Martin Mull featuring Glen Campbell - Licks Off Of Records (1980)

Martin Mull and Glen Campbell performing Mull's "Licks Off Of Records" on The Tom and Dick Smothers Brothers Special II.

[@johnsrabe]

Jesus. To be a pretty good guitarist and singer and not utterly freak out singing and playing with Glenn Campbell! Beautifully done. MM liked my dog Connor and petted him.

[@JasonNation72]

These two are jamming in heaven now. RIP Martin Mull

[@jackiesmith2801]

Heaven is full of our '70's musical geniuses. Must be a helluva party.

[@pamb.2493]

@@jackiesmith2801 if there's a rock n roll heaven, well ya know they've got a hell of a band...

[@kevinmccarthy5693]

Martin Mull is a terrific guitar player-- and of course, Glen Campbell was one of the greatest guitar players ever. This clip is a classic!

[@Magnetron33]

Gold!

[@billholmes6933]

R.I.P. Martin Mull. He is survived by his Fabulous Furniture.

[@yoojin-oi8ij]

Martin Mull on "Mary Hartman", "Fernwood Tonight", & "America Tonight" was comedy gold. Loved Tommy Tedesco in The Mirth Makers band. You'll never see TV like this again in your life.

[@CoronaMechanics88]

Remember when ppl actually had talent…Respect…

[@yoojin-oi8ij]

Yes, that's why I never turn on my radio anymore.

[@songshineoriginalmusic]

Wholesome country music. We had it so nice. Mull and Campbell are in good form. Glen was quite the lead player, really nice country riffs, and Martin was no slouch either. Rest in peace Martin.

[@alvarhanso6310]

RIP Martin Mull and Glen Campbell. Mull was a severely underrated comic. Subversive genius.

[@pmarasa]

I saw Martin Mull live with a friend of mine way back in 1975. My friend sent me this clip and expressed the ongoing shock we feel when we realize so many of the entertainers we grew up with are in their 70s & 80s! But that’s OK. I’ll be there too in 10-15 years anyway.

[@saulchapnick1566]

I know what you are saying about mortality. I saw Mull in 1974 opening for Robert Klein. He was a ‘no name’ at the time, but boy he immediately won the audience over. I was so happy he made it in the business. He deserved it.

[@jackiesmith2801]

I didn't know Mull was musical. He's pretty good! I think Glen Campbell was born with a guitar in his hands. RIP, Martin and Glen.

[@kenwittlief255]

no, it takes practice to get that good about 10,000 hours over several years

[@MJ-we9vu]

It's just licks off of records that he's learned.

[@derekmtheriault]

Martin Eugene Mull (August 18, 1943 - June 27, 2024)😢

[@annettew.4134]

💔🙏

[@BayareaGuy06]

R.I.P. Glen Campbell (1936-2017) and Martin Mull (1943-2024).

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

Saw Martin Mull in a tiny showroom back it the 70's. He called the show "Martin Mull & His Fabulous Furniture". Just him sitting in an old wing back chair with a side table to hold his drink. Two hours of the funniest shit I've ever seen. He is a real treasure.

[@ranatlas]

Greg Hawkes was in that band...went on to become the Cars' keyboardist.

[@JACKnJESUS]

I saw that too ... it was great.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Hawkes is one of those remarkable guys who’s played with everyone, or so it seems. I saw him backing Flo and Eddie around 2015 and with Todd Rundgren after their New Cars project.

[@byronp2311]

Saw that show at the Armadillo. No idea who he was opening for (could have been Loudon Wainwright III) but, boy, I still remember that show.

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

@@byronp2311 Wow, it's been five years since I was at the Armadillo! I sure miss Austin.

[@dukemantee2978]

As gifted an entertainer as Mull is, it must have been an "'I'm on top of the world, Ma!" moment for him to play with Glen Campbell.

[@hawaii5-0bloopers6]

Glenn Campbell could think better than Mull. Mull is like he had a lobotomy by Mother Nature!

[@richardringler7890]

I saw Martin Mull in Tucson around 1979 and saw him perform this song in his one-man stage act sitting in a comfy chair and old lamp to his side. Always hysterically funny. One of many great performers from northern Ohio, now drained of brains, seemingly. I left in 1978. Best decision I ever made.

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

I miss Martin Mull so much now. He was a part of most of my life and popped up all the time on different shows.

[@ktomas12]

Always loved this ol' Mull classic....the addition of Glen Campbell is just so BONUS. Love and RIP to both of 'em.

[@mauriz8120]

Both were awesome. Martin Mull cracked me up till I cried. RIP

[@kenforu1531]

Pretty awesome,Martin playing with one of The Wrecking Crew! RIP to both of you!

[@jeffdawson2786]

Martin is a comedy hero of mine since the 70’s. Glen is a legend. This is a treat.

[@stephanieredden8861]

Rest in peace Martin and Glen.

[@paralysisbyanalysis2287]

Martin Mull's solid - especially for a comedian - but Glen is just killin' it like always.

[@alcambrola2834]

I saw Martin a few times with his "Fabulous Furniture" band, and I laughed so hard my stomach hurt. Great talent.

[@jl2347]

As did I back in the late 70's. The funniest comedian show I ever saw. I still have still have every one of his albums.

[@paulg.7789]

RIP Martin. Sad day.

[@CinophileRailroad1993]

Like A Fernwood-Ish Rinestone Cowboy! RIP Martin Mull! Say Hi To BJ Thomas, Elvis, Tina Turner And Of Course Glen Campbell For Me! 😢 🎸 💥

[@slimtimm1]

RIP G C! Martin Mull will be gone one day and you can say, “I’ve been listening to him for years and I think he is great!”

[@kerryedavis]

Him and Tito Puente, right? ("Stripes" reference.)

[@greggorsag9787]

The level of ability here is completely off the charts. One guy is a comic who could easily have had a career as a pro guitarist and the other guy is in the top 5 or 10 guitarists of all time. And yet, when you watched this, it was all “Aw shucks!” No big deal. Incredible.

[@larryshackley8074]

I had the original Mull album featuring this song; it's nice to hear Glen do some different fills.

[@BurntOrangeHorn78]

Two great artists who have left us now along with Kinky too. A sad but grateful day to have known them all and appreciated their artistry.

[@demef758]

This is a funny as hell composition by Martin Mull. The live album version was always entertaining. But with Campbell doing the hot licks here as well as singing cornball harmony, it ramps up the song by new heights. Glenn is just winging it the entire time, but he kills it. Wow! Just wow!

[@annettew.4134]

RIP Martin Mull 💔🙏

[@michaelpacker561]

Martin is great as a guitar player and comedian - and even greater as an actor - he's been in more shows than you can shake a stick at (if that's your idea of a good time), Congratulations to Martin and Glen - this is fabulous!

[@DannerPlace]

Always enjoyed Martin Mull, ever since MARY HARTMAN, MARY HARTMAN.

[@Anupam19781]

Glen Campbell had a reputation as a very decent human being too. All round good man.

[@freelancefreddie]

Such great talents from our growing up years! Miss them both.

[@geneclemetson4779]

How could we possibly ever forget what a beast Glenn was??

[@kevhead1525]

Martin's crowning achievement was Serial. What it mocked in 1980 is what rules california today.

[@allonszenfantsjones]

Okay well Wikipedia says that Vito Russo wrote that "the film is permeated with hatred for gays" and that it was "the perfect anti-feminist homophobic statement to usher in the age of Ronald Reagan". Rotten Tomatoes summation: "a man (Martin Mull) resists the California fads that his wife (Tuesday Weld), friends and Marin County neighbors embrace." But it sounds from your comment as though you are trying to make Martin Mull into a shill for what you don't like about present day California. Personally I was marinated in Smothers Brothers and everything Norman Lear ever made. I never saw this movie but I think it probably didn't age well. 🤪

[@depaola63]

Glen Campbell one of the ALL TIME GREATS!

[@pauladouglas9891]

He was multitalented, an artist, songwriter, actor, comedian and musician.

[@benvonwildenhaus2277]

And a very talented painted with gallery representation. No amateur at anything he did

[@bzribee]

Mull did solo stand-up at Emory University sometime in the early 70's. I believe he was connected with someone who taught there. I had never before and never since laughed so hard and so long that I hurt. I don't remember what I was laughing at but I've never experienced that since. I also remember one brief song snippet he did, making fun of the pain of the wealthy--a blues number--something like, "I woke up this morning, both my cars were gone...I was so upset I threw my drink across the lawn." Sorry to hear he has passed away.

[@tomandaj1]

He opened for the Tubes at the Boarding House in SF in 1973. Fabulous.

[@albeech5157]

1973? Holy crap!

[@JohnNiemsMusic]

Glen once again shows he can play anything with anyone better in the history of music!!!!

[@lolapalacios1654]

Rip Martin 🙏 condolences to his family, loved ones, friends and all his fans.

[@stevestewart-sturges2159]

Martin Mull was on eo the best stand ups ever, some of his quips went right past you, then after a few seconds your mind caught up... BTW, Glen Campbell and Alice Cooper were great pals, families were close and they were always golfing together..

[@saginawdan]

Martin Mull - fastest wit in town!

[@VoicesofMusic]

RIP MM :(

[@guitarDad100]

That was very nice. Martin Mull is not in Glen Campbell's league but he made it fun. Glen Campbell is a super talent that make everybody around him look good. Thanks for posting this one.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Great comment. It seems that Mull settled in to this number after a verse or two, when Glen’s superb fills began to carry the song. Freed Martin up to focus on his vocal and rhythm playing.

[@ayeyouhenio2117]

Mull composed the song. . . words and music . . it was his song, and I agree that he made it fun. . . as he did with all of his recorded compositions. I'm thinking that Mulls' intent was to poke fun at those country boys blessed with that raw musical talent. . . .period. To Glen's credit (assuming that he interpreted the lyrics the same as I). . . choosing this song to play with Mull showed a humble/self depricating side to him. Either that. . . or the humor escaped him. . . which makes the whole thing ironic. Reading too deeply into this? Yup. . . most likely I am😋 Love Glen AND Marty!

[@MM-yn9db]

Mull is a creative genius as far as lyrics and comedy go, and plays the roles of the very unlikable great in moveis. He wrote this song. Glen is not su much a writer as he is a guitarist (one of the best ever). Most of his hits were written by others, but he just had a knack for making them hits, a great voice, and superb guitar. He was also part of the Wrecking Crew, he has the ability to do studio work for all kinds of writers and musicians, he was multi dimensional, he could play with anyone. Great mix to have those two talents work together on this one.

[@spotandangel]

A Plus Plus Plus Plus!!!! Martin Mull is generally a hoot. Combined with Glen Campbell = FUN to listen to and to watch those fingers fly!

[@pcatful]

I used to listen to Martin Mull's funny songs all the time in the 70's. I must have had his album. A BIG departure from the rock I listened to, but like Randy Newman, the wit and the quality of the music were just to good to pass up. I didn't know much about his later achievements, I wasn't so plugged in. A bright and very cool man.

[@Alvan81]

Glen Campbell Talented and Humble and,Martin Mull Witty and who knew songwriter. Thanks.RIP Glen a class act

[@lealeelovely5612]

Martin and Glen...off the wall and totally cool !!

[@barrymccreary9565]

Martin on 2 and a half men comedy gold

[@peterlawrence6079]

I didn't know Martin Mull could play guitar AND sing, both well, too. May he (and Glen, of course) rest in peace ...

[@stephenstone8480]

He was a painter as well...and a brilliant comedian, too...a true renaissance man!

[@billkropp]

Just - Licks Off Of Records - that I've learned. Truth.

[@iorioriorio]

very kool....fernwood tonight!!

[@jackgrattan1447]

These two should have made an album together. Good stuff. Martin Mull has the distinction of playing with two of the Wrecking Crew guitar gods, Tommy Tedesco and Glen Campbell.

[@thomasponzio7759]

From Smothers Brothers 1980 Special ...wow haven't seen this since Thank U

[@BurntOrangeHorn78]

I was wondering when it was recorded. The Smothers Brothers would have showcased it back then. No one else would have.

[@duster71]

Wow,what a gem.After playing guitar for 47 years i gotta ask myself.2 friends who are really great players and i'm stuck in the middle of just licks off of records that i learned and being truely as good as them.

[@patrickbarkwell3295]

I absolutely love this!

[@Squee_Dow]

I don't care who you are. That's some funny stuff! Incidentally, I don't care if Glen's just playing some old licks off of records. He still makes me melt. Thanks for the great download. Can't imagine how I've missed it all these months.

[@PronatorTendon]

Excellent 💪🏼

[@MrTruckerf]

I loved him on America 2nite but this is the first time I have seen him play a guitar. And it is after he died; how weird.

[@genmama1955]

Love them both!

[@realbasslessons9356]

Wonderful!

[@hamiltonburger4574]

I absolutely loved that! Smiled the entire clip. Thanks for posting this!

[@johnodonnell8697]

Fantastic

[@ckmonarez]

"And I just drank enough to she looked good to me. And in the mornin', I was sorry that I drank it. Wakin' up where I did not intend to be Cheek to cheek, with a Pig in a Blanket" Martin Mull "Pig In A Blanket" "And I said 'Roy, you'd just be better off to just go home and yank it!' But No! Here I am, man & wife, with a Pig In A Blanket" Couldn't get away with this lyric now. :-)

[@Albert-nl9mr]

Some stations were half static, so I might have missed this

[@Howlinblind]

Hell Yeah

[@careycummings9999]

R.I.P Glen Campbell

[@davidbuzzin426]

👍🇺🇲❤FANTASTIC !!!!!

[@jonyjoe8464]

this song reminds me of the lee majors fallguy series "the unknown stuntman".

[@therealzilch]

Two guitarists better than I will ever be.

[@lindairisrosen8509]

They had a great time

[@Jgeneraledger23]

Who knew Martin Mull could play!

[@johncournoyer3624]

He and Steve Martin are very talented players (Steve plays banjo)

[@schulzcreative]

Martin’s records are mostly comedy songs he wrote and performed. He’s an extremely talented musician and well know modern painter with big art shows.

[@superkjell]

Jimi Hendrix!

[@douglasburke7739]

@@johncournoyer3624 I had the distinct pleasure of attending the "Steve Martin Mull Revue" at the Great Southeast Music Hall in Atlanta in 1975. One of the best comedy shows I've ever seen. Steve Martin was solo (before he became a national sensation on SNL), and Martin Mull performed with his Fabulous Furniture Band.

[@kirnpu]

@@douglasburke7739 Oh wow - that must have been fantastic - I'm so envious!

[@TheBrooklynbodine]

Martin Mull did an answer song to "A Boy Named Sue" titled "A Girl Named Johnny Cash." RIP, Martin Mull (August 18, 1943-June 27, 2024).

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Yeah he wrote it and a lady named Morgan sang it

[@TheBrooklynbodine]

Right you are. I thought I read that Mr. Mull sang it, but apparently I was mistaken.

[@riley4emma7katie0]

Funny and well done song.

[@soulnik]

They should've made a record together.

[@ca58girl]

Didn't know Martin Mull could play guitar or sing.

[@kirnpu]

I believe he can do just about anything. I've adored him since Fernwood 2Nite. He must have been thrilled beyond words to do that duet with Glen. They killed it!

[@wethusky8399]

👍🏻❤️🍺

[@barrybrodsky262]

Few know this, but McCartney’s “ Mull of Kintyre”was originally called “The Martin Mull of Kintyre.” He also said that MM was the inspiration for “Lovely Rita ...”

[@davemccarthy52]

can't believe they didn't have to change the lyric for TeeVee! Excellent! Censors be $*#&ed

[@w.llawrence86]

Martin DID change a lyric: the record version was "he says sad & I play soulful he says Negro I get soulful"

[@davidrumpler5528]

@@w.llawrence86 I think you meant to write “sad/doleful”

[@davidrumpler5528]

My reaction too! And the censors were pretty strict back then.

[@w.llawrence86]

@@davidrumpler5528 mea culpa...

[@BurntOrangeHorn78]

Smothers Brothers kept fighting censorship every TV show they made.

[@BillPeschel]

What amuses me is knowing Glenn was a studio musician paid to imitate a train or a chicken or whatever the artist needed.

[@Bikewer]

Years ago, I saw him on one of the CMA awards shows… He came out and said “I’m going to show you something Nashville has never seen before…”. He fingered a chord…”That’s an Am9flat5th….” (Guitar picker joke)

[@perpieta]

Glen Campbell rocking the the Kris Kristofferson "Star Is Born" look.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

That was those heavy cocaine years

[@billwilson4353]

Gene parmesan...ahhhhhh......!!@!

[@Maizerus]

What is Martin playing here... ES-275 Custom? That's what it LOOKS like but I admittedly don't know my Gibson archtops as well as I do my Les Pauls.

[@davekenworthy630]

It's an L-5CES

[@MegaJohnhammond]

Was that Fernwood Tonight?

[@JohnHeiman]

No, but Martin Mull was on that show. So under rated. He was on Roseanne, but not a part befitting his talent.

[@thomasponzio7759]

MegaJohnhammond smothers Brothers 1980 special

[@bentheredonethat-lx6nh]

✔

[@johnm3152]

Yes, Marty might not have been up to Glenn's skill, but Martin wrote a whole bunch of funnier songs.

[@gregwaldrop3810]

Martin Mull is playing on a guitar from Montgomery Wards

[@gandalf431]

Only if they sold Gibsons..

[@jfree336]

Gibson L5, very nice guitar

[@thomassiirila4927]

Ten times funnier because Glen Campbell is in it.

[@jimbonacum8917]

Martin Mull is a surprisingly good guitarist. But Glen Campbell is supernatural

[@CraigLumpyLemke]

"At a soul club I play Blueish At bar mitzvahs I play Jewish"

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

😂😂 Marty's great deadpan humor

[@myyoutube887]

Play Your Guitar with non constraints.......

[@myyoutube887]

Martin bazooka Joke Guitar compared to you.........

[@robertjensen8129]

Some how I don't like Martin Mull. I feel like he was disrespectful to some of Glens freinds and Glen didn't like it.

[@BurntOrangeHorn78]

Man, you have some personal problems, then. Neither man was unkind nor held a grudge.