Glen Campbell & Donny Osmond Sing "Phoenix" & more

From 1984, Glen Campbell & Donny Osmond sing a little bit of Jimmy Webb's “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” on a British morning show, talk about growing up in big families, the challenges of being a solo act compared to being part of a group, and more; Donny has some fun with the weather map and the weather girl, and the show wraps up with Glen leading everyone in singing “Walk Right In”.

[@fougee1]

Glen Campbell was one of the best guitarist ever! RIP Brother.

[@Big_Daddy_CorkUSMC]

And vocalists

[@fougee1]

@@Big_Daddy_CorkUSMC Yes very true. Talent like his is so very rare.

[@pamelaneibuhr6959]

He reminds me of my dad

[@fougee1]

@@pamelaneibuhr6959 You must have a great Father!

[@matthewnelson5425]

I'm agreeing to that! There are a lot of guitarists who I envy and idolize, and (RIP, God love him), Glen Campbell is in the Top Five! And vocalists, Mr Osmond is right up there with him!

[@dynamiceightyeight]

Merle Haggard is quoted as saying "It should be against the law for one person to have as much talent as Glen Campbell"

[@darlamills6846]

yep...he knew...everyone knew!

[@photomanwilliams4147]

Over the years I have heard so many others say the same about Glen.He is so respected by his fellow performers

[@btuesday]

and he was right

[@ME-gz8yi]

He also seemed like such a generous person to share kudos with others.

[@kazilziya830]

At 68yrs old i've seen many great musicians. Personally , i believe Glen is one of the greatest guitarists ever recorded. But because of his great vocals people naturally focused on his singing. He was a session musician who couldn't read or write music. One of a kind.

[@chanchan5349]

He truly was a virtuoso. God given natural talent. His arrangements are like no one else’s and one of the first that I recognized the use of minor progressions to drive a song.

[@woowah32]

Totally agree, a very underrated guitarist indeed.

[@BabsLongfellow]

Glen and Donny, two quintessential professionals with talent and a true love for the music . . . that's how it's done folks.

[@jeffreygranger6913]

That's all that needs be said.

[@terryherrera5252]

Incredible Duet they would have been !!! GLAD they were GREAT FRIENDS !! RIP Glen !!!! ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🎶🎶🇨🇱🇨🇱👍🏼👍🏼🖖🏼🖖🏼🖖🏼🖖🏼🖖🏼🖖🏼

[@nanst5962]

Merette Webb

[@samme1024]

Oh how I sometimes miss the good old days where things seemed more simple and pure. What a great conversation and entertainment.

[@jeffclark7888]

Precisely.

[@93Jubilee]

@@jeffclark7888 Why would you say taht things were "more simiple and pure" then? THe lyrics of the song are, but the times themseles? I don't think so, having lived through the sixties and seventies.

[@VanetaRogers1]

@@93JubileeI think TV was simpler. Pop culture was simpler, and our ideals were more pure. People were the same as they are now, but we all seemed to strive for something better

[@susanlong8978]

I miss HIM so much!! I miss THOSE DAYS EVEN MORE!! I WISH I COULD GO BACK IN TIME !! I WOULD HAVE MADE A FEW DIFFERENT CHOICES

[@gilliancoupland3688]

I know that, so would I,I would've made better decisions.

[@MikeinSoCal]

Chance meeting with Donny: Circa 1980, I was an engineer at at Chicago TV station. One morning, he was alone in the studio hallway quietly waiting to appear on our morning show. I was pushing an oscilloscope cart down the hall, and nodded respectfully to him as I passed. About one step after I passed him he said: "Is that a Tektronix 465 scope?" I replied, "Yes it is, I can't believe you recognize it". He said "I have one at home in Utah". He told me he loves electronics as a hobby and enjoys relaxing at home building small electronic projects. We talked a little about the kind of electronics he liked and what he was building. Just then, he was called into the studio and we said goodbye. He was a really nice and down to earth guy. Years pass, I move to Los Angeles and work in engineering at the TV studio complex where the ABC-TV "Donny and Marie Show" was produced. Some of my co-workers worked on that show. One day at work, I mentioned my chance meeting with Donny in Chicago, and asked "Did you guys know electronics was his hobby?" They knew well. Donny was friends with several engineers and was a frequent and welcome guest in the engineering shop. One of the guys was kind of his mentor in electronics. All who knew him liked him and spoke well of him.

[@elisabethseaton6521]

I so enjoyed reading your comment. Thank you for posting it

[@ethanmendick6571]

That is so cool. Was he nice?

[@gussygatlin3093]

Great Story... I watched him as a kiddo on TV. He has a great voice.... Seems silly and fun, lol

[@mysilentprayersalways1913]

He is a Wonderful Man I saw him at the mall in Utah talked to him for a good 1/2 hour about his mom and dad how life was in general.

[@lifechanges557]

Whats Not To Like About Donny.. And All The Osmonds. Love Them All, Very Nice Down To Earth People. All Have Such Great Talent As Well.

[@rowbags3017]

Cudos for Donny coming instantly with perfect harmonies at the end. Their voices melded so well, they'd have done a great job covering some Everly Brothers' classics.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

What's interesting is that most remember Glen Cambell as simply a pop icon, but he was way more than that. He was a highly accomplished musician.

[@gordonm.7387]

I revere Glen Campbell. He was a brilliant player and singer. Everyone loves Glen, he a beautiful person.

[@Stepniki]

May he rest in peace.

[@shawnrobinson5912]

Amen!

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

Gordon M. I still loves his gospel tunes and albums that lift my.heart so compassion.

[@Rachels123]

Donny is so relaxed and sweet. I’ve never seen this side of him. New appreciation.

[@jazzer770]

Glenn is a national treasure. serious talent.

[@hayesman76]

Glen’s renditions of “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,” and “Dreams of the Everyday Housewife” will be listened to by music lovers eternally. RIP Glen.

[@tonyknight9912]

Never really taken any notice of Donny Osmond before, he was just a teeny bopper when I was in my late teens going on twenty. But he can really sing and Glen Campbell has always been very talented.

[@buddyboy6071]

This is a great interview. Glen is obviously spot on vocally and an incredible guitarist and he also comes across as a nice guy but credit has got to be given to Donny as well. Glen gets to pick the key and the arrangement that he likes and Donny does a great job of going along with it.

[@killereverb3928]

True enough. It is also clear Glen knows Donnie’s vocal range and took that into consideration in selecting a song key they both could get into comfortably.

[@JohnBarrylizard]

Glen Campbell was such a virtuoso on guitar. He's playing obscure chords and effortlessly doing riffs within them like an accomplished Jazz player.

[@blackmore4]

I'm no rose tinted spectacle fiend whingeing about how music's gone to the dogs and how it used to be so brilliant - there's good and bad in every era. However, they certainly don't write chord sequences like they used to.

[@cazgerald9471]

When you can sound good in a setting like this, just sitting on a couch pickin' and singin', you actually have talent.

[@HappySunshineDay]

It gave me goosebumps repeatedly through the song! I love both of these gentlemen. RIP Glen.

[@jimmy5634]

Lots of people can do that...lots.

[@Poeme340]

you said it!

[@88pynogrl]

So agree with you, everything is exposed- no where to hide!👍

[@StrayGator]

At 8am in the morning!

[@professorl.hilton.]

My son was lucky enough to have Glen Campbell sign his guitar 👍

[@laurastone6578]

Glen and Donny have a nice relationship. Two of the nicest guys in the music business.

[@margaretluckhurst8918]

Laura Stone jb

[@lindaberry7206]

My daddy told me the same thing. "Don't believe anything you hear and only half of what you see". This is the best advice ever!

[@twistoffate4791]

I had no idea this interview existed, and am quite pleased to see two of my life's favorites, Donny Osmond & Glen Campbell. Great day.

[@jimalden9376]

I had the immense luck and privilege to have met both Glen Campbell and Donny Osmond both before I was 12. This is so fantastic to see them together

[@kimfitch382]

Ah Donny. You only get better every year. We've been so blessed that you shared your talent with us. ❤

[@creativesource3514]

Thank you YT. Legends. Glen is best guitarist who plays whats needed not playing to show off. Donny, a silky smooth voice.

[@andrewwilliamson5060]

Seen a video where Alice Cooper was speaking of his friendship with Glen Campbell,Alice says he was playing golf with Eddie Van Halen and mentioned to Ed that he knew Glen quite well and Ed immediately asked Alice,"Can you get me a lesson with him?" That is how great and respected of a musician Glen Campbell was.

[@janetgeller7272]

This was so special - hearing Glenn and Donny sing, play guitar and reminisce.

[@jcstevegigs]

Wow - Donny’s voice was smooth as his pink socks! Seriously though, amazing voice.

[@tangerinerose3724]

Purple 💜. His favorite color. Just looks pink from the camera.

[@lisadufore8397]

Yup, purple. He was known for his purple socks. ❤️

[@BeckVMH]

Interesting “fun fact” regarding the color purple.

[@splendidteaching]

Was thinking the exact same thing. Donny's voice like velvet

[@susanfiore5830]

That is something God gives, as you heard him say, no singing lessons. Probably until Andrew Lloyd Weber got ahold of him.

[@lizw.4901]

Wonderful clip. Donny and Glen are great. I worked at a company that was involved with music production and met Donny when he came to our studio to do an interview. He was gracious and polite to everyone, generous with his time, and a consummate professional. What an authentically nice and wonderful guy!

[@mikegeeguitarman8991]

OMG miss glen so much. delightful to see him with Donny. What a pair of sensational voices indeed and talent on display....... made my day this clip

[@fionabooth1816]

2 natural talents. Donnys voice is so sweet. Glen of course is magnificent.

[@bgbstrm2352]

RIP Glen Campbell! Awesome singer and guitar player. Donny wonderful voice.

[@IamNotANumber]

This was lovely! We don't have enough TV like this anymore.

[@litastar2455]

i am a millenial honestly i didn't know who these people were, but have been researching and learning more about yester year talent, truly amazing

[@c3920]

One of the best morning show interviews ever. So much talent and the people hosting the show are so excited.

[@andrewh25]

I don't hear enough people talkin about glen's guitar chops ... superb!

[@kamsainikamaludin7181]

I'm here listening to these great guys in the middle of the night. It's 12.30 am now and I'm feeling very emotional.

[@karenlackner192]

Glen Campbell is an American LEGEND! Such an amazing musical artist! I feel honored to have seen him in concert during his final tour and he didn’t miss a note or word ❤️

[@lisaritter1960]

Glen Campbell, Donny Osmond, John Denver, and Jim Croce were some of the fabric of the music of my youth. I grew up right along with Donny Osmond.and remember the girls swarming in the line to see him and some either getting crushed or passing out. I also remember Glen Campbell’s music so well, and the first 2 45’s that I ever got as presents were Galveston and Wichita Lineman. And then, I’m Not Gonna Miss You, relating to Glen’s Alzheimer’s that he cut and filmed with his wife and children through the years absolutely broke my heart , because it was at the exact same time as my Mom passed away after dying from the inside out caused by 7 years of battling Alzheimer’s. RIP Glen!! ❤️❤️🙏🙏🎵

[@bigdawg1758]

God gave Glenn some wonderful gifts. Great writer, great player and just all around one of the greatest artist we had the opportunity live through.

[@rosemariegray4007]

One of my regrets in life- never saw Glen Campbell in person. But have always loved his 🎶- that will last!

[@sierra6588]

Gorgeous voices and wonderful people! Gives me goosebumps and takes me back to my childhood in the early 70s.

[@susanrodgers9222]

Donnie was my first love. I am 57 yrs old now and I still feel about him as I did when I was six. I spent a lot of my young life pretending alot to escape. And I felt safe when I heard Donnie and Glenn. Thanks to both of you. Donnie I am still available!

[@lauramalek3128]

Just. Wow. How can this bring tears? Sheer talent, true affection between these two marvelous talents, and an impromptu joint rendition of a CLASSIC. 'Nuff said. So glad this showed up for me today.

[@lesliekozachik8503]

I really appreciate Glen’s God given talent, & miss his music. I have several of his cd’s, and I was blessed to see Jimmy Webb’s concert tribute to Glen. It was a wonderful show, and I was also fortunate to get to sit and chat with Jimmy after his show that night, and he was agreeable to my friend take a picture of the two of us. I still have that picture on my phone. This was after I survived a stroke. I’m grateful that I was able to see this show, meet Jimmy, & talk about Glen.

[@maryrotz2636]

I really enjoyed Donny's singing. I wasn't expecting him to sound this good on a sound like this. I actually liked to hear him sing the whole song.

[@tinawalton7703]

Geeze, what a pleasure. I feel soooooo stressed right now. I could totally go for a morning show like this where a few nice people just chat for twenty minutes and a sing a couple of songs. I'm not even asking for them to be as talented as Glen Campbell and Donny Osmond. My brain really needs a break from the end of the world as we know it. (Thanks for posting this.)

[@cliffworks748]

hang in there Tina listen to great music exercise take walks outside spend time with those who love you you'll feel better

[@Squee_Dow]

+Walter Smeg Pre hatred? When was that? Remember that Adam and Eve's son killed his own brother.

[@MrDanamp]

I know what you mean about just sitting back and watching a morning show where it is calm and not over the top!

[@kentclark6420]

@@Squee_Dow And who knows- cavemen might have battled each other for the coziest caves.

[@jb-yi4di]

Gee. How much worse socio-politically it is now, than when you posted this 3 years ago.

[@wildwillboo99]

I am proud and I was so lucky that Glenn Campbell was my first concert in the round at the Warwick music hall. 1973

[@aikirunner]

An amazing moment captured for time. Both Donny and Glenn were great.

[@franfinne9673]

Wow I've never seen this before! Love seeing Donny and Glen together. They sounded great singing together..Two great talents!

[@Jgeneraledger23]

Love that GC mentioned that he was Breastfed; no wonder he was so bright! RIP, I saw you shred live 4th of July in 2001, and it was a wonderful time, Godspeed to you sir!

[@PAULPINBALL]

Glen loved playing and singing, he lights right up to another level!

[@stacymoore9836]

When I was 11 I was a member of the Glen Campbell’s fan club

[@lisaboggs1527]

Watching Donny videos and found this. God bless Glen's family. May he Rest In Peace.

[@kimberlysmith9088]

Loved it all & especially the deserved Jimmy Webb comment by Glenn.

[@jackscab9133]

Kimberly Smith. No ooo

[@h5mind373]

I attended Brigham Young University around the same time as the younger Osmond's did too. I used to see Donny and Marie roaming the campus or driving around the streets of Provo. My roommate and his girlfriend were driving down a local canyon road one day and came across Billy Joel, in town to do a concert. He had just dumped a Harley he had borrowed from Jimmy Osmond. In retrospect, those were pretty magical times. And as Donny mentioned, great skiing!

[@carolmcln5028]

Before my Osmonds craze in high school, I was a junior high girl who used my own money to buy a Glen Campbell live album because I loved his radio hits (all 2 or 3? up to that time?) because of his sweet voice. About 45 years later I got to see him, it was about a year before his Alzheimer’s announcement. Still had a great voice! RIP. I bet he’s singing with the angels now.

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

Glen Campbell was one of the sweetest people on earth.

[@Murtayafourfun]

Absolute TV Gold, loved this. Glen Campbell she Donny sound so good together and you can tell they’re such good friends. Take me back to this.

[@TheMartinick]

Donny has a great voice and Glenn, too!

[@billgreen6263]

Thank god for KZbin. Glen will live forever!!

[@juleslefevre1911]

One of the all time best songs ... love this!

[@seaglasssparkles6910]

I saw Donnie and Marie perform their Christmas show in Phoenix a few years back. Mohammad Ali was there. Donny jumped down in the audience to greet him and he waved to the crowd. I’m yelling this: IT WAS THE MOST AMAZING SHOW EVER!!!! Donnie and Marie were incredible. I do not know how Donnie did the things he did. He’s my age for goodness sake. He was running around and dancing like a teenager. My mother-in-law was the realtor for Glen Campbell’s mother in Sun City. She drove us by her house. Many moons ago. LOL.

[@derekec]

Someone said this was a bad interview??? They're at ease, happy, some never heard insight..,and the two songs, done like they've not been heard before. I'm playing well over 40 yrs and I could never be as relaxed and natural as they are. They've got a gift I'll never have and will always envy.

[@stofferrussell]

derekec Anne Diamond was a great presenter. I’m not sure if this was on the BBC or ITV.

[@chainamarie03]

They're so at ease and relaxed because they were born to be entertainers. We know Donny started at age 5 and I think Glen started out in show business fairly young also. Being in front of a camera is second nature to them. They're both confident guys who know just how damn good they are.

[@hazelchief-rabbit5903]

I agree. It's, by far, my favourite interview. Everyone's so chill and relaxed. Also, I love the friendship and the musical (vocal) chemistry between Donny and Glen here. Not only are they talented but they also seem like very down-to-earth guys. Being a millenial, I didn't grow up listening to the Osmonds or watching their show. In fact, I knew very little (next to nothing) about them (not even the bit about Donny singing on one of my fav Disney movie soundtracks (Mulan)) until a year or two ago. But, I did grow up listening to Glen Campbell (thanks to my dad) and I remember falling in love with his voice the first time I heard him sing Both Sides Now and Wichita Lineman. Now both dudes are up there on my list of top vocalists.

[@constanceegert269]

How sweet this is!!!! Thank you Glen and Donny. You are truly the best of the best. We appreciate you so much for all you have given us! Thanks so much.

[@fougee1]

Glen was a top of the line guitarist and performer. ever. My Dad a WW-2 Veteran died of Alzheimer's. It is such a terrible disease. God Bless Mr.Campbell and my Dad!!

[@franfinne9673]

Donny Osmond and Glen Campbell..two great talents! I loved hearing them sing together..Thank you for sharing!

[@anthonyangeli256]

Are you kidding me? What talent does Donny Osmond possess?

[@singmenow4u]

Watching the intent focus Donnie has on Glens fingers making the note and chord changes on guitar are priceless. He really was that great.

[@PaulO-gx2bn]

Beautiful performance from both, Donny does really well with his sweet voice and Mr Campbell his superlative best as always - love this clip!

[@plimsoul27]

Glen was an awesome guitarist and not many people knew that...but you can see it here! What a treat this was to see...how can you not like this! Thanks for posting!

[@berndtherrenvolk1951]

Not many people knew that?

[@robvet42]

Sheer perfection.....Golden voices🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶❤ Sure do miss Glen Campbell ✝️🕊

[@wfthappeningunreal2952]

WOW BEAUTIFUL .. SO GLAD I GREW UP IN THE 60

[@DougHinVA]

love him or not, Donny can sing beautifully

[@MrRadioKing]

Yup, Donny is immensely talented. The 70's TV image hurt his cred, but the guy has the goods. Always has.

[@dvinedzine]

Radio King To me, the TV show really damaged his potential as a musician, took him years to get back on the charts. I was a fan back then, but even then, I hated the show. (I'm sure I'm in the minority among his fans.)

[@newking70]

@Blind Brazilian Tex Atlantis Guy?

[@wenbren]

LOVE. HIM.

[@PC-dc1kv]

What’s not to love? He’s beautiful!

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

What a truly amazing artist Glen was, and I believe these two men really thought that way about each other, I was never an Osman fan of course but he impressed me greatly here just being a proper man

[@GayorgVonTrapp]

That song was worth the wait. Utterly mesmerising - the both of them.

[@LeeMcDaidDonegal]

For anyone who is interested, this clip is a from an English TV show called "Good Morning Britain" aired in April 1984 - The host is Anne Diamond.

[@sandyshorewalker5364]

Really great to hear Glen play that guitar. I had a chance to go to his concert at the P.N.E. Fair a little while back. You can really see his personality come out on this interview and Donny's too. Both so funny naturally and talented. I know After this Donny went on to be a Game show host.

[@irgski]

RIP Mr Glen Campbell. Thanks for the music and the memories.

[@christineferoli1750]

Wow, wow, wow, such talent in one room. Love them both.

[@SunnyIlha]

This is cool cause those are greeeeat songs and them two Guys can SING.

[@stuartsteeves5624]

Thank you so much for posting this! Wow!

[@Cindy-Williams]

So glad I took time to watch this! Love love love them!

[@billmacmillan5373]

Brought a smile to my face.

[@paulhubbard252]

One word beautiful thank you

[@TonyMontana-go7qe]

Love Donny Osmond and Glenn!! This was awesome!!! Thank You!

[@maureenbradley355]

Goodness Donny was so young in this recording. Love both of these artists and was lucky enough to see Glen live in my home town in the 70s thanks for sharing

[@patbergholm6682]

ö0 Bradley l

[@ozarklisa1199]

Glen Campbell's songs hit me way down in my soul. Gentle on My Mind still brings me to tears every time.

[@carolwolfgang7020]

Aww thanks for sharing this video

[@jerseyphilip]

Wow, all those faces I haven't seen for so long. Great singers

[@akbarshoed]

Great post!!! Fantastic show. So much authenticity.

[@ronniebishop2496]

Faithless Love by him was the best cut. Fifth Dimension cut By the Time I get To Phoenix first. Thank you Glen for teaching me how to sing and thank you Donnie for helping me discover what panic attacks were. And Jimmy Webb from Oklahoma like me, and taught me how to write deep lyrics.

[@waynocook53]

What Glen says about Jimmy is right...When you listen to Paul Gauguin...it's incredible how he follows that chord progression through the song. I worked with him once in Dallas and was in tears a number of times when I got to listen to him play the piano...he is complete genius.

[@williamlane9844]

Fantastic, i enjoyed every moment of that,

[@bobcarter4343]

Wonderful... and fun interview... Thanks for sharing.

[@averagejoe-kx4sb]

i really enjoyed this - glad i found it.

[@juliemackenzie1978]

Glen Campbell & Donny Osmond…Awesome! 👍😊👏 RIP Glen Campbell.

[@gaylemcgee2221]

Both artist's are so professionally casual when singing. I 4got how handsome Donny was then. Daggone!!!

[@sharonannemail]

I love how much Donny's son, Chris (Christopher), who is a great singer and musician in his own right, looks just like his father, RIGHT NOW, just so much like his dad does back in this clip back then! I've personally met Donny, his amazing wife, Debbie, and most of his wonderful sons. He and his family are are truly the kindest people anyone could ever (hope or dream to) have pleasure to meet.

[@mikelliteras397]

Glenn’s a magician with that guitar. Donnie is chuckling after those runs because he knows how almost impossible that is for most people.

[@susanfiore5830]

His brother Wayne was to have been extremely talented on the guitar, along with brother Jay on the drums! Remember…………he was part of a group who played many instruments, so I’m sure he has heard guitar playing like that before!!! Oh, and Glenn was playing a 12 string guitar which has a much fuller sound!!!

[@saxyricks4731]

Music is God's gift, and musicians really know how to have fun! This is great!

[@wildman4642]

I was born in 67 and in my youth I listened to Glenn because my older brothers and sisters did. I was blessed...

[@judewishedhimselfout]

Glen Campbell my favorite country singer of all time!!!