Good for you..Im very happy for you

Beautiful memory! Thank you for sharing!

Stop the lying

Wow !

A part of history

You have a great soul my friend

@Lou Shavkey thank you :)

I first heard this when it came out, and thought what a hauntingly great song. Who is this singer. Later I realized thst he played on a multitude of hits with the Wrecking Crew. Fantastic, just fantastic!

Glenn has that effect on people 😁 Old country music in general will make you feel that way. George Strait for starters.

Music binds all of us.

melancholy joy a great song just touches you

@Poetic Justice So true. 1970s New Zealand

It is a masterpiece

Indeed it is

@@estelleadamski308 I don't care for exaggerated nationalism.

Hey how are you doing today?

That is SO cool . . I can only hope you’ve enjoyed Glen’s music as much as millions of Americans have over the years. My dad turn me on to Mr. Campbell in 1968. His music reminds me of my father.

That is awesome. What a great opportunity to have:)!

Glen was one of the great guitarists of his generation. A true master.

Your dad was in the Wrecking Crew? How cool>

consider yourself very lucky

Me!!! Can't get enough of it!

EVERYDAY!!!

Terrible loss of talent.

Yep, I keep coming back to this video. Love it!

@@JohnWalshLegend Ich, liebe ihn seit 40 Jahren

Tracy 😢me too. I’m 64

It is a masterpiece ❤

Amen 🙏

I hear you. Absolutely melts my heart.

Also 60,and in Dublin.My father raised me on this.

I agree, signature song, indeed!

You, Lady have great taste! I too grew up listen to his music. It is still as fresh as the first day I first heard it!

I cannot disagree with you even though he had so much great music 🎵🎶

Music binds us all as one.Thank you ❤

Couldn't agree more

That is so true❤️

Love you sister!

African American male here. But I'm an old man and learned years ago to appreciate ALL music and not just the music that corresponds to your race. Rhinestone Cowboy and Wichita Lineman are my all-time favorite Glen Campbell songs. But Wichita Lineman brings tears to my eyes now whenever I hear it since Glen Campbell passed away :'-(

dlfe del ..that’s an interesting statement....peace.....

I love Motown too. It is all great pure American music.

That Arizona shaped bolo around his neck is also another level of class.

That is a really cool Kyle. Thanks for sharing.

My father in law was a lineman. Husband also worked in a related field. It is a dangerous job and I pray for their service and safety. God bless your father.

Great story!

LOL- this comment made my day. :)

So did i. Makes me cry every time. I'm really glad you made it back! 🎶😁🎉😎💖💋👵🐺🖖🌵

You came back. That's good.

Music brings us all together, it’s fantastic. Im also in my 50s now who grew up in NYC so I listened to alot of Pop and Rap which I don’t even like now 😅 I didn’t start appreciating the likes of Glenn Campbell until later in life.

Amen

Glen played on hundreds of rock and roll songs with The Wrecking Crew, The Beach Boys, Monkees, The Byrds

No. He was one of the greatest artists of the 20th Century, who also played Country.

I think young people who hear this can recognize the talent. I hear and can appreciate it.

Time’s arrow only marches forward, Curtis

sadly what's worse is they don't care

I'm 38 and just discovered this song, I've been playing it for my morning alarm. So good!

Agree with these comments I attended this concert and it was probably the best musically live performance I’ve ever seen I flew from Australia the night before

A simple song that is priceless.

Always wondered why Americans say African American about black people, and white people are just Americans, not European Americans! Why is that?

@@codgamer8037 you are drunk?

We are freqs together. Glen camps in the East. I see you do too. Be N Bliss Talented Ten!

@@codgamer8037 Because the Democrat party wants to keep this slavery issue going that is why,you do not hear this in Canada and they had slaves too.

@@fadedbluejeans3680 Thanks for that, I'll look it up.

@@denisequinn9015 Never to be forgotten. such a great singer and guitarist.

Glen Campbell,the best of all time ❤️

RIP Unk

This, and "Gentle on My Mind" have the most beautiful lyrics.

Narvelan Coleman....that was one of the greatest comments I have ever seen on KZfaq. Thank you for sharing.

Narvelan Coleman Beautifully put!!!

I love your reply and felt exactly the same way.

Just rock on!

It's such a touching song,, I was around 8 years old when it hit the air.

I am for sure,,every day,,he was the best

I've been binge watching Top Gear, and I got to the USA special. Just had to listen to this again

I listen to G.C. easily once a week!

Yes me too I My father and I listened to this song it was his favorite he passed away the next day. Donald Gordon Croucher Wing Commander RAAF squadron leader Second World War

Yes, this is pure beauty!! Excellent, excellent

i agree, but cody johnson came fairly close in my opinion.

Best love songs ever.

Glenn Campbell is such a physical marvel. The voice, the musical dexterity of his hands, his command of any musical genre! Genius.

I'll be 62 in 10 days and would have been in high school just like you at that time ( in a northern large city for me). High School kids weren't listening to him then -- though as a grade schooler I saw his variety show. Luckily I had much older parents & adult siblings so I was exposed to lots of different music, even Hank Williams Sr. In 6th grade, I bought Johnny Cash's live San Quentin album.

Ahen

agree I'm 68

It's insane how many late 50s through mid 60s songs he played on: "Tequila", "Pet Sounds"/"Help Me Rhonda"/"Fun Fun Fun"/etc., "Strangers In The Night", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", "Mary, Mary" (Monkees), "Somethin' Stupid". So in a way he was the American Jimmy Page (only he did it first) LOL!

Me too do you know what year this was

Still like rock 'n' roll. Always will, but this is good. Classic.

Amazing!!

Yes this is a truly magnificent tune by Mr Campbell that's a fact

There arent many songs these good during its time either way. Just appreciate what we have now.

The hick hop playing now days doesnt deserve the moniker "Country Music" !

Well said and thank you for allowing us to share your memories of mum. I think you're mum did a wonderful job with you. Sir.

Arr nice song bruv

My dad too..

Sorry for your loss

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

Thanks to the incomparable Jimmy Webb :)

@@plentinough7222 Jimmy nailed it with this. Glen was perfect for performing it.

Loved Glen Campbell when I was little. Now I can understand why. RIP

your dead right .classic

High praise. It moves me every time.

That guitar solo is just awsome

Pray for Glen, such a great talent

I agree., pray for Glen, he has a horrible disease. Thank God for his music.

+jcallen12003 we will brother.

Hear Hear. Finally at peace

A I group up a rock ‘n’ roller. Glen Campbell wasn’t my type of music. It wasn’t until I grew up that I realized what a musical genius and legend he was.

@@actionjackson9195 I group up a rock ‘n’ roller. I group up a rock ‘n’ roller. I group up a rock ‘n’ roller.

He is one of the best

brilliant comments.so true

A song for all time. Universal theme.

Totally agree. Simple, sincere and from the heart - and sung beautifully! Glen Campbell could sing and play the guitar expertly and with feeling. Just an amazing talent.

I heard he wrote this while travelling on the tour bus and seeing the linemen at work.

Yes brilliant comments for sure. He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ towards the end of his life. So yes indeed, he is with God for eternity.

Bart W ... or great artist. Never 2 late 4 awesome talent!!!

Tears in my eyes!

Think you do....he was a legend...there's nobody about like him ....how can anyone be as good as him .....the best

Xx

We all knew it was a great song on day 1.

That's one of the best lyrics ever written

Me too! I have a hard time even singing along. Every dang time.

Jimmy Webb was one of the best songwriters eh !

Me too. Does it damned near every time.

Gives me the chills everytime I listen to this.

Indeed it does. ❤️

@@Marcus9Aurelius you are definitely right Ib miss this man and the memory of meeting him here in the UK will keep him with me . Beautiful voice -effortless

+Al Capwned For sure

It damn sure gets my vote.

He always said it's his favorite.

The only thing wrong with this song is how short it is. Otherwise it is clearly a masterpiece. NOBODY in the last 20-30 years has produced anything even close to this quality. Glen Campbell's music will be remembered generations beyond him.

it certainly is!!

l agree 100%

the meters did it good too

+Jacqueline K Yeah! Only Glen sings this song this way...

123Rockchild: Just posted in total agreement, thanks!

Amen

Me too. Fond regards from Channel Tunnel country, England.

ROY ORBINSON WAS NO SLOUCH.

@@dwaynereese1047 Roy was incredible. One of a kind. Rockabilly music with an operatic voice. I have said many times that when Roy did a song, he owned it. No one covered it because no one could measure up. Except Glen. I saw Glen do "Crying", and it was every bit as well done as Roy did it. Hard to tell the difference.

Adam Welton SIIIIGNAAAAALS

Two lovely guitar breaks

both in my collection♥️👍

Thanks for the extra information. I was wondering about the details of this fantastic live rendition.

Now I need to get it. Thank you

Indeed it is magic!

@@zapkvr0101 Kevin, do you know where to get it ?

He will be back on this planet for a thousand years ... can't wait to play some music with him and some other great and Christian musicians!

What a beautiful tought tonetwister

Thought

I'm a prog guy. This song is one my all time faves. It is just a brilliant song, genres don't even come into it!,

As am I. I purchased a Strat largely due to this legend.

Glen did not consider himself country. This transcends labels.

And boy, didn't he look good in this clip?

Missed indeed...

Someone else made the inane comment that he was an underrated guitarist!!

Lump in my throat every time I hear it.

I know, just two very simple sentences, with eloquence that just makes your heart explode ! Going to say that to someone someday.

Do you think the lineman got his lady?

😂 You talking about the one on W. Edinger? I've been to that Stater Brothers plenty of times! Was my grandpa's only grocery stop until he died. In the 90's though! My mom said it had been there for as long as she could remember. Not sure about now, haven't been there in decades.

Dallas, a better version of Phoenix here. Robert at 68.

That's so very true. We gain so much with each change, but somehow we seem to lose something that was more precious.

RIP Glenn Cambell, God Bless you.

Yes, I was a 9 or 10 year old when I heard this. I recorded the radio on an old new fangled cassette recorder. I loved this song then and still do. "I'm Glen Campbell and I'm happy to be here", my favorite line in this video. He truly was.......

Well ... There are folks who are just musically ignorant and / or tone deaf and clueless and want to stay that way. Happens when I try to tell people about Jesus, my Savior ...

Me too

I hope you are still celebrating your birthday. Mines coming up very soon.

I agree completely

Love this man. Obe of a kind.

Love Glen Campbell. I think you summed things up nicely. Great all around entertainer. One of the tastiest guitar players ever.

so well said... we have the legacy of his beautiful music, now he is impacting people educating them about Alzheimer's disease, which may reach as many people as he has with his music....love the man...

Also, an ingenious song and lyrics, written by Jimmy Webb. Yes, the lyrics are absolutely beautiful.

@George Dave The powerful lyrics alone are quite moving- that an electrical lineman, an ordinary Joe, can have such poetic, elevated thoughts in his soul. Plus Glen Campbell has a great poignant voice. I believe during this time it was finally disclosed that he was suffering from Alzheimer's, so the different line he sings at the end is especially touching.

He was known 4 his playing. Not singing.

What a rare talent! RIP Glenn 💔

Thank you for your dedication and hard work!

A lineman left my home an hour ago … live in a very small township.. slight wind no lights. I thought of this song as he drove away.

Thank all of you for the dangerous job you do! Our 🙏 are with you when folks like you band together to help the areas hit by tornados and hurricanes. May our good Lord keep you safe. ❤️

I hear ya. All the time I was growing up my Dad was always called to go out in the worst storms & climb those poles when lightning was flashing all around. When I was older I went with him on what he called a trouble call a few times & watched from inside the truck while he got someone's lights back on. I remember that so vividly, & my Dad actually was a Wichita Lineman!! He was such a great man, I miss him terribly.

Yes thank you so much…. You’re life and career have touched endless numbers of people

I'm 61 and I remember when this used to come on the radio I'd be in my room I loved this song so much and I also saw him sing it on the Glen Campbell show when I was a kid we used to watch that 😁❤️

it is a beautiful lyric for sure. the song was written by the legendary jimmy webb

jason Lawson Webb was and is one of the greats of our generation. A masterful musician and pure genius!

Me too blucy10!!!!!!

@@annieruiz3317 Totally agree, Annie, What a great songwriter! Glen interpreted his songs so well. Thank you for the music, Jimmy.

Jimmy Webb is one of the all time greats.

I agree...his best live version and that guitar solo is awesome....as if it was written that way.

the best

Yes this is a masterpiece

Amen.

What a Beautiful Comment, God Bless you too.

Absolutely LOVE this song......

I hate Alzheimer's and what it does to a family. Rest easy now, Mr. Campbell.

well said

I really miss him!

Aye..good show mate!

yea same , i dont know why but this song breaks me down .

a all time classic ,the best

Oh my gosh, I know right?! Grew up on a farm in SW Oklahoma and this always takes me back.

I grew up in Romania, born in 82, this song transcends race, nationality, culture, religion….if we could only get along like this in this world… it would be heaven.

The Wrecking Crew were unique. A group of world class session musicians that will never be repeated. Most 1960 -70 recording artists owe their success to theses amazing players. Just thinking of all the hit records the Wrecking Crew played on without any fanfare, brings a lump to my throat.

Just talked about him on the news. I think the family had to put him under some kind of full time care now. There was a female and male talking about him. Idk if children or Niece and Nephew. I was asleep and part of one of his songs woke me up. Love Glen Campbells music. Anyway the reporter asked if he still plays the guitar and the male said he has a couple guitars in his room and can still play better than him on a bad day. Lol. Ok just read up on him. He is a resident at Nashville Memory Care and in the final stages of Alzheimers. So sad. We just lost Gene Wilder to it. I will confess though, this is my favorite Glen Campbell song. Driving to the farm with Dad as a kid in the seventies and this song came on. I fell in love with it then. It always reminds me of that memory and my childhood. And you are right, Glen is forever.

I have to love that line "can still play better than him on a bad day". It has the sadness of Glen's condition and the blazing glory of Glen's ability. We are all frail and die but some of us make life worthwhile.

Agree. :)

Yep just like the Funk Brothers. The magic that made a song special

He was a great musician!

Amen Sister 🙋🏽‍♀️💕

Yes, it is. Hauntingly beautiful.

Wholeheartedly agree. At first it may come off difficult to interpret but you need to look at the simplicity of of that statement to fully recognize the meaning.

Thanks JIMMY WEBB!

Absolutely the best !

Now THAT is love...