If You Could Read My Mind - Glen Campbell

If You Could Read My Mind
Sung by: Glen Campbell
Written by: Gordon Lightfoot

[@peterjeffery8495]

If Gordon Ligthtfoot isn't given 1/10 the acclaim showered on (the Great) Jimmy Webb. I would put Lightfoot's songbook up against any contemporary songwriter of his generation. That includes recent Nobel Laureate and long time poser Bob Dylan. WHAT A WORLD! Kiss in the R & R Hall Of Fame and Bob Dylan with a Nobel Prize. This great unassuming and ever productive genius will, by and by get the credit he deserves.

[@rwachtell]

Best male vocalist of all time. The purity of it ranks supreme in song after song after song that he sang. You can argue it only if your ears do not work.

[@vincentbarbeau3031]

What a singer was Glen Campbell. Superb interpretation.

[@maureenarmstrong2307]

There will NEVER in this world be anyone who can match Glen... His voice would melt the hardest heart... xxx

[@fast03vette4me]

God how I love both artists.

[@Prophecynut]

And afaik one loves GOD...

[@010bobby]

Beautiful rendition of a classic song...

[@terrypicker1]

Great ... but nobody does it like the Troubadour.... there's a definite feeling and spirit Gordon Lightfoot captured in that song.

[@diegojon8267]

God speed Glen Campbell. See you on the other side. Thanks for all the good times.

[@streetdesire6371]

My favorite version rip glen ! You’ll always be remembered....!

[@tomzeeh6618]

This song is haunting. I've probably played Lightfoot's original as much as some Beatles' songs - and that's saying a lot. Every time I listen to it, I want a better outcome; that's why it haunts me. I had the supreme pleasure of seeing Gordon live a few years ago in St. Charles, IL. Buy Gordon live in Reno DVD! Sad, I never saw Glen, but thank God for youtube! What talents these guys are!

[@kekecatty]

Glen when I was just a child I fell in love with you when you had The Glen Campbell show, and then when I was in my 20's I had an opportunity to see you live, with all of my four children at a Country Fest in Cali. It makes me feel so sad to imagine what you are going through, and your family. I hope when that day comes and you can spread your wings, you will know that millions of people loved you and your music. I hate getting old, I really do. Part of life nothing I can do about it. I'm not the same either, I had breast cancer, I'm ok, but lost something, like you. You lost your mind I think that has to be the worst thing ever..... I love you and always will cause you will ever be in my heart!

[@jonnelson2047]

Rest in peace, my man. Beautiful cover tune.

[@landyachtfan79]

This is already one of my all-time favorite songs, but Glen turns it into sheer poetry, just as he does almost everything else he performs.

[@supermanvibes4343]

Oh yea man... this song ... these days ... ghost on the canvas .. country boy ... so many from the heart ..

[@Prophecynut]

Glen is awesome, but how was the original not poetry?

[@paddywackswanson]

I've always loved this version of the song, Glen sings it beautifully, with feeling and poignancy.

[@litealiteg.2109]

what a pleasure to hear Glen sing this song .

[@bigdawgbrownsnation6895]

So teary Eyed A sad Day For Me My dad has dementia Real Bad I'm crying While Typing This I Want so Bad To Have My Dad back With His Memory God Please Hear My Prayer It Is So Sad

[@ShadowsGathered]

I'm so sorry for you, your Dad, and your family.

[@ocheltree1]

Don't think his vocal stylings have ever been evaluated at the level it should have been. Nice. Really nice. Beautiful.

[@oilspill321]

Pretty sure this is in a higher key. Very nicely done. Love Glen

[@junebermingham9300]

THE MAGIC OF GLENN CAMPBELL,, R, I, P,

[@michaeldoyle6702]

I have never heard this great song sung more beautifully than this.

[@Nuts4Nuts680]

+Michael Doyle Totally agree with you. This song was made for Campbell´voice. His voice makes it perfect.

[@hemmay]

Totally agree. Glen's more gentle version is much better. Bless him.

[@jamesline5103]

It is better than the original.

[@boriskarloff9992]

Sorry disagree. Gordon's has the authenticity. I think Glen is a great singer but this is a 'thin' version.

[@bknsty14]

Boris Karloff Gordon’s version is haunting, the way it was meant to be. This is more longing. Give me Gordon’s version every time.

[@MJSCountry]

Super, Gordon is amazing songwriter, Glen sings his songs superbly

[@siddywiddyb]

R.I.P Sir! Amazing version of this song!

[@Nelfa183]

I just discovered this and I like it 😁💖🎶

[@zriter59escritor33]

Such a talented guy. God bless him.

[@jamesbarker8370]

A great singer, fantastic guitarist his talents and personality will be missed.

[@norizaliah]

Velvet voice.....Love you, Glen!

[@happytrails699]

I love you Glen and I will miss you when your gone. :(

[@margiecarol5052]

+Marla Robinson D I T T O!

[@jenniferdawn4652]

today is the day :(

[@hemmay]

A very sad day. RIP Glen.

[@suzieparis6821]

Jennifer Dawn miss him too

[@mincraftdad12]

Glen Campbell (TRUE GRIT) GREAT JOB LOVE YOUR VERSION

[@jakobtorres8203]

glen could sing the phone book. wish he could live forever

[@tesstan1]

He has one of a kind voice for sure. It's like two different songs. Both his version AND Lightfoot's.. beautiful

[@shyamalkumardas415]

If you could read my mind, love What a tale my thoughts could tell Just like an old-time movie 'Bout a ghost from a wishin' well In a castle dark or a fortress strong With chains upon my feet You know that ghost is me And I will never be set free As long as I'm a ghost that you can't see If I could read your mind, love What a tale your thoughts could tell Just like a paperback novel The kind the drugstores sell When you reach the part where the heartaches come The hero would be me But heroes often fail And you won't read that book again Because the ending's just too hard to take I'd walk away like a movie star Who gets burned in a three-way script Enter number two A movie queen to play the scene Of bringing all the good things out in me But for now love, let's be real I never thought I could act this way And I've got to say that I just don't get it I don't know where we went wrong But the feeling's gone and I just can't get it back If you could read my mind, love What a tale my thoughts could tell Just like an old-time movie 'Bout a ghost from a wishin' well In a castle dark or a fortress strong With chains upon my feet But stories always end And if you read between the lines You'll know that I'm just tryin' to understand The feelings that you lack I never thought I could feel this way And I've got to say that I just don't get it I don't know where we went wrong But the feeling's gone and I just can't get it back

[@traylorvh]

Thank you for all the great pictures of Glen. Love his music and always will. Love the song.

[@jensenred]

Great version, I'll take this and the classic Viola Wills 12 minute opus anyday.

[@mangrove]

I grew up on this version. Much love for Gord, but I remember being mesmerized by the orchestral arrangement. Still am.

[@peterepsha1801]

Jason Garfield Bardy Q

[@bharatbhushanpathak8514]

GLEN GIVES HEART & SOUL TO THIS SONG.

[@michaeldoyle6702]

As one of my teachers told me at a Christian Brothers High School in Toronto, Canada told us, we are here for a good time not a long time. (it was a good line, meant the opposite)

[@meeofcourse4152]

glad I was here at the same time as part of Mr Campbell''s life great songs good memories fabulous talent experienced him LIVE

[@9thd4z]

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE BEAUTIFUL SONGS YOU'VE MADE. FOREVER MEMORIES....

[@JacquiCrawford]

I think it's a good thing people can't read my mind on many occasions.....hehe Great song...

[@spurs19571]

Doens t matter who sings this song it remains a beauty

[@sisiniasalvador8830]

i like both campbell and lightfoot..love this song..got to master this in a karaoke version...

[@The911sierra]

beautifully done, as was Gordon's version..

[@flamusi2042]

Les grandes chansons ne peuvent être interprétées que par de grands artistes. C'est le cas maintenant.Magnifiquement orchestrée. Great songs must be performed by great artists. That is the case now. So well orchestrated.

[@redlad6]

Fantastic version, as good as the original.

[@rosalindac3748]

I just love his music/when i'm sad i play his cd i forget what i was sad about

[@TheJHMAN1]

Glens version is good but a little to fast. Gordon sings it with the feelings that inspired it and I think makes his original version stands out. Love both of them as artists Glen's Wichita lineman will always be the gold standard for that song.

[@fast03vette4me]

True beautiful music legends forever. LOVE BOTH!

[@peterjeffery8495]

Spot on...my take after the 1st 20 seconds or so. Sweetly done, but too quick.

[@davidbranson9356]

a ovation to so called mental / sic/& in prision who is a goat. who willing sheep in Peace. un till my LORDs DAY

[@gforce9544]

Great cover.. nice all the way

[@Lola-gl9rl]

Love this version.

[@nina1823]

Best version.

[@jln195399]

RIP Glen!

[@MrTaffy799]

A great track, no problem,a brilliant singer.

[@bro8974]

Why am I crying?

[@jackieduck20]

love you Glenn

[@dennisgoodnight5782]

Glen could sing the phone book!

[@nitemoovs]

It is really good and I am glad super talented Glen did it as a benchmark to Gords version. It is very good but Gords has this ghostly feeling to it that is unparalleled.

[@robertjquigley2433]

heart an soul yes

[@010bobby]

Gentle of my mind.. Glen.. RIP

[@colesmith2455]

Pure

[@SuperCarver2011]

Glen does a great job on this cover. I've been a follower of Gord Lightfoot for many years as well as Glen Campbell. My only comment is that the strings tend to be a bit powerful and overpower his voice at times.

[@killerdognasty1]

haunting

[@erikzoha4148]

Fine cover

[@Aromaticduck]

Great version...

[@tomzeeh6618]

One of the most beautiful and moving songs ever written. I love Glen's music, but I prefer Gordon's version - heartfelt and personal. I hate to say it, but Glen is just covering this song. Sorry.

[@ddsdd47]

Doesn't touch the real thing. Gordon lived it. You can feel it in his voice.

[@deleclercq]

could not have said it better!!!

[@boriskarloff9992]

Me neither

[@Danimal1577]

Glen covered a lot of songs. Why don't we shit on each one of them then? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@pam-gw6uk]

Love the two versions, but for me Gord just shades it.

[@Squee_Dow]

I prefer Glen's version to Gordon's. Glen's a better singer. I just wish he hadn't said "git." :( 2:12 2:20 and again toward the end

[@MaryPinkHair]

I do not understand unconditional love. I guess it has something to do with trust? Could there be more to it? Must we be blind as well?

[@marshamacmartin4769]

Linda Spontak get a dog, then you will feel it

[@DrZaius75]

Not bad, not bad at all, but no version has surpassed Lightfoot's original.

[@MJSCountry]

I think sadly Glen is completyely under estimated as an artist singer and musician, especially in Europe.

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

He was a megastar in the U.S. in the late 1960s.

[@habyss]

The Eagles ripped their arrangements from the Elton John handbook.

[@JCOontheGO]

ur a DOPE !!!

[@jaynie35uk]

im going to see him in edinburgh and hes all sold out... mjscountry hes not under estimated here... :)

[@johndent8760]

its good but its no gorden lightfoot

[@hemmay]

I prefer this version.

[@Danimal1577]

Gordon Lightfoot's good, but he's no Glen Campbell

[@dempsey981]

its great but i hate to see such a talent doin bar band style cover songs.oh well hes still a super star

[@Danimal1577]

Glen covered a lot of songs and usually did them very well

[@bobjohnson4270]

Well done..but a complete copy of Gordon Lightfoot's original recording, without a sngle chord change ! Bob J.

[@Danimal1577]

Whaaaaahhh!!! 😫

[@unclejuniorsoprano]

DOESN'T COME CLOSE TO GORDON.

[@suzieparis6821]

unclejuniorsoprano Still nice

[@johnleon9475]

Here ya go sir, try my version and rate it against the pros. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpi7fYWbh8aVeaM

[@Danimal1577]

Glen's great! There's no need to compare

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

It wasn't a competition. Don't try to make it one.

[@FiddleAndStuff]

Doesn't even come close to the original.

[@Danimal1577]

Glen covered a lot of songs. Why don't you shit on each one of them

[@mattbasford6299]

1000× better than Gordon Lightfoot's version.

[@paulyproud8933]

The string arranger totally ripped off the original Gordon Lightfoot string arrangement. I'm an arranger myself. It's a cardinal rule . . .don't rip off other producers and arrangers.

[@Danimal1577]

No one cares

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

It's not identical.