Glen Campbell's William Tell Overture with a 12 string is INSANE (Reaction!)

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[@TeeKay.11787]

So glad that I grew up in the era where real talent was promoted and appreciated.

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

It should also be noted that Glen Campbell DID NOT read music. One of the best studio musicians ever and he learned a Rossini opera by ear. I just can't believe it.

[@stephenmorton8017]

Savant

[@kwanshiyin]

Glen was a member of The Wrecking Crew, a group of session musicians based in Los Angeles who played on many studio recordings in the 1960s and 1970s, including hundreds of top 40 hits. The musicians were not publicly recognized at the time. They are now considered one of the most successful and prolific session recording units in history and became the most requested session musicians in Los Angeles

[@catofthecastle1681]

Glen’s family sharecropped for my grandfather! Not always proud of that, but my dad’s family played on the front porch every Sunday and the Campbells always joined in! Little did anyone in the family ever dream of him making it big! So proud of that little boy from Arkansas!

[@firemedic5100]

For me to play that on a 6 string when I was younger, would be amazing. For me to play that on a 12 string would be impossible. Roy Clark and Glen Campbell were two of the most amazing guitar players. I can imagine Roy, Glen, and Chet Atkins keeping heaven dancing.

[@jdr806]

Glen Campbell was a touring member of the Beach Boys for about four months, from December 1964 to March 1965. He filled in for Brian Wilson, who was sick

[@johntrottier1162]

This piece is the overture (beginning) of the opera William Tell composed by Gioachino Rossini which premiered in 1829. It is easily one of the best known pieces of music in the world. This video was recorded in 1975 in London with Glen and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. You might want to check out Fil's (Wings of Pegasus) reaction to this piece. He has a more technical reaction to the video.

[@nmt2k2]

Agree with the Wings of Pegasus recommendation.

[@MsOneDrop7]

I lived through all the awesome Glen Campbell years!❤

[@timradde4328]

Same.

[@judythompson8227]

I love the way he casually wanders around playing like mad...

[@MommaBird52]

This brought tears to my eyes when I thought about everything that Alzheimer disease stole from this man!

[@LoisChisholm]

That small 8-string instrument is a mandolin. It tunes like a violin/fiddle, with two of each. Glen was amazing and I watched his TV show every week.

[@markwatson450]

That whole concert is on KZbin and well worth the watch!!

[@debrachase3915]

Watched it many times

[@JerryHelton-zo7dg]

Just remindes me how old I am today watching you react to Glen Campbell. He's one of the greatest guitar players of all time. This is non debatable.

[@danastearns7939]

playing a 12 string single neck is hard enough - yet - Glen goes for a casual stroll on the stage, stepping over cords/cables and moving around sound equipment. just like a walk in the park! then, he has to show what he can do: play it over his head, just as fast, keeping up with the orchestra strings (which is what the composition was actually made for) and not missing a beat! and to think that he was self-taught?!?!! amazing talent and with a golden voice too.

[@paulwalker9421]

"The William Tell Overture " classic. Glen Campbell iconic Rest in peace .

[@rorycoats8014]

I have to say Seb that your channel and your reactions are my favorites, I'm a 68yr old guy who is retired with his wife of 48yrs and we get joy from you. Ty much love to the 3 girls and the boy on the way

[@stephenmorton8017]

ditto. he gets it.

[@roxannefinklea1302]

Favorite western movie. Growing up (born 1956) , my dad took our family, even after I was grown and married, to see every John Wayne movie. Whether I was a western or army, we went and I’m so grateful for having him as my dad. But my favorite all time favorite, has to be “The Sons of Katie Elder”

[@Songbird-59]

As a little girl, I remember Glen Campbell singing Wichita Lineman and other songs and loving him. My Momma had his album. Much later, I came to recognize what a great musician he was. Tombstone, Wyatt Earp, and Open Range are three of my favorite westerns.

[@tracymetherell8744]

Glen was a master, he could do anything with a stringed instrument.

[@TPaine1776]

Just like Roy Clark

[@tracymetherell8744]

@ and when the two got together…. It was magical!

[@JackStraw1961]

Glen's rendition of Ain't No Sunshine When She's gone is really cool.

[@audryhaynes3277]

The William Tell Overture has been my favorite piece of music since before I could walk or talk, and this is the fastest I've ever heard it done. His personal life aside, Glen Campbell was absolutely awesome. I used to play guitar -- 6 string. I don't know how anyone can finger a 12 string cleanly, but Glen (and a couple others) have certainly mastered the art.

[@johnk275]

Watch “True Grit” with John Wayne. It has Glen Campbell in it, you can enjoy his acting too.. 👍

[@marilynvanderwilp3713]

Silverado is one of my favorite western movies. Loved it. Saw it a million times. Thanks, Sebs.

[@zedkanata6495]

Before becoming the "famous" Glen Campbell, he was a very notable session musician who actually toured with the Beach Boys

[@karenmoore400]

I love that Glen Campbell is playing along with the orchestra....amazing. And The Lone Ranger was my favorite showing growing up. Silverado is one of my favorite western movies. The first movie I saw in a drive in when I was 17 was The Gunfighter with Johnny Cash. But I am one for the romance with John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara in The Quiet Man. Heck...I don't have a favorite move. I like too many of them.

[@pattiewillis1247]

Glen was such a talented man!!!!!!

[@judithshorey2137]

Roi Bravo is my favorite western movie. This song is very fast. I can’t even imagine playing it on a 12 string. Amazing!

[@carahaines1012]

If you like this……You gotta listen to “dueling banjos” Roy Clark! Do it on your own time if ya don’t want to review it. Unreal!

[@Melanie-w4s]

If you haven't seen the mini-series Lonesome Dove, you're missing out on one of the best westerns. Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Robert uhrich, Barry Corbin, Angelica Huston, Diane Lane, Rick Schroeder, Chris Carter.... epic!

[@karenroldan8796]

John Wayne in ‘The Searchers’. Beautiful photography, gorgeous scenery. Love the last scene with John Wayne in the doorway and watching his swagger. Love love love it. 🥰 🌻

[@tedd8055]

For my money...Glen was one of the best guitarists ever. It was pure and he could adapt any song to any situation

[@novaricos]

Loved Glen Campbell, miss him. look up the story of William Tell, an incredible man in history against a tyrant. I can hear the intro to "Lone Ranger' now as this is playing.

[@005uz345]

Except that William Tell is completely fictitious. A Swiss writer set out to write the definitive biography of William Tell and found that there was no mention of him until around 150 years after he supposedly lived. He dug more and found the shooting the apple story in IIRC Denmark roughly 400 years before William Tell was supposed to have done it.

[@novaricos]

@@005uz345Thank you for your input, I went and looked it up a bit. fascinating. reminds me of the multiple tales and times of "Robin Hood" stories. it is important to remember and pass on stories from history and folklore to inspire people with the knowledge of past resistance to tryanny, both petty and greater.

[@fscottgray9784]

First concert I took my kids to was Glen C. when they were in grade school around 2000. Glen played this and flight of the Bumble Bee. He also did several numbers with his daughter.

[@lugnut4848]

He was one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, he got his start as a section guitarist XOXO!!!

[@frankd1682]

Just FYI, Campbell was a long time session guitarist and part of a session group known as "The Wrecking Crew". They played for dozens of the popular groups and artists during the 60's.

[@BelleDede01]

When Glen did his farewell tour, after being diagnosed with Altzheimer, people wondered how he could remember how to play guitar or bagpipes, but guitar mostly, his specialist said it like this ... Glen has been playing from such an early age and has such a talent that it's as if he's breathing. He doesn't think about it, ... it just happens. There is a documentary about it all that maybe you should watch, if you like. It' so nicel6 done. He recorded his last song, and it is such an emotional one that it breaks my heart, called I'm not going to miss you.

[@debibailey2968]

Love this. Glenn and Roy..... Amazing artists! Favorite western movie....several. Tombstone, Young Guns, The Unforgiven, Silverado....among others! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@doragould1683]

Long time subscriber, first time commenting. You asked for suggestions on good western movies. My very favorites are “Lonesome Dove” and “Dances with Wolves”. Love you and the family. You always make my heart smile. ❤

[@wildrose4411]

My favorites are "Lonesome Dove" and "Silverado".

[@scott1jb]

I wasn't at that concert but I have seen him perform live. What a great entertainer and performer.

[@billwalker7556]

Glen Campbell was responsible for Alan Jackson's musical career. His wife met him on a flight she was working. My wife and I worked for the same airline. My wife was also a flight attendant and she flew with Alan's wife. Glen gave her his agent's business card. Glen hired Alan as a songwriter for $100 a week. We live in Alan's hometown of Newnan, GA. We were introduced to Alan by Miss Denise.

[@mandarinlearner]

Imagine being a little kid and hearing this as the theme to the Lone Ranger, it was such a thrill

[@robertVirtue-mc2yw]

Glen filled in when Brian Wilson left the Beach Boys during a tour.

[@ranger-1214]

I had a vinyl album back in the early 70’s, made in 1964, titled “The Astounding 12-String Guitar of Glen Campbell”. A dozen songs and on just one he sings a few words; the rest are entirely instrumental. Awesome! I let a friend borrow it and when I asked for it back he said he’d loaned it out and the guy lost it. Friend no more! If you can ever get a copy it just shows how he could play any song with the precision a 12-string requires.

[@estellegoodnight6338]

Absolutely phenomenal!!!!

[@chickmcgee1000]

As a kid, my sister and I would sit crosslegged on the floor in front of the TV with mom and dad and we watch his variety show every week. His talent and style seemed to appeal to everyone.

[@annamariadenner2518]

They play the old Lone Ranger tv show in our area weekdays. Never heard Glen’s version before but love his music, especially Witchata Lineman.

[@evelynnewman952]

Wow!

[@chucklemberg4968]

This was a song that I had suggested to you earlier (but I wasn't able to make a donation at the time). I am so glad that someone else was able to get you to listen to it.

[@retiredslamjamm]

Glen Campbell referred to Clayton Moore as his favorite Cowboy, He played The Lone Ranger in 50's and 60's TV series. I grew up watching them every Saturday.

[@justwondering5651]

The actual name of this music is the "March of the Swiss Soldiers" finale from Rossini's William Tell overture. Glen dedicated this song to Clayton Moore and Jay Silverhills at the beginning of this clip. Clayton (obviously) played The Lone Ranger, the sole survivor of a group of Rangers massacred by bad guys. He wore a mask to conceal his identity. Jay Silverhills played his faithful Indian companion Tonto, who always called him “ke-mo sah-bee” which supposedly “faithful friend” in the language of his tribe. Jay's actual name was Harold J. Smith, he was an indigenous Mohawk-Seneca Canadian. You might say they stood for Truth, Justice, and the American Way to a generation of kids, mostly boys, until Superman came along. As you mention, The Lone Ranger was a weekly TV show It was the first Western made for television. It ran from 1949 to 1957, and then traveled to Rerun City, you can still find it if you look.

[@stefanwilliams2576]

This was a PBS special with the symphony orchestra of someplace in the Dakota's, the whole thing was awesome

[@michaellockhart554]

From this same concert, there is an awesome performance of him singing the Jimmy Webb classic MacArthur Park, Glenn absolutely shreds

[@par500dragon7]

I've been wanting you to do this one! He was incredible here.

[@JaneSmith-p8w]

I got to see him perform live twice. He had long legs and kept time with one of them, tapping on the floor. Great entertainer. Played with the Beach Boys for a while. I saw him play this, and play behind his back, which only a few guitarists can do.

[@circlepfarm3776]

Favorite "modern" westerns. Lonesome Dove, Tombstone, Silverado.

[@erniesteele3164]

You just made my day with this one...I've seen it before many times, but it's been a while...Glen could play and play well.

[@kevinfarrell3121]

Simply The Best in my ears!

[@glassontherocks]

He and Alice Cooper were best friends.

[@AlexVanhof]

Look for an interview with Alice Cooper, where he talks about a red light camera, and Glen Campbell

[@glassontherocks]

@@AlexVanhof Saw it.

[@DalilahR]

SEBS: I was employed by a major casino in the '70s when Glen Cambel was the featured entertainer in Harrah's Tahoe's main showroom (where Sinatra, Sammy, Tom Jones, & Bill Cosby performed that summer). His drug & alcohol abuse/behavior on the casino floor & blackjack games after his shows were shockingly terrible. Also, my father, a gifted professional musician for 60 years, assured me that the William Tell Overture (the theme song for the TV series The Lone Ranger) & the arrangement of it that Glenn plays in this performance was considered by professional musicians to be for relative beginner guitar players. Dad found it surprising that Glenn Cambell lowered himself to perform it.

[@dinodasbunce6224]

As a long time musician myself, over 60 years, I suspect he played it because it is an audience favorite. As musicians, we play primarily to entertain and bring joy to our audiences not to boost our egos. As a euphonium player in several concert bands, (I have also played guitar for over 60 years) there are several songs that we play every concert season, and some every concert because the audiences go nuts for them. Not only was Glenn one of the best guitar players of the 20th century, he was a consummate entertainer.

[@susanwgallagher-wc6jn]

Greetings from Santa Marianita Ecuador! I needed a smile today and this was it, thanks!

[@jamessugg7061]

I got to see him and shake his hand at the Arkansas State Fair when I was a kid. He's a son of Arkansas ya know!

[@peggyradeck9140]

Tombstone is definitely one of my favorite movies and I grew up watching the Lone Ranger every Saturday morning 💜

[@trump4ever536]

It always ticks me off that these know-it-alls with their Top 10 or Top 20 best guitarist lists rarely (mostly never) have Glen or Roy listed. Trust me though, those guitarists that make those Top lists know exactly who Glen and Roy are.

[@nmt2k2]

Occasionally, I've seen Les Paul on those lists, but definitely Campbell and Clark deserve to be there.

[@rahnhasbargen3310]

That video was part of a concert Glen performed in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra that was broadcast on public television (PBS) for one of their “pledge drives”. The video of the whole concert is also available on KZbin if you search for it. By the way, the Western movie you were referring to is probably True Grit; the 1970 movie that gave John Wayne his Best Actor Oscar and had Glen playing his sidekick co-star and performer of the theme song that also won the Best Song Oscar; which was the only Country Western song to win the Best Song Oscar to date.

[@thomstewart5925]

The smaller instrument that joined him onstage was an Ovation mandolin. The concert was at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

[@sheilasisk7550]

Hey yal from Memee in Georgia. Love you Ali. Love yal…. Gotta catch yea !!! And I Clen Cambell. Just think how bad this was us having to lesson to this. Lol

[@kimbragdon4935]

Funny fact that you may not be aware of, in the 60s. Bugs bunny cartoons had tons of classical music, I remember this as a chase scene. Kids were exposed to a lot of classical music in cartoons.

[@nmt2k2]

Sebs my friend, as it has been pointed out, Glen Campbell was a Wrecking Crew musician. There are two different documentaries available here on youtube, one is called The Wrecking Crew, which is a phenomenally interesting look at the history and Legacy of The Wrecking Crew musicians. Unfortunately this one you have to "buy or rent". Now the West had the wrecking crew, but the South had Muscle Shoals. That is the second documentary that you should watch, which dig deep into the history, the legacy, and the influence of the Muscle Shoals recording studio. That one is free with ads. Each of these runs about 2 hours, and they are absolutely mesmerizing with the anecdotal history of 60s rock music.

[@classicrocklady6288]

Tombstone! Yes! Val Kilmer deserved an Oscar!

[@timcarr6401]

Glen and Steve Wariner "Galveston" Wonderful! Gen & Steve singing "The Hand That Rocks The Cradle" It should be a dedication to your wife. She should be with you for it.

[@Wishes890]

Favorite western, tied between The Cowboys and Once Upon A Time In The West and True Grit.

[@scotthuish67]

I only knew Glen Campbell from his singing. This was great!

[@LillyMarz777]

Fabulous guitar player. He was part of the Wrecking Crew.

[@douglasstrayer-ng5ql]

Glenn Campbell and Roy Clark do Ghost Riders together ❤️

[@brucebargerhuff4228]

I was reading through the comments and I seen somebody post something about Chet Atkins he was my dad's favorite guitar player and his nickname was Mr guitar. You really need to check out some of his stuff because it's very impressive. They didn't call him Mr guitar for nothing

[@chrispavlich9656]

When Glen played the guitar on his head it reminded me of a concert I went to where Elton John played the piano while laying underneath it😱

[@MrRiverfeverwa]

One of my favorite western movies is called 'The Cowboys' starring John Wayne and was done in his later years. Its the perfect western to watch!

[@davidbrock2450]

The Greatest spaghetti Westerner ever. "Once Upon A Time In The West" Huge cast of the Greats.

[@rogersullivan5351]

That brings back such childhood memories

[@kenharness1417]

For about four months in the early 60s, Glen was a Beach Boy, replacing Brian Wilson. There are videos of him on You Tube playing a Beach Boys medley. You need tqo check it out.

[@kathrynambler1658]

Yes Glen was one of the great ones. I see you've already checked out 'Galveston' He shreds the guitar nicely there. My favorite Western has always been “Silverado”

[@ronclark9724]

Glen acted with John Wayne, the Duke, in True Grit...

[@lewismitchell5367]

Buddy Green did the same song on the harmonica, in Carnegie Hall.

[@kathiethompson5211]

William Tell Overture March of the Swiss Soldiers so good

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

Fantastic!

[@AP-gb3eh]

This song premiered in 1829 written by Gioachino Rossini Opera ,so if that’s Gangster -gangster has always been with us ( you should look up the story lines of opera)😎

[@jamesewilliams1900]

You really got to watch I'm Not going to MIss you. It was his last song while he declining from Alzheimers

[@truckdriver3237]

Tombstone and Unforgiven!! Watch them ! Doooooo it! 😂

[@ruthgilbo]

LOL! That was cool - fun!

[@rogerandheidismom]

Yay! I recommended this one as well!

[@2steelshells]

My fav western is "the searchers." It's also John Wayne's fav

[@sharonstark1014]

Check out "By the Time I get to Phoenix", it's one of his best songs. "Wichita Lineman" is another good song by him. He has won four Grammys in the country and pop categories. Three of his kids are also musicians and toured with him.

[@neraksirrah]

Great actor too!

[@mematoeight8709]

This was REAL entertainment

[@Endtimescoming]

Its the 1812 Overature and the theme song to the Lone Ranger of course its tough!

[@donnamurphy5698]

If I'm not mistaken this is the 1812 Overture. Ranks right up there with Flight of the Bumblebee

[@justwondering5651]

My favorite Western movie? Top of my personal list is Quincy Down Under starring Tom Selleck. (It probably doesn't qualify because it is set in Australia, not the western USA, but I don't care.) But there are a bunch of movies starring John Wayne (Rio Bravo, McLintock, True Grit (Glenn Campbell is in it and sings the theme song) ) and Clint Eastwood (Unforgiven, The Outlaw Josey Wells, Pale Rider) that rank right up there too. Then there's Blazing Saddles which is technically a Western but is in a category of its own as a Mel Brooks comedy, and Back to the Future Part III.

[@angieday5183]

He did this with an acoustic when he was younger. It;s on U Tube.

[@Ozarkprepper643]

Hyo Silver away. And that's why Glenn Campbell it's been one of my favorite guitarists. 🤠🐂

[@pamprier4710]

I can't choose between my 2 fav movies: True Grit, starring John Wayne; and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, starring Clint Eastwood.

[@mapegatkinson92]

That was the theme to The Lone Ranger TV show in the 50's,

[@krazyj1957]

Glen shreds a 12-string while never missing a note or getting the pick stuck between the strings.

[@stephenhuber1219]

Glen played on every Beach Boy album and took Brians's place for a tour