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Friday, 11 December 2015

And I Need You More Than Want You ...


By way of an apology for subjecting you to the abomination that was Smokey Robinson's version of Wichita Lineman I give you Glenn Campbell singing three absolute classic Jimmy Webb songs.

Surely one of the greatest musical partnerships in history with them working on over a hundred song together - not all as good as these I'll wager but surely all better than Smokey's
I have a live Glen Campbell where Wichita Lineman and Galveston appear as part of a medley. The record should probably be sub titled Glen Campbell - The Cocaine Years and as it also features Amazing Grace and Mull of Kintyre it is probably best avoided.

Listen and weep Smokey

Glen Campbell -Wichita Lineman

Glen Campbell - By The Time I Get to Phoenix

Glen Campbell - Galveston
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14 comments:

  1. Ramone66611 December 2015 at 10:20

    Heavenly all three of 'em.

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  2. George11 December 2015 at 12:54

    Is this a cheap cash-in album, with live versions? And why no Mull Of Kintyre? After all, you've posted some drivel already this week

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    1. Charity Chic11 December 2015 at 13:42

      These are from a Greatest Hits album, The one with Mull of Kintyre is indeed a cheap live one.Even I wouldn't subject you to that!

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  3. FurryBootsCityBoy11 December 2015 at 12:57

    Wichita Lineman & God Only Knows - the 2 greatest ever pop ballads. (Oooh that's controversial!)

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    1. Charity Chic11 December 2015 at 13:43

      But maybe true!

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    2. Rol11 December 2015 at 14:41

      No, I would agree with that.

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    3. Echorich11 December 2015 at 19:20

      Certainly not far off. They are certainly more influential than anyone will ever give them credit.

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  4. The Swede11 December 2015 at 15:02

    Glutton for punishment as I am, I headed over to YouTube to check out Glen's 'Mull of Kintyre'. It's a lot better than Smokey's 'Wichita Lineman' I can tell you that much. Glen even plays the bagpipe solo himself, which is impressive.

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  5. Brian11 December 2015 at 18:16

    Now that's a nice way to cleanse the palette after Smokey's low point.

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  6. George11 December 2015 at 21:25

    Just listening to Glen Campbell's version (thanks a LOT Swede). My wife is singing along. Can I erase those minutes of my life please?

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  7. George11 December 2015 at 21:26

    It does appear that Mr Campbell is playing the bagpipes

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  8. Chris12 December 2015 at 08:15

    I like Campbell's version of Wichita Lineman. I know the song because Johnny Cash did a cover which packs an emotional punch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwG9mypJhoU

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  9. Anonymous12 December 2015 at 20:24

    Three of his greatest, Mr. CC! I actually enjoyed hearing Smokey's debacle (once), in the same way I sometimes get a kick out of watching those low-budget "B" movies of the '50s (such as "Attack of the 50-Foot Woman." ;-)

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  10. Anonymous12 December 2015 at 21:02

    Jimmy Webb, genius. Simple as that.

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