Glen Campbell Wichita Lineman

[@bgrob1839]

Merle Haggard once said "If there was ever a case of God putting too much talent in one individual, it was Glen Campbell."

[@jayrhodes2097]

Looks and talent. Merle said Glenn went through the lines more than once

[@calcasieukid]

Great quote

[@charliekucharski2079]

I heard Merle say that about Glen and he really meant it. That's really a big compliment.

[@keepgrindingup7661]

💯

[@BillDewrell-py2tj]

Agreed ❤

[@davesherman737]

“And I need you more than want you and I want you for all time” might be the greatest line in any song EVER!!

[@glenmorgan4597]

Why?

[@davesherman737]

I really like the composition of that verse. He establishes that his need is greater than what he wants but then says that his want is basically limitless. In my opinion he is saying that his want of her and his need of her is immeasurable!

[@waynelodwig8153]

Agreed 100%

[@peter1112211]

@@glenmorgan4597 The future is nothing without our better half. The future of our family, country, and maybe the world. Our life is bound up in others, and yet we experience a lot of life alone anyway. We have no choice but to work hard, if not for ourselves for them. Some knowledge that might have been acquired at great personal cost since they don't teach much about such things in school. The world has trended toward disposable relationships, so there is an heroic aspect of standing firm against change. That's my long winded take on these 15 words, anyway.

[@honestreviewsonly1915]

Absolutely!

[@PaulBlank-l6g]

A once in a lifetime talent

[@Squee_Dow]

I'm so glad it was during my lifetime.

[@janecoull3197]

Such a beautiful song💗

[@frankchris07]

Facts

[@rangerbennett]

Possibly the most beautiful song ever composed. Here on 2024

[@maralynfarber2068]

Here in March 24. What talent and genius!!

[@keithwarner6997]

❤

[@EdWeibe]

@@maralynfarber2068 april25

[@jkrasney1]

Agreed ❤

[@katygitlin9615]

Yep

[@willynelson9595]

Eddie Van Halen is famously known for asking, “you think I can get a guitar lesson from Glen Campbell?”

[@lmbscriptsharcs2044]

He asked Alice Cooper, Glen’s golfing buddy, to set it up. How legendary is that?

[@AirWreckD]

​@@lmbscriptsharcs2044that's f-in awesome!

[@keithwarner6997]

Wow. He was just different

[@berniemadoff7837]

​@@lmbscriptsharcs2044 Alice Cooper is a scratch golfer. I've only met him in passing in the San Antonio airport hallway. I could recognize him from a distance and as we passed all I could say was "Duuude". He turned his head and smiled, then continued on his way.

[@garybanks2325]

@@lmbscriptsharcs2044 I think there were probably a lot of rock guitarist who possibly did want to have lessons with Glen. Alice said in paying tribute to Glen that he was respected in rock music for his playing.

[@litedawg]

Music stars today can’t hold a candle to performers like Glen Campbell. Not a chance.

[@joerectifier]

It is not even close…..not even in the same dimension….Glen Campbell is almost without peer in his talent and variety and skill. I am blessed to have been able to see and hear his talent.

[@jerryracicot2231]

Exactly !

[@timwalcott6268]

Absoulutly correct. Standing on a stage screaming F-bombs and seeing how much of your ass crack you can get a way with by this new fad or whatever a person calls it?Glen had style, amazing song writing talent, voice was one of a kind, his picking on his guitar was and still is a pure pleasure to listen to. True musician and singer songwriter that have gone sadly passed on. Thanks Glen Travis Campbell .

[@adambrickell6425]

They don't have Glenn s class or talent!

[@zyrrhos]

@@adambrickell6425 I take it you're not referring to the snorting lines of coke off Tanya Tucker's ass period.

[@Paulio91184]

Glen and Kris are probably doing this in heaven right now. RIP Kris

[@keithwarner6997]

We love you xo

[@kevinmorrow2788]

The music they made is a part of heaven to counteract the satanic genocide of Zionism

[@timwalcott6268]

Amen!

[@philtyree2475]

The whole country will be in mourning when we lose Willy !

[@marybarrett47]

I hate to admit it, but I didn't appreciate Glen as much as I should have back in the day - he was sooo good

[@robineast6446]

I know, me too. He was a prodigy on the guitar. He could play anything on his guitar by the time he was 8 years old. At least now Mary we can appreciate all that he’s accomplished. 🙂❤️

[@anyaamasova6607]

And he was said to have perfect pitch. I believe he recorded with The Beach Boys when he was a studio musician.

[@micheleshadrach4070]

Same!

[@debrajarnagin7101]

As a child i didnt like his music like i do now

[@debrajarnagin7101]

Me too

[@DFC-d1d]

Jimi Hendricks was asked what is like being the best guitarist in the world. He responded,”I don’t know, you have to ask Glen Campbell”

[@jimbrew4529]

The questionable lore states Jimmi also said that about Chicago's Terry Kath and Roy Clark, as well.

[@DonnaMiller-t4s]

What a great response ❤

[@keithwarner6997]

I love you so much. Glen was my fav ever at so much. He was our hero almost

[@chrisgmurray3622]

Eric Clapton was once asked the same question ( ie what's it like being the best guitarist in the world?) He answered similarly to Hendrix, saying " I don't know,... you'll have to ask Albert Lee! It seems as if this is a standard answer to a typically stupid journalist's question)

[@rogerdsmith]

This is an urban legend that was debunked decades ago. Most often the guitarist that would be mentioned is one you haven’t thought about…… Phil Keaggy.

[@Harleyever]

As a Lineman for 38 yrs , in Florida & the Pacfic Northwest....very personal for me and my family....thanks Glen !

[@RanBlakePiano]

Audio too quiet

[@larryherbert252]

Definitely had to know something about a lineman’s work to write this song, and yeah when a song is written about something you’ve experienced its more personal.

[@jhandle4196]

@@larryherbert252 There's a video out there in which Jimmy Webb talks about writing this song. He's an Oklahoma native.

[@fyermun]

I love how Kris Kristofferson puts his head back and closes his eyes when Glen sings the line "And I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time." He's probably heard it a thousand times but theres something about the song and that line that really digs at your soul. RIP Glen Campbell your songs will live forever in so many hearts.

[@bigruss2069]

Since I first saw this clip I was struck by the same reaction from Kris. I always imagined him to be saying to himself " I wish I would have wrote that line."

[@userkev5150]

Looks to me that he doesn't know the words tbh ,?

[@fposmith]

I heard Chris say many years ago in an interview that "I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time" is one of the greatest song lyrics ever written. I'm sure that's what he's reacting to.

[@Kulio_ib3wc]

Yeah this song never gets old and that line "I need you more than want you " is timeless. It reminds me of a lost love.

[@tarabarker9275]

I cry every time. 😢

[@tiffsaver]

Who but Jimmy Webb could write a simple country song and make it sound like Shakespeare?? This is pure poetry.

[@janebraun4482]

True, he was driving west and saw these guys up there, the song came to him, incredible.

[@jeanniemainzer8551]

And I need you more than want you. My gosh--priceless.

[@tiffsaver]

@@jeanniemainzer8551 That line got me, too. Wow.

[@dr.davidgerstenaminoacidth2421]

Jimmy Web is in his own category of greatness.

[@terryroseberry9034]

Only song Jimmy wrote for Glen in that era.

[@jakeclark66]

“Wichita Lineman is a song about an ordinary man thinking about about extraordinary things.” - Billy Joel

[@michaeltieri798]

When some people pass, you realize what the word loss really means. RIP Glen

[@robertryan2542]

Still listening here in Ireland ☘️ 2023. A classic.

[@pauln8913]

When Kris closed his eyes he knew he was listening to a genius. A measure of the best respect

[@quentincrisp6933]

A haunting piece of Americana that pulls on the heart strings still 50 years later!

[@soundtreks]

One of the greatest songs ever written

[@janebraun4482]

Yes, that's why I find it hard to hear, more so to watch the great Glen play and sing. Glad to know I am not the only only who feels this song remembering it coming out the old radio in our house, as a kid, knowing something quite haunting is accurate. The Ameriana part too, an era, a time, we will never see again, so I get sad.

[@Lima_Golf_Bravo]

Holy cow! One of the greatest songwriters ever sitting next to one of the greatest guitar players ever with my teenage crush, Crystal Gayle sitting behind them. Wow!

[@jayrhodes2097]

The look on KK face when the line "I need you more than want you" is priceless

[@Lima_Golf_Bravo]

@@jayrhodes2097 it definitely is a great line. Such a simple yet, deep statement.

[@jeff-qt5my]

kris was the best

[@jamesjahoda1613]

He just drops this. No needless chatter. He just hits it. He was the greatest.

[@keithwarner6997]

I love you

[@ogdog123]

This👆, exactly true.

[@johndrayton8728]

Here in 2024. Love the look on Kris's face as he listens to this fantastic version. God bless you, Kris. Rest in peace.

[@mahdiammons1577]

Kris is in the zone 🎼 🎶🎶

[@FrankCastiglione17]

I wish i’d be American to fully feel the sense of pride of having all his music for the rest of times… God bless Glen Campbell

[@Toxicnut1]

If you appreciate this, consider yourself an American.

[@dallasroberts3206]

@@Toxicnut1for sue

[@chetg2924]

best rendition of this he ever did in my opinion. Kris Kristoferson sitting right there. man. Thank you Lord for saving Glen. Seeing Kris enjoying this makes the song really seem special.

[@elizabethbuttermore8015]

Amen. Glen Campbell's making music in heaven!

[@PoubelleKansas]

And thank you Lord for saving Kris; his testimony on this very show was incredible

[@EdWeibe]

oh? I must see more of the show.@@PoubelleKansas

[@norcal1962]

What a privilege we have to watch this video of the great Glen Campbell perform this iconic song; and in a room full of the greats of country music.

[@janebraun4482]

Thought in for Kris, heard he had some health😑 issues

[@robertpercival5688]

This song still gives me chills. Amazing guitar break

[@jimg1950]

Comment from another video of this song: "My Dad was a lineman in the Midwest for 35 years. He walked in 5 minutes late to work one morning and his boss asked him why he was late. He explained that Wichita Lineman came on the radio as he was pulling in. The whole crew nodded approvingly and his boss said it was an acceptable excuse. Glen Campbell was such a legend."

[@SinnerSince1962]

That is an awesome story.

[@cheshlfc]

That’s bloody brilliant

[@pj2334]

Wonder story

[@darrin321]

So so great!

[@karl662]

Cool that his life was in the song. I love it.

[@LawrenceB123]

one of the greatest songs ever written ❤️

[@traceywhitney1272]

This song makes me cry every time I hear it. I saw him in his farewell tour and his voice was still perfection. Thank you, Glen Campbell. The music lives forever. ❤

[@bettinahansen7630]

@Tracey Whitney you're one lucky lady! it must have been a great experience seeing him perform😊i wish, I wish I could have seen him live as well, but I discovered Glen's music only after he passed away😢

[@susanriddle9408]

I wanted to see his farewell tour. He and his wife came to Galveston and I live in Houston. It just didn't work out.

[@Mscompuncawitz]

I did cry😢❤️

[@louisbisignano4340]

It’s 1969 my dad is 40 years old has 6 kids and my mom. We load the new Ford station wagon he just bought and we head for Michigan. It’s the first new car I’ve ever been in.As we leave NYC he turns on the radio and this song comes on. It becomes a massive hit and as we travel I notice telephone lines,truckers,mid western Cowboys and magical guitar players,and this song on most radio stations. Thank You Glen you made my Dad A Country music fan. Peace.

[@montanagirl4530]

Maybe it’s my age, but Jimmy Webb’s writing and Glens singing is pure bliss . . . Love Kris Kristoffersons reaction. . . “I need you more than want you “ best line ever!

[@Stevejoohee]

That’s where it’s at. Spot on

[@karenhaag9764]

I have a book "The Wichita Lineman" by Dylan Jones-the entire book is about why that line is one of the best song lyrics every written

[@williamhumberhawk8187]

Glen Campbell's guitar playing is excellent too. He's one of my favourites

[@MS-ih8tg]

Yep

[@TaralgaBushAdventure]

but the next line "..and I want you for all time." So his need for her is beyond all time. That always hits me.

[@stevebodman6943]

As talented as they are, the others know that they are in the presence of greatness.

[@dennisnealon6166]

You can tell they respect him and give him props

[@easyenetwork2023]

He is the most talented artist and musician in that room.

[@39thala]

Absolutely one of the most beautifully written and performed songs of all time.

[@blackandgold676]

I can't stand most "country" music, but always loved Glenn's music, and this song in particular; it's evocative while speaking about desire and pain and human journey, without mentioning Budweiser or pickup trucks even once.

[@simonhodgson4941]

Perfect comment👌

[@ericbown1551]

💯

[@jaykay6387]

It is one of those songs that is beautiful beyond words. It chokes me up every time I hear it.

[@KenHill]

Written by Jimmy Webb and executed so wonderfully by Campbell!

[@davidkiser6083]

This song reminds of when I was a front line teenage grunt Marine Rifleman in Vietnam 1968. It was playing all the time on armed forces radio, it gave me much comfort to hear this song over & over again. At the time I had doubts if I’d ever make it back home alive.

[@tonkaGuy888]

I think Jimmy wrote “Galveston” for you. Thank you for your service.

[@tomdouglas6082]

Welcome back....In that year I was 8 years old and wondering about ya'll overseas...

[@macski6924]

While you listened to it in Vietnam I heard it as a small child curled up in and out of sleep in the back seat of the car on long drives. Welcome home, God Bless you and thanks for serving our Great nation. Thanks also for sharing your experience. It may not have been much easier coming home at that time than it was being there. As a service man myself, I salute you!

[@house531]

Thank you for your service David….. God Bless for keeping us safe…

[@robertryan2542]

Glad you made it home. From Ireland 🇮🇪

[@scoates9910]

Glen left a hole that will never be filled. Truly missed.

[@hoderharris]

Boy you can tell how much they respect Glenn in this clip. When your peers respect you, you know you have truly made it in life...

[@eleetse6701]

I like that too. A bolt of lightening hit Kris when he heard “And I need you more than want you” and he kept cutting his eyes at Glen. Kris was a Rhodes Scholar who has had intense exposure to the best of poetry and literature the world has to offer. He sure appreciated the genius of Jimmy Webb, who wrote Wichita and several other great hits like McArthur Park, Galveston, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, etc. Wichita Lineman is as deep as anything, lyrically and melodically. Masterpiece.

[@jbetnar]

I think Kris was thinking about what a great lyric that is. He is a world class songwriter.

[@cmr58]

It sure did......it struck me!!!

[@ecb2]

Yeah, he was obviously, deeply effected.

[@johnheinrich1718]

I believe he was also a captain in the US Army as well as a helicopter pilot.

[@mvhughes4271]

Intense exposure to it and quite a writer himself.

[@blaws6684]

And that children is called music. Pure raw talent making songs.

[@tj1838]

I hope nobody is counting but I have seen this video seven times in the last month just love it to death.

[@mrmaxwel74]

More talent on that stage than in the last 10 Grammy shows combined.

[@timwebber8630]

So much respect from his peers. A song like that, and a Glen Campbell, only comes around once in a million years.

[@Larrymarx]

I agree 100%

[@shelleyschneer4111]

Totally agree

[@kellyfindley1485]

1000% you listen to that and it brings back so many memories of a long time ago

[@donhanlon7121]

Well said Tim,

[@joerectifier]

I concur a million percent…..Glen was on a level that I certainly can’t comprehend. To him it’s easy - phenomenal musicality, technique and tone in voice and guitar.

[@larrylangley9128]

This song takes me to a place.

[@APisceanSlant]

I don’t think I could ever get over how beautiful this song is.

[@88pynogrl]

My heart melts EVERYTIME♥️♥️♥️

[@mooseangelbelle]

@@88pynogrl beautiful melody plus beautiful lyrics equals perfection.

[@88pynogrl]

@@mooseangelbelle “perfectly” put!!!👏👏👏👏👏♥️

[@mooseangelbelle]

@@88pynogrl Thanks Sometimes a guy like me feels I am the only one left with good taste. Lol

[@88pynogrl]

@@mooseangelbelle well, your choice in music says a lot about you- you are interested in quality, and things that last the test of time. Kudos to you👏👏👏

[@jeffbridgman7973]

Everybody on that set knew they were listening to great talent and all payed their respect.

[@philippaization]

Glen Campbell never failed to stop me in my tracks. A genius voice and musician combined, a one man orchestra. ❤ Missed

[@48dirtfarmer]

a lot of VERY talented folks in that group who are in awe

[@rustymacneil3227]

I'm so glad I was born a "boomer", to witness such talent. GBNF

[@michaelbee2165]

Oh my so am I. So thankful to have been able to see this masterful musician in his hey day. He was so incredibly gifted and gone forever. This kind of talent will never come around again. Such a deeply rooted piece of Americana. Thank you Glen.

[@tijnmaas1]

❤❤

[@sketchyold]

I’m not a Baby Boomer but my parents were. And I had the privilege of growing up hearing such great, timeless SONGS and MUSIC.

[@larrytate4586]

I agree. We have a lot to be blessed with looking back.

[@hakimamir]

one of the most beautiful songs, ever. RIP Glen Campbell, RIP Ralph Emery ... RIP Kris Kristofferson too.. :(

[@mixstudio2004]

Jimmy Webb is a brilliant song writer!

[@psmguy63]

We saw Jimmy in 2019 at Grand Theater in Lewisville, Texas. Would have paid 10 times the price we did before the show and 100 times the price after. What talent. Great writer and story teller. 300 people or so sized place. Blew us away.

[@annettesjoy]

I agree

[@andyokus5735]

My good crazy friend Billy McPherson who was the sax player for Buddy Miles used to play for Jimmy Webb in LA. I said " You played in the studio for Jim Webb, why'd you leave?". He said " there's nothing to do there but go to the pancake House ".

[@stevenwiederholt7000]

@@psmguy63 Yesterday was his birthday.

[@jeffshoemaker2462]

For my money the finest writer ever. The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress is the greatest song I ever heard and I was lucky to see him do it from the front row when Jimmy came here to the Detroit area a few years back. Front row for the next one too in Ann Arbor next year!

[@cerpeldi]

Every single one of those amazing performers was in awe of the best of the bunch

[@chevick]

Just watching Kristoferson taking it in is amazing. All the songs that guy wrote and performed and hes so into Campbell's performance. That kinda gets me.

[@toddmoney8921]

Janie Fricke’s harmonies elevate this already beautiful song to a whole other level!

[@88pynogrl]

Do you know all the various artists in the room? Could you list them for me? Please.

[@johnheinrich1718]

@@88pynogrl Crystal Gayle and BJ Thomas behind Glenn Campbell can’t make out who the rest of them are.

[@88pynogrl]

@@johnheinrich1718 thanks!!

[@2frakers]

I thought the same~ I would recognize that voice anywhere. She added the most gorgeous harmonies to so many songs!

[@commonwombat9171]

@@88pynogrl I think it was a bit of a shifting cast. GC was only there for part as Willie Nelson was sitting in that spot for other artists. Kris Kristofferson was sitting alongside him. The row behind him was Crystal Gayle, BJ Thomas & Janie Fricke. In the next bank of seats were Gene Watson & Barbara Fairchild (back row) & Bobby Bare & Lorrie Morgan (front row). Not seen in this clip but definitely on the show were Chet Atkins, Mel Tillis, Porter Wagoner, the Geezinslaw Brothers. Definitely a few others but these are the ones I saw/heard on clips of the show

[@lawrence1960]

When Kris Kristoferson sings along, you know it’s a great song.

[@johnlewis6412]

Growing up in the 60's and 70"s, I didn't realize how lucky I was. What a great song, great performer, and great person Glen Campbell was.

[@eddiehaskell5578]

I hear you loud and clear. We had the best musicians,actors and entertainers in the history of mankind. 😊 1960-1999. We were blessed.❤

[@janebraun4482]

@@eddiehaskell5578 Hard getting older, but would never have missed those incredible times of the 60s and yes to about 99.. If I had to pick a single year of the best music, esp American made, I would pick 1969 and 1970. Some of the songs make me sad and nostalgic.

[@claudehopper9813]

Glen Campbell was of another level ; watch his peers all great musician's in their own right almost as though they can't believe his God given talent . Such a guitarist that alone blows me away along with his vocals . I never get tired of listening to him . RIP Glen , you made the world a better place .

[@joq702]

Exactly, exactly, exactly! You can see it in their eyes and almost brings them to tears or utter amazement.

[@chevick]

How about that dude over his shoulder at 1:15 when Glen plays that lick. He's not surprised but still amazed to the point he looks to be laughing a little.

[@iamtheralwus]

The woman singing harmony behind Glen was the icing on the cake for me, and that Gm chord! It's interesting how the staccato throughout is an imitation of electricity running through the wires.

[@1962egl]

Janie frickie

[@robking1240]

Cheers for that.@@1962egl

[@MikeL-e7b]

Was that the cake that was left out in the rain with the green icing ?

[@Lichtenstein1961]

The most under-rated guitarist ever, he was brilliant.

[@kevinblackburn3198]

Truth. Glenn Campbell and Roy Clark are respected by all the great guitar players.

[@speedracer2336]

I'm a old rocker and I believe Glen could have been the lead guitarist on any superstar rock band, any era. He was the best all time, and I have seen some great ones!

[@sgs1262]

I don’t think he was ever underrated

[@barryspencer5692]

Kristofferson, one of the greatest writers of lyrics ever and a great performer himself, can't help but go with the flow in the presence of immense performing talent. This speaks volumes.

[@leonrhodes8700]

And he( khris Kristofferson )is a Rhodes scholar, cant be many people better qualified to write a song !

[@BlestinTexas24]

Kristofferson's Sunday Morning Coming Down is so good. The poetry is genius. I relate in many ways.

[@bluarcher5941]

yeah...Kris was feeling the moment, I believe.

[@SkyrBlu]

So true

[@48dirtfarmer]

Crying here in Alberta. Lost my wife 7 years ago...this song gets me every time

[@ajm2007]

I am coming up on 5yrs now missing my bride; I know EXACTLY how you’re feeling ‘farmer’….God bless our wives

[@robertclark6509]

Kristofferson's admiration of this guy is so incredibly visible.

[@shkyrbty]

So beautiful and haunting. And here in January 2024 we've had several Lineman kinds of days. Many thanks for Glen's performance, Jimmy Webb's song, and this upload.

[@85tclower]

Glen’s resume is STACKED!! Between The Wrecking Crew, The Beach Boys, and his own catalog and TV show, he’s truly one of kind! PS- he also did the voice to a cartoon from when I was a kid called Rock-a-doodle-doo.

[@timcummings6581]

Amazing that he was so highly respected among the top tier musicians known as the "Wrecking Crew". Musicians that could sightread & play pretty much any type of music. Most came from the jazz and big band era. Gives you a measure of his talent that they all recognized. Glen couldn't read music but played from his heart.

[@funnyharleyman]

Can one man, one guitar and one voice move you? Absolutely.

[@Lspacehopper]

My dad loved Glen Campbell and now I do. This song always makes me think of my dad. Beautiful song x

[@sqd37l]

my Dad also. I miss him a lot sometimes.

[@tz125r]

My Dads favourite Glen Campbell song and now my favourite too. We lost you 18 years ago on this day. I miss you and mum so much 💔

[@jeanniemainzer8551]

You know you've got something there when you have all these amazing artists just sitting there in awe and nodding their heads. Epic.

[@larryrowe5259]

Yes, kirstofeson seems to really get into it. He's thinking, dang, wish that was my song.

[@Romany1111]

:49 Glen retunes a string...in the middle of the song. Superb artist.

[@88pynogrl]

I wish I could figure out what he mumbles under his breath🤣 Looks like he just says “wow”.

[@mizbehavin]

@@88pynogrl My husband reads lips and I excitedly asked him, what did he say?!! Couldn't pick up the sideways view.

[@88pynogrl]

@@mizbehavin the reason I thought he said wow, was because he reached out his hand and turned one of the tuning knobs- so I think the string was way out of tune. He said it to Kris Kristofferson who is also a guitarist.

[@mizbehavin]

@@88pynogrl I think you're right

[@GonzoAmerican]

@@88pynogrlI think he did say “wow” but in reaction to the violin that came in just prior.

[@hollywoodtreasures5400]

Makes me cry. Glen and Kris are talents we will never see again

[@BethMannPresents]

This song, Campbell's delivery, just breaks me. Its more than a song but a transcendent experience.

[@alfieconn2692]

If there is such a thing as perfection in art, this is it.

[@KeithSpinneyMusic]

Sounds better than the original recording. Beautiful! RIP Glen, you are missed.

[@maxwell69319]

One of thegreatest guitarists of all time,

[@jdub226]

This song still steals my heart every single time I hear it!❤ He really was so very special.

[@pnunn8592]

He is truly special ❤❤❤

[@assateaguecottage8378]

This song came on the radio one night when I was up for days plowing snow in a blizzard. I was exhausted having not slept in days. This song really hit home that night.

[@normal_media]

I know those moments. When you just are worn to hell, and this kind of medicine comes along. pure relief.

[@DavidDeelLoco]

It was such a wonderful and beautiful time in life when we had true musicians like this. The songs they wrote, their performances, their talent, and it was on the radio. Songs that pulled emotions and created memories.

[@boomerbobable]

When some of the legends of Nashville are spellbound by your talent and voice - you know you are truly the greatest of all time.

[@wdshaver]

Glen Campbell, probably one of the best singers, guitar players and song writers of all time, and I mean ALL time.

[@mikegilbert2500]

No doubt.,pound for pound, our greatest entertainer

[@lp7343]

No doubt.

[@timmcdonald9856]

And one of the best songwriters who ever lived sitting back, shaking his head, and wondering at the beauty of that line "And I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time"

[@rogerdsmith]

The Jimmy Webb songs completely transcended musical boundaries. It was beyond being merely a “country” or a “pop” song. It is an American song.

[@graceweber2822]

He wrote some great songs with memorable lyrics.

[@rgonz63ful]

“Giants”of their time appreciating one of their own. Don’t recognize all the faces but I love the look Ms Crystal Gayle is wearing. Lost in the beauty of the moment.

[@danfreeman3855]

when my mom was alive this was her favorite... as a 62 year old ex guitarist of rock and roll this is probably the best guitarist i have ever heard....

[@garyf4912]

I once heard Carol Kaye (original bass player on the recording) say that years after this song was a hit she was shopping and it came on in the store. She said it was so beautiful she broke down in tears. I can see why

[@monty5066]

Seeing this just days after Kris Kristofferson has passed, and the reverence on his face is palpable. Chills.

[@MS-xn8ub]

And i need you more than want you Kris's reaction.... A great songwriter knows great lyrics

[@abqphil5444]

One of the most profound lyrics that Jimmy Webb ever wrote. Kris is probably wishing that he had written it instead.

[@dontworrybehappy8080]

You can see him closing his eyes sucking up every note.....hell, me too.

[@johnmckenzie4639]

@@abqphil5444 And a great compliment from Kris, himself a wonderful songwriter.

[@brucekuehn4031]

Who writes a song about a guy whose job is climbing poles for the power company? “Searchin' in the sun for another overload.” We don’t have to understand the technical electrical reference because we are already emotionally involved in the song. How did he do that? Jimmy Webb working his magic.

[@manhattanchoppers2349]

I'm sure many know Eddie V Halen still took lessons from glen well after evh was in his prime. Alice Cooper was one of his best friends and called him one of the top 5 guitar players in the world...What an utter most joy to listen to.

[@johnheinrich1718]

That’s a great interview with Alice Cooper about Glen Campbell

[@andyokus5735]

My family friend Bernie Leadon from the Eagles used to play banjo on the Glenn Cambell show in 1969.

[@andygossard4293]

@@andyokus5735 Bernie is awesome.(early bird) Didn't know GC had a TV show in the 60s.

[@WestCoastDP]

@@andygossard4293 Glen had a show until late '69. Glen heard our band in Wichita and invited us to play on his show. Went route 66 to L.A. As soon as we got there, his show was canceled But heh, got us out of Kansas and to a better life in the music business. Miss Glen, but he still lives on KZbin.

[@jimmaculate5]

@@andygossard4293 did he ever! glen campbell variety hour or something. in one of these ralph emery sing a longs, waylon fondly recalls and thanks glen for not selling out and having him and many country artists on the show. i think glen plays gentle on my mind song on that episode with ralph and the folks.

[@dibensy59]

One of the most beautiful and romantic lyrics ever written.

[@88pynogrl]

It took me years to figure out that this whole song is an analogy. Gorgeous song- I would die happy if I wrote this song.

[@tobybarker6808]

one of mankind's most beautiful pieces of music

[@Gtojohn3]

This is one of the best songs I’ve ever heard. I never get tired of watching this video and it puts you in a good place. Glen is a one of a kind. Thankfully his music will live on. Thank you for sharing this great presentation. 0:10

[@bigruss2069]

You're very welcome. I try to post the best ones I can find. 🙂

[@YvonneMelvin]

Me too, my favorite.

[@tainbey]

I am secure in my manhood to allow the tears to flow from my eyes during this absolutely beautiful song...thank you Glen for this...

[@hellomiami4012]

Ghey..... Jk 😅

[@mattrodriguez6130]

This will always be my favorite Glen Campbell song, and it's for good reason.

[@PlymouthVT]

I don't care what genre music you love you must appreciate the massive hit this was at the time. Such an emotional love song. Brilliantly written and played and sung. Rest in peace brother.

[@fcbarlow1995]

Campbell was truly an amazing guitar player. Eddie Van Halen even once said in an interview that he thought that Glen Campbell was one of the finest guitar players there ever was.

[@franksliwa362]

Lots of greats on that stage!! Awesome clip!!

[@Vejur9000]

This song is heartbreakingly sad and beautiful, all at once. Just beautiful. It cuts right through you.

[@flybob63]

Yep, just as it was written to.

[@ttaylor758]

Glen’s legend needs to live forever

[@michaellarkin7853]

Why is it ever time i watch this i smile like an idiot ...my god this is soooo good .

[@bobferrell8187]

After viewing the 2024 CMA Awards this evening for approximately 4.5 minutes, I had to once again remind myself what True Music is all about!

[@trailerparkcryptoking5213]

The way his voice meshes with his guitar is of another world! It’s on a whole nother level and his guitar playing ability and watching his moves is like nothing else!

[@MikeCarroll-b1e]

I was fifteen when this song came out and that lyric.." I need you more than want you and I want you for alltime" blew me away...still the greatest lyric ever written..Jimmy Webb.. Genius

[@randyprice1831]

I do not think that most people knew what a GREAT guitarist Mr. Campbell was!

[@tiefhals]

Check that effortless little flourish at 1:15

[@rayberry4261]

Jimmy Webb is in the top 3 best popular song writers in our lifetimes. His work is genius. On my bucket list to meet him.

[@GonzoAmerican]

Glen’s performance here is excellent. Vocals spot on, guitar playing outstanding. Still on top of his game here...I believe this was 1998 or 1999. A couple of years later began the long slide due to Alzheimer’s. Janie Fricke is superb as well on harmony/backing vocals.

[@jbetnar]

They didn't announce his alzheimers until after 2010. Think he was dealing with it as soon as 2001?

[@GonzoAmerican]

@@jbetnar In 2012 his daughter Ashley (then 26) said she noticed problems with her Dad going back as far as her high school days. So let’s just say 10 years prior to 2012...that would be 2001-2002.

[@osimnod]

I was wondering who was singing harmony and thought, at first, that it was odd that a guest on the stage was 'crowding' him but then it sounded too perfect to be an accident or unplanned.

[@glasair]

I don't think the A. D. was evident until several years later than this.

[@charleshackbarth6720]

There is nothing to add to the talent of Glen...He was blessed with a talent, no doubt about that...I have heard this song a thousand times and just love the harmonies from Janie Fricke...I don't know if this was rehearsed or not, but her vocals were spot on and certainly added a different element to this tune never heard before...Nice job.

[@AlmostReady504]

When I was a kid and Glen Campbell & John Denver dominated AM radio I was too young to appreciate their brilliance. My loss