GLEN CAMPBELL FIRST REACTION - Best Guitar Solos 1960 to 2000's

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  • @TrashWerewolf
    @TrashWerewolf Рік тому +18

    Also, wanted to add, the very last solo on this montage was during his farewell tour and at that time, he was in the late stages of Alzheimers. There's a documentary of his struggle abd his final tour called I'll Be Me. Definitely worth adding to your list!

    • @henkgaas9446
      @henkgaas9446 Рік тому +3

      You beat me to it... i cried ath the end, and in between.

    • @TrashWerewolf
      @TrashWerewolf Рік тому +3

      @@henkgaas9446 you're not alone...the part where he and his wife are watching home movies, at the end, just destroys me! It's a great documentary!

  • @thundernels
    @thundernels Рік тому +14

    Thank you for your Jimmy Webb marathon yesterday. As you know, he was a part of the famed “Wrecking Crew” ace studio musicians. “The Wrecking Crew” documentary is sooo good. I would highly recommend it, but you probably would burn through hundreds of songs watching it.

    • @An_Cat_Dubh
      @An_Cat_Dubh Рік тому +3

      A must see for music aficionados.

  • @marksnelson
    @marksnelson Рік тому +3

    Glen was a session musician with the L.A. group known as The Wrecking Crew, who played on many of the great songs of the 1960s.

  • @frankoshields6643
    @frankoshields6643 Рік тому +5

    Glen was a master musician. He's rendition of William Tell Overture is mind-blowing. You should check out Jerry Reed, Roy Clark, Steve Warner, and of course, Mr. Guitar Chet Atkins. Glen was self-taught and couldn't read music . Started out with the Wrecking Cew as a studio musician. So yes, he could play any style.

  • @karenj3611
    @karenj3611 Рік тому +3

    The clip with the beautiful woman was a session filled with other musicians, that woman was Crystal Gayle a very popular singer

  • @COBBETT1215
    @COBBETT1215 Рік тому +5

    Great revue! Glen was twice blessed. He had a truly memorable voice and could make any song his own, as attested by all his classic vocal hits. And of course as you've seen he was a truly top flight world class guitarist, a prodigy from a very early age. On top of that, before he became a star in his own right he was a top session musician with the legendary Wrecking Crew out of LA. He played guitar on literally hundreds of pop hits for everybody from Sinatra to the Beach Boys. He even toured with the Beach Boys for a while when Brian bowed out of touring in the mid-sixties. As for his solo playing, look out for another example of his phenomenal technique when he plays the William Tell Overture at breakneck speed with a full orchestra. And oh yes, he plays most of it with his guitar over his head, ala Jimi Hendrix. Breathtaking!

    • @ykinkyyyyy
      @ykinkyyyyy Рік тому

      I hate to be that guy but.. review*

  • @FURDOG1961
    @FURDOG1961 Рік тому +4

    Yes, to seeing the guitar players!

  • @davidschecter5247
    @davidschecter5247 Рік тому +4

    He could sing as well as the best, and play guitar better than most. Thanks for covering Glen -- he was a singular talent. Glen's playing supposedly influenced even some famous heavy metal guitarists. He had so many different influences, and when it comes out, it's easily identifiable as Glen, who incorporated all those different styles into his playing.

  • @petejp1
    @petejp1 Рік тому +5

    Thanks for checking him out, I knew you would like his playing. There's even a longer video of him playing solos, it's about 15 minutes long.

  • @rubicon-oh9km
    @rubicon-oh9km Рік тому +7

    Glen was/is one of the greatest to ever touch the instrument. He's gone but his legacy and influence is timeless.

  • @MrSmartAlec
    @MrSmartAlec Рік тому +1

    From '69-'72 we were so lucky to see GC each week on his tv show The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour. In addition to his own performances he had wonderful musical guests. One of his favorites was John Hartford who was a master of the banjo and fiddle.

    • @thomastimlin1724
      @thomastimlin1724 Рік тому

      Yes and Hartford wrote his breakout single, Gentle on My Mind which became the theme song of the Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour. That show really started in 1968 as a summer replacement for the Smothers Brothers Show...After summer he had a hiatus in the fall, filmed True Grit with John Wayne and Kim Darby, then returned to a full fledged TV show the beginning of 1969 .

  • @witzendoz
    @witzendoz Рік тому +2

    I showed a guitarist friend of mind some Glen Campbell solos, he had no idea how good he was as he just knew him as a country singer.

  • @eaglesrule1415
    @eaglesrule1415 Рік тому +2

    Nice compilation. Not very familiar with most of this but fantastic player. Very nice.

  • @jimled50jl49
    @jimled50jl49 Рік тому

    Hi Nick, Loved this !!!!!! Brilliant ! There is a guitar track I have loved as a kid, so much so I learned how to play it when I was in my 20's [ forgot it now ] and it's called "Classical gas". I have the single by Mason Williams. I adore that composition.... Glen Campbell does a brilliant version live on u.t and at the same concert totally blows everyone away with [ just type on u.t ] - William Tell Overture [ Smokin' instrumental ] including doing a Jimi Hendrix ......?.......Just watch !!! Amazing ! Thankyou for this, and yes a great idea to do others....Richie Blackmore .... Roy Buchanan ... Duane Eddy ... Pete Townsend ...Prince ...Joe Walsh....Gary Moore ...Randy Rhoads to name but a few. [ Think ya may have started something here Nick ? ! 😀👍 ] Byee Jim X

  • @canonfodder2068
    @canonfodder2068 Рік тому

    Thanks for this! It was Fun! My Dad was a huge fan, and though I wasn't a fan of country music, I learned to admire the great players I watched on the uniquely Southern American variety show, Hee Haw: Chet Atkins, Roy Clark, Campbell, etc.

  • @michaelescareno7048
    @michaelescareno7048 Рік тому

    Glad you read the comments and dedicated a reaction to Glen Campbell!! One of the guitar solos was from the song Galveston, written by Jimmy Webb. I highly recommend doing a reaction to Campbell playing that song live. Beautiful, and sad, lyrics. Also, Campbell playing "Classical Gas"!!!

  • @ischmidt
    @ischmidt Рік тому +1

    Glenn's flawless technically, but he's always melodic too, which I really appreciate. That last one is notable because it's from his farewell tour when he was deep into Alzheimers and some nights didn't know who he was. But when they put a guitar in his hands he played just as cleanly and flawlessly as ever. And speaking of metal, he was Alice Cooper's golfing buddy for many years.
    I got into Glenn by an odd way. My dad died in 2021 of dementia and when he was first diagnosed, I was recommended to check out Glenn's documentary "I'll Be Me" to understand how those things progress. It was definitely useful on that front, but it also made me an instant fan of his playing and his music.

  • @spazimdam
    @spazimdam Рік тому +3

    Glen Campbell was an absolute master. I grew up seeing him on Hee Haw and Grand Ol' Opry. A wizard of technique, and he also understood and embraced appropriate melodic sensibility in his solo work. Fantastic!! Thanks Nick this was great fun.

  • @walterkirk9210
    @walterkirk9210 Рік тому +1

    One of the guitar players playing with Glenn during the video is Jerry Reed (RIP) -- an amazing guitar player in his own right. And sitting among the artists when Glenn played the acoustic Ovation was Chet Atkins -- another amazing guitar player and frequent guitar duet partner of Jerry Reed's.

  • @envirogeekyyc
    @envirogeekyyc Рік тому

    I was nine years old when Wichita Lineman was a hit. Parents had the album in cassette and I used to steal my fathers cassette player to listen to it when he wasn’t around. Still remember watching his summer replacement tv show where he always started with “Hi, I’m Glenn Campbell”.
    Only saw him live once, in 2009 when he was doing his final concerts. Huge respect for him from the crowd.
    I know you were just joking about him playing metal, but who knows what he would play when sitting around with his good friend and golf buddy Alice Cooper.

  • @henkgaas9446
    @henkgaas9446 Рік тому +1

    You should also do a reaction to christopher Cross. He is mostly known for yacht rock songs but an exellent guitar player as well (he replaced Richie Blackmore once for a tour when Richie was indured)

  • @tommelle5074
    @tommelle5074 Рік тому

    I know we exchanged text about a review I did not enjoy, BUT. Thank you for this. And it’s a great idea to make this a series of great guitar players!
    I first got into Glen with his late 60’s-early 70’s soft country ballads ( mostly Jimmy Webb songs ), and I knew he was the TOP session guitar in LA in the 60’s, played on a ton of hit songs.
    In a double live album from the mid 70’s mixed in with his hits, and a tribute to Beach Boys and Elvis he did 2 guitar based instrumentals, one being the song Classical Gas that blew my 20 year old mind!
    If you do a series, keep you eye out for Peter Green! He founded Fleetwood Mac as a British Blues Band. At the time he was considered on par with Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. If nothing else listen to a archival version of his song “Albatross”.
    Even his Guitar is famous (Greeny ), he gave it to Gary Moore of Thin Lizzy, and now belongs to Kirk Hammett of Metallica.
    Again thank you for Glen Campbell solo’s. It made my day!

  • @garyspry1444
    @garyspry1444 Рік тому +1

    Awesome. Need to check out Roy Clark as well.

  • @ericclayton6287
    @ericclayton6287 Рік тому +1

    You might check out Roy Clark, Malagueña. There are also duets between Roy and Glenn.

  • @mstewart109
    @mstewart109 Рік тому +1

    Jerry Reed was another great picker. Glen also taught himself to play the bagpipes and did well.

  • @michellejackson6679
    @michellejackson6679 4 місяці тому

    Even Eddie Van Halen had guitar lessons from Glen. Truth.. He was doing Elvis kind or rock back in the 50's and from what I know was in Elvis's band at one point.. but he went on to just go Country.. that's my favorite era of Glen Campbell... and I was a baby in the late 60's but it's what my Pop-Pop raised me on.

  • @sallerterrer1285
    @sallerterrer1285 Рік тому +1

    I would love to see a compilation of Andrew Latimer (Camel).

  • @tbolin25
    @tbolin25 Рік тому

    Thank You for paying Tribute to a True American original, one of the Great Guitarists and Maestro of music interpretation. He is sooo missed!!!!

  • @joejackson73
    @joejackson73 6 місяців тому

    Glen and Rocker Alice Cooper were best friends and golfing buddies who lived close to each other in Scottsdale,Arizona. Alice gave an interview on the day of Glens passing. Among other things that Eddie Vanhalen asked for Alice to introduce him to Glen for a few guitar lessons. Also please watch Glen performing with 'Pops and the Boston Symphony. He does some 'tapping' on the guitar performing 'MacArthur Park'. Thank you for a really great reaction video!

  • @Frankincensedjb123
    @Frankincensedjb123 Рік тому

    Over on the west side of the industry, there's a lot of great guitarists: Roy Clark, Tommy Emmanuel, Junior Brown, Richard Smith, Brad Paisley, Chet Atkins, just to name a few. Deep rabbit hole. Hey, and this coming from a rock guitar guy. Good on ya, mate.

  • @Manageode
    @Manageode Рік тому

    There is a documentary called Chet Atkins: a Life In Music, and its got some rock stars we have all heard for many years, and lots of country musicians. He ended up being a very involved and successful producer in Nashville, but the guy was a brilliant guitarists who influenced so many other guitarists in both categories. Best of all, you get to see what a really good person he was.

  • @SCVIndy
    @SCVIndy Рік тому

    Fantastic guitar player .. almost got to bag his groceries working at a market near CBS studios when he came in .. just a few check stands away ..

  • @beegee1960
    @beegee1960 Рік тому

    Jim Nabors had a TV variety show from 1969 - 1971. Glenn Cambell was featured red frequently on his show.

  • @mattperegrine873
    @mattperegrine873 Рік тому +3

    We get a little bit of Jerry Reed at 4:15

    • @shasta810
      @shasta810 Рік тому +1

      Yes the great Jerry Reed!

  • @flash1660
    @flash1660 Рік тому

    Always loved his playing and singing ! Soo many great talents out there I would suggest Ted Nugent and Robert Cray 2 of my favorites

  • @Bamaboompa
    @Bamaboompa Рік тому

    👍
    “That lady was like,”Whoa!”
    That Lady was Crystal Gayle, Loretta Lynn’s sister. That crowd was all Country Music Hall of Fame members.
    (Hall of Fame writer Ray Stevens was looking up close trying to screw Jim up)

  • @angieday5183
    @angieday5183 Рік тому +1

    SEveral live versions available of him playing the William Tell Overture

    • @pammie9411
      @pammie9411 Рік тому +1

      I've seen that...totally amazing 😎

  • @ilovecatweazle
    @ilovecatweazle Рік тому

    I just can't believe his Wlliam Tell Overture wasn't part of this compilation!

  • @RadCenter
    @RadCenter Рік тому +3

    I would love to see a compilation of guitar solos by any of these guys: Chet Atkins, Mark Knopfler, Les Paul

    • @tommack9395
      @tommack9395 Рік тому +2

      Not many people bring up Les Paul these days. Long story but I started playing guitar when I was six, When I was a twelve year-old in '75 I starting playing in a band, mostly wedding gigs so a lot of jazz. We played a set at the Bloomsburg fair that summer, anyway to my surprise Les Paul was the headlining act and I got to play on stage with him. Damn heck of a musician, yet down to earth and one of the nicest guys I'd ever met.

    • @Jeff8357
      @Jeff8357 Рік тому +2

      Roy Clark would be another one to watch. He and Glen played together many times and they were just amazing.

    • @RadCenter
      @RadCenter Рік тому

      @@tommack9395 I'm green with envy!

    • @RadCenter
      @RadCenter Рік тому

      @@Jeff8357 Agreed!

  • @scottanderson8420
    @scottanderson8420 Рік тому

    Awesome that you checked Glen out. You could als check out some videos that feature the wrecking crew. They were the studio pros that played on lots of the 60’s hits included Tommy Tedesco, Leon Russel, Hal Blaine, Carol Kaye, Jim Gordon and many others. Great Job Nick.

    • @eaglesrule1415
      @eaglesrule1415 Рік тому

      what did he play on with leon russell? Big Loen fan.

    • @scottanderson8420
      @scottanderson8420 Рік тому

      Hey Eagles, it’s hard to know exactly what songs are played on together cause record keeping is pretty bad and they didn’t get the credits individually sometimes . I know that their acquaintance goes back a bit they played in a house band called the shindigs on ABC in the mid 60’s. There used to be a video on UA-cam but I haven’t seen it lately. There is a concert of them together on UA-cam called in session from 1983 about 40 minutes long and they. cover lotta standards. Let me know if you find them.

    • @eaglesrule1415
      @eaglesrule1415 Рік тому

      @@scottanderson8420 thanks i'll check it out

  • @thomastimlin1724
    @thomastimlin1724 Рік тому

    Highly recommend watching Glen singing and playing a concert with full orchestra on MacArthur Park.

  • @dionisioiacobelli6689
    @dionisioiacobelli6689 Рік тому +1

    Jim Stafford also a great guitarist never gets mentioned .

  • @diverdown631
    @diverdown631 Рік тому

    If you've never seen it check out the Documentry The wrecking crew. It's about L.A session musicians that played on thousands of albums, which glen was one of.

  • @siblis20
    @siblis20 10 місяців тому

    His finger movements are incredible, Django was his guitar hero growing up

  • @shasta810
    @shasta810 Рік тому +2

    You need to check out Roy Clark next!

  • @racebiketuner
    @racebiketuner Рік тому

    Best of Steve Howe would be a nice follow up. If you decide to do that, please make sure to include The Clap!

  • @aspenward390
    @aspenward390 Рік тому

    So cool!

  • @ratso4444
    @ratso4444 Місяць тому

    Maestro!

  • @luckyskittles8976
    @luckyskittles8976 Рік тому

    Glen Campbell was a great entertainer, I believed he also did the banjo occasionly. Another great guitarist was Lenny Breau died young at the age of 43 in 1984 but was well respected by other guitarists.

  • @thomaswalkowiak815
    @thomaswalkowiak815 Рік тому

    Glen was part of the fabled Wrecking Crew

  • @MichaelAndrews-uy1gl
    @MichaelAndrews-uy1gl 5 місяців тому

    That's his daughter in the background, when he is playing the blue fender guitar. She is a great musician in her own right.

  • @krazyj1957
    @krazyj1957 Рік тому

    Glenn was a session player and played on over 600 albums with the Wrecking Crew including Beach Boys Pet Sounds.

  • @pouchboy1
    @pouchboy1 3 місяці тому

    Very cool video.

  • @keefmack
    @keefmack Рік тому +1

    Besides being an incredible guitarist, I don’t believe he ever sang an off key note

  • @cwilliamrose
    @cwilliamrose Рік тому

    I found out what a great player he was when George Benson was a guest on his TV show. Of course they played together and Glen gave up nothing to Mr. Benson. I wish I could find that on YT, I would love to revisit that performance.

  • @thornbird6768
    @thornbird6768 Рік тому

    I love Wichita Lineman , reminds me of my Grandfather ❤

  • @sandydunlap414
    @sandydunlap414 6 місяців тому

    He use to play golf all the time with his neighbor and good friend, Alice Cooper!

  • @finnmcool2
    @finnmcool2 Рік тому

    Glen was a renowned studio musician, and good friends with Alice Cooper. So, I'd bet just about anything he could play metal.

  • @RonaldCanfield-m2r
    @RonaldCanfield-m2r Рік тому

    I was extremely surprised that the compilation did not include "Classical Gas."

  • @bruins5683
    @bruins5683 Рік тому

    You should check out Galveston by Glen. Another Jimmy Webb composition.

  • @brewstergallery
    @brewstergallery Рік тому

    Glen Campbell was touched by the gods.

  • @cmoplay1
    @cmoplay1 11 місяців тому

    I've always been interested in the parallel development of Rock and Country guitar in the 60s and 70s. Im not a country fan particularly, but nobody shreds like the incomparable Jerry Lee Lewis, Glen Campbell, Chet Atkins.

    • @cmoplay1
      @cmoplay1 11 місяців тому

      I meant Jerry Reed, not Jerry Lee Lewis. Duh

  • @davidshattock9522
    @davidshattock9522 11 місяців тому

    The storyof of Alice cooper being approached by Van Halen to get guitar lessons from glen Campbell is now part of the story as Alice cooper played golf with. Glen cambell

  • @gusmanrudy2921
    @gusmanrudy2921 Рік тому

    Next reaction please :
    Tielman Brothers - rollin rock (live TV show 1960)
    Best IndoRock n Roll band 1960

  • @walterkirk9210
    @walterkirk9210 Рік тому

    With the Jimmy Webb marathon yesterday that included MacArthur Park and with the Glenn video today, I would strongly recommend you see Glenn's live version of MacArthur Park live in Sioux Falls. His singing is amazing and his guitar playing is stellar! ua-cam.com/video/9KR13_uz7UM/v-deo.html

  • @matthewcostello3530
    @matthewcostello3530 11 місяців тому

    that lady is Crystal Gale younger sister of Loretta Lynn and a country Music hall of famer

  • @ChristGospelVP
    @ChristGospelVP 10 місяців тому

    “That Lady” 😂😂😂 The one and only Crystal Gayle

  • @SanJoseBob
    @SanJoseBob Рік тому

    Yes! please, “The Best of Santana” (El Maestro)!…. SanJoséBob

  • @kenhellberg7973
    @kenhellberg7973 10 днів тому

    try listening to John McGlaughlin famous jazz gitar in England and creator of 'the Mahavishnu Orchestra". wow

  • @elchuky1942
    @elchuky1942 Рік тому

    Acá estamos con un poco de covid pero presentes 😊

  • @GrumpyOldGuy534
    @GrumpyOldGuy534 Рік тому

    Another phenomenal picker was Jerry Reed. Not his comedy songs, but his jazz tunes. Just as good as Campbell or Chet Atkins

  • @John-fv8sc
    @John-fv8sc Рік тому

    Yes the rock guitarist of the 60s 70s and 80s had nothing on Glen Roy Clark and others from back in the day .

  • @jimwilson7528
    @jimwilson7528 Рік тому

    Glen Campbell was awesome, and on top of all things he couldn't read music.

  • @michellejackson6679
    @michellejackson6679 4 місяці тому

    I've heard that when Alzheimer's really set in... he couldn't sing/speak anymore but he could still play a guitar tiil the end .. RIP Glen Campbell

  • @krazyj1957
    @krazyj1957 6 місяців тому

    That lady was Crystal Gayle, Loretta Lynn's sister.

  • @beatledad
    @beatledad Рік тому

    find the video where he pulls out the bagpipes and plays them

  • @mstewart109
    @mstewart109 Рік тому

    Glen Campbell never read music Nick.. so all by sound ...he was with the wrecking crew at the beginning. Filled in for beach boys etc

  • @petersutton2182
    @petersutton2182 Місяць тому

    No bad for someone who is better known as a country singer.

  • @tomaszg.8167
    @tomaszg.8167 Рік тому

    Andy Latimer 's guitar work, that's what you realy need to check out.

  • @destination22ful
    @destination22ful Рік тому

    Not bad for a guy who could not read a note of music. A Wrecking Crew alum. RIP Glen

  • @MisterWondrous
    @MisterWondrous Рік тому

    Never ever knew he was a guitarist of note, so to speak. Easily the best who ever lived. Perhaps I overstate. Still mind-blowingly accurate. And it might be an object lesson as to why it is important that a guitarist, such as yourself, also take up the voice. Because Glen decided to start singing, he is now a permanent fixture in the hearts of most Americans above a certain age. Had he only decided to stick to guitar, he would have been in the hearts of a greatly reduced number, and mostly men below a certain age, since guitars are primarily a young man's preoccupation, being so similar to a tallywhacker, he said jestingly. I still remember the thrill, of both, but guitar led to violin, and violin led to cello, and now I have no excuse but to sing, having put that off a lifetime. Can't wait to hear you and Lex sing duets. It will bring you even closer.

  • @marilynhon3338
    @marilynhon3338 7 місяців тому

    Glen plays a 12 string & shredding

  • @richardvega4727
    @richardvega4727 Рік тому +1

    You should check out the Roy Clark video Malaguena..Fantastic guitar 🎸 playing...Try not to watch the video the odd couple video is no where near as good as the tv show performance

  • @aztecs03
    @aztecs03 Рік тому

    the final cut was from his good by tour. He was suffering form advanced Alzheimer's ar the time.

  • @scottwhite6040
    @scottwhite6040 Рік тому

    Song (For the love of God) (Tina s.) You will never look at a guitar the same way again.

  • @barbaragatto2549
    @barbaragatto2549 8 місяців тому

    Roy Clark, please.

  • @Based120
    @Based120 Рік тому

    check out his old pal roy clark

  • @thomaswalkowiak815
    @thomaswalkowiak815 Рік тому +1

    The p is silent

  • @justkaron
    @justkaron Рік тому

    Tommy Emmanuel please!

  • @marilynhon3338
    @marilynhon3338 Рік тому

    Hope you noticed several of his solos are on a 12 string

  • @keefmack
    @keefmack Рік тому

    You rarely see anyone solo on a 12-string acoustic.

  • @pushpak
    @pushpak Рік тому

    One of the greatest guitarist ever.

  • @paulgerhardt6499
    @paulgerhardt6499 Рік тому +1

    Never read music all by ear crazy

    • @NicknLex
      @NicknLex  Рік тому

      I stopped reading completely. Its a good tool but not really necessary at all to being a good musician.

    • @paulgerhardt6499
      @paulgerhardt6499 Рік тому

      @@NicknLex yes agree 😊👍

  • @briangregory6303
    @briangregory6303 Рік тому

    You should watch "I'll Be Me" filmed near the end of his life. Stunning. Also watch Roy Clark on The Odd Couple if you want to see some great playing.

  • @TrashWerewolf
    @TrashWerewolf Рік тому

    As you're watching this, keep in mind that Glen could not read sheet music at all! Anazing!!!

  • @gaillouise8310
    @gaillouise8310 2 місяці тому

    He taught himself how to play and never even learned how to read music, a former member of the Wrecking Crew.

  • @krazyj1957
    @krazyj1957 Рік тому

    Glenn had Alzheimer's disease on the last performance.

  • @angieday5183
    @angieday5183 Рік тому

    He couldn't read music

  • @stephentregoning1158
    @stephentregoning1158 3 місяці тому

    and he never learned to read music