Glen Campbell - Gentle On My Mind | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@ezekiellove6853]

My favorite Glen Campbell is Rhinestone Cowboy. . My father loved the words.. Cambell was a great talent

[@reucorp]

I'd recommend Glen Campbell- I am not gonna miss you. Keep a tissue handy. Song fact: He was suffering from late stages of Alzheimer's. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2m3pHSeYt-MfKs

[@mimi12251973]

Got my tank white tank top the other day and put my special tie dye touch took it and it looks grrreat

[@pillmuncher67]

Now go watch Glen Campbell playing Wichita Lineman on Later With Jools! You wont regret it!

[@ravowekrimpej777]

please please please please please please a reaction to mick jenkins: jazz.

[@Stoney_Snark]

Willie, Waylon, Roy Clark, I think Chet Atkins, and tons of others in that crowd. Legendary on an epic scale!!

[@paulrosebush9137]

Absolutely, Randy.

[@ironwolfgaming9632]

Crystal Gayle and really a who's who of 90's country artists.

[@gregmo4884]

Crystal Gayle was in that mix

[@tompaul2591]

Ray Stevens sitting next to him too

[@dorindacunningham9452]

One the guys were Ray Stevens

[@tednottodd]

Don’t be surprised about Glenn’s guitar skills. He was a member of “The Wrecking Crew”. He was highly regarded as a session musician

[@Doc62J]

That is a great documentary about them

[@grannysgonerabid7425]

@@ozymandias35 There's an interview with Alice on KZbin where he tells a story about owing Eddie Van Halen a favor and Eddie asked Alice to get him a guitar lesson with Glenn. Let that sink in. Eddie Van Halen asking for a guitar LESSON from Glen Campbell.

[@andyfletcher3561]

@@ozymandias35 Alice is a character though, always has been, even though he got caught up in it for several years...

[@flor9389]

The documentary on the Wrecking Crew is amazing!

[@charliejg]

Glenn played on loads of bands' albums including the Beach Boys. He was a highly regarded studio musician in addition to being a wonderful artist.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Glen was a phenomenal guitarist. Self taught, played on a million records.

[@serge.l.1897]

Gosh, he truly was. I saw a few solos from him with his guitar, I couldn't believe it. He had so much talent.

[@MrBixsonic]

He had an Uncle Boo that was a session guy down in Arkansas..he was his primary teacher, but he was on his own from about 13...Most folks don't know how good he really was..

[@antarcticorb9197]

@@MrBixsonic the Beach Boys knew..they begged him to join them.

[@ChuckMock3826]

Glen never learned how to read music. Amazing talent!!

[@jeffcobb2734]

Glenn started out as a session musician before becoming a star in his own right. He was a virtuoso guitar player.

[@MrRoach-yo3mz]

*Lots of icons sitting there, Chet Adkins, Willie, Roy Clark, Crystal Gale and also the late BJ Thomas!... RIP Glen, was my greatest boss, ever!*

[@rkean78]

Ray Stevens

[@crusaderxavier]

@B Gallagher willie is alive

[@JesAusCam18]

I think I see Gene Watson too.

[@shmorpieM]

I also see Janie Fricke

[@robertgarcia3031]

Campbell was awesome.

[@johnwoo8502]

These are called "Homecoming" or "Family Reunion" shows where a bunch of older artists would get together to sing each other's hit songs. There is also a lot of joking around or telling stories. They were really popular in the country and gospel genres back in the '90s and early 2000s.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

yeah there's quite a few clips of these on youtube. legends singing to legends. Even B.J. Thomas who we just lost last week was there.

[@smithbros1000]

Roy Clark and Chet Atkins plus.

[@Wood424]

And 80's and 70's and 60's

[@ruxtonau]

Pretty sure this is from "Raplh Emery's Country Legends" there's so many great performances in it, especially when someone as prolific as Glen is playing.

[@bbeck735]

Some heavy hitters in that group of greats!!

[@mikeking7710]

I saw how your eyes lit up when he picked the solo. He was considered by many to be one of the best guitarists around.

[@paulbrereton4137]

So much so that I now understand why Eddie Van Halen wanted guitar lessons from Glen. I get it!!!

[@damonmusselman406]

It was said of him upon his passing that either his guitar playing or his singing would have qualified him for the Rock ‘N Roll HOF *by themselves*, but together made the man a lock.

[@kennethrandolph2495]

A group of Country greats just sitting round enjoying each others songs.

[@klemmetv6875]

Heavenly

[@carlhughes6459]

A lot of people don’t realise glen was a guitarist long before his singing career, he was so gifted he ended up one of the top guitar players in the wrecking crew, and played hundreds of sessions from the beach boys to frank sinatra, irreplaceable we all miss him

[@chantaloblander9039]

Or that he was in the Beach Boys

[@Bacpakin]

And Frank Sanatra KNEW a good thing!

[@jimmyjameson8705]

There is so much talent sitting on that stage surrounding him its a miracle the stage didnt collapse..a bunch of country gods there

[@rickyprice7597]

"By the Time I Get to Phoenix" and "Galveston" both will tug at your heartstrings.

[@charlesburris6314]

Glen was once part of "The Wrecking Crew", a group of legendary studio musicians who played on everything back in the 60s. He went solo and had a hall of Fame career. He's considered by some to be one of the best flat top guitarists of all time. As always, brother, I hope you and yours are doing fine.

[@ocheltree1]

He also played with the Beach Boy's.

[@dawsonp3314]

@@ocheltree1 True!

[@badplay156]

Glen Campbell once said before he did his TV show he made more money as a session musician than he did on tour and record sales. He was one of the great guitar players and loved to play every type of music.

[@michaelconnors8525]

Glen was a session guitarist in LA. Played on many hit records and was so talented some of the acts whose records he played on couldn't replicate his work live!

[@bdnightshade]

Glen and Seals & Crofts also played together in the Champs.

[@dougm5697]

It was a legends reunion. Yes, that was Willie Nelson. Glen was one of the best guitar players ever. You gotta see his slower version of "Galveston" with Jimmy Webb.

[@39thala]

Yes Jamel, that was indeed a room full of country legends. The ones I recognize just off hand are: Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings (In the light blue shirt and black hat at the beginning), Guitar legend, Chet Atkins (He's the one talking at the very beginning), Roy Clark (Next to Chet), Janie Fricke (sitting between Roy and Willie), Gene Watson (sitting behind Glen in the purple shirt), Crystal Gayle (she's the beautiful dark haired woman sitting next to Glen), and B.J. Thomas (who I commented in your previous video had just passed away last month) sitting on the other side of Chet near Crystal. And the man hosting the show is Ralph Emery. (He was a popular Nashville country music host for many years). He's the one that said, "That's feels good" at the end. There's another of these videos from the same show, where Glen sings the Roy Orbison classic, "Crying" In fact, he sings it immediately after this one you just heard.. Now THAT'S one you really need to react to!!!

[@debbieomi]

There was a brief glimpse of Buck Owens behind Roy Clark. So many of the greats!

[@ironnerd8336]

Was that Ray Stevens sitting beside Glen?

[@racebiketuner]

Yup. A lot of heavy hitters in that room!

[@covfefe4409]

Your turn to do a tune Glen no pressure

[@39thala]

@@ironnerd8336 Yes! I was trying to remember who that was 'cause he looked familiar. I just couldn't place him. Thanks! And then Ralph sitting on the other side of Ray on the outside.

[@havingfun1968]

This is a BEST songs EVER and one of my favorite, and I'm black.

[@iprainwater6411]

You don't have to have a certain hue of skin to appreciate good music. I'm 70 and white and like a lot of old black music. Blues, rock, soul anything other than rap and I can't stomach to listen to that garbage. To old school I guess.

[@luisalonsoecheverria]

Please react to these Glen Campbell songs: Witchita Lineman, Galveston, Rhinestone Cowboy, By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Southern Nights, Try A Little Kindness, and I'm Not Gonna Miss You.

[@kbusby4824]

All great suggestions.

[@michelleortega1514]

I cried myeyes out on that last one

[@renitasmith1962]

Yes!

[@DanFan2042]

My dad's favorite song was Witchita Lineman...it always brings me to tears.

[@chrismartin6370]

@@DanFan2042 me too. Such a powerful song. My dad played guitar and sang and he used play Wichita Lineman and Gentle on my Mind for my sisters and me when we were little. He passed away when I was 9, so memories are a little faded now. I also play and sing and when I play Wichita I ALWAYS break down. Happy loving tears.

[@raymo6795]

through out the 70s and 80s there were many "variety specials", featuring guys like Glen Cambell. What a tremendous talent he was. So many of his contemporaries like Roy Clark , and Willie , and Chet Atkins... too many to name.... these guys don't get their due, glad to see you checking them out.

[@pete3397]

Wichita Lineman and Galveston are a couple gems that remind me of my childhood when he had his show, Johnny Cash had his, John Denver did music specials with the Carpenters, and Hee Haw brought us Roy Clark and Buck Owens.

[@Cin2023]

Yes. You are right. A bunch of Legends getting together at a jam session. Awesome when I saw this for the first time! Glen Campbell was one-of-a-kind. When you get a chance listen to the words of that song. Makes it more enjoyable when you know what he saying. 🤗

[@BlackiePawless]

Yes that was Willie Nelson. Everyone else up there was a country legend at some point in time. Old school stuff.

[@ninline2000]

The great Roy Clark was there as well.

[@Sandto33]

I think the lady in blue is Crystal Gayle if I'm not mistaken

[@debbieomi]

@@Sandto33 You are correct!

[@testsubject7710]

@@Sandto33 That's who I thought it was also.

[@honeypie784]

The man to Glen Campbell's right is Ray Stevens.

[@hunterbradford2697]

"Southern Nights" is absolutely fantastic

[@williammorgan8786]

took me forever to learn who was singing Southern Nights when Glenn came out with it, just could not put Glenn Campbell with it, one of my all time favorites now, had the same problem with "Boat Dock", Ray Sharp song, could not figure out the title with this one and certainly did not know the singer for a long time. both songs are a couple of my regulars.

[@bigb6046]

During this same production , Crystal Gayle sang "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue", it was awesome. Check it out , you will love it.

[@Noelle0026]

I believe there is also a great guitar match between Glen and Roy that is amazing if I remember right.

[@d.t.r.8036]

Yes please J, do "Don't it make my brown eyes blue" - it was one of my absolute favorites as a kid!!!!

[@welshwitch2126]

Her famous hair that went down to the floor. She was a beauty.

[@raygunsforronnie847]

@@welshwitch2126 She still has the hair, or did in 2019 when I worked with her. She's a pro, knows what she needs to do her best and expects it from everyone, herself included. Ms Gayle still puts on a great live show at age 70.

[@artlabus3387]

This song was written by the super talented John Hartford, a true American singer songwriter.

[@chrismeloy1149]

Thank you. I was trying to think of his name.

[@luvdylanstar]

You took the thought right out of my head. Hearing this automatically took me to the warm memories of John Hartford. He was truly a talent that needs to be heard. ♡

[@FNovaBklyn]

He wrote for Glen's TV show, and the Smothers Brothers. Really talented.

[@chrismeloy1149]

@@FNovaBklyn such a wealth of information. Thank you.

[@RadCenter]

Guitar virtuosos like Glenn Campbell, Roy Clark, and Chet Atkins on the same stage is something we'll never see again.

[@G_Demolished]

It’s not completely gone but it’s harder to find and the rooms are smaller. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIq6nHWff9l_oLc This is a cool little assembly.

[@RadCenter]

@@G_Demolished That's awesome!

[@mayaperez6967]

Oh to have been in that audience ....

[@johncurtis7186]

One of the performers there was Roy Clark, and underrated giant in the industry.....trust me, and react to his singing of “Yesterday When I Was Young”. It’s such a beautiful song about a man looking back on his life.

[@iilish]

Roy clark was a national treasure!!!

[@pamdoherty723]

I agree with you! That song makes me cry -- every time. And how about "come live with me and be my wife"? Just lovely 🥰

[@DanFan2042]

Reminds me of my dad...makes me cry every time.

[@Skorpio420]

Roy Clark. Malaguena. Enough said.

[@svenforner]

I got the sense that Roy Clark was really moved by this performance.

[@Grateful_Dad_54]

"Gentle on My Mind" is a song written by John Hartford that won four 1968 Grammy Awards. Glen Campbell was also a member of 'The Wrecking Crew' who was a loose collective of session musicians based in Los Angeles whose services were employed for thousands of studio recordings in the 1960s and 1970s, including several hundred Top 40 hits. The musicians were not publicly recognized in their era, but were viewed with reverence by industry insiders.

[@randyharbaugh7819]

There is a documentary film on the Wrecking Crew free on You Tube, well worth the watch.

[@lensnart1303]

@@randyharbaugh7819 Love John Hartford and actually prefer his version, although Glenn Campbell's is good as well.

[@stoneblue1795]

Glen was big golf buddies with Alice Cooper in his later years. They were best friends.

[@janescribner8258]

@@lensnart1303 John Hartford. What a beautiful soul. He was a Mississippi River steamboat captain, too. I would never have heard of him had it not been for Glen Campbell.

[@singlesideman]

It was Willie. And Roy Clark. They're just incredible... Absolute legends...

[@floorticket]

Glen's a national treasure: "Wichita Lineman" is a mood. And so is "By the Time I Get to Phoenix"

[@stephenwilliams8875]

You must listen to these two

[@kathleenmurphy6220]

Most definitely...!!!

[@melodymcdonald2140]

I don't think there was ever a better pairing than Glen Campbell and Jimmy Webb. Besides these 2 songs, Jimmy also wrote Galveston and MacArthur Park., Didn't We, and Honey Come Back, among others. Jimmy also wrote the gorgeous All I Know that was done by Art Garfunkel

[@stephenwilliams8875]

@@melodymcdonald2140 Your right Jim Web wrote great songs I learned to play most of them in the 60's while learning to play the Organ and I still have my Jim Webb Song book. Oh the memories.

[@39thala]

"Wichita Lineman" is my all time favorite of Glen's. Jimmy Webb wrote that song specifically for Glen to record.

[@framusburns-hagstromiii808]

Glenn was a giant talent. We will never see his equal again. Alzheimer's gradually took his abilities and mind....RIP

[@joshlegare]

So sad 😭

[@davidw5629]

I never appreciated Glenn until he passed away. Now, he's one of my favorites.

[@billymac23454]

@@davidw5629 you aren't alone with that, I was surprised how many people didn't realise how good a guitarist Glen Campbell was

[@tubeshorts8519]

Yes sir, that was Willie Nelson. Glenn Campbell started as a sessions musician, and he played on so many hits, besides his own. RIP Glenn.

[@frandanco6289]

musician...

[@Onetigerl]

Puts a special feel in my bones to see you and other reactors pay attention to detail and appreciate talent in musicianship regardless of genre. As a viewer, I myself have noticed over the last couple of years, that you take particular enjoyment in your journey of discovery and it makes me proud to be one of your subscribers. Keep on keepin' on good sir. ✌

[@827dusty]

These old Glenn Campbell songs from the 60s and 70s are so great. Glenn was one of the greatest guitarists in the world, and even played with, and on some of the Beach Boys albums. Like my own mother, Glenn died from Alzheimer's disease. Absolutely heart breaking to watch someone you love suffer through this horrible disease. Thanks for playing this Jamel.

[@richardfox1605]

One of the most naturally gifted musicians ever. Behind him were Willie Nelson, Roy Clark, and right next to him was the utterly gorgeous Ms Crystal Gayle sister to Loretta Lynn

[@tony69em]

It was small and hard to see for sure but I believe I seen Chet Atkins as well.

[@artlabus3387]

Chet Atkins was the last guitarist they scanned past

[@debbiechang5781]

A great deal of talent was sitting in that room. Glen was a phenomenal guitarist! He used to show off by playing it behind his back. Amazing!! 😂

[@michaelanzelino5068]

Yes it was Willy Nelson, Roy Clark, Crystal Gale, B.J. Thomas, Wylon Jennings, Chet Atckins, Ricky Scags, Ray Stevens and a whole bunch of Nashville studio musicians. It's so good to see the reations of people from all walks of life enjoying this music. It's pure and unpretentious.

[@garykelly7422]

Glen Campbell could really pick a guitar, his musical prowess was very impressive may he RIP

[@cweefy]

Jamel, Glenn does a gem called Everyday Housewife. It always makes me think of my mom. I'd be forever grateful if you could give it spin young man. Thank you 😊

[@MrVvulf]

There were a ton of amazing guitarists in country of that era. Roy Clark, Chet Akins, Jerry Reid, etc.

[@melodymcdonald2140]

He does a great version of Classical Gas, just amazing!

[@keithkarbel2000]

Some of the most talented legends of true country music in that video. Thanks for this and for showcasing the late, great Glen Campbell.

[@willdwyer6782]

That was on the Nashville Network. Everybody on that stage is a country music legend.

[@georgeorwell4534]

Thanks Will. I’d heard this…Crystal Gayle, Willie Nelson, so many others.

[@Froggyh63]

Its a gathering of country music legends having a jam session. Great reaction!

[@charlesburris6314]

I see Roy Clark there, and Ray Stevens watching closely while Glen picks the solo.

[@christinaburleson1382]

Pickin and grinnin

[@unrulyjulie4382]

Gene Watson is sitting directly behind him.

[@kathycuster8219]

Roy Clark was my neighbors cousin.

[@ChrisLascari]

What a great man! He could write em, sing em and play the shit out of em

[@lesliecermak6473]

Love this song and the music you’re reacting to today! Glen was a session musician first - for more great guitar work, he’s the soloist that begins the Monkees’ “Valerie”.

[@davelehnen3300]

Great guitar, but that was a different Wrecking Crew guitarist, Louie Shelton.

[@universeconsciouscitizensc592]

I love Glen's music, and this John Hartford song has such awesome lyrics. Glen Campbell was far more of an influence to rock and jazz musicians than most people realize. He and Alice Cooper were very close friends, and it's quite touching to hear Alice Cooper talk about his old friend.

[@christyhodges1514]

Legends of Country music! A great show when they all get together & talk about old times & play & sing their favorites ♥️♥️♥️

[@robin9876]

I love this. Watching his peers appreciate him. Loved his show back in the day. I could list each musician listening to him. It's sad so many are gone now.

[@Stoney_Snark]

Glen Campbell is a great, great guitarist!! He started as a studio musician and played on tons of hits by others like The Beach Boys, Mamas and Papas, The Monkees and so many others. The studio musicians in LA were known as the Wrecking Crew. There’s a great documentary right here on KZbin.

[@shawnratashak1296]

Glen Campbell started as a member of the Wrecking Crew. A group of studio musicians in LA that played on many of the recordings that came out in the 60s and 70s. I believe he also did a lot of work with the Beach Boys.

[@davidmorley1606]

This was on TNN The Nashville Network late 80’s early 90’s. You will see a lot of familiar faces here like Crystal Gale Roy Clark, Willie, Waylon etc.

[@aerynsunx]

Crystal Gayle is another country artist that Jamel should check out, too. 👍🏼

[@MrSmartAlec]

Ray Stevens

[@mph7282]

Sitting to Crystal Gayle’s right is B. J. Thomas, who we lost just this past week.

[@martinmyhre8195]

Chet Atkins is there as well

[@randyharbaugh7819]

TNN was the precursor to today's CMT network

[@michellejackson6679]

My all time Fav of Glen Campbell.. love this so much.. so awesome. Love his talent

[@jeffcoat1959]

One of the greatest acoustic guitar solos ever.

[@bigrig4385]

Roy Clark is the only one that could do that, and it was awesome to see him smiling and listening

[@bobbyjoetrouble5751]

Listen to Tommy Emmanuel Classical Gas

[@bigrig4385]

@@bobbyjoetrouble5751 is Tommy present here? He and Roy are both beyond gifted.

[@frankmerris8821]

@@bigrig4385 yup

[@oldschool72]

Believe it or not 100's of mega famous Rock and Roll singers learned to sing and play the guitar by watching Glen Campbell.. there is so much more to this man....

[@ericanderson8886]

Brilliant guitarist and a great singer, RIP Glenn. Loved your music.

[@davidmorley1606]

Glenn Campbell was arguably one of the greatest shredders ever.

[@teresaprado7472]

You have some of the great country artists together on stage. I love Mr. GLENN CAMPBELL. This is TALENT. Just jamming. Love this video.

[@okpainter9700]

A beautiful song written by a wonderful man named John Hartford. Roy Clark , BJ Thomas, Crystal Gayle, Willie Nelson , Carl Perkins, Jerry Jeff Walker, Janie Fricke,Ray Stevens, just a few I recognize on that stage

[@kevinmcdonald8241]

These were the best of the best sitting with him. Legends in the group were there, many, many of them, like Willie Nelson, and the incomparable Roy Clark, who was a wizard on a guitar, fiddle, banjo, etc. Glen had them all there, his peers; and they loved his work. Nothing says you are in a league of your own when the legends of the day look at you as a legend.

[@atombomb31458]

its a group of famous musicians sitting in a circle--talking playing reminiscing for a TV special

[@wandapena3611]

During a low point in his career, Glen Campbell made an appearance in a department store in San Antonio. Me and my sisters arrived early and were standing in front of the small stage where he came just to sign autographs. At one point, some larger girls arrived and pushed us away from the front. Mr. Campbell apparently saw that and came out and brought us forward and spoke with us and signed the things we brought. I always remember that kindness when I see him. RIP

[@kbusby4824]

He died on my birthday, and I immediately put on Witchita Lineman after finding out. Definitely a part of the soundtrack of my 70s childhood. RIP

[@yvetteadshead4212]

70's again, can't beat that era

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

Always adored this song, and he has so many greats, no matter what he sings it just hits you in the feels

[@mandysmith1756]

You have to do Wichita Lineman now - just absolute class.

[@ricktrent275]

What a great group of fellow Great Players. Willie, Roy Clark, Chet Atkins..all legends.

[@kenj6361]

Glen Campbell, Roy Clark, and Chet Atkin three of the greatest guitarist of all time in that video

[@davidstokes2780]

Agreed, Jerry Reed could pick with the best of them as well.

[@MrVvulf]

@@davidstokes2780 Jerry and Roy often got overlooked because their personalities were even bigger than their skill in the guitar. Prodigious.

[@davidstokes2780]

@@MrVvulf Big personalities for sure. But what it came to picking, they were both on top of their game

[@MrVvulf]

@@davidstokes2780 For sure. Wings of Pegasus has done videos reviewing both of them, and their unique styles.

[@davidstokes2780]

Yes sir, I’ve seen them. It’s a shame all these legends are gone. Nothing even close to them these days. This music they’re calling country now, is a sin and a shame

[@gopmomof2]

Glen had his own variety show years ago. He was truly one of the greats of his time.Wichita Lineman and Galveston, please!!!

[@allisonreed7682]

Glen Campbell was supremely talented. Check out his stirring rendition of the Jimmy Webb song “Wichita Lineman”. It’s a soul-reaching song that’s widely considered to be one of the best-written songs of the modern era.

[@pockynon]

I absolutely love Wichita Lineman - such an amazing song.

[@DramaGirlAddict]

Jamel.. you bring smiles and joy to my life. Love your range of respect for artists and for your watchers

[@dranet47]

Glen Campbell reminds me of my grandmother. She always had country music playing on her clock radio on top of the fridge in the kitchen when I stayed with her in the early 70s.

[@fewwiggle]

"Glen Campbell reminds me of my grandmother." Wow, she was pretty butch.... ;-)

[@therewolf615]

If you were ever into country music at all, that room was filled with country legends that would fill your face with smiles. Chet Atkins alone, was one of the greatest country guitarists, if not one of the greatest guitarists ever, period.

[@MotivatingInspiration]

"Gentle On My Mind" written by: John Hartford LYRICS: It's knowing that your door is always open And your path is free to walk That makes me tend to leave my sleeping bag Rolled up and stashed behind your couch And it's knowing I'm not shackled By forgotten words and bonds And the ink stains that are dried upon some line That keeps you in the backroads By the rivers of my memory That keeps you ever gentle on my mind It's not clinging to the rocks and ivy Planted on their columns now that bind me Or something that somebody said Because they thought we fit together walking It's just knowing that the world will not be cursing Or forgiving when I walk along some railroad track and find That you're moving on the backroads By the rivers of my memory And for hours you're just gentle on my mind Though the wheat fields and the clothes lines And the junkyards and the highways come between us And some other woman's cryin' to her mother 'Cause she turned and I was gone I still might run in silence tears of joy might stain my face And the summer sun might burn me 'til I'm blind But not to where I cannot see You walkin' on the backroads By the rivers flowing gentle on my mind I dip my cup of soup back from a gurglin' Cracklin' caldron in some train yard My beard a roughening coal pile, And a dirty hat pulled low across my face Through cupped hands 'round the tin can I pretend to hold you to my breast and find That you're waiting from the backroads By the rivers of my memories Ever smilin' ever gentle on my mind

[@YogZab]

Please give credit to the brilliant composer, and performer John Hartford 🙂

[@frandanco6289]

Thank you, Rick Bryant for putting those beautiful,thoughtful, poignant, lyrics up for us to read... Yes, John Hartford was truly a master lyric writer, thank you, John Hartford for this..

[@MotivatingInspiration]

​@@frandanco6289 You're welcome. It is timeless and one of my all time favs.

[@pollynolin3602]

One of my favorite songs of all time. The perfect love song. 💕💕💕

[@827dusty]

"Grand Ole Opry." It's the most Historic place in "Country Western" music. If you look closely, you'll see a "whos who" of the country music world. this was a while back, and most of them are gone now. Many legends in that group. Just having a little jam session with friends. Nothing formal. This sort of thing is common in country music. This is what they do in real life after a big Sunday dinner. Go out to the porch, and bring your guitar, fiddle, Harmonica, and your singing voice, and we'll play a few tunes, to help our food digest. This is what average folk do in the south, not just the stars. Your raised this way. Sing some Gospel songs to Jesus and relax. I think it's wonderful and wholesome. We need more time together like that.

[@patsloyan9755]

He truly was one great artist. He also acted. He was in the original movie “True Grit” with John Wayne 👍❣️

[@bobriemersma]

Harry Nilsson's "Everybody's Talkin" comes to mind.

[@connieb4372]

Yes.. it does.. when he started playing Midnight Cowboy came to mind.. not sure if that song was in the movie or not.

[@joeday4293]

This came first.

[@Durmomo0]

Wheres that Joe Buck?!?

[@donaldcook3112]

. . . Fred Neil wrote ' Everybody's Talkin ' ... not Harry Nilsson - so often attributed to ; similarly ' Gentle On My Mind ' is often written of as ' Glen Campbell's ', and as Glen always made clear ... " It's a great John Hartford song " Credit where it's due .

[@rollomaughfling380]

@@donaldcook3112 And Fred's version is VERY different (though I love both.)

[@Darryl_Frost]

OMG the talent in that group, unbelievable !!! Pick the talent..

[@garylandsman9757]

It was a reunion of all "OLD TIME," country artists. It aired on the then Nashville Network. TNN.

[@robertechols9094]

It’s like a jam session A lot of stars get together and just play music Glenn was awesome!! Hell of a songwriter and guitar man! And a good actor!

[@aircap]

One of the greatest guitarists of all time, Chet Atkins, talking there at the very beginning.

[@Cin2023]

You can say it's sort of like when a group of old time Gospel singers get together, and have revival singing sessions. Every person sitting in that group--young and old, were stars in their own right. 🤗 Glen showcased his skills and I was blown away. 😲🤗 If you get a chance, listen to the words of that beautiful song. I'll tell you when it was over, I felt like I had taken a journey back to that place.

[@davidmorley1606]

This was on TNN back in the day.

[@gailseat5651]

@Jamel_AKA_Jamal I have to tell this important thing. There is a huge fire burning just a few miles away (I live outside of Tahoe) and for 3 days we have been inhaling smoke, we all smell like a campfire, praying for friends who have evacuated, worried about the displaced wildlife, loss of life, and worrying about the fire fighters, etc. Last night my husband and I decided to turn off the news & the scanner. And we watched a bunch of your videos! We thoroughly enjoyed watching you while we listened to music we grew up on (60’s & 70’s). Thank you so so much for giving us an escape❣️ You dear are that kind human on your shirt....yeah!🥰🥰🥰

[@justinestes6400]

Willie does Funny How Time Slips Away amazing during this exact show, I think.

[@matthewgallagher1761]

And the just recently passed B.J. Thomas, who sang with Glen, was in that incredible audience as well. Glen Campbell at his absolute best - and, as a poster noted below, he's sung some of the greatest songs in music history. And, as displayed here, he was one of THE great guitarists. He played with The Wrecking Crew on many of the classics of the '60's. He was also, for a short time, a Beach Boy.

[@MotivatingInspiration]

I still might run in silence tears of joy might stain my face And the summer sun might burn me 'til I'm blind But not to where I cannot see You walkin' on the backroads By the rivers flowing gentle on my mind

[@pennybenton5607]

Glen was one helluva musician, singer , songwriter. Bravo!!

[@usernamempk]

Written by John Hartford. The great Chet Adkins was also there.

[@somecajunguy]

those lyrics are everything ,my all time favorite song. and that was a room full of a who's who of talented legends!

[@emilybennett6567]

"gentle on my mind" was the final song he ever performed in front of an audience after he revealed that his struggle with Alzheimer's was nearing its end.

[@perijetton9275]

The talent in that room is incredible! I’ve never seen this before!! Thank you 😊

[@awarner56]

Glen Campbell used to have a weekly television show. He was so talented.

[@MARTIN-bd7gm]

One of the greatest session musicians of all time played on hundreds of hits with his session buddies the Famous Wrecking Crew . Started that before becoming a big star in his own right and carried on doing it just for the fun of it .

[@cdamauser1963]

legends, many gone now. Cristal Gayle was looking good!

[@willdwyer6782]

Crystal Gayle is Loretta Lynn's sister.

[@frandanco6289]

Crystal..

[@scottweisner8023]

This was a show on the country music channel where a bunch of musicians would get together, talk and play songs.

[@kellyp136]

This song is very special to me. It was one of my dad's favourites and I am so glad you enjoyed it. Suggestion: Mac Davis~Texas In My Rear View Mirror.

[@davidowens1132]

Roy Clark was the real deal. Anything that has strings, he could play extremely well.

[@xbigshot1]

The lyrics to 'Gentle On My Mind'.........are OUTSTANDING!

[@oahuahu]

Ya gotta listen to this song by the guy who wrote it: John Hartford. You'll be amazed.

[@andreabradley5837]

I love that you reacted to this. I heard it on my local community station yesterday (KDPI Sun Valley) and recognized the song but didn't know the origins. What a great way to hear it again, thanks!

[@lisaspikes4291]

You need to do a lot more Glen Campbell! He was a great musician. I didn’t really like his personality, but his music was great! Back when country music was good!

[@inthebeast]

My mom adored Glen Campbell, which is how I managed to see him play in Reno in 1984. He was a genuine guitar monster and at that show played the William Tell Overture with his guitar behind his head.

[@Bryan.Conley]

This song was written by John Hartford. Could you react to his version?

[@samzilla1281]

I second this

[@theprophet9429]

Was it written for Campbell, though? So Hartford's version is actually a cover? Of his own song? :D

[@samzilla1281]

Considering that Glen learned about the song when he heard John's original version on the radio, I'm gonna say nope. Glen and John became good friends and performed the song together many times. Essentially this one song gave John Hartford the money to pursue his own muse wherever it led.

[@theprophet9429]

@@samzilla1281 Yes, I've just researched it. Hartford recorded it first but it was Campbell who made it a hit. I imagine this song more than paid it's way, considering how many covers there are - Dean Martin's is probably the best of those, for me. EDIT: momentarily forgot the Campbell's is actually a cover, therefore, Martin's would be the second-best cover. This got confusing.

[@Bryan.Conley]

@@theprophet9429 but now you get it! Also, Hartford’s catalog is well worth looking into. Look up the song “In Tall Buildings”, as it was another popular of its time and spoke to the time. Hamilton Ironworks is my favorite album of his. It’s all instrumental fiddle tunes with the band playing the song through multiple times, however at some point John comes in singing, kinds in the melody of the song, the history of the song and where he learned it. As a bluegrass and oldtime musician myself I find this not only to be great music, but important piece of history due to the stories he tells. He met all the legends.

[@jeffbeamer9882]

I absolutely love ... LOVE ... that anyone can listen to any kind of music. All the crossover is beautiful. Keep up the good work sir!