wonder what Gerald thought of Glen's solo the following year?
It's such a great song that even Guns and Roses covers it live in concert. Glen Campbell is one of greatest guitar players of all time. One of his best friends and golfing buddies was Alice Cooper.
This song sticks with me through the decades. I find it haunting, sweet, and beautiful. ❤
My late mother was a huge fan of Glen Campbell. She loved his instrumental work, especially his duet with Roy Clark on "Ghost Riders( In the sky)"
Galveston is an amazing song.
The original recording was heavily orchestrated, with Glen playing an electric guitar.
Here's a video of this version with beautiful imagery helping to tell the story. ua-cam.com/video/iDRXADEJuKo/v-deo.html
Later he did an acoustic version with just him and his 12-string guitar. I think I like this version better, even though it is not well-known. ua-cam.com/video/W22SR9lPf2o/v-deo.html
"Galveston" is hands down my favorite song by him. I had never heard the acoustic version before, so I followed your link and checked it out. Beautiful, but I still prefer the studio recording with the electric guitar and full orchestration; it just carries a haunting quality that suits the song so much better. If Amber and Jordan decide to follow our advice and listen to "Galveston" next, I hope they'll listen to the regular version first.
I'm old enough to remember when they showed that first video of Galveston on TV. There was a controversy about it. Glen wanted them to show news video of the Vietnam War in the video, but President Nixon said "No!" (Yes, the president used to have that kind of power.) So they settled for pictures & video of Galveston itself. Funny that Glen is in an army uniform. No GI would have ever had that haircut!
I rode in a little 10 or 12 passenger puddle-jumper plane years ago with Mr Campbell. He climbed right in with all us regular folks, even though he was music royalty, and chatted and cracked jokes with us til we reached San Francisco. Such a nice guy with talent beyond measure.
It’s an amazing simple song lyrically, musically not so much. “And so need you more than want you, and I want you for all time”. Jimmy Web did a great job.
One of the best songs ever written, and one of the greatest records ever recorded.
Campbell played guitar on the Beach Boys' landmark Pet Sounds album, and following Brian Wilson's breakdown and subsequent inability to tour, he joined the band on the road from December of 1964 until March of 1965. Campbell played bass and sang falsetto harmonies in the shows, debuting with the band on Dec. 24, 1964.
I heard it when it first came out, and it was an instant hit. Everybody loved this beautiful song.
Thank you, Amber! for understanding it was about the men working on the overhead power lines. I knew a man who did that in Memphis and he was accidentally electrically shocked three times - they put their lives on the line to keep electricity flowing during a storm. Glenn Campbell - classic! :)
Many of Glen Campbells early hit were written by a man named Jimmy Webb this one "Gentle On My Mind," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix and several others his writing style was meant for Glen. Glenn toured one summer with the Beach Boys early in his career. He was also a member of the studio musicians called the wrecking which back up may studio recording done in L.A. before he made it big.
I saw Glen Campbell live at The Royal Albert Hall London Uk. I saw him play the bagpipes whilst singing Amazing Grace. He was a very talented musician.
I absolutely love the Wichita Lineman song! 🎵 The Melody is so compelling. ❤️
.."and I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time" is something I tell the girl of my dreams all the time.
Glen Campbell, you got a like before even starting the video, one of my favourite songs of all time, what a legend.
Such a beautiful lyric. I hadn't heard it for a long time. Thank you for posting.
Glen was once called the most versatile guitarists in the business. He could literally adapt to any genre.
I'm with Amber. This song has haunted me since I first heard way back then.
I love strings and this tune is such a showcase for the beauty of string instruments.
Great song and reaction. Galveston is another excellent one by Glenn Campbell. The comment about his voice being pure is so spot on. Appreciate you guys. God bless!
Truly a remarkable song. There is a youtube video of Glen and Jimmy Webb playing the song on a New York morning show in 2000 which worth listening to.
First song I remember hearing from him. I was a child in a car driving to Galveston Beach and it came on the radio.
Glenn was also a session guitarist thru a lot of the 60's, even filled in when Brian Wilson stopped touring with the Beach Boys, known as the 5th Beach Boy.
At one time Glen was the lead guitarist for the Beach Boys. Also he was a member of the esteemed Wrecking Crew studio band and played on countless rock and roll songs!
The way you two love this style and Era, I can't suggest "I Got a Name", by Jim Croce, nearly enough. One of the greatest songs ever in this style!
GLEN CAMPBELL INCREDIBLE TO SAY THE LEAST.
Glen had a knack for finding memorable songs.After the Tanya Tucker Blowup,he was basically ignored by mainstream country. You should check out several mid 80`s songs as hidden gems. His "Faithless Love", "A Lady Like You", Randy Newman`s "Marie" ,Webb`s Still Within The Sound of My Voice",and one FANTASTIC unremembered Campbell song is "Call Home". Could bring tears to a glass eye.Check those out and you will have an idea of just how trully gifted he was. As Merle Haggard once said of him " If there was ever a man God gave too much talent to, it was Glen Campbell.
Once again Amber shows her deep heart and sweet loving character !
Amazing song.
The lineman in this song is a telephone lineman. "I can hear your voice through the whine". "The Wichita Lineman is still on the line..."
Along with Glen's superb skill on the guitar, it is Jim Webb on the Gulbransen church organ that makes this song special. That orchestral sound is the organ.
Oh My I was just thinking of Glen Campbell, this is one of my favorite songs. I am so surprised to find you have covered it.
One of the most respected guitarists of all time
Rhinestone is fun, but this hits you in the heart.
"Turn around look at me" is a classic Glen Campbell song! His songs were great ❤️👍🇬🇧
This is my favorite Glenn Campbell song. I had to learn it on guitar I loved it so much. The bass guitar solo was played by Carol Kane, a member of The Wrecking Crew, a popular inside circle of LA musicians who played on just about everything. Glenn, was a member of the Wrecking Crew. There's a documentary about them that will blow your minds. I encourage you to watch it.
One song often overlooked by Glen is "The Last Time I Saw Her" which was written by Gordon Lightfoot.
Glen Campbell is an amazing artist. I never saw him perform live, regrettable on my part. He was part of the Wrecking Crew, a session performer heard on tons of songs. He never learned how to read music. He was self taught and played strictly by ear. If you want to see him in a filmed live setting, check out a concert that was on PBS in the early 2000s where he performs with the Sioux Falls symphony. His talent is on full display there, including his phenomenal guitar playing. This song is the first song in the concert and is so much better imo than the recorded version you just heard and reacted to.
This is my favorite Glen Campbell song. Written by Jimmy Webb. Beautiful arrangement.
My dad was a lineman and people take for granted they put their lives on the line every single time they climb them poles.
What'this song does is bring memories, both old and recent people long gone and new maybe wipe a tear or 2 away masterpiece of music