Glen Campbell's fantastic guitar solo on "Galveston"

WATCH MY COVER OF THIS SOLO HERE • "Galveston" (Live) Gui...
SOURCE VIDEO FOR MY LESSON AND COVER . THIS SOLO IS PURE BRILLIANCE!!! The lines show a really deep understanding of both the song structure and the tradition of his musical background. It's also extremely virtuoustic and contains of all the hallmark's that make Glen's playing legendary. Beautiful phrasing, octave runs, arpeggios and sweep, the odd outside notes and chromatic runs weaved in so masterfully. This was REALLY hard to copy- probably the hardest cover I've done.
Clean Strat (sounds like early 60s to me) with no gain to hide behind. (distortion sounding guitars are much easier to play and hide a multitude of sins)
Anyway, here's the cleaned up video- I remixed the sound, applying EQ, rounded out the bass, and normalized the peaks, with about a 3 db gain addition. This sounds better than the original video I took it from.
Guitar players who dig Glen - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE. I have other classic CG solo covers and lessons posted here, with much more on the way.

[@michaelpthompson]

There never was, and never will be, another like Glenn Campbell.

[@tomlea3713]

Indeed

[@danroberts9050]

Not true. I went to school with a guy named Glenn Campbell. He was a pudgy guy who had bad acne. I heard he works for the water district these days and will retire soon.

[@theophulisandrew9198]

Michael Thompson c

[@wil6080]

Roy Clark?

[@billgreen6263]

Roy Clark is great! Glen is better though.

[@phillipchetta8120]

Glen was without a doubt one of the best guitarists on the planet. He is truly missed! Rest in peace Rhinestone Cowboy!!

[@jeanniemainzer8551]

My gosh, he shredded this song!

[@philiprea8340]

Yes he was!!... when Eddie Van Halen tries to get a lesson from Glen Campbell... that tells you something... true story

[@johnnyboy1586]

Definitely one of them,and roy clark

[@jonnybalz]

One of the most underrated guitarists of all time. He is sorely missed, but that guitar playing and wonderful voice will still be inspiring for others 1000 yrs from now.

[@stevejensen3471]

Yet he was acknowledged as the godfather of guitar by all of the greatest players!

[@1Daveable]

that strat has seen some use

[@dennisscott6501]

Not underrated

[@sunndog5715]

No one with knowledge of guitar players considers Glenn Campbell “underrated”. Renowned guitarists appreciated and admired his skills. Glenn Campbell was a member of the ‘Wrecking Crew’. Those were the best of the best studio session players, performing on more hit songs then can be listed here. Some people may have recently discovered Glenn, so he appears underrated to them, but in the music world, he is far from “underrated”.

[@dennisscott6501]

@@sunndog5715 not underrated at all..

[@SuperDrJeckyl]

Glen Campbell is so criminally underrated as a guitar player and true artistic genius.

[@ighdesigns]

Other guitar players know how good he was.

[@dennisscott6501]

Not underrated

[@SuperDrJeckyl]

@@dennisscott6501 Yes and no. I think people who truly followed him know, but I still don't think he got enough credit because he came across as so casual.

[@bobbywoods684]

What in the world are you talking about?

[@jscottreimer-vanhuss8177]

Many "country" guitarists seem to not get ranked with the "best" guitarists in history. Glen, Roy, Vince, Keith, etc. ... and I'm a rock fan!

[@lausd3562]

Thank GOD glen recorded these songs before he left us.

[@skyhigh776]

One of the finest guitarists that ever walked the earth.

[@fernmann7]

I say the best ever

[@waltercopus1485]

Asked my guitar what it wanted for Christmas. It said a Glenn Campbell.

[@sharondianneb]

Eddie van halen asked for a lesson fr him

[@shanechaloupek7816]

Steve Warner is not a shabby picker either

[@EclecticHillbilly]

@@shanechaloupek7816 One of Chet Atkins' Certified Guitar Players.

[@edrxpark]

Another underrated part of this solo is the fact he's playing some technically challenging riffs and staying absolutely lock step with the band, all while live in concert!

[@morbidmanmusic]

Um, that's the job. It's what we do.

[@danielsurckla5433]

And singing on top of his Phenomenal picking Without missing a beat or making one mistake total perfection from the master! You ain’t kidding when you said underrated guitarist! RIP Mr. Campbell!

[@steampoweredmaniac5359]

@@morbidmanmusicm-mo-m-m-mor-m-m-morbid m-m-music m-man!? One of the greatest music men of the late 20th century? You-you're supposed to be dead... 😟

[@69Curtdog]

Same with Jerry Reed.

[@LittleBlueOwl318]

And his voice is phenomenal - no auto-tune in those days!

[@JohnWilliamsFromBluff]

When I was in my 20s I won a free ticket from a radio show contest to see Glen Campbell. At that time I hated him. If one of his songs was on the radio I'd change channel. But I was a starving student and would never pass up anything free ;-) So my friend and I went to his concert and it literally changed my life. I saw real musical talent and prowess for the first time. I was so inspired that I changed from being a bedroom strummer to a semi-professional musician and paid my way through university and beyond by playing music. Thanks, Glen Campbell! You made me about $50,000. And more importantly, you made me a very happy little musician.

[@billyjoechambers8494]

John Williams Cool story bro

[@Piaseczno1]

Right. That is inspiring.

[@davidhughes4448]

Really heartwarming, John Williams. Thank you! Glen was one of THE Dudes.

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

In my youth as well I did not fully appreciate Glen's talent. Luckily I have lived long enough to understand what an incredible talent Glen was. RIP

[@AndrewZ54321]

Many many people have only been exposed to his crossover hits like "Rhinestone Cowboy" and have no idea of his phenomenal abilities as a musician, and songwriter, as seen in this video. I'm sure those hits made him tons of money, but in some ways they hid his true talent and may have cost him fans. I always try to get people to see past the pop stuff, and have changed a few minds successfully :-)

[@dougbodenhamer9391]

Glen Campbell, what a showman, nice guy, and absolute beast on the guitar. One of best ever, any genre.

[@hestergreen2031]

Truly, Mr. Showman, to the letter, “P” Perfect in every way.

[@thrillofthechase3313]

Keep in mind Glenn was a session musician with 'The Wrecking Crew' during the mid 60's before he became famous himself as a solo artist. His fantastic guitar work can be heard (unfortunately uncredited) on numerous hits from the 60's. It is no joke when he is considered as one of the best guitarist of all time!

[@SaintFredrocks]

He was on a Beach Boys album, and I think the Monkeys too.

[@CardinalEgan]

@@SaintFredrocks - Also Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Ricky Nelson, Phil Spector, The Everly Brothers, Jan and Dean... even Elvis Presley! (many more too...)

[@scottskinner577]

All things considered, I can see why 🤘

[@ryreinhardt]

Glen plays that great guitar in viva Las Vegas...

[@AyeCarumba221]

Agreed with all of the above. If you are a fan of popular music history, please watch the documentary The Wrecking Crew. . I think few people really know about Glenn Campbell’s contribution to the music world as a member of The Wrecking Crew. It’s on KZbin, about one hour and 40 minutes.

[@harleygrit5210]

Today's "Country" stars aren't worthy to carry this man's boots!!

[@norigibson]

Amen, Sir!!!

[@fungidungie]

Never heard that clean of playing.

[@robertnewell5057]

Dolly, Shania, Ricky, Taylor, Miley, Billy Ray, Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, Vince, Alison Krauss, Alison Brown, Tim O'Brien, Dwight, Charlie Pride, Garth, Waylon, Merle Haggard? Don't get me wrong. I love Glen's music (and have done since I was a child), and I must admit a lot of the people I mentioned have been around for a while, but there are some wonderful country musicians out there still playing and singing with passion and expertise. In my opinion country (even including 'crossover') is the future. Much of what passes for modern rock, folk, etc is just a bunch of footnotes in music history.

[@drazzle6267]

Harley Grit 💯

[@Bobby007D]

Yeah , but they could still give 'em a good licking.

[@sirvandovargas1182]

Thank you Glen for being there for us Veterans in those dark years for so many of us. You gave us hope, your musical songs gave us reasons to live. Legendary guitarist.

[@chrishelbling3879]

Thank you for your service to our country.

[@wisenber]

Appreciating a genuinely talented solo is one thing. Now knowing he performed that midway into his battle with Alzheimer's makes this even more remarkable.

[@commonwombat9171]

This was from a CMA Awards in 2001 or 2003 so well before his Alzheimmer diagnosis although there are clips out there of him playing this sol later in the 00s that still had that wow factor.

[@alansturgess1324]

Music was pretty well the last part of his mind to fail - it stayed with him right to the end because it was a part of him. A truly great musician.

[@merijnvanschaik4989]

Indeed it is

[@abraxas511]

I totally forgot about that.

[@johnlafever3162]

@@commonwombat9171 Alzheimer’s starts way before it shows up!

[@MrNunna]

I am a ROCKER but I really liked Glenn Campbell. One of my favorite songs by him was Wichita Lineman. Very soulful.

[@clydeb7713]

I really always liked Southern Nights. Fresh as a breeze not to mention the trees!

[@abc456f]

Wichita Lineman is my favorite of his hits. Written by the great Jimmy Webb who also wrote "Galveston", and "By the Time I Get to Phoenix".

[@lesterpaul9657]

@@abc456f Johnny Cash and R.E.M. also made great covers of Wichita Lineman.

[@andrewbradley1044]

Mr Nunna, a great song is great song, no matter what genre of music you like. 😁🎶

[@ferdinandfrancis9673]

My favorite was Rhinestone cowboy, he also played on Duane Eddy's 1959 hit "forty miles of bad road" RIP Glen Campbell.

[@rhiannonrede]

My dad was in Nam & I was 11. I never missed Glen's show. He was one of the greatest ever. When I hear him sing, it's yesterday once more. God rest you, sir, & thank you for the memories.

[@lukegrayson4273]

Hi Renee, how are you doing?

[@ronaldbennett4648]

About every 6 months I watch Glen perform and it blows me away how talented he was and you can tell he loves performing

[@tonyscott9527]

I use to watch his live show too. How are you doing? Hope all is well with you there

[@jackzimmy8461]

He could do onstage what he wasn’t allowed to do in the studio - AKA shred it up. The dude was criminally underused on his own records, that’s how talented he was

[@bjrutledge6108]

Me too. I loved his singing, extreme guitar talents. I revisit them from time to time, one of the benefits of the internet.

[@philipjanes]

When he died it was like a piece of America died. Phenomenal musician.

[@alanrowley9540]

A piece of the world died. ftfy

[@fatherlarsathon]

A particularly large piece.

[@yvesgenereux3994]

So true

[@grahamalbrey2804]

Yeah, then Y'all went and elected that Trump for your President. The rest of the world knew then that the soul of America was gone.

[@philipjanes]

@@grahamalbrey2804 and I voted for him again. And so did most of the the country. But you couldn't just enjoy the music could you? You had to be a prick.

[@melomane2010]

Glen Campbelll, Jerry Reed, Roy Clark - I think every guitarist of my generation respects the heck out of those guys no matter what genre they're into.

[@onefatstratcat]

Glad you mentioned Jerry.. he never seems to get the props that he deserves :)

[@melomane2010]

@@onefatstratcat Jerry invited a whole new picking style. You gotta love that guy.

[@7colliemac]

Let’s not forget Chet Atkins as well.

[@timmullens9479]

every time I saw any of these guys on tv I paid attention and I grew up as a rocker -these guys could easily play in any genre -my rock heroes -not so much

[@stevestrobel6295]

Yeah, Chet Atkins...and throw in some Roy Buchanan as well. I don't hear anybody these days that can hang with them.

[@bomaveety3408]

I was a know-it-all audiophile in college in the 70's, mostly into prog rock, but I always appreciated Glen's songs. Then, my eyes were opened one night around 1978 when Glen was on some music award show, and George Benson joined him in a jam on one of George's songs. They joyfully traded licks and runs, and I never looked at Glen as just a country performer ever again. So many people (music lovers) have absolutely no concept of Glen's talents and his influence on the modern music industry.

[@chipschannel9494]

I remember that , I had heard Glenn before and knew he could play, it my have been on HEE HAW with Roy Clark

[@iankr]

Before he was well known he was a sought after session player. Recorded on Sinatra dates. He certainly had the chops.

[@dirliedirl]

@@iankr he was an integral part of The Wrecking Crew. Amazing how many pop hits those guys played on.

[@tim59ism]

A master guitarist, arguably the greatest ever! Also a fantastic showman, good looking and cool as hell ! You don't know what you've got till it's gone.

[@chipschannel9494]

I remember that .

[@roybarlett4880]

Heard this many times in Vietnam and I was so afraid of dying! Welcome home brothers & sisters

[@donnarupert4926]

Roy Barlett...Thanks for your service 🇺🇸🙋🏽‍♀️

[@robertbates6249]

glad U made it back!

[@dotsyjmaher]

This song always broke my heart..my brothers were not in named but they were in nuclear subs and heicopters...I WAS SCARED TO DEATH FOR YEARS..Guys from my neighborhood were in nam..I cried myself to sleep every night praying all of the guys who should have been having a nice life...I HATED THE HIPPIES..they thought they were so special

[@aximusroh6453]

God bless you Mr Barlett!

[@abwo47]

Dear Roy, couldn't agree more with Donna Rupert.

[@bradturner3780]

People who have never picked up a guitar, have no idea of the skill level of Glen Campbel. Good luck seeing another person with his skillset in your life time.....grateful i saw him in mine.

[@geraldscott4302]

I have been playing guitar for almost 50 years as an amateur. Glen Campbell's skill level is way beyond mere mortals. But the most amazing part of all is that he makes it look so easy. He looks totally relaxed, but his fingers are just a blur.

[@BornAgainCynic0086]

Very true, watch Joe Bonamassa at Greek Theatre, he is damn good too. Plays Blues though.

[@patjenkins3402]

Anyone who still brings the world this amount of Joy will never truly be gone from us...I wish I could loop this song for 24 hrs straight.

[@hbijuliet]

I replay it a lot…

[@geraldscott4302]

You can. I did that with the Byrds Mr. Tambourine Man. I spent years trying to copy Roger McGuinn on my 6 string Strat. I eventually came close. There is no copying Glen Campbell. I gave up.

[@HorizonRes]

I just started to learn music, (on guitar ) at 65 y/o. I remember my mom loved his good looks and friendly demeaner. I remember the tunes but just recognizing he was a guitar great .Way up there with the best! I listen to the Western Stars album ( Springsteen) and it sounds like Glen was on it. Big fan of both...

[@michaelsmith-gd5tc]

It doesn't matter if you like country or not (I'm not a fan) this is pure class.

[@floyddwarrel4726]

ditto

[@terrygoyan]

I have a new found respect for Mr. Campbell after watching this video.

[@spacecowboy3095]

True what you said. All linemen are my heroes. The conditions the work under are always life threatening. Next time they're in your neighbor working 16 hrs. a day in the rain, freezing weather with trees dropping around, lightning etc. to restore your power show them some love. RIP Glen.

[@mizzury54]

no one cares if you are a fan or not.

[@chipschannel9494]

Absolutely

[@brianpabst3352]

Glen Campbell and Jerry Reed are so under rated. Clean and precise guitar work.

[@markantony3875]

Glen may be underrated by the general public, but among other musicians he was regarded as one of the best ever.

[@Boblw56]

They’re both highly regarded by every musician as being fantastic talents

[@mizzury54]

no they are not

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

Check em both out on Guitar Man live! & Glen Live @ the Troubadour

[@madbrowniac7871]

Not to dismiss Glen at all as he was and is world class. However the guy up there jamming with him is Steve Wariner a terrific Country & Western Singer and Guitarist in his own right. And the Song itself was a superlative Ballad by the Legendary Jimmy Webb.🤔😉🎤🎼🎵🎶🎸🎸🎹🎻🥁🖊📒B.W.

[@Warpedsmac]

Pure talent. No effects pedals, distorters etc. Clean guitar. God I miss him.

[@hitop2365]

Playing a fantastic guitar solo without looking like he’s agony.

[@ferraridinoman]

Spot on my friend!

[@kevinkline7242]

I put Glen Campbell number 2 all time in country music to Johnny Cash.

[@wallacerickmanii]

@@hitop2365 😂 That is indeed an underrated skill as well. Roy Clark always looked like he was on the verge of a stroke. And it is painful for me to watch John Mayer or Stevie Ray Vaughn play if only because of their facial expressions.

[@danc3693]

Sorry, but there's nothing wrong with any of those things. There's a thousands of ways to make music and they're all good and work great in their own way -- if executed well. I highly doubt Campbell would've criticized any of that.

[@spacecowboy3095]

People forget that he was a studio musician before he stepped out on his own. His music will live on forever.

[@glendawente7317]

He was laughed at because he couldn't read music. He just had to hear it once, then could play it by ear.

[@sej4323]

Member of the "Wrecking Crew"

[@prideofdurham4776]

Hendrix was asked "What is like being the worlds greatest guitar player?" Jimi pointed to Glen Campbell and replied "He's over there , go and ask him".

[@HenryNooney]

not a true story lol

[@melvinhunt6976]

Should’ve been a true story because jimi was never in Glens Class !

[@lemmasobakevich]

Funny. As far as I remember in reality Hendrix said this about Terry Kat.

[@dcjway]

Hendrix said it about Rory Gallagher.

[@HenryNooney]

@@dcjway He never said it about anyone! lmao.

[@14.1guy2]

And that - boys and girls - is why you've got to practice scales!

[@mrsignguy1000]

Remember, Steve Wariner has long been regarded as one of the very best guitarists anywhere. When you see him smiling, looking over at Glen like he's saying, "I'm playing this with Glen Campbell!".....well, PRICELESS!!!

[@carlnesbitt2443]

Might not know this but Glenn Campbell would jam with some of the best like Roy Clark, Jerry Reed, Warner, and some of rocks best. He was born to play and play he did like no other.

[@bobbydunn8095]

I was thinking the same thing ...... Seing Steve smile listening to Glenn play, you know that even the great Steve Wariner understood just how talented and special Glenn was as an entertainer and especially as a guitar player. Rare God given talent ...... not bad from a poor country boy from Delight, Arkansas!

[@przybyla420]

No he wasn’t...

[@oklahomahank2378]

What I notice about Glenn Campbell is that he always looks relaxed and in control, no matter how fast he is playing. Some guitarists are obviously working hard. Also his solos always build on the chord structure, they are not just random shredding.

[@normal_media]

look that guy "Red " up. Big guy who played with Merle. He has a lot of videos online now. Talk about no stress while playing..... he's pretty good.

[@ralphhowing3473]

That's cause he's drunk.

[@FlatlandMando]

It is amazing how you can have the same electric guitar & a country guy like Glen will have a clearly " country feel" to the solo & the rock guy will have "rock feel" to their solo, using the same guitar

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

Most build out of chord structure, you have to, otherwise you lose melodic consonance with the song. Besides at the tail end of Glen's solo, that's all he doing is playing scales. Fast scales, but no real content. Random shredding otherwise. For all that, I love his playing. He's one of the best to ever pick up a guitar

[@stevenhess8054]

He will always be the best, listen to "I won't remember you", you WILL cry

[@jasonwilson2763]

Astonishing solo. Clean, crisp picking. Clean Stratocaster tone. Doesn’t rely on effects. Superb note choices. Beautiful fast runs. Just a lovely solo.

[@ricardocastillo5485]

When you play in a clean single-coil pickup tone like that you have to dead perfect because you can't hide slop with distortion.

[@jasonwilson2763]

Totally agree.

[@mattmyren6720]

@@ricardocastillo5485 exactly. It's also a bend and double stop free solo. Just clean picking all the way through. Impressive. I was just playing Rhinestone Cowboy today, we play almost only 70s-80s-90s rock covers in our band, but audiences love Glen.

[@ricardocastillo5485]

@@mattmyren6720 I was so subconsciously tired of bends and double stops because they are so grossly overused for decades, just like distortion shredding, that this seems refreshing by comparison.

[@joecarl9353]

He was a players player.

[@johngardner5658]

Glenn Campbell was an International Treasure! One of the greatest entertainers to ever perform on God's green earth! 🍃🕊

[@Scratch_Monsters_Golf]

Glen Campbell and Steve Wariner…both incredibly underrated guitarists because of their success as singers. Glen is one of the fastest flat pickers I’ve ever heard…period. Wariner can play a blazing country solo and then turn around and play Chet as well as Chet. Legends in my book!

[@pattimoore35]

Agreed. I'm 68 years old. This song rocked my world when I was a kid. I had lost classmates in Vietnam

[@albertharold2558]

I’m very sorry about that,one day we all meet our fates far above the stars

[@Waynemann1]

Thank you with all respect

[@kskess]

DOB here 11/62! ❤️GC

[@lukegrayson4273]

Hi Patti, how are you doing?

[@crlguitar1]

And Steve Wariner ain't so bad either....I loved how he held back and let Glen take center stage. That's a true professional!

[@Imokyourok440]

Classy. Steve is a really cool person.

[@66impala71]

Steve has played with so many people. He's incredible.

[@SeanVedell]

Steve could go toe-to-toe with Glen but it wasn’t his solo. Class act.

[@thebarf9235]

That's how they set it up. When you're onstage with Glen Campbell, it's the Glen Campbell show.

[@SeanVedell]

@@thebarf9235 Glen could take a backseat when needed. All the greats know how important that is.

[@sirvandovargas1182]

Most beautiful music of all time. Greatest music expressing our American culture.

[@johnselfridge1381]

It doesn’t matter what style of music you like, if you’re a guitarist, you KNOW what an incredibly intricate and tasty solo this is. I regret not realizing what a talented guitarist Glenn was, earlier in my own guitar adventure.

[@carlprescott7062]

Well said

[@johnselfridge1381]

@@carlprescott7062 Thank you very much. 🎸

[@jerryfoley2276]

When they asked Prince who the greatest guitarist of all time was, he said Glen Campbell

[@__GALLANT__]

@Tye Bear They are probably playing with each other right now. . . . oh . . . well, I mean 'guitars'. I didn't mean . . . . . oh never mind then. : /

[@phantomstratocaster]

but when asked about chem trails...

[@joeyd1957]

He was in Thr Wrecking Crew ! Those cats was way on top !

[@punishr36]

Actually Glen Campbell's fave was and is the incredible Tommy Emmanuel. But in fairness when guys like Steve Vai/Satriani/Clapton say the same. What I always liked about Glen was a clean picking with out effects,great voice and showmanship. I hope those 2 are jamming now!!! Cheers.

[@wizard9403]

@@__GALLANT__ Great comment, nicely done!

[@ronkramer3476]

I worked with him as a teen and wasn't into country - when we met and I saw him live I was blown away by his live guitar work.

[@daleporter9162]

He's up there with one of the best guitarists ever.

[@alexbowman7582]

A few years ago he toured Europe despite having dementia and a guy I know who is a sound engineer helped set up gigs in Scotland with him and he said he could do it as long as he had the song list on a laptop in front of him.

[@Tunz909]

Did he talk with you about his appreciation for Jimmy Webb and the songs he wrote for him to record! Thanks for posting!! How fortunate you were!!!

[@alpinetimes]

The most underrated guitar hero. RIP Glen

[@kazilziya830]

I think he was probably underrated because he was such a great singer. Glen Campbell.and Roy Clark inspired many of the hard rockers of the 80s and 90s.

[@rickcreighton9714]

The guy was from another planet. Truly astounding repertoire before he left.

[@jtwsince1968]

A class act country gentleman who could also shred a mean solo. I saw him live when I was 10 years old in the early 70s when this song was popular and will never forget it.

[@markkelly3859]

No feedback, distortion, extra sustain, other effects to hide behind. He played "clean as country water."

[@fattystools]

EXACTLY what I thought as I listened to this lesson on tasteful uses of pentatonics. (And I'm a rock guy at heart.) That just slayed. RIP Mr. Campbell

[@TheMurderLlamas]

No compression. All in the fingers. Wow.

[@raymondgill9796]

Been playin' since they's babies.

[@ilikethisnamebetter]

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[@raymondgill9796]

@@ilikethisnamebetter Thank you.

[@charliehos3936]

“I am a lineman for the county”! This man will never be surpassed as a singer and guitarist! God love him ❤️

[@josephboyce4522]

I was a teenager when Galveston and Wichita lineman came out and although I was mostly a R&R kid, I fell in love with Glen Campbell's music. I watched his tv show to see him plat guitar.

[@jerrybisbo3824]

Glen Campbell was a genius on the guitar.

[@66marlinmike]

The man's a bloody genius

[@keithwigley1256]

Agree , take a peek at .. Its only the River Keith Wigley On youtube and other Videos ..

[@hategreed1]

So is the songwriter of Galveston and Wicheta Lineman and By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Mr. Jimmy Webb. Try to imagine Glenn's career without Jimmy Webb.

[@willrobm]

and vice versa... "*L*"

[@jimquantic]

Did you know? Campbell named two sons after Webb, I think? that one carried Jimmy or James, in their middle name, the other has "Webb" as his middle name.

[@Growler57]

Damn right he is

[@Redlinesixtynine]

I was getting chills watching and listening to Glen on that guitar solo.. Add in a fantastic voice, A perfect song and arrangement, and back up. We miss you Amigo, RIP.

[@rondevous5685]

It breaks my heart every time I watch one of these videos of Glenn playing before a massive audience. It's such a great loss.

[@PeterRabbitWhatsup]

Gone but never forgotten. The only really good thing about KZbin.

[@scottskinner577]

I honestly didn't know what to expect on a song like this. I give him an A. Not only for performance, but for how it added to the song. Not just up there shredding for the sake of shredding. Kind of rare to see

[@fvshkatie]

My favorite song of his and it makes me cry every time. I saw one of his final shows in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Despite his illness, he was still fantastic. Such a sad loss.

[@maxwellmark986]

Hello Katie.....

[@lukegrayson4273]

Hi Katie, how are you

[@noeloakes890]

Wrecking Crew Legend! amongst the most talented musicians to have lived. I”m glad more people are discovering him now.

[@mgebi1]

Even though I commented twice already about his multiple talents. I just watched this again and it is so amazing. For a man fighting a major illness that robs you. Yet he still proves why musician's think he was one of the greatest ever. Him and John Hartford on the Glenn Campbell goodtime hour.

[@timberwrightsvs480]

I was told long ago that he was one of the best pickers you'll ever see, so I'm not surprised at all to see him, even at an older age, soloing like that. A great musician who will be sorely missed in a world full of "pretend" musicians.

[@thomasm9552]

I'm glad I'm old enough to have grown up listening to him. Generations now don't know what great is.

[@timholt8369]

Glen was my reason for picking up a guitar in 1969. These videos keep him close. God-given talent and pitch. RIP Legend.

[@ighdesigns]

His voice makes me cry every time I hear this song.

[@1066sgp]

Glenn Campbell was the consummate studio musician. He was/is one of the finest guitar players ever. Everyone who worked with him loved his style.

[@italianbirdvideos6190]

You know you're good when you have Steve Wariner on stage and you take the solo...

[@albertharold2558]

That is nice

[@lukegrayson4273]

Hi 😊, how are you

[@TheCountofToulouse]

I hope someone else can relate to this but when I hear Glen rip into that solo, I am filled with images of overwhelming joy, like what it would feel like to be dancing before the glory of GOD, free, all the weight and heaviness of this world falling away, just running and jumping in a feeling you can't even describe because its THAT amazing. The feeling is "I made it...praise GOD, I made it through!!" That is what Glen did when he played that solo. Its like a very wonderful victory song all wrapped into a timeless feeling few minutes.

[@juanitaharris11]

Hallelujah

[@owensdonna46]

One of the all time greats! Miss him.

[@keithwigley1256]

you said it ? take a peek at its only the River Keith Wigley on youtube and other videos..

[@carlswilling3061]

Keith Wigley you meant Whitley

[@lukegrayson4273]

Hi Donna, how are you?

[@johnkidd1226]

Watched a video of him doing a guitar solo in front of half a dozen country greats. They were all leaning forward in awe just to watch his chord playing. Greatest ever in my opinion.

[@tthor1116]

Chet Atkins was leaning in too.

[@donaldschmidt2990]

An absolute MUSICAL FREAK OF NATURE!! There are many opinions of the greatest country music star. There can be only one opinion on the most gifted artist. Glen Campbell. With everyone else choking on his exhaust fumes. He may very well be the greatest talent in any musical genre. I was stunned by the comment that Prince said Glen Campbell is the greatest Guitarist of all time. Obviously, not excluding Jimi Hendrix and other virtuosos. Listening to him it really shouldn't shock anyone. Combine that with an exquisite High Falsetto voice and the combination is a Musical Garden of Eden. There is even a segment in his Sioux Falls concert when he sings Amazing Grace while playing Scottish Bagpipes!! As the great country artist Merle Haggard explained, "If there were a case of too much talent for one body, it would have to be Glen." Talent that is unexplainable. Straight from a Divine Power.

[@denniskalish]

One of the finest guitarists and blessed with a beautiful voice.

[@DarrenEvansZozologist]

I'm 51 and played guitar nearly my whole life. I started lessons at age six and I'll never forget the instructor was a Glenn Campbell freak. She played this huge 12 string and told me to learn as much as I could from The Master.... I never stopped playing, but never approached his skillset. Brilliant musician RIP

[@lukegrayson4273]

Hello Darren, how are you doing today

[@DarrenEvansZozologist]

@@lukegrayson4273 I'm good bro!

[@nancycopeland2933]

I remember my Mom and Dad listening to Glen back through my childhood . Now it’s me listening to him and realizing just how amazing he was . It brings me right back to the good ole days !!!! What a superstar he was !!!

[@MrDoneboy]

He was a session guitarist on SO many hit records in the early 60's, and even played with the Beach Boys!

[@888Longball]

I forgot about that. Thanks!

[@biggusbestus551]

You know your stuff Don. I had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Campbell in concert. It was in Little Rock, Arkansas (late 60s) and he performed some of his work with the Beach Boys. He moved on to Elvis Presley … If you closed your eyes you would not be able to tell them apart. Not sure if this is true, but I heard he did singing for artists that were unable to perform during sessions.

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

play it Glen!

[@davehollamon1985]

yup, he was to replace The Awsume Brian Wilson on the road, but gave it up, so they got the Awsume Bruce Johnston.

[@anonymousq9434]

Don Matejek and Elvis and the Beatles and the list goes on

[@zyxmyk]

most people know this but he had perfect pitch and started guitar at age five. on top of that his uncle was a studio guitarist who taught him everything he knew. hard to find a guitar player as good as Glen. He was always my guitar hero. and a damn good singer.

[@scdevon]

Glen was part of The Wrecking Crew in the 1960s. He was in great demand as a session musician back then and he played on some of the greatest pop songs of all time. His solo career was literally a side job for him until it really exploded. There was very little money in music back then even adjusted for inflation unless you were a superstar which he became by 1970. He got his start as a session musician and he was one of the best.

[@professorhamamoto]

This solo reminds me of Louie Shelton; another L.A. studio great of the same era as Campbell. They probably knew each other from recording sessions.

[@1955aho]

I did not know about the perfect pitch. One of the things that impresses me is that if you listen to this same song played in Sioux Falls (it appears to be part of the same tour) the solo is totally different. Same thing with other songs played at different venues. My point is, I believe he is always improvising, not playing a rehearsed solo. In my opinion, the mark of a real guitarist.

[@greatvanzini]

I think Louie has some stuff on his site that suggest they did in fact work together.

[@kirklorange]

Louie is a friend of mine here on the Gold Coast of Australia. Louie is the man.

[@PocketRocket99]

Listening to Glen playing this masterful riff brings chill bumps Everytime!!! Oh yeah baby!!!!

[@ldolphin34]

He's HOW old and jamming like he's still needing to win fans? Amazing.

[@joecarl9353]

One of the greatest guitar players of all time. Some of my best childhood memories were watching his TV show with my dad. And later on in life I took my dad to a GC concert and met him and he signed my guitar for me. My dad's gone now but when I see a Glen Campbell video I think of my dad. My dad was the musician and I'm the guitar player. Inspired by Glen Campbell

[@xtc1957]

The real thrill of watching this beautiful song performed here, is the face of Steve Wariner, a deeply talented performer himself, as Glenn effortlessly brings us the highlights of this remarkable solo. It becomes so very obvious where Steve got his influence, and the incredible impact Campbell had on his playing and singing style. The smile says it all.

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

This song is the perfect marriage of lyric and melody.

[@tomelder2358]

I don't know about you, but I'm forced to admire this remarkable offering through my tears. Glens' leaving was a profound loss to all of us.

[@reclavea]

I loved Glen Campbell in the mid 70s watching his TV Shows. Didn’t take him seriously as a guitar player until reading a “Guitar Player” issue in 1977 of a Carlos Santana interview and Santana mentioning his surprise at Campbell’s guitar skills! Santana actually asked the question. In the middle of his interview he says how astonished he was by Glen’s playing!

[@rockandroll_dad]

Been listening to country music ,my dad was a bass player on a country band ,Glen Cambell I'm sure was an influence on my dad and his band mates they came from that era,if you get a chance, Dianne Warwick had a show at one time they did a duet together, they sang to entirely different songs the fact they were so talented they fused the songs together it was amazing. ❤

[@scottbaxendale323]

Every guitar solo Glen ever played was amazing. The 57’ Strat he’s playing is nice too!

[@daf62757]

What a true showman! He left a giant hole in the music industry that will be hard to replace. His daughter is fantastic on the banjo too!

[@1hardnhungry]

I had the great opportunity to see Glen perform up close & live at an accomplishments award show he did for IBM/Boulder in May of 1983. My dept. was the feature dept. of the entire site & thus we were seated only about 15 feet or so from the stage. To see & hear him play his variety of guitars with a bit of banjo & the fiddle was absolutely magical, even for someone such as myself who was a stoned cold rock & roll disciple. What a wonderful gift he was to fellow musicians & fans word wide!

[@stepitup5409]

This song has always given me chills. Glen is in a class totally by himself. I just love this man, would have given an arm to have met him.

[@WhiteNacho]

As a rocker growing up my favorite bands were Jimi Hendrix The Doors Cream The Yardbirds etc. etc. But I secretly loved Glenn Cambell and watched his show regularly because he had really cool bands on. It wasn't till later that I appreciated his musicianship. Now Witchata Lineman is one of my all time faves.

[@hategreed1]

How sad that American kids, growing up in the land of marketing and other propaganda, are susceptible to "liking" what they think they're supposed to like, according to PR and other kids, but secretly enjoying what those other kids are, most likely, secretly enjoying. ;-]

[@videomaniac108]

One of my favorite songs too.

[@rszymanskiRSB]

Well put Sir. In my formative years, I was listening to Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, Yes, Uriah Heep, Deep Purple, etc. I was not exactly a country boy. I did however, always respect Glen Campbells music. Later on in my life with the advent of KZbin, I discovered just how good a guitar player he was. He never showed his talent on records and it was rare to be able to see taped shows of him playing live. He is truly one of the best guitarists of all time.

[@ea6a]

Nice comment, Keith. His show was on before or after The Smothers Brothers?

[@Teachering]

You are a man after my own heart.

[@katebc9148]

Oh boy, every time I watch Glen, it breaks my heart that he is gone. What an outstanding and wonderful talent. ❤

[@kennethbrack4061]

His singing voice brought him fame and folks thought the guitar was a prop. But he played guitar for the Wrecking Crew before he was famous and you don't play with them unless you are at the top of your profession.

[@jaelge]

Glenn could shred as well as any guitarist out there. Loved the guy.

[@MrDjkdave]

Yep and didn't read music but he was welcome in that group cause he was great. Simply very adept musically.

[@Jimi_Lee]

The voice and the guy. Like a big chunk of what's good about America. And then to find out he's a badass guitarist. I take my hat off.

[@jonbryan330]

You are a legend and you made it to age 81. I pay tribute to your wife Kim for taking the best of care of you above and beyond. And your kids are so proud. R.I.P. now. I'm almost at 77 and dementia is setting in now.

[@annatheresa0415]

❤

[@Bullzeye1000yds]

Dang. Hang in there, man. Play spades or solitaire to make your mind exercise.

[@markfrost2707]

part of the soundtrack of my life.....we moved to Phoenix in 1971 when I was 9 so....he just fit that time in our lives

[@jeffwilson4693]

Glenn Campbell's music was always so hauntingly beautiful to me.

[@MarvLite27]

I rarely comment, not because of a lack of input or fear of rebuttal. More so because of time and energy management. With that said, Glenn Campbell was, is, and will always be a rare and gifted treasure.

[@jg9249]

Let it fly son , your view same as everyone else’s. You count !

[@davidevans1420]

Glenn Campbell is an awesome guitar player and sits in my Top Five Guitar players of all time. And incredible on vocals. Overall, one of the most talented musicians of all time. This guy shreds on most guitar solos I've ever heard him play. He. seems to idle through his solos, but anyone that really knows how to play guitar knows how technically and musically Glen performs...

[@MVMullins]

Having come from the famous "Wrecking Crew" helped with those phenomenal skills. Glenn was a national treasure.

[@brianvogt8125]

It was the other way around. Those phenomenal skills are what got him into the Wrecking Crew, a list of elite musicians who were totally accurate even under pressure.

[@kevinpaul348]

MOST don't understand, if you came from working with the WRECKING CREW!, You had been th basis for some of music and rock hits of th 60's! Glenn is a LEGEND AND TREASURE!!! Know MUSIC, if you don't I REALLY feel sorry fer ya.....

[@mizzury54]

No , he was in the "Wrecking Crew " because of his phenomenal skills.

[@2manyspruces]

One of the most accomplished guitar players of all time.

[@wealthedge]

I am a metalhead from age 8. Glen Campbell is in my top 15 guitar players of all time. The whole package, killer performance ability, great songwriter, handsome as hell, sing like a bird, charming, great showman / front man. The complete package. First ballot Hall of Fame.

[@FrankCGraves]

This is one fantastic man we lost. He was a truly versatile talent. So good that he finished over 400 tour stops while suffering from Alzheimer's. I'm a piano player, but can really appreciate the pure pitch that he must have had.🎉🎼 🎹~~ Frank

[@125southernnh2]

Roy Clark was another one that could play.

[@normanclature9819]

Ya, Roy Clark. I got a cousin that can do a little ham bone.

[@georgeg7714]

Let there be no doubt, Roy was one of, if the not THE best musician to ever grace the stage of country music.

[@russellglass2866]

Roy Clark could not sing in the 4th octave. That's where the comparison ends.

[@brandonmurphy4657]

Also Jerry Reed

[@sweetjrewing5435]

brandon murphy 🤣

[@jamessorreda4483]

Amazing solo! He may be gone but he will never be forgotten.

[@scootergeorge9576]

Perhaps the most underrated guitar player of all time.

[@marmadukewinterbotham2599]

There's a man that knows his fretboard.

[@hot88s23]

And that wasn't even his best solo.

[@somedude3601]

And he was self taught.

[@michaelstrickland6592]

He must have had a really good Mel Bay chart! LOL! Imagine that heavenly band. I saw a really nice interview with Alice Cooper, his good friend and golf buddy. He said Glen was thought of in the industry as one of the 5 best guitar players in the world. Eddie Van Halen wanted to take a lesson from him

[@kevindobbs7]

Glen Campbell was the magistrate of guitar country at an age where country was so really kool.

[@colormerob]

Always a joy to watch someone who has mastered his instrument, no matter what it is.

[@strattuner]

Glen never walked in anyone's shadow,he was an extraordinary guitarist,and then there those genius vocals,rip MR CAMPBELL

[@gskessingerable]

A world class guitarist whom many admired because of his skill.

[@gordonipock9385]

Glen Campbell was an exceptional talent.