First Time Hearing | Glen Campbell - Gentle on My Mind Reaction

[@stacyjones6461]

Galveston is a must listen

[@lynnybu4442]

One of my favourites, Glen was an amazing guitarist. I would recommend "Galveston ".

[@beedeegee9374]

I second Galveston!

[@ksattesahn]

I third Galveston. If you react, make sure you do the live version where his guitar playing is highlighted. Galveston always moistens my eyes. The imagery of a man off at war worried about whether his lovely woman will still be there when (and if) he comes home, well, I can feel it.

[@elizabethfurchtgott2226]

1967 was when kids were getting drafted out of high school to go to Vietnam. The hippie movement was starting. People were hitchhiking across the country and around the world. Things were changing. ..

[@blippacg]

Good comment Elizabeth. Wanted to note the generational change happening at that point in our history. Birth control pills and changing attitudes toward sex outside of marriage combined to profoundly alter young relationships. My parents’ marriage ended in 1970 precisely for that reason.

[@Tomekkplk]

Which started the downfall of America.

[@deborahcornell171]

"Wichita Lineman" is one of his best. Just beautiful. Studio version for how we all heard it on the radio a million times, & loved it.💙☮

[@glennlesliedance]

Glen was an amazing guitarist; one of the Wrecking Crew (studio musicians in LA in the 60's and 70's). He and Jimmy Webb were one of those great parings of singer and songwriter. To see him really tear it up on guitar, check out William Tell Overture, and I know there's a duet with Roy Clark. Vocally, there are versions of him singing Amazing Grace that show off his tenor range. Other greats are Wichita Lineman and By the Time I Get to Phoenix. I'm Not Going to Miss You was one of his last, as he was in declining health with Alzheimer's.

[@ryetim32]

One of the Best Guitar players to EVER live

[@MikeGalloway-j5n]

100%

[@Dana-fy8bg]

Glen was an extremely talented musician. Gavelston - Wichita Lineman - Rhinestone Cowboy are musts. And his version of Bonaparte’s Retreat shows of his talent as a musician as he played multiple instruments, including the Bagpipes.

[@jayniestanley4730]

Glen never got the recognition he deserved. He was an all around musician. He could fill in the white noise beautifully. He felt n heard it. He was a gem. Play anything by him. It's all good. Rhinestone cowboy, lineman , all his hits r bomb.

[@wandachamberlin5168]

Oh my dear child, your never heard of free love, flower power, or do your own thing. they were the days of Anything goes

[@reneeeiier4818]

Galveston is probably my favorite Glenn Campbell song, but you should also check out the Glenn Campbell and Roy Clark instrumental version of Ghost Riders in the Sky. It really showcases just how good both of them played.

[@zachUK]

One of the top five guitarists of the 20th century, no question. And also a great singer.

[@rsomers8032]

Campbell was a great session musician back before he became a bonified star. Much like many members of the band, the Eagles and Toto. Session musicians are held in high regard in the music business.

[@johnkendall6558]

the most lyrically perfect song, ever

[@jennyjenny4501]

Glen Campbell is one of the best guitar players in the history of the planet.

[@Derrick4Liberty]

True

[@ethangcosby]

My uncle, John Hartford, wrote this song for glen and it became his biggest hit.

[@joejackson73]

John Hartford was your Uncle? THATS TOO COOL!

[@davidsimon9303]

His signature song. Musicianship is dead these days His 'By the Time I get to Phoenix' is similar

[@elixirix]

nah, it's not dead... there are loads of good musicians around today. Lianne la havas, Laura Marling etc...... Mark Speer the guitarist in Khruangbin has breathed new life into guitar music. have faith.

[@jehuxtable]

I grew up in that era. There were a lot of country songs about riding the rails, hobos and the rambling life in general.

[@christinelegate8137]

Glen has an amazing amount of hits from country to pop crossover. He is an amazing musician / guitarist and songwriter.

[@michaelnorman3393]

My absolute favorite by Glen Campbell! Heartbreakingly beautiful! Thank you sir! 💕

[@robertpavel2581]

He was a friend of John Hartford the original writer of this song. The John Hartford recording was the first version I remember. Glen Campbell heard his version and produced his own version. You will find the John Hartford presentation very personal and introspective.

[@karendavis2668]

Thanks for sharing the provenance of the song. 💖🦋

[@denroy3]

Yea, it was certainly at a slower cadence as well.

[@t.r.1708]

Thx! Your perspective on promiscuity of that era is partially correct. It had been a hidden subject until the mid to late 60s when “free sex” trended openly, although it had to be palatable! This is a great hobo song written by John Hartford!

[@halcundiff6886]

By Time I get to Phoenix, Wichita Lineman. Glen was very good and one of the best to play the guitar. Many rock stars of the time would consult or ask him to play on their albums. Alice Cooper considered him to be one of the top 5 guitar players in the music industry.

[@MarkMcLT]

One of my favorite tracks from the very first album I ever owned, along with By the Time I Get to Phoenix, The Dreams of the Everyday Housewife, Galveston, Wichita Lineman. BTW in my mind the 60's was anything but conservative. Arguably the most transformational decade of the post war years.

[@brianhurt3271]

Probably my all time favorite song... and I'm a person who listens to and likes all kinds of music. They don't write 'em like that anymore... unfortunately. Glen is considered one of the greatest guitar virtuosos of all time. He was in high demand as a session player and played on many famous albums including The Beach Boys. Glen and Alice Cooper were neighbors and close friends and played golf together all the time. Alice is one of the first who knew something was wrong with Glen because the spend so much time together. Most consider Glen a country artist... and he was, but he was much more than that. He was a true musician. He played country and rock and pop and anything else he wanted to. Suggestions... By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Dreams Of An Everyday Housewife, Galveston, Try A Little Kindness, Rhinestone Cowboy and of course Wichita Lineman.... which was the most played song on the radio that year. Also listen to "I'm Not Gonna Miss You" and understand he was dying of Alzheimer's when he wrote and recorded it. Oh yeah... the wasn't the full version of Gentle On My Mind. It has 4 verses and that had 3, edited for tv time. It also combined words from the 3rd and 4th verse in the last verse there.

[@healthybrand]

9 times out of 10 Glen gave credit to the amazing songwriter, John Hartford, when doing this live. Glen sure could pick the tunes. Jimmy Webb's "Wichita Lineman" and "Galveston", along with "Gentle On My Mind" cemented Glen's place in music history very early on in his solo career.

[@healthybrand]

oh crap, I left out Webb's "By the Time I Get to Phoenix". Love the Isaac Hayes version of that tune btw.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

John Hartford wrote this. The studio version is great.

[@Derrick4Liberty]

Also he plays William tell overture on guitar, just amazing

[@debzvideos]

The songwriter of this song, John Hartford, was such a fabulous musician & songwriter. My family used to love to see him live when he'd come to Chicago area back in the day. I was so sorry he left us in June of 2001. In regards to Glen Campbell, yes, "Wichita Lineman" is definitely the next one you should listen to. Glen Campbell had quite a few "cross-over" hits & he was on a lot of different music charts during his earlier music career.

[@daviddoss1104]

There isn’t too many people who could come close to that solo. What a genius!

[@themominator4745]

I really dig watching the joy move across your face as you're listening to a fabulous guitar player. Great reaction to a master.

[@franksullivan1873]

Metaphorically He is talking of a time one love that he cannot settle down with because he loves his freedom more.Yet he always holds her special in his heart forever.

[@JUSTMAR1E]

I can tell you enjoyed that one. I grew up listening to glen.

[@marywilliams7898]

We were the hippie generation we were ahead of our time on a lot of things! Loved Glenn Campbell! You did it again the little smile that turns into a full blown glow! You are one of my favorites to listen to music with! Always wondering what you’re really thinking when you get that little grin!

[@denroy3]

Galveston, Wichita Lineman, By the Time I get to Phoenix...The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. Also his heartbreaking last recording 'I'm Not Going to Miss You', is a must listen.

[@80srocker67]

Arkansas boy!!! Glen and Jerry Reed and Roy Clark were some of the best country pickers out there at one time.

[@chrisdover2634]

“If these walls could speak ”live with Jimmy Webb is beautiful. I inherited a lot of Glen Campbell records after my grandad died, he was one of his favourites. Glen’s voice and ability on the guitar is up there with the very best!! Great reaction man 🤘🏻

[@sherydenslament]

Great next listens by Glen: Galveston, William Tell Overture, Try a Little Kindness

[@janettem7374]

I grew up listening to Glen Campbell not realizing how good he really was I playing the guitar I know you love Roy Clark he doesn’t play the same way Roy does but he can play it behind his head I saw him in concert in the early 2000s When he first started getting sick and I’m so grateful that I got to see him live and he was awesome I didn’t realize how talented he really was and I don’t know if he’s passed or not but he was a wonderful wonderful man and a beautiful voice

[@luthermoore2969]

Glenn's technical ability on guitar is top tier. Like the best just about

[@chicochi3]

This song was written by John Hartford, a New Yorker who walked off and left the New York life to become a riverboat captain on the Mississippi River. He was also recognized for his musical ability.

[@liamflatley2367]

so glad to see this, glenn campbell is fantastic!

[@randerson7]

This song is truly poetry set to music.

[@heyou702pc]

This is a great song. I also love the way Allison Krauss sings it. Beautiful ❤

[@braydoncurry1710]

glen’s “i’m not gonna miss you” might to this day be the saddest song i’ve ever heard. listen please, i know you’ll love it. you’re the best, mr. boyd!

[@revaflowers3115]

Glen did a cover of Paul MaCartney's Mull Of Kintyre where plays the bagpipes. A very versatile man.R.I.P. Glen.This song has several awarda connected to it.

[@michaelc8111]

Glenn Campbell "GALVISTON" is a classic !!!!!!

[@shirleywheeler4473]

Galveston

[@jeffreykeiler72]

You should react to Glen Campbell's song " Wichita Lineman". It is a Very good song.

[@Fuzzamajumula]

@MrLboyd Reacts, This was the "Summer of Love", Mr. Boyd! Everyone in the "In Crowd" was woke! And I had such a crush on Glen Campbell as a child!

[@feistyoldgal3493]

Yep back in the day. The pill, mini skirts, lots and lots of good music 🎶 😎

[@jrshelton3398]

He was a member of the legendary Wrecking Crew, a group of session musicians that played on a massive amount of hit songs.

[@richardpardee5099]

You said 1967 well that was the summer of love . Yes I was there

[@SchoeneTante]

1967 was called "The Summer of Love." It was the beginnings of the Hippie free love generation, and it followed on the heels of the Jack Kerouac "On the Road" novel. Also, Woody Guthrie died that year. He was one of the pioneers of the roaming, rambling folk music movement. "Gentle on My Mind" is very much a product of its time and place.

[@SIXPACFISH]

Glen was the 2nd best guitar picker in The Wrecking Crew for around 7 years. Tommy Tedesco was their Number 1 player.

[@acostiablown]

Glen kills this and makes it his own but the original was written and performed by John Hartford. Many traces of the original composition are left behind in Glen's great cover.

[@andreamartino2328]

Love love love this song!!

[@guygenius138]

If you want a forward thinking song for the time it was made, check out The Pill by Loretta Lynn.

[@kristyb787]

More mom songs, I miss her, brings back memories

[@dawsonp3314]

This is probably my favorite Glen Campbell song, I know that he wasn't the original person to do this song but the way he does it is just so good. I love the descriptive lyricism and just the way he sings it!

[@SigRho1429]

Leaving the lady to ride off into the sunset is as American as apple pie and baseball, my friend.

[@joejackson73]

Glen cut this song in 1967. This version was on the TV Show 'Hee Haw' in the late 70s or early 80s before the show was finally canceled. By the way; according to Rocker Alice Cooper (who was a close friend to Glen) Eddie Vanhalen asked Cooper if he would introduce him to Glen for some guitar pointers! Look up Alice Cooper interview/Glen Campbell on utube. It was done the morning Glen passed away.

[@debrabeck9630]

Glenn’s version of Galveston live should be next. He was an amazing guitarist. I really love John Hartford’s version of Gentle on My Mind, because it seemed more believable. I could picture Hartford on the road, a hobo eating soup in a train yard, and having a non-committal relationship with someone he still loved. Glenn almost seemed too wholesome for this song. His skills as a guitarist cannot be denied, though. He was magnificent.

[@lesliepaterna2628]

Big fan of Glenn for years! Listen to his "Alter Boy" Fabulous brings back memories! 💥

[@jimnicosia5934]

Glen was an underrated guitar player.

[@kalishakta]

I can relate to this song as I did some hoboing in my youth.

[@SpottedQ]

60's and 70's there was this "free" thinking about being tied down to anything, relationships, jobs, places. It was right up there with hitchhiking etc.. Worked for some people, not many, really.

[@tyrod28]

By the time I get to Phoenix by Glenn Campbell is great too

[@TROUSDALE1313]

WORD!!

[@edithdavis2848]

Great singer and song writer. Witcha lineman is a favorite as is the very heart breaking. I'm Not Going To Miss You

[@Judy0910]

I remember when this song came out. I thought that it was wonderful and I was really surprised when I found out that he was from Arkansas like me.

[@anaheimdennis]

Just so you know, Glen Campbell was a studio musician of the highest order. Yeah, he was that good.

[@barbaratomlinson9519]

back in the older days these men were called hobos that followed the train tracks to other locations. I love this song.

[@zapataattack5843]

Wichita Lineman (live version)

[@Derrick4Liberty]

Introduced by Roy Clark! Roy Clark and Glenn Campbell has done a lot of guitar playing together, they even play the same guitar at the same time. Both world class guitar players.

[@nrsvlda70]

Sorry.. but that was Buck Owens.. not Roy. But you’re correct.. Glen and Roy jamming was the best thing ever!!!

[@GirlWithAnOpinion]

Part of the fabulous "Wrecking Crew" studio musicians before he finally went out on his own. I'd go with "Wichita Lineman" next.

[@onsesejoo2605]

Glenn Campbell was a studio musician before his solo career, playing on many hit recordings as part of the studio ensemble The Wrecking Crew. Among others they played the backing for The Beach Boys' rock's milestone album "Pet Sounds", the group doing the vocal parts. Campbell joined the Beach Boys but left it as his solo career started really to take off. Lot more conservative than now, well what with the clock going backwards with purist attitudes and looking at the laws that have been set and suggested, not so sure. Campbell fired some ultraconservative opinions back then around the Vietnam war, but did an anti war song "Galveston".

[@tonydelapa1911]

As far as I’m concerned, you just heard his best. There is more Glen Campbell worth exploring, of course. I really enjoyed and appreciated your reaction. For me, this is on my Top 10 for something I describe to my adult kids as my “Americana List,” songs that are etched in our national memory that depict some aspect of life in the USA. I believe you are right to some extent about the song pushing the limits but I think he (the author John Hartford) does so daringly, but reigns it in in the last verse. It seems to me he expresses these ideas through the main character’s rather bold and crass (for the times) memories of this relationship, then reveals himself to be delusional, living with the other railroad hobos, making the rest an invention of his memory - still gets his positions out there, but a hallucination is not quite as strong as a declaration. I would enjoy the song just as much if Glen Campbell himself had told me I was full of shit. It is an extremely complex set of lyrics. When you add it to your playlsit and have heard it 30 times I believe you will have trouble recalling the lyrics in eal time just as I do after hearing it hundreds of times. My wife and I were fortunate to have great seats at one of his concerts many years ago. He was an outstanding entertainer and storyteller, even if the stories were not all his.

[@andreamartino2328]

Love watching your videos!

[@lennieblue]

Was hoping to see your reaction to Earl Grant, The End. Didn't see any by you or really anyone. Surprised. Anyway, if you want to, it's a beautiful song by a great singer. Thank you for your videos.

[@edchris2007]

Next should be William Tell Overture Song by Glen Campbell

[@katrinaprescott5911]

I never did like the theme of the song - the lack of commitment - but I can't deny that it is a beautiful song, beautifully sung.

[@woodypapacane]

Love your content. Keep up the good work.

[@jwillis3054]

Wichita Lineman!

[@AppStateSpanky]

If you really want to know his playing abilities, find a live version of him performing The William Tell Overture! There are a couple of them where he plays the ending with the guitar on top of his head!

[@pouchboy1]

Nice.

[@AppStateSpanky]

He was a roamer and a rambler. He loved her but always had to see what was over the next horizon.

[@Mikex973]

If you like this song you should try the original version by John Hartford which I think blows this version out of the water.

[@jasepyle1221]

The band perry does a excellent version of this song that you should react to

[@sandrajohnson5624]

I remember it being slower, i think he sped it up for the show lol

[@jonathanross149]

I like a Glen Campbell's more somber version of this song a lot more.

[@soozkoozhooz5902]

I think this was the original 'booty call' song. You're absolutely right about anti-marriage. PS I love your expressions.

[@carolegrafton5748]

Brilliant performer. Next up from Mr. Campbell has to be Wichita Lineman.

[@burnout_2017]

There are alot of words to describe this era but conservative isnt one id use.....least not where i grew up. Way more conservative now than back then

[@davidbirchall832]

Has to be Wichita Lineman next

[@alvingross517]

Glenn and roy clark play the same guitar together and the same time

[@ponton650]

Check out the David Gates, Glen Campbell medley.

[@sandrajohnson5624]

ya wichita lineman is good

[@bella-xp7qd]

You should do Glen and Roy Clark together video

[@denroy3]

He was hoboing as a way of life...hobos were a thing back in the day.

[@jw688]

I would listen to the studio version. This is sped up for some variation for the tv show audience. It has lost its bittersweet character here!

[@springersedawn]

Listen to Witchita Lineman.