Wichita Lineman

Glen Campbell featuring Stone Temple Pilots at recording studio

[@rwl0323]

This is not a polished piece on TV. This is gut. This is magic. It runs over me like a thick syrup and brings tears to my eyes. What a talent Glen has.

[@jacobgraven1227]

I haven't heard a better version of this song... weird to me how that happened.

[@Mouser21]

Love this play it all the time, have the cd, and man he sounds great, on pitch, perfection. RIP Glenn💞💞💞

[@Mouser21]

Also I love what you wrote. Beautiful.

[@tinfoilhatter]

talent, --you mean band! what a band he had, that day! haha!! where was scott! gad-dangit!!

[@tinfoilhatter]

@@Mouser21 yes! glen really made this song his, and he was effin' pretty good!

[@Coowallsky]

The mutual respect in that room hovers like a cloud across the horizon.

[@zoso1980]

Beautifully said!

[@MassaJim]

This song haunted me when I first heard it when I was 17 and still haunts me at 63. I have to say it is my favorite song of my life and the combination of Jimmy Webb's songwriting talents, Glenn's playing and singing and the Stone Temple Pilots arrangement just make it perfect.

[@KWY007]

I guess I was 9 or 10 when I heard it. I was always a fan since I was a kid.

[@margylenhard3521]

Could not agree more!

[@robkoss]

Agree. This is crazy good.

[@john316mitchell4]

Glen

[@dannyadamson5580]

It doesn't get better than Jimmy Webb and Glen it's like Bacharach and Warwick this music will be making people happy hundred years from now

[@gregghorner9107]

Notice how he wipes away a tear at the end of song. It still has that effect after all these years.

[@sgtpepper1138]

Damn straight it does, even more so now. :'(

[@robkoss]

He was visibly moved - so was I.

[@milesaugust4413]

Absolutely best part of the video

[@susanscardina3602]

It even makes him cry...

[@tinfoilhatter]

@@susanscardina3602 poignancy! it's not-just-a-word, see? it's not just-another-song, either! no way, jose!

[@margylenhard3521]

Oh. My. God. Incredible. Can't stop listening to this collaboration.

[@michaelzborowskyii4668]

It really is magical. Haha I came back to listen again and read the great comments. Gives me chills

[@lisamcclain3587]

This plays your soul!!!!

[@tinfoilhatter]

everything about it, is just great... it must've been rather bittersweet , especially for the maestro there tho, eh?

[@christian9776]

Love Glen. This just shows the true versatility of STP. People underrate them as pure musicians.

[@guyfletcher45]

Glen wiping a tear from his eye at the end. He's not the only one.

[@knatesaddiction]

The DeLeo Brothers and Glen just rip this shit apart. Beautiful.

[@guruagency]

“I like that” me too Glen...me too

[@robkoss]

As he wipes away a tear. Just....wow.

[@captbanjo1]

Glen's voice here is not his clear, smooth one of the sixties. And that's exactly why this version is so outstanding! The lyrics and incredible Webb chord structure suit the arrangement here. A wiser, weathered Campbell is singing now. I also enjoy the removal of the orchestra, letting the instruments speak starkly.

[@tinfoilhatter]

he did alright! be kind! i thought it was ah-ight, ese! haha!!

[@Tac0L0c0]

one of the best remake of all time

[@tinfoilhatter]

dang, taco! talkabout 'puttin'-on-the-ritz', that's-a-wrap, right there, ese! que clasico! muy bueno! gracias!!

[@finteeth]

All these covers, I met Glen in the 80's, he was jamminig with Jerry Reid in a restaurant prior to a gig. As a pro guitarist myself, nobody these days is even close to him. I couldn't even figure the scales he played, A totally under- rated player who can hang with anyone.

[@billbateman8395]

He was one of, if not the top Studio guitarists during the Dark Days

[@christianbland842]

Two of my favourite

[@DebbieBeccia]

@@billbateman8395...the Wrecking crew...

[@MrJonahWhaler]

As if it is about figuering out the scales

[@shawnorlando1]

Glen shows what an old fella can still do it ..and having STP watching your back.. makes it.priceless...ty for this version !

[@profquesada]

To whoever asked, although the response is late in coming, this is from the Stone Temple Pilots "Thank You" DVD/CD set put out in '03 -- from the "Bootlegs" portion of the DVD menu.

[@SheckyBeagleman]

This is poetry.

[@EMDSD40T2]

RIP Glen and Scott, two of the best.

[@quickdeuce]

Ditto on being old enough to remember when it was released, Jimmie Web wrote it, many have triedto sing - but none in my opinion can touch Glen Campbell.

[@incidentalist]

AUTOMATIC THUMBS UP!!! LOVE Glen (top 3 all time guitarist for me) and being a 90s kid I LOVE STP!! RIP Glen and Scott!!

[@MASep-bs5um]

I've listened to this video many times over the years. My favorite rendition of my favorite GC song. His iconic voice joins the Angels today. May you rest in peace Mr. Campbell.

[@tinfoilhatter]

what? since when! (!)

[@riftsix3211]

I remember getting this CD, and watching this on the bonus DVD for the first time. I'm sure I shed a tear. So good. Fun fact, my dad named me after Glen Campbell.

[@ricardolandgrave2532]

What DVD does it come from??

[@riftsix3211]

@@ricardolandgrave2532 stone temple pilots thank you album. It's not in the cd itself though

[@ricardolandgrave2532]

@@riftsix3211 damn I'll have to buy it

[@atomicdtune]

Your name is Campbell

[@riftsix3211]

@@atomicdtune Glen

[@rknprs]

STP was speachless.............I gets chills watching this.

[@robkoss]

Me too.

[@EdDaMia]

Cool that Brendan O'Brien is playing the great keyboard part. He is a hell of a musician!

[@airjrdn1]

Makes the whole song magic !!!!!!!!!!!

[@skv0510]

I need you more than want you and I want you for all time...beautiful

[@robkoss]

One of the greatest lyrical lines in all of music.

[@DebbieBeccia]

I totally agree.

[@janeternst6674]

Such a beautiful song.

[@marilynfisher2461]

It really is a great lyric, achingly beautiful

[@tonysaiz5847]

This is the single most beautiful music video of all time. It's not often that a song, a singer, and an event intersect do wonderfully.

[@nebaldeby5369]

Thank you Stone Temple Pilots for paying respect to Glen Campbell Love you Both! Great F'kn tune!

[@angelamarche2375]

I've loved this beautiful song since I was a kid. Very classy of STP to honor this legend. Well done gentlemen❤❤

[@ChuckyTheGoat]

This is so tight. Glen's groove is just perfect here. And the STP guys got it just right, not too over-the-top.

[@mrsalnofaily]

Just heard of his passing, this is going to be on repeat all day. Rest in peace beautiful soul

[@SmoothJazz98]

Anyone who thinks that Jimmy Webb isn't "one of America's great poets" (as Glen would introduce him).....hasn't heard this. Thank you Jimmy and Glen....you guys are masters....'nuff said.

[@drumdude46]

Love it! Glenn Campbell with Stone Temple Pilots. how cool.

[@sgtpepper1138]

Wow, after all these years of singing this song, he still gets teary eyed.

[@Millerjeffrey1968]

Really glad to see no one hit the dislike button. Shows that their is still plenty of people that recognize what music is meant to be. Not any generic classification but for the intrinsic value of the music itself.

[@whh01]

Glen - it brought a tear to my eye too.

[@josephdeffendoll3056]

As a teen I heard this song and I've carried it with me all these years. I was a trucker and the radio is your best friend when you are gone alot. I'm 54 now and friends and family are gone.But I still have this song and my memories. Thanks.

[@araynahamilton1085]

This is still GREAT! STP saluting an awesome artist while he was still able to appreciate it is #priceless!

[@BigEmptyZen]

Two of my favorite artists EVER doing one of the BEST songs ever written! And now one of them is dead and the other is not far behind. Download and keep this video forever. It is literally MUSICAL HISTORY! Rest in Peace Scott Weiland and God bless Glen. Please let us keep him around a while.

[@almurr8349]

This song played at my dads funeral. Breaks my heart everytime i hear it.

[@kiloilio]

Glen sang it with all his heart--check him out at the end. Performances like this are all-time--classic and rare...

[@arciefan]

And I need you more than want you, And I want you for all time. Wouldn't that make a great Valentine Card. That is saying it all. Great job Glen and the Stone Temple Pilots...

[@profquesada]

People don't know the depth and quality of STP's music because unfortunately, they're known only for their radio hits. "Interstate Love Song" and "Plush" are fantastic, but songs like"Glide" and "I Got You" are even better, both of which demonstrate their gift for combining catchy hooks with beautiful melodies. And if you listen to the guitar work, you can hear their love of country throughout a good portion of their recordings. It's really no surprise they love Glen Campbell.

[@tinfoilhatter]

dean's depth-of-soul, more-than-makes-up for robert's egotism and whatnot! but they're lucky to have each other, -and so was that drummer, haha, but for scott, nobody would've ever heard squat!

[@tinfoilhatter]

obviously i was joking, never would i say such a thing in any other way, tho, okay? honestly, the boys were all lucky they found that particular drummer: he's got more 'feel' than practic'ly any other three drummers-put-together, i bet

[@econoroller]

Nice version and nice Danelectro Longhorn Baritone!!! Glen Campbell is good stuff, man... Thanx :)

[@ChuckyTheGoat]

Wichita Lineman is a great song. Some great renditions on KZbin. This one is just about the best. The REM version is pretty good, too!

[@joyoung4840]

This was my favourite on the Thank You album DVD. Grew up hearing this song.....LOVE this version! Listening to it over and over and over....hauntingly beautiful.

[@SmoothJazz98]

One of the best renditions of this beautiful song. Glen is a treasure.

[@tressinar]

This is a priceless video and song!!!! I am so glad they did this with Glen.

[@tinfoilhatter]

i don't know who was luckier, he, or they! it's ourselves, the audience, [what-the-*hey*!]

[@jesseh1]

I'm very glad I came across this. Nice to see Glen getting his props from STP.

[@spyderlogan4992]

A brilliant up close, personal performance, just like everyone is casually playing in your living room just for you...

[@davidmurray2539]

This song, this artist, two of the best ever!

[@jasonlawson8980]

a legend doing his classic song...then when u see who his backing band is here, you know its gonna be magic and it is. this is so damn good i cant stand it.

[@everetthenderson5466]

This is my favorite version of all time!!!! RAW GLEN there isn't any better!!! I grew up with him and I miss him dearly!!!

[@dustyorb]

Man, they were clickin, hard time. Best rendition of WLM ever!

[@turchio1967]

Outstanding unique version ! I am a lineman for the county and I drive the mainroad. Searchin' in the sun for another overload. I hear you singing in the wire. I can hear you thru the whine and the Wichita Lineman is still on the line. I know I need a small vacation but it don't look like rain. And if it snows that stretch down south won't ever stand the strain. And I need you more than want you. And I want you for all time. And the Wichita Lineman is still on the line. So simple but everlasting ...

[@DebbieBeccia]

Especially the classic verse..."and I need you more than want you. And I want you for all time...gives me goosebumps.

[@tinfoilhatter]

@@DebbieBeccia timeless, and loud, and clear!

[@sassymay61]

I like the fully orchestrated versions with a big symphony behind him. I listen to all versions and I cry! Hauntingly heartfelt and gives me good numbs and I cry still!!

[@sassymay61]

Goose bumps

[@tinfoilhatter]

@@sassymay61 it stimulates the bio-field somehow, really good music, or the people doin' it, doesn't it: it does somethin', alright... the biofield, is a dna-generated, invisible bodypart, by the way,,, it used to be referred to as the 'aura', right?

[@bumzigan]

This is such a great song, and with so few lyrics conveys the whole picture of what it is like to do a lonely job away from the one you love. Glen's vocal on this song rips my heart out.

[@faticehippo]

I love how the room is silent and still. They are completely captivated. If there is a music heaven I can't imagine it being better than this. Absolutely captivating. I have seen or heard this song 100's of times and this may be the best of all.

[@ericinhb92648]

Wow! One of the most beautiful songs in modern times performed the incomparable Mr. Glen Cambell. STP are no fools! Incredible video. Thanks for posting this!

[@ashburn47]

One of the best live versions by Glen Campbell of this great song composed by Jim Webb. I remember exactly where I was when this song came from the radio. It was an my uncle's place in January of 1969. That guitar solo is one of my all time favorite. I wish Glen all the best things in life.

[@TheChef470]

This song always brings me to my knees......miss you Glenn.

[@thunderdeed1]

Incredible version.

[@rickheddle]

This a beautiful recording of one of my all time favourite songs. Glen can still do this song justice! STP guys are not bad...........The Stone Temple Pilots and Glen Campbell? Who'd a thunk?

[@maximopx]

i'm from Wichita, though haven't been there in 45 yrs, this really made me FEEL like I was there again. Even the Danelectro doesn't sound so bad... STP add to the frisson. Thank you

[@TammiLeighS]

I didn't care too much for this song originally but this is excellent. Yep, brings a tear to the eye - and to Glen, too!

[@joeyconservative]

I've heard about half dozen versions of this song ranging from REM to James Taylor, but Glenn Campbell owns this song

[@mydogchance195]

Amazing, STP and Glen. How can you not love this!

[@zx713]

I am a lineman for the county And I drive the main road Searchin' in the sun for another overload I hear you singing in the wire I can hear you through the whine And the Wichita lineman Is still on the line I know I need a small vacation But it don't look like rain And if it snows that stretch down south Won't ever stand the strain And I need you more than want you And I want you for all time And the Wichita lineman Is still on the line And I need you more than want you And I want you for all time And the Wichita lineman Is still on the line

[@michaelzborowskyii4668]

Listening to this puts me back into Harmony with myself and the world

[@Millerjeffrey1968]

@radfish2000 Actually just a few years ago he did get a nod from his peers and was voted by them as the best overall-guitarist alive.

[@karmelrio]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@milesaugust4413]

If your toe ain't tapping and you feel a strong emotion during this song well, you should raise the white flag... Glenn is fkn pitch perfect

[@geronimoxi1]

Great Combination of great artists.

[@DanielLDees]

Love Glen!!!.....great job doing backup STP! Super rendition!!!!!

[@Tom-hb2fe]

Have to say, one of the top 3 versions of this song for me.

[@jovianmexi]

I thought it was just me lol I seen this video and picked up my guitar and figuered it out in no time and kept playing it over and over lol Awesome song, very moving. Anyone can appreciate such artist creating a magical moment

[@peffmcmaniac1127]

GOOSEBUMPS!!! Got this version on the bonus dvd on the best of STP. Thrills me to death!!! I'm lucky to find it here, so i can share it with all my beloved!

[@tinfoilhatter]

riiight? glen, as well as the boys, really know[s] how to hit-the-spot, even tho they appear so laid-back or whatever, they've got good 'energy' they're tappin' into, or ridin' on, or whatever....it really helps, of course, to do a great song like this one, like the stp are so famous for: i bet robert requested this particular song: good choice, man~

[@computerwizard1959]

Glen just keeps getting better!

[@willimik]

Absolute perfection ... this was a song that my mom always listened to ... and we lost her far too soon ... so it brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it ... thank you ❤️

[@elenamolinaro9453]

WOW 😍😍😍

[@09skidmore]

Outstanding!! I grew up to Glen Campbell...my mother was, and still is, a music lover, and Glen was, and is, her favorite. This is my favorite song of his, and STP is my favorite group...so this version just blows me away. Just goes to show that music, and great talent, is timeless.

[@dsgoldblatt]

I am old enough to remember this song when it first came out. It still has emotional impact. I have never taken the lyrics literally so it has aged well in my collection.

[@bluesman65]

The man nails it....amazing.

[@Stangwlf]

Beautiful song and performance, timeless.

[@davidrogers9791]

THIS MAN HAD AMAZING TALENT THAT WAS BARELY RECOGNIZED. HE WAS AN AMAZING GUITAR PLAYER

[@footcandy]

That's you and me both... what a beautiful version.

[@DYNODRUM]

Yes a great Testament to appreciate the Great Music and artistry that came out of the sixties I,was there and it was creative to Extreme, Unlike now -though the vid and music do not sync .This is a recorded nice Version.. Thankyu GLEN....

[@artemusprine]

I love this sooooooo much. Just checking to make sure it is still here...

[@rekcufrats]

This is cool as hell! I'm so glad I found it here.

[@ericpelky1246]

I'm glad to be able to have the chance to listen to such great pieces of work. i feel good..

[@ngd138]

Oh this was on the bonus dvd that came with STP's greatest hits album "Thank You"! I love this version! I ripped it to mp3 too so i could listen to it on my ipod. Good stuff.

[@patrickquinn33]

Thank you bro (jlc0123) for this. I am a huge STP fan and this just tops it off.

[@musicmakesmydaybetterwhats2553]

10 people wouldn't know great music if it walked and introduced itself to them...

[@danzarek]

Scott Weiland's Fender Rhodes part is beautiful in this. Great musical soul. One of the best vocal melody crafters of all time. Rest in peace. You're now free.

[@Bacteriod]

+danzarek That's Brendon O'Brien the producer playing the Rhodes part, not Scott.

[@tinfoilhatter]

yeah, like *whaaat*? you really thought that was scott? very funny, ese! not funny! please edit that comment! what the *heck*, man!

[@tinfoilhatter]

i guess that was jimmy webb on the keyboard-thing, he should be thankful to have been allowed to participate and he did a heck-of-a-job overall! bravo!!

[@davidthompson3159]

always felt Interstate Love Song and Witchita Lineman had similarities.Time to give Glen(and Jimmy Webb) his due, which is what they are doing here.

[@kingjellybeans7823]

Yes I agree

[@paulseigeldorf9461]

“And I need you more than want you, And I want you for all time” Still one of the best all time lyrics

[@gerrymcguire7521]

Glen is just dead on as usual, not bad singing with the great step either. What a beautiful song Webb wrote. It's like a perfect song! Like watching a movie! You can just picture it in your head!

[@dailydogs]

this is mellow and a class combo

[@DanielLDees]

GC forever!!

[@blakegregory969]

Old meets new.....All talented.

[@scorneli1202]

RIP Glen.

[@theyrecousins]

Damn, you can really hear in the melody for “searching in the sun for another overload” - that’s where Scott got so much of his thing

[@troypost983]

It don't get too much better than that. What a treat this is! Wonderful job guys!

[@tinfoilhatter]

what's that supposed to mean then! so then, how-much-better-does-it-get-- and what, and by whom? that's what-i-guess-i'd-like-to-know, ese!