Glen Campbell: Wichita Lineman
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You can't have one without the other!
If he never did anything else with his life, Glen Campbell would be a superstar for giving the world both Galveston and Wichita Lineman. Of course, a major tip of the hat must go to Jimmy Webb, who wrote both of these timeless classics.
When I was in college back in the day I remember a kid standing up on a bench in the center of campus banging a cowbell and belting out Wichta Lineman. It was a pretty impressive performance. Wonder where that kid is now?
Possibly one of the most greatest and most underrated songs of all time.
ReplyDeleteThe Scud Mountain Boys do an excellent version of this song on their first album, Pine Box.
ReplyDeleteI've always thought this was one of *the best* songs and performances of the '60s of any genre. I can't say enough about how much I admire both the song itself and Campbell's performance. The lyrics and the way they work with the song are absolute genius. There's a great video over on YouTube of Glen performing this song with the Stone Temple Pilots. It's worth a look 'cause Glen wipes tears from his eyes at the end. Very nice.
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