Glen Campbell - William Tell Overture (smokin' instrumental)

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[@cr0aks]

They should have given him a standing ovation! This man was one of the greatest guitar players ever. And I think it'll be a very long time before we see someone of his capabilities and talents. You can tell he really, really loved playing the guitar. He was a natural at it. Just to see him smiling and walking around the stage playing a 12-string guitar like it was only a 6-string (I'm talking about the fact that a 12-string is more difficult to play because of the wider neck and the strings being closer together), is amazing! I really wish I could have seen him in concert! Well, maybe he'll be playing guitar up in Heaven and I'll be able to see him up there! LOL

[@dalecox5928]

Yes! And that's the first time I've seen an electric 12-string.

[@t18amgr]

You nailed it.

[@Tonetwisters]

I AM counting on that Heaven thing! Can't wait to see him!!

[@t18amgr]

The man was scary gifted and multi instrumental. What a loss.

[@tigertiger1699]

cr0aks Mate we don’t realise at the time, I live half world away, but I must visit Galveston Texas one day..., to this today if I hear him sing it..., I have to go in another room.., away from my Wife n kids..., I think of how lucky I am to have not been that GI.. thinking of his girl in Galveston and the seagulls...🌹🇺🇸🇳🇿

[@wmmad5777]

Let’s give Glenn a posthumous standing ovation. He deserved and more .

[@jasondorsey7110]

He was a consumate entertainer, the 50s-90s was blessed with such artists...now, not so much

[@manchu6005]

Amen Brother.🇺🇸⚔🇬🇪

[@tracybosworth1033]

Absolutely!!!!

[@rolphwartieda2707]

Of course, yess!

[@sandraclowdus6549]

Wichita line man, says Hello. GOD bless you Glenn Campbell. 💋😍💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@ZenZill]

Glen Campell is on the shortlist of greatest guitarists ever. Performing William tell Overture with a full orchestra is an OG move.

[@thomasstevens1739]

Great

[@patrickmulroney9452]

the beatles said glen campbell was the greatest guitar player ever!!

[@nancydavis4618]

Eric Clapton said he was amazing too

[@patrickmulroney9452]

paul mccartny said campbell was the greatest guiter player ever..he was also at campbells last concert..he yelled I LOVE YOU MAN

[@patrickmulroney9452]

also the stones and beatles said they wanted to be just like campbell

[@lhkraut]

People never gave him the credit he deserved. Rest easy Mr. Cambell, and thank you for all of the great music you played for us!

[@jansmith6229]

Glen Campbell and Roy Clark two exceptional guitarists who never really got their due! Fantastic!

[@billmoran3812]

Glen, Roy, Chet Atkins, and Vince Gill are probably the best there has ever been.

[@josephhitt4444]

@@billmoran3812 Would Mark Knopfler not be included in that group?

[@timcarrick9592]

Glen and Roy are definitely some of the best guitarists in the world hands down!I Agree....someone you leads a full orchestra is somethings else!

[@robertwilliams060]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@mauryd3444]

@@billmoran3812 Jerry Reed should be included in any list of great guitarists.

[@MarklovesAngels]

When Glen first burst on the scene, us guys in high school thought he was corny. Heavy metal for us, baby! Now, all these years later, listening to this and his live version of the "Wichita Lineman" with its regret, yearning, and transcendent hopefulness, I can't get enough of his artistry. Kudos to all of you who had the depth of feeling to appreciate him right away. Guess I had to grow up and grow into it. Just glad I caught up.

[@williamshepherd2836]

Same here, I grew up with musicians that very much appreciated him and Roy Clark. Took me getting older to understand why, adds a level of fondness to some memories and made them great.

[@chachiarcola3208]

Guilty of the same.

[@stuartdollar9912]

Great guitar playing is great guitar playing, regardless of style.

[@josephwest6413]

Yup. I saw his TV show. And I was underwhelmed. Thank god for video tape. Possibly the best guitarist ever. And singer also. God bless.

[@ardshielcomplex8917]

Here in Australia he was venerated, back in the 70s when I first heard him you had to wait weeks sometimes months to buy a cassete of his music and songs.

[@kt9166]

When his mind was failing him, the music always came. It saved his life, right up until it was time to go. Thank you, Glen. You were one heckuva picker.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

His very close friend Alice Cooper confirmed that.

[@bjohnson1489]

Coke and Tanya tucker bad deal shaved years

[@redpillrules3136]

@@bjohnson1489 yea...but tanya wuz 🔥

[@donarthiazi2443]

@@redpillrules3136 LaCosta was better imo

[@ethanweeter2732]

He actually could still play, just he would forget words. But he remembered the sound and his to play the guitar.

[@leilalastname7864]

Look at all those musicians CONCENTRATING on their music He is just ambling around playing like it's just a walk in the park. A true artist.

[@brianthesnail3815]

Absolutlely my thoughts too. Just looking at their faces he had a full orchestra of highly trained professional musicians intently focused on their sheet music hanging in there by their fingertips and he was just wandering around the stage smiling and playing from memory.

[@kitmoore9969]

😂That's because he plays the easy bit and leaves the tricky stuff to them. @1:29 for example.

[@wolf187th8]

Also need to take into account, members of a background band/orchestra can change constantly, and they are always playing different music. One week they are working with one artist, the next someone completely different. And one week may be playing classical, the next week show tunes, the next who knows what. Not to mention, this was not played at the standard speed. Don't get me wrong, Mr. Campbell was a true talent, but he had been practicing and performing his music for decades. The people in the orchestra may have just be handed the sheet music a few days ago.

[@roberthudson1959]

He could not read music, so staying put would not have accomplished anything.

[@leilalastname7864]

@Robert Hudson He was part of the wrecking crew. He was very comfortable "staying put" He walked around for the audience to see him. I was commenting on the juxtaposition of his easygoing style, and the concentrated focus of the orchestra.

[@misterlarryb]

ON A TWELVE-STRING??? Our loss, Heaven's gain! Thanks for all the songs over so many years, Glen!

[@davidsalo8397]

I said the same thing when I noticed it was a 12 string. Amazing performance.

[@16rumpole]

I know nothing about guitars. Is a twelve string considered much harder to play than a basic guitar?

[@leftcoaster67]

The fact he respects the orchestra enough to pause and let them take over is the sign of a true artist and a man that appreciates music.

[@villagelightsmith4375]

I caught that too ... if i could give you twelve thumbs up, I would!

[@Johnny96ri]

There is a stunning version of this piece I have heard that isn't an orchestra...it's just Glen Campbell, with one guy keeping rhythm on what sounds like a hi-hat. He plays EVERYTHING...on a 12-string guitar.

[@gregpeterman1102]

He wasn't on the same page as the orchestra because he couldn't read music.

[@qwkimball]

It must have been utterly terrifying to be 1st violin behind this guy.

[@davidsilverfield835]

Yup

[@ronbrewer8704]

Sometime in then late 1990s I saw an ad in the local paper that Glen Campbell was performing at the Fayette County Fair in La Grange Texas. I have always been a fan of his and quickly made plans to attend. Mind you this was in August in Texas. We took our seats in the building, a sheet metal building with a few fans blowing the hot air around. It was a small stage and there were only about 50 people there. Glen started playing at about 7pm and the temperature was over 100 degrees in the building. We were not disappointed as he performed all of his top hits. He was completely soaked from sweating in that horrible heat. He played over an hour. The show was over much too soon but we found out that he was doing a second show at 9pm. Needless to say we stayed for the second show too. During the break, a crew member came out and tuned Glen's guitars with some sort of electronic device. As soon as Glen came out for the second show he picked up his guitars and started tuning them by ear. He was said to have perfect pitch. He performed The William Tell Overture including the part of playing on his head. The second show was as good or better than the first. It was a very small venue for Glen but he played and sang his heart out and I will never forget that magically night. What a talent he was!

[@ironpanther2420]

That's such a cool story. Thanks for sharing.

[@Ndnative3431]

Wow! What an opportunity to see this mammoth talent in a small venue! I’m jealous. RIP Glen!

[@SomeCanine]

It seems pretty good until you notice that he's playing on a 12-string. Yah, he's amazing.

[@circusitch]

I couldn’t do that even if I had 100 strings.

[@circusitch]

@tradde11I think you missed my sarcasm.

[@SusanC147]

@@circusitch🤣subtle😆

[@zepkov]

I was looking at the head and I was like that’s not a 6string, that’s a 12 string.

[@jeffnaslund]

He and Roy Clark were some of the best string musicians on the planet during their day. Amazingly talented musicians.

[@gw5309]

💯

[@ronhiel6898]

When you can play at this level you know you've arrived on the world stage as one of the all time greatest guitar players ever. Glen you may be gone but you are not forgotten.

[@bryan3dguitar]

Glen will never be forgotten. And as a vocalist, I think I began to really love his tone even more, as he grew older. His range dipped down into baritone territory. He could hit those low notes now, which I don't think he could hit before. And his tone got a bit grittier. You can hear that with his brief sorties with Jimmy Webb, one-on-one. Same thing goes for George Jones, he kept going from a tenor to a baritone as he got older. He could always hit those low notes if he wanted to, but now even his speaking voice got really, really deep.

[@jh58]

Anyone who grew up with and loved the Lone Ranger has tears in their eyes right now. Thank you Glen.

[@stevesawyer6315]

Absolutely. He and my late wife of 51 years both died from Alzheimer's. A horrible disease to say the least.

[@howardbealick8669]

Yes i had tears in my eyes. Lucky to meet the Lone Ranger in Manhattan in 1977

[@denisebowen7498]

So true❤

[@jamesyu9926]

Glen Travis Campbell is most underrated guitarist-singer ever. In my opinion he is the greatest pop, rock n roll, and country guitarist. He is an American Treasure!

[@jamesyu9926]

He may be dead to you but to me and millions of fans around the world his music is alive and well. That’s better than 99.9% of today’s cesspool music.

[@donarthiazi2443]

@@jamesyu9926 Here we go with that typical KZbin "underrated" nonsense again. Glen Campbell was ANYTHING BUT "underrated". So many of the all time greats don't hesitate to call him one of, or often THE BEST guitarist ever. Alice Cooper just loved hanging out with him... and learning. The critics say the same. And the fans... ditto. There was absolutely nothing underrated about him. Maybe it's simple hyberbole... idk, but KZbinrs just love to use that word.... incorrectly.

[@jamesyu9926]

@@donarthiazi2443. I will continue to say he was underrated until all bow and admit he was the “greatest guitarist”. Alice Cooper was his friend and is biased. I want to hear he was the greatest from official music critics.

[@donarthiazi2443]

@@jamesyu9926 Hmmm now you want to hear _"he was the greatest from official music critics"_ instead of _"he is the most underrated guitarist ever".._ which of course is an absolute ginormous difference in your stated opinion. What changed your mind that you are now backpedaling so hard?

[@jamesyu9926]

People gradually recognized genius of Schubert few decades after his passing. He was underrated by many behind Mozart and Beethoven as they had rich patrons support and rock stars at the time in Vienna. To me Schubert was the greatest composer in history even by sheer volume: over 1,200 pieces of music more than the other two combined. Franco Corelli was underrated tenor because during his peak career did not have the wide media coverage like Pavarotti. As for Campbell, many say he was underrated and few label him as one of the great guitarists. I dare them to be brave and just simply admit he was the greatest guitarist like I am saying.

[@dave327ful]

Glenn Campbell makes the William Tell Overture come alive with a brilliant orchestral accompanyment!

[@Kenneth-tz4sx]

Yeah, but those artsy orchestra aristocrats who had to keep up with Glenn are gonna need intravenous soy lattes to recover.

[@nancydavis4618]

I met a guy who played with him at his theatre in Branson and he said he was a musical genius😘

[@scoutrifle6827]

ON a 12 string?!?!?!? He was a far, far better musician than most of the fans of his hits every realized.

[@tommyrawlings3046]

Great guitarist, excellent singer & nice guy!!!

[@VinnyMartello]

Definitely in the top 5 guitar players of all time.

[@petefrench4198]

yep.....summed it right up Scout. Played all that on a 12 string......PHUQUE!!!!!

[@geneswood0729]

I thought the same thing. wow, and on a 12s no less. wow

[@c172215s]

Alics cooper was a good friend of his and nEddie Van Halen asked Alice to get him a guitar lesson with Glen

[@brucek66]

Glen got his first guitar at age four and never learned how to read music - he was a prodigy, not given enough credit for his many talents. Truly a Giant in the History of Music

[@gatecam]

Couldn't agree more. I'me in my mid sixties and had records of his when I was a young boy. To this day I love to listen to his music.

[@brucek66]

@@gatecam I really enjoy his version of Yesterday When I was Young - many big names sang that tune back in the day, including Andy Williams Roy Clark and one of my favorite female voices of all time Dusty Springfield. Glen hits the opening note just perfect, then a delay - for some reason, I don't hear that delay in any other version so I am sure it was personalized. Check it out, thanks for the Hello.

[@williamordway2872]

He was truly talented and very overlooked. So sad he suffered with that awful disease.

[@gatecam]

@@williamordway2872 Yes, that was sad, but he stayed brave and kept going to the end. What was really great was to see him on stage,while ill, with his daughter and wow what a teem.

[@recklesswhisper]

Maybe never learned music itself but man he had the timing down! ^..^~~

[@phoenixrise3126]

He played the guitar like it was as easy as walking across the room with no thought, not even looking at his guitar half the time! Amazing!

[@shanekilpatrick3378]

One of the “Wrecking Crew “. The greatest session studio band ever

[@chads.6927]

to those of you who did not know how much of a musical genius we lost when Glenn Campbell passed.....now you know.

[@zapkvr]

I regret to say I was one. I had no idea

[@morris2450]

I've only learnt in later years how talented he was.

[@charleshall7355]

I don't think even Rossini would have imagined that this could be played on a guitar by anyone! Wow!!!

[@sdxn8117]

Indeed; Glen was unreal in his abilities as a guitarist. Hats off to you Glen!

[@johnw65]

Glen Campbell was truly one of the GREATS...! I'm lucky to have grown up with the 'Wichita Lineman's music 💙

[@z28pjmcg]

I'm 52 and was raised on rock and roll in the 70's-80's. To this day I am a long-haired butt-rocker that blasts Metallica and Tool at the volume of 11. When I heard of Mr. Campbell's diagnosis and subsequent "Goodbye" tour in 2012, I couldn't buy tickets fast enough and drove almost 3 hours (one way) to the Little Creek Casino in Shelton, WA just to see history in the making. I've seen hundreds of concerts, and that was one of the best ever. Certainly the only one I've ever shed a tear at..... RIP to one of the best we ever had.

[@musicfanhawk4523]

Goes to show, your appearance really has nothing to do with what you listen to.

[@dianaa.1735]

There was a special on TV re the Goodbye tour. It was riveting. His wife allowed him to tour until he lost too much of his memory, but man, he still created magic when he played

[@manofiske3318]

@@musicfanhawk4523 Who ever said that it did ?

[@jimmyers8939]

amen to that

[@C1sc0M4n]

Volume knob on 11 shows our age lol

[@markweiser3906]

My wife and I met Glen at the North Phoenix Baptist Church, where he was a member, shortly after we met him we were invited to a pot luck at Alice Coopers house! what wonderful days those were, and what gentle, kind and genuine people they all were! Sometimes I wish we could turn back the clock...Pastor Jackson and the rest were such amazing people. We need a million more like them

[@Tonetwisters]

Coming again, soon, to a world near US!

[@maryvalentine9090]

You got to have dinner with Glen Campbell and Alice Cooper??!! DAD GUM! So Jealous! My late husband got to see Jimi Hendrix in concert twice, but dinner with those two characters tops that, I think.

[@davidrobinson7112]

Absolutely....and irrevocably.ok

[@MrDAVIDRACE]

How amazing you had dinner with Glen Campbell and Alice Cooper thats just a dream what a wonderful experience you have had.

[@Duke_of_Prunes]

I had heard that Alice Cooper and Glenn Campbell played golf together. But I cannot imagine the conversation at your dinner party! Amazing.

[@andypittman4198]

Glen Campbell was one of the greatest guitarists of his era if not all time.

[@terrymalone1456]

WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT? I’ve been listening to Glenn Campell since the late 60s and new he was a great singer then ( Iwas pretty young) It was along time after that I realized that he’s one of the best guitarist ever.

[@charliemctruth]

Sometimes, pressing the "like"button just doesn't seem enough.

[@Tonetwisters]

Yes! Something fun needs to blow up!!

[@glockster68]

I agree....he is sorely missed, and a great musician

[@2Hearts3]

Amen! May Glen be laughing at your great comment, and playing happy, virtuoso encores in Heaven 😄🎶

[@brianrichard4715]

So true Charlie !!

[@brianrichard4715]

So true !!

[@peanutpbj]

In his wife's book, she writes how Jimmy Webb said that Glen was a great singer, so much so that the music studios wanted him to work that angle. Similar to Nat King Cole, who was an exceptional piano player. In his case too the voice was what the studios prized. But it is so apparent that Glen Campbell was an absolute guitar virtuoso. I miss him, he was so talented and utterly unique. RIP

[@stevehanford1753]

agree!!

[@zapkvr]

Amen

[@gregoryevans9601]

I never thought I'd see Glen Campdell play something like this. Classic!

[@gavinbuczko57]

Check out his performance of "Classical Gas" 👍

[@nitewing98]

I remember Glen’s short-lived TV show and I always loved his top 40 hits. But this freaking blew me away! This song means a lot to me, as my mom used to prance a stuffed horse around my crib singing it and later I enjoyed the Lone Ranger tv show. Little known fact: The Lone Ranger is the great uncle of the Green Hornet (who also had an awesome theme song!).

[@barbarak.7637]

The world has lost one the greatest guitarists of all time.

[@rogersmithjr3837]

Remember, Glenn was a member of the LA Studio band "The Wrecking Crew." He was a musician first and foremost. One heck of a guitar playr. RIP....

[@robertcruz7898]

Glenn just earned a spot in my list of "Guitar Gods" 😀

[@280StJohnsPl]

Absolutely fabulous.....both Glen Campbell and the orchestra. What incredible talent !

[@geraldlowe2652]

Talent the world will never see again, Glenn, Roy Clark, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reid--- no one better in their field.

[@CountryDoublePlay]

Amen

[@gr8guitarplayer]

You need to get out more if you think that's true.

[@lauriekutcher4825]

Buck Ownes

[@stevehanford1753]

agree

[@pauldashwood2897]

We’re going to wait along time ..

[@RetireMe100]

His musical ability was off the charts. RIP Glenn Campbell

[@thomasfritsch3536]

Met him on a plane as a child loved him ever since. you were not a guitarist in the seventies or eighties until you got a lesson from Glen boom

[@anthonybush607]

One of the greatest musicians the US has ever produced.

[@madelinecardwell5915]

Could not stop smiling and remembering the good ol days. What a talent.

[@gregnormal55.]

Helle!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day.. Stay Safe!

[@brookeperk93]

listening to this i ran a 26 mile marathon in 3 minutes 31 seconds......thanks glen.

[@ikeyschultz4969]

The fact that he picked this clean on a 12-string is mind boggling. I mean, I don’t know why or how he chose to do this. It’s crazy good and shows tremendous skill.

[@davidowens5898]

As someone who's played and plays a 12.....I couldn't agree more. Astounding talent.

[@RickarooCarew]

yo!!!

[@RickarooCarew]

hard to do doesn't quite cut it... amazing... on his head even... far out Man

[@richardpunzo6505]

Playing a 12 string is no more difficult than playing a six string...but on your head?

[@l0co601]

And it’s a HAMER!!! Love it!

[@skintslots]

It took me decades to find out how utterly brilliant Glenn Campbell was as a guitarist as I knew him mostly for being a vocalist. Thank god for the internet and how it showed us how fantastic Glenn was as an all round musician and member of The Wrecking Crew,let alone a solo artist. Rest in Peace you extremely talented man.

[@barbaramcintosh4360]

He had a beautiful voice! Loved his songs and his TV show. RIP.

[@jacksonfl]

Miss this guy so much.He just got better and better. RIP, Glen.

[@Melinda8162]

OmG, I do too!!! Good times when Glenn and alot of the other great ones ( who we have lost lately ) were here!! GLENN for sure!!!

[@lydialas8756]

@Hello Richard how are you doing

[@scoremxcom]

Glad I got to see Glen Campbell at WinStar Casino. Glen said: "I'm happy to be here, of course at my age, I'm happy to be anywhere...".

[@alliechick]

Where was the standing ovation for this?!! I would have been out of my seat with the last chord of music!! It gives me chills to see and hear this on KZbin! I can’t begin to imagine what it would have been like to have experienced it live!! Glen, you were totally amazing! RIP❤

[@brucelang1201]

When a man can be so good at whatever he attempts on the guitar with such ease it's clear that we dealing with nothing less than a genius.

[@Questor-ky2fv]

I've always liked Glen Campbell and his music. I'm sorry he's gone, but at least he left us the beautiful legacy of his music and videos like this. RIP Glen!

[@1950Chimaera]

Alice Cooper, a pal of Glen's, once said Eddie Van Halen begged for Cooper to set up a meeting with Campbell for a guitar "lesson". Van Halen was blown away by Campbell.

[@parallelpost]

Interesting.

[@1950Chimaera]

@@parallelpost search on YT for the interview with "Alice". There are some gems.

[@CountryDoublePlay]

I've always thought that had to be the highest praise for a performer to have someone from a whole other genre look up to them. It was amazing how people looked up to Chet Atkins. There's a special called "certified guitar picker" and they said people were begging to get on the show.

[@timeandtimeagain4391]

Wow!! I never knew Glenn Campbell was so immensely talented!!! 🤩

[@donarthiazi2443]

Usually when he played with the all time great guitarists... of any musical genre.... they would just stop and watch. They knew they were seeing something truly unique and rare. Absolutely phenomenal guitar player

[@sharonroller8849]

WOW indeed 😊

[@curious968]

There is a wonderful clip somewhere of him and Roy Clarke on a TV show (probably Glenn's). They were playing together and it was beyond wonderful. And yet (some will toss bricks at me for this), I got the distinct impression that Glenn was holding back a bit. With Roy Frickin' Clark, one of the best ever. He could do it all, he did it all. I believe he made a six figure income as a _studio musician_ at one time before he took off on his own. Think of that one.

[@bobhunter3086]

Glen Campbell was regarded by EVERYONE in Nashville as the best picker bar none. That's a Hamer Ovation Bluebird 12 string. His effortless ability to run up and down the neck is a master class in fret work. I can think of no equals today.

[@jeffreyfurlong7043]

You gotta be good to get a TV variety show. So sorry, but Roy Clark was the master.

[@hifibrony]

He really made his bones in The Wrecking Crew, the famed collection of LA studio musicians back in the '60s. They could play almost anything in one take, no matter what the style of music.

[@hifibrony]

@@jeffreyfurlong7043 Some years ago I saw a clip on YT of Glen and Roy playing a friendly but serious game of "OK, now top THIS." Amazing stuff.

[@abehambino]

Never thought I’d see an electric guitar rendition by a country star put most classical orchestras to shame with this piece. I guess we are born to be proven wrong! 👍 👍

[@ealrip]

Glen Campbell has to be one of the best guitarist to ever play a guitar rock,pop whatever genre you like.

[@thomascombs9859]

Unbelievable. Never thought he could do this. Greatest ever guitar player. Thank you, Glen Campbell.

[@clayrowden3916]

What an amazing talent. Every performance and interview I've ever seen, Glen Campbell was World Class and First Class. RIP dear man. Rest easy.....

[@txgunguy2766]

I've heard it said that Glen Campbell and Roy Clark made a deal with the devil. No one knows what they got but the devil got guitar lessons.

[@kerrymolloy5912]

absolutely classic -had me laughing so hard I spilt my beer .saw glen twice here in nz -pure gold . Ashley looks like shes gonna be right in dads foot steps

[@martinpatrick9915]

Glens daughter Ashley man can pick a mean banjo.

[@chordsofgratitude2073]

Southern peach sweet tea.... Cause they went down to Georgia, and Charlie Daniels joined them on a violin!

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

Well, since the devil (like god) is just an imaginary character, this is all BS.

[@PlanktoniusRex]

Search up videos of either of these two legends (and many others) and you will see the same old tired quote. Let them speak with their 6 or 12 strings and be humble. Keep your cute quotes to yourself.

[@jimsouthern1398]

In Sept., 1967, Glen appeared in concert along with Lynn Anderson and Red Foley (the headliner) in Salt Lake City. After the show, I joined Glen and his band and hit a local nightclub. Glen jumped up on the bandstand and jammed with the house band for awhile. After that, we headed for an all-night coffee shop where we stayed until 5:30 in the morning telling jokes and listening to stories. Glen was funny, friendly and a truly great guy to hang out with. God bless and take care of him.

[@GlenCampbellForums]

Thanks for sharing your wonderful story. I have a copy of a newspaper ad for a country & western show in Salt Lake City with Red Foley and Lynn Anderson, let's see if I can find it. Glen Campbell Forums ~Michel

[@zyxmyk]

thanks so much for telling that story. that's exactly what I thought he'd be like.

[@arkady714]

That is one truly cool story. Thanks for sharing it.

[@jenerishlegion674]

love me like you do

[@gordonm.7387]

Jim Southern That's a beautiful story Jim! x

[@RichardGrosser]

Extraordinary talent! On a 12 string too... Fabulous heroic memories. 😀

[@randyingram9953]

Lord! That man could play! So amazing!

[@mikew8552]

People don't remember that Glen was a member of The Wrecking Crew in the early 1960's. He played guitar on many massive hits you thought were played by the actual band members. You had to be the best of the best to be in this group of studio musicians.

[@michaelfagan4274]

Did not realize what a great musician he was. Nobody compares to him.

[@broadcasttttable]

He was the best of the best of the best. Proof? Word is, he had the biggest house in Los Angeles. Not bad for a guy who started out as a "studio musician."

[@garyf4912]

Glenn was The Beach Boys. That’s a fact.

[@filobloomz]

@@garyf4912 Yup! ...Brian's songs were way too complicated for the Beached Boys

[@level2tx1]

OMG.. I needed that. Been on the Covid Unit all day and trying to decompress. Thank you Glen for a lifetime of joy.

[@stevecolvin1650]

Thank You.

[@level2tx1]

OMG.. same here. Lost one but downgraded two that will go home! We will get thru this... and thanks to Glenn and Elvis.... I will go in tomorrow! Bless us all and especially.... Glenn... RIP.

[@ellenflanagan2220]

God bless you for taking care of people.

[@cwctlh]

Thank you. ❤️

[@rosehensley9455]

Thank goodness for modern technology that allows us to continue to enjoy the amazing talents of many who are now preforming in Heaven!

[@gregnormal55.]

Helle!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day.. Stay Safe!

[@juggalo257]

I told my grandpa I was playing this in band and he showed me this, a truly outstanding guitarist. I feel as if outstanding is an understatement, but I can't think of any other word to describe it.

[@garyivanson1696]

Unbelievable. The country guys like him and Roy Clarke never get the credit they deserve. You're talking 12 string there. Just amazing work.

[@tracybartlett5880]

I hadn't noticed that ! Makes this even more amazing and enjoyable!

[@stevehanford1753]

Agree! The Best!

[@thehighlander959]

He played a lot more music than just country music. He played on the Beach Boys albums too.

[@jameshovater5104]

Glen Campbell and Roy Clark will never be matched or exceeded.

[@87mini]

You don't get out much! They are brilliant, but there are many gems in the world of music, but many remain unseen. Glen and Roy would be the first to agree.

[@patrickwall8517]

I agree with 87mini, there are more that are as good. The late Chet Atkins comes to mind.

[@bryanyoung2963]

I wonder how many greats there would be if to be considered or given that title you had to be able to play the steel guitar 🤔 🤯❓ know of anyone ❓

[@johnmarshall6548]

@@patrickwall8517 listen to some Richard Smith. This was good...now I'm searching to see if Richard has covered this one.

[@MrJdsenior]

Look around on YT, you will find you are grossly mistaken. You might try Tommy Emmanuel, for a starter. And I think you've left a few of the truly magnificent masters out of the list, say one Chet Atkins, to begin.

[@sherryblatt4459]

All his songs have so many lyrics, unlike many other artists! Uncanny that he got dementia and still remembered most of his music!!❤️🙏👍

[@UrbanGardeningWithD.A.Hanks14]

This got slipped into my playlist while I'm cleaning the house. As a 55 y/o metalhead... Glen, you effing rock!!! This literally, pulled my head out of the toilet! OMG, this really rocked!

[@boblynch7348]

What a talented and wonderful man Glen was. I am grateful that I got to experience him in my lifetime.

[@tonycalabro5125]

What a JOY watching Glen Campbell play guitar THANK YOU

[@rayct60]

I just found this today . Most people will never realize that Glen Campbell was one of the greatest guitarists ever .These people didn't even give him a standing ovation !

[@carolwithers5478]

If you want to see the entire concert, look up Glen Campbell Live in Sioux Falls, 2001. I’ve loved this man and his music since I was 10 years old. I am 62 now. I remember sitting in front of the TV watching the Goodtime Hour, and being utterly transfixed watching Glen’s hands fly across his various guitars and banjo with such ease. Glen was 65 when he did this concert, his hands still nimble and flying. I felt like I was 10 once more. And yes. I totally agree that he should have received a standing ovation for his William Tell Overture. My jaw about hit the floor when he placed that guitar on his head!! Truly an OMG moment. If I remember correctly, Glen received standing ovations for 3 other songs during this concert - Galveston, Are You Still Within the Sound of My Voice, and MacArthur’s Park. Both Galveston and Mac... Park have awesome guitar solos. Still, he deserved a 4th ovation. His singing voice was as magnificent as his guitar playing. He had the gift of perfect pitch. I never heard him sing a note off-key and his diction, timing and phrasing were flawless. Sometimes it’s like he’s caressing the words as he sings them.

[@lorrainehayes2906]

Prince .. when asked .. said he could only Ever hope to play Glen Campbell

[@manofiske3318]

"These people" left their walkers, canes, and wheel-chairs in the lobby.

[@terywetherlow7970]

They were my parents.....lol doh.

[@billjohnston7539]

Glen Campbell was a legend in his own lifetime. Session musician on many recordings, and took off when he played backup with many stars then had his own shows. His daughter Ashley is brilliant in her own right. RIP.

[@MrJdsenior]

"Session musician on many recordings" Yeah, when you look at the list it seems almost impossible, it is SOOOO long, and with songs all of us grew up and loved. I remember hearing some bands in the 70s, without the session guys backing them up, and they were often extremely thin, by comparison. There are some session groups out there now doing their own music and some of it is spectacular. Tim Akers and the Smoking Section and Bottom 40 come immediately to mind. It is some of the tightest music you will hear. Try Higher Ground with Dave Weckl and Jay Oliver on drums, it is amazing. Had a few top hits too, one was about a power technician, IIRC. :-)

[@chrismckechnie6653]

One of the greatest guitarists EVER!

[@marsha7330]

The part where he plays second to the orchestra is so amazing.

[@country_music_guitar]

The only part of watching this that makes me mad is, they didn't give him a MUCH EARNED standing ovation. One of the very best guitar players of all time.

[@csmith2321]

Because everyone is FAT in the audience. Did you notice that? They can;t get up. LOL

[@dontworrydon]

I think it might be etiquette in these opera house settings to reserve standing until the end........I may be wrong but not much else makes any sense.

[@RJ-qh1iw]

OK though what about the orchestra playing behind him??!! They earned it just as much if not more... People forget the ones like us who lay that foundation and are just if not more creative... Keep that one in mind...

[@0217ldp]

I've never heard the William Tell Overture played on a guitar. He was great.

[@dagonming1319]

did you see the SIZE of those "people". I doubt they could stand up that long and I HATE to see what happens when they all decide to seat down again at on time.

[@martymcmannis9121]

Absolutely loved by many people who sing and play. He had a gift, and didn't waste it. RIP

[@murrayandru7527]

He was one of the BEST guitar players !

[@Tinfoilhat311]

He is one of the best guitar players ever.

[@banjogregcantrell6235]

Please let us remember the excellence in this greatest of the greats, Glen Campbell to have done one of the greatest of all, The William Tell Overture with a full orchestra . I heard it once said Glen Campbell would really walk into a recording session and ask to "sit-in" . He truly is a remarkable individual to have hoisted that guitar up onto his back and kept perfect time as he played. I had pulled off a bit of the Foggy Mt. Breakdown on my banjo hoisted up. But, this is a totally different ball game all together. Glen Campbell the greatest.

[@GlenCampbellForums]

+Banjo Greg Cantrell - We greatly appreciate your comment, so much so that we posted it on Glen Campbell's Forums On The Net. We hope you'll visit Glen's forums when you can. www.GlenCampbellForums.com. We would like to ask you if you are familiar with Glen's banjo pickin' technique. We read recently that Glen was a flat picker and mostly played the banjo like a guitar. Would you know about his pickin' style? Thank you again for your comment. ~Dee, Co-Admin

[@banjogregcantrell6235]

I am humbled to have been given the posting of my comment to the Glen Campbell forums. Thank you, and,God bless Glen Campbell ,all his family and friends.

[@probation1016]

so true!!

[@GlenCampbellForums]

+Banjo Greg Cantrell...thank YOU for both of your heartfelt comments (and for reading Glen's Forums). Glen and his family and friends are truly blessed by fans such as yourself.

[@jbshaka653]

Banjo Greg Cantrell in

[@pejoly2]

July 30,2020 - during this time of chaos, division, and darkness this video makes me smile. This is an example of people coming together, from different genres, generations, cultures, using discipline, skills, and passion, to create something beautiful. Our world misses Glenn, and anyone in this video, and needs more like them to step up.

[@whaszis]

That audience looked pretty White to e.

[@U2BIRIEMON]

@@whaszis your answer seems pretty dark to me.

[@markpowers5907]

100 % true. I had tears in my eyes watching this !

[@jessicajujubean5004]

I recently saw a thing with Alice Cooper where he talks about Glen. Apparently they were really good friends and Alice got Glen to give some guitar lessons to a few well known rock guitarists and teach them some cool stuff. He's one of the greatest guitarists ever and he doesn't get the credit that he most definitely deserves. Love ya Glen ❤❤

[@tonybaroud3511]

😇I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@tonybaroud3511ciao Tony!🙋😍😘💘🌅

[@michaelgallarza6869]

I didn’t know how good of a technical guitarist he was. Beautiful!

[@chokkan7]

On a 12 string, no less...the more I see of GC, the more impressed I am...

[@spooge33]

Yes, and was that an 8 string Mandolin?

[@wesleydickens9283]

more talent in one finger of this man than all pop stars of today combined

[@uprightfossil6673]

Oh please... He probably shaved more talent off a fingernail than these kids today will ever witness in their shallow empty lives

[@TheRabbitpaws]

personally I think that's insulting the one finger, A toe nail.. now if you said his TOE NAIL had more talent than all the poop stars combined today.. I would AGREE to that.

[@joeheid2776]

You're all wrong!!! He had more talent in the plaque he brushed in 1 brushing than all the pop stars today combined!

[@maryannanderson7517]

He said he would play this so fast that people probably wouldn't notice if he made mistakes. Fast? I reckon he did. This was so fast that after he got through playing it took me another five minutes before I was able to finish listening to it....

[@uprightfossil6673]

So... We all agree that poop stars of today are Talentless hacks... We just disagree on what to compare them to... Lol... How about..... Poop...roflmao

[@anthonydanna3437]

Amazing! He looked like he was having a blast playing this.

[@sandraclowdus6549]

GOD Bless Glen. we will love you,and your music FOREVER. fact. true truth. 💐

[@truth_isbeauty8629]

Glen Campbell was such an amazing talent and stood out in a class by himself. It's such a treat to watch his videos and listen to the wonderful sounds he was capable of producing; his performances were impeccable.

[@jamescollins2499]

Indeed you are very Correct Truth .. I have been to he’s Concerts twice and it was worth it .. How about you ?

[@tedhunter6983]

The fact that he's playing this at that tempo and on a twelve string is a testament to what an awesome and incredible musician he really was. And doing it on top of his head no less. No wonder he was one of the most loved and sought after studio players ever!! Performing on over 600 record's from the mammas and papas to the beach boys and many more the whole music industry and the world lost a great man!! We'll miss you Glen.

[@kevinw9073]

Man, oh man! The crowd should have been on their feet with that!! OUTSTANDIG. Such an amazing talent. My fingers hurt just watching him play! RIP

[@maryannegunter115]

God this is amazing! Anyone who can play like this is genius. Glen Campbell was great and his music lives on😊

[@robertcraddock4722]

Truly one of the greatest guitarists ever!! RIP Glen

[@luisalonsoecheverria]

RIP Glen Campbell!! You were one of the finest guitarists that ever lived!!!

[@gregfearns2794]

Absolutely!!! Glen Campbell voice was un- mistakable. I'm 62 now, even as a young man, I enjoyed his music. R.I.P Glen Campbell,. Your music we'll live in history.

[@ardshielcomplex8917]

Actually the finest of them all.

[@user-my8zo8uh3n]

Amen to this man a true legend never to be forgotten ❤

[@rogerrichards8048]

My God - that gets more impressive every time I watch it. Trust he’s up there now still picking those 12 string guitars. It’s great that we can watch all these clips on KZbin so artists like Glen will never be forgotten.

[@rbuswell]

Campbell couldn't read music but was one of the finest musicians to have ever lived.

[@truthteller1914]

Note that he is also playing on a 12 string, walking around, and looking like he is having a great time. If I could play like that I would pay someone to follow me around and tickle me to be sure I never stopped smiling. Not that I would need it, nothing could be better than to play like that.

[@dennisoconnor4767]

I just watched a video of Campbell and Roy Clark. Now, Clark is no slouch on most any stringed instrument he picks up, but on "Ghost RIders In The Sky," Campbell smoked Clark--but Clark was eating it up, smiling from ear to ear. He just bathed in Glen Campbell's presence.

[@paulpitt52]

Dennis O'Connor it's a fantastic video! I just watched it too. Not many can equal (or better) Roy Clark. You can plainly see that Roy was in awe.

[@norcoast]

Ghost riders in the sky Glenn Campbell Roy Clark

[@probation1016]

so true & well said!

[@Rhodeway]

Fabulous. What a joy to be able to play like that and share.💞

[@paulmitchell1099]

Well that sure brought a tear to my eye. Glen was really a fantastic player and entertainer.

[@donl1846]

I'm surprise that his guitar did not burst into flames after that performance. Amazing !