When I was 8 years old, my father a very frugal man, purchased a record player...I was pretty shocked. My father was not very educated and worked minimum wage making pallets at a local lumber yard. He also purchased a few records, the first one he put on, and the first record I ever heard was Glenn Campbell's Greatest Hits (I think was the title). I had never been interested in Country Music, but Glenn's music was different, it was like nothing I had ever heard before. At 13 I picked up a guitar and learned to play Glenn Campbell songs for my Dad...he enjoyed it so much. Today, when I hear a Glenn Campbell song, it brings back those great memories. No matter what anyone says, I believe Glenn Campbell was the first serious country/pop cross-over star.. paving the way for others to follow. There would be no Garth Brooks, without Glenn Campbell. There is a video here on TH-cam of Glenn showing his guitar skills, look for it.. it is just amazing.
I am 63 and I was a rock and roller in my youth, as a listener. I never thought much of Glenn Campbell. Then, I went to his last tour with his kids. An even addled by disease he could still play the guitar. I searched for more songs from Glenn and boy was I wrong about Glenn Campbell. He is LEGEND. Besides all the other session work he did, which is enough for the hall of fame, his solos on Gentle on my Mind brought tears to my eyes. God bless Glenn and may he rest in peace.
Glen campbell one of the underrated guitar greats ever, look at ghost riders in the sky with Roy Clarke, Glen is playing a 12 string like a lead guitar and that's a something special skill
Glen Campbell was so great at the guitar and singing and made guitar playing look so easy i doubt he truly he knew how great he was. Glen and and Roy Clark are two of the greatest musicians ever recorded.
To me, the Jim Webb songs Glen recorded - "By the Time I Get to Phoenix", "Wichita Lineman", "Where's the Playground, Susie?", "Galveston", just to name a few are really masterpieces. I will miss you, Glen. God, bless!
I really miss Glen Campbell. Didn't know I was going to miss him like that. We certainly don't have any comparable talent like Glen now. I love his voice, his guitar playing and his personality. Really special!
100%…I have cried many a tear from finding out he had Such a severe form of dementia and would probably be gone in a few years to watching the documentary about his last year of touting to the day he died and so many times since. Such a very, very naturally talented man whom I never met but was so much a part of my life. A one of a kind musician and real country boy. Miss you, Glen Campbell…always.
Right! He is now known as possibly the very best guitar player of all time. So versatile. And even though he was very famous, people are now realizing just how great he was.
Very true. When I inherited my late sister's record collection a Crystal's album had Glen as a credit. Never knew he did so much session work until years later as when I got those records there was no internet. He is one of my all time favorites, be it a singer, or guitarist, and to not read music, he was brilliant
Glen Campbell is one of th best guitar players from the 1960's and 1970's. Not many people know of his studio work, playing guitar Rock and Roll bands as well as his writing songs and his velvet vocals. He was a true artist of his time!!!!
When you hear a natural musician like Glenn it’s amazing. They can play anything. Immediately. You can tell the difference. Some musicians have to practice an practice to get it. People like Glen do it in one or two takes. That’s the way of a studio player. Wrecking Crew!
My parents took me to a sold out Glen Campbell concert at the Oakland Coliseum for my 22nd birthday. What an exciting night enjoying one of the greatest entertainers ever. Every time he would start singing a new song the crowd would erupt in applause; it sounded like thunder. What an epic show he put on.
I Love Glen...Love every thing Glen ever sang, or played... his unbelievable talent. I believe, he was the Best guitarist, and, Those gorgeous looks. To me, the true Christianity was always there deeply buried inside him from being raised that way, just celebrity lifestyles, money, alcohol, drugs, fame being on the road all the time...got in the way. He got back on top as nd is singing in heaven now. So Loved and Missed. Play his music all the time. Thank you for this.
This is one of several times watching Glen's life play out. He was an amazing soul that always loved the Lord, but sometimes we all slip and it's the times when we're at our worse.. are shown mercy. His music and his performances were energetic and his goal when performing were with his fans in mind. RIP Glen!! You'll always be in my heart. ❤️❤️🇺🇲🇺🇲🙏🙏
Great biography. Glen Campbell was one of the best guitarists ever. I made a Glen Campbell playlist on Spotify the day he died. My always & forever favorite song is “Wichita Lineman”. Genius.
RIP Brother. I'm 10 years sober 8/31/2019! May God show his mercy on all my sisters and brothers struggling with addiction, amen! Hang in there for the miracle, it can and will happen, don't quit on yourself!
I remember his tv show was on at 6am every week day. I got up every morning to watch him. That's how talented he was singing & playing guitar! One of a kind, all around entertainer, a true gift!
I love so many of Glen's songs. Wichita Lineman, Galveston but the one that made me fall in love with his voice when I was about seven years old was "Honey come Back" he sang it like he meant every word. Just beautiful.
Excellent documentary. Thank you for sharing. Glen was a hero to me as a child for his talent to express feelings and tell a story. It wasn’t til years later that I realized what an Amazing guitar player he was. Thank you sir for making part of the soundtrack of my life.
Glen has been my favourite performer for 50 years.......I thank God that he didn't end up being another statistic, pulled himself out of his dark phase and continued on to have a successful life and re-connect with his children....Well Done Glen! You will always be gentle on my mind...RIP♥
Glen's cousin, Joe Erwin, went to my church in Long Beach, CA and would tell stories about singing with Glen and the extended family on Sundays, in Delight, Arkansas. Joe himself had the most incredible voice you never heard. If he wanted to he could’ve been a professional singer. The extent of his “career“ was entering many singing competitions, at bars and clubs, winning every time. He had the deepest, richest, warmest voice I’ve ever heard. RIP Joe.
I love that Kenny Rogers had an interview for this. Glen had the respect of everyone, and it was well deserved. Carol Kaye from the Wrecking Crew also. Jimmy Webb is a genius when it comes to writing hit songs. Wichita Lineman will forever be my favorite song.
What wonderful memories this brings back. Grew up with mom playing the records of Hank W, Patsy Cline, Linda Ronstadt, Glen Campbell... Miss those good old days. Somewhere in the old family movies is GC and many others golfing at the annual Andy Williams tournament here in San Diego. Everyone so approachable back then, like another time in another universe
Glen Campbell...truly a nice guy. I was 8 years old the first time I heard 'Rhinestone Cowboy', and that song to this day...brings back all those childhood memories I have of growing up in rural Texas. It wasn't however, until my teens, that I re-discovered his earlier hit, 'Gentle On My Mind'. My fav-o-rite Glen Campbell track. What a masterpiece. And his guitar picking...is simply off the charts. What a performer. 👍😎👍
I was born in 1968....grew up with Glen on the radio and tv....finally got to see him live a couple of years before he passed away at The Arena theater in Houston Tx....what a fantastic show it was!!!
Growing up in Ny we really didn't listen to Glen Campbell much, but after seeing this video i realize that we did. Just didn't know it and how important he was to all music Genres, how he impacted all music around us. i don't read music any more, i find my ears are better than my eyes. I feel the music more. Funny iv'e played "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" many times in my life in my shows. never realized it was Glen Campbell's song. I think i will announce it now. RIP Glen Thank You for all the music .
I was pretty young when the Glen Campbell show came on tv I remember it being a turbulent time with the Vietnam war kids rebelling against the establishment etc. and I remember our family all would watch and enjoy at least one hour a week together
He plays solos perfectly and effortlessly on acoustic guitar which is way harder than an electric. He makes it look super easy but it's actually super hard even for the best of guitarists.
I always had a soft spot in my heart for Glen. I remember hearing his songs blaring on the radio as I was growing up in the 1960's. In 1980 I saw him in Las Vegas. Tanya Tucker sat directly in the booth in front of me in the Frontier Hotel showroom. It was a real treat and a memorable experience.
He went through a "Kenny Stabler" phase... right? Man, I miss the 70's .. Born in 1963, Glen Campbell was my firs memory of music... I use to sit in front of my parents big o'l console stereo system with vacuum tubes i could see glowing through the cabinetry... It was bigger than a sofa bed (and just as heavy) I'd sit Indian style, playing a ping-pong paddle, then badminton racquet then a tennis racquet ... Finally, when I was 13 I got a Yamaha acoustic guitar for Christmas.... Been playing professionally for 35 years now... ALWAYS play at least one Glen Campbell song ... He was my hero (and my dad) ... Now I dedicate "Gentle On MY Mind" to my dad who went on to be with our Lord in 2014 after a life of victory. Last year I started recording a tribute memorial record to Glen... I live in Saint Augustine, Florida, so I'm giving a bit of Spaniard's flare with a dash of Latin Percussion... Thank you Glen Campbell for ALL the many years of great music and great performance, and thank you for you bold witness and testimony of our King and precious Lord and savior Jesus Christ! ~Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: Make a loud noise and rejoice and sing praise.~
I was sick with MUMPS and my dad set up a TV for me to watch while in Quarentine. I saw Glenn at ten and loved him ever since. I play all his songs in a casino tribute band. I love it!
My Dad Ronnie McKinney met Glen when he was 15 or 16. My dad needed a guitar player for a gig in Kemah, Texas . My dad went to pick him up never having met him and told him during the car ride to the gig to try to keep up. If you get lost in a song just stop playing and come in when you can. When they got on stage Glen plugged in his guitar and started warming up playing more than they were going to play all night! My dad knew he had found his guitar player! Glen said himself on the Chris Issack Hour Interview that it was the first time he got paid for playing. My dad, Ronnie McKinney and Glen lived together for several years while playing around the Houston area. They remained life long friends until Glens passing. My Dad passed in Dec. 2016. I know they are picking with uncle Boo in Heaven!
The first time I ever saw an Ovation guitar was when Glen Campbell was playing one on TV and I wondered how that round back was made on it. What a wonderful talent he was! I was at the perfect age to really both appreciate The Beatles, and of course, Glen Campbell....
Me too! Actually met the guy who invented the plastic-backed guitar, as I was in the helicopter business. First good guitar I ever bought... I think GC was in the movie "True Grit," with the Ovation, right? First time I ever saw Glen C (on TV) I was a over-confident Jr. High kid and thought he was a hick for about 30 seconds. My opinion changed real fast. What an amazing talent and so sad to see him in his last years.
Not long after the Beatles were on Ed Sullivan....CBS bought out Leo Fender's Company and started a policy to have any Artist on a CBS TV show use a Fender product to assure exposure by the old style Product placement when Companies sponsored the commercial free Shows . Mason Williams was an Executive and share-holder of CBS , he composed Classical Gas and got on the 1968 Smother's brothers TV show to play it. Glen managed to Host the show for the Summer break and was given his show in 1969 on CBS with the support of Tommy and Dick. The Fender Company had also owned ' Ovation ' guitars and had Glen use it to prompt sales while Mason Williams ( CBS ) got Glen to also do Classica Gas on his Ovation guitar. Not sure if the Beatles came back to the Sullivan because I don't thing Paul would have kept his 4001S Rikenbacker in the case while handed a Fender , or that Ringo would play Drums made by a Company also owned by CBS. Check out the Sullivan shows after 1965 and watch for Fender products even if the singer Lipsync while the band plugs into dead Fender amps .
Glenn, you were one of my favorite guitarists. You and Johnny Cash were my favorite country singers and I admired your talent and charisma. You were a great all around entertainer! RIP and I hope to see you on the other side.
My uncle David Rowe (short for Rohelier) used to have a pretty good band that opened for Glen Campbell and Tanya Tucker. He often remarked that everybody ran for cover when they had one of their terrible fights.
Fascinating stuff! Glen Campbell was a music and memory staple in my youth and early adult life. Event today listening to his hits brought smiles, memories and tears! He has passed and I miss his creative energy. I hope, trust and pray he is singing Gentle On My Mind to a vast audience of angels.I feel saddened for his wives and children! It seems the man who became famous singing a song about the pain of leaving was actually a seasoned pro at doing exactly that!
Glen was playing at a casino at lake tahoe in i think '74..my friend got me some comp tickets--tipped the consoniquer 5 bucks and he seated us in front row to the side..my very cute gf and i were just 21 yo--Glen came right in front of her on stage and sang to her while on one knee--the crowd roared!! best date i ever had,gf was blown away...
RIP: Glen Campbell. You are in the top 5 guitarists ever. And, God Bless Kim for saving his ass from destruction and helping through your hardest, and his, last days of his life.
It was sad ☹️ He WROTE A Tune about Not being able to remember his WIFE.. ADIOS IS A FANTASTIC CD/ ALBUM.. YOU DON'T LOVE MUSIC IF YOU DON'T LOVE GLENN CAMPBELL ALWAYS
Glenn Campbell was the man..I grew up listening to mostly funk and punk..l played guitar.but I also loved country...good music is good music..and Glenn was exceptionally great.. I still have all of his music download on my laptop.. 💯💯❤️
When i met glen in Frankfurt in ‘75, I looked in his eyes and shook his hand. He looked in my eyes briefly. He looked at me after i said, “I love your music.” Then he said, “Thank you...”
There is no artist that could have went farther in their craft. He was great! So happy that I was on this earth at the same time he was. Thank you for sharing. I love this show helps me to understand him a little better. He will be missed. I would like to send my condolences to his family especially his wife Kim. I am sorry that after you went through all those years when he was ill, then when he passes family members stir up problems for you. So sorry. I pray for you.
Goodby Mr. Rhinestone, enjoy being in Heaven and I cant wait till I see and hear you performing for God Almighty Himself. Loved all your songs and listened to them as much as possible while I was driving a truck across our Great Nation. God Bless you and your family, thank you for the Memories!!!!!
Great video and very informative . I've always loved Glen's voice but my god i didn't know even half of his story. Especially the coke and alcohol problems, and glady he made it through . Thank you for sharing this video with us ❤️
Always liked Glen's music. Bought his greatest hits album a few years ago. I'm glad I found this documentary but sorry to see what fame and fortune can do to even the most down to earth people. His faith brought him through at the end and that's what really counts.
Remember his show in the late 60s early 70s. Country and families were so divided. Yet the whole family sat to watch his show. He had a good cross section of music
I was a lineman. I drove main and country roads. This wonderful song was the National Anthem of all of we linesmen because it described the weather in which we worked--the snow, the ice loading and the sag in the wires, and the cold wind in those wires--
Adios ,Glen Campbell..... what a stirring ballad singer, who will be missed by so many.... Wichita Lineman was one of my favorites, way back in the 60's and especially today singing along in harmony with everything in me... he will be missed by so many, prayers for all his family....
I got to “do sound” for this man who was playing for his church’s Ladies group in the early nineties. I set up the board, amplifiers, microphone, etc. He came over to the off stage area, reached over, twisted a knob, maybe adjusted a fader and nicely said, “Just leave it right there.” I left it right there and put my hands in my lap. He sounded great! -Bruce Wales
Thanks for this wonderful documentary. I remember watching Glen Campbell on TV as a young girl and this brought back some great memories. Glen Campbell was a piece of the puzzle in my life may he RIP.
Glen Campbell it was your song Gentle On My Mind. That was in Roy Clarks big note song book,that was the first song I ever learned on the guitar. I chose that song because it only had two chords (the only two chords) I had learned at that time. That is what sent me off on my musical journey. And I just wanted to thank you. So thank you so much and thanks to Roy Clark foe his big note songbook. Thats where I learned how to tune my guitar . Im 57 years old now. And been playing and singing since I was17years
I had a huge crush on Glen growing up in the 60's Gentle on my mind was one of my favorites. When I hear his songs it takes me right back to the days of playing bike tag and walnut fights on streets till dark with the other kids on my block. Now watching both of my parents struggling with dementia, I wonder where all the time went, and think about what happy times those were. Anyway he sure was a cutie, will be missed.
I'm 62 as a child I enjoyed riding with my friends mom she played the radio stations that played Glenn Campbell songs . Ever since I've been a Glenn Campbell fan , I still have his lp albums and few years ago I found a cd with his greatest hits on it.
Nobody was like Glenn Campbell. My cousin was a top pedal steel guy and told me Glenn was pretty much the guy you saw on TV... very down to earth and a decent guy. The perfect voice for 'Galveston'
He always struck me as being the best busker, non-reader and most requested session musician on the circuit. You can read the dots but can you read between the lines?
When I was 8 years old, my father a very frugal man, purchased a record player...I was pretty shocked. My father was not very educated and worked minimum wage making pallets at a local lumber yard. He also purchased a few records, the first one he put on, and the first record I ever heard was Glenn Campbell's Greatest Hits (I think was the title). I had never been interested in Country Music, but Glenn's music was different, it was like nothing I had ever heard before. At 13 I picked up a guitar and learned to play Glenn Campbell songs for my Dad...he enjoyed it so much. Today, when I hear a Glenn Campbell song, it brings back those great memories. No matter what anyone says, I believe Glenn Campbell was the first serious country/pop cross-over star.. paving the way for others to follow. There would be no Garth Brooks, without Glenn Campbell. There is a video here on TH-cam of Glenn showing his guitar skills, look for it.. it is just amazing.
Can you send the site to view for Glenn's songs?
Love his music! Just so real and nostalgic!
Thanks for sharing that Ron.Glenn was a great player,singer and guy.
Great story about your dad...great memory. Thank you.
LL Blackhawk Garth is a great singer people will always complain about the “new” music
I am 63 and I was a rock and roller in my youth, as a listener. I never thought much of Glenn Campbell. Then, I went to his last tour with his kids. An even addled by disease he could still play the guitar. I searched for more songs from Glenn and boy was I wrong about Glenn Campbell. He is LEGEND. Besides all the other session work he did, which is enough for the hall of fame, his solos on Gentle on my Mind brought tears to my eyes. God bless Glenn and may he rest in peace.
Absolutely - a stand up man!
Indeed, couldn’t agree more. Saw Glen on that tour, as well. Never forget it. ❤️
You're right. He was one of the best guitarists who ever lived. Not claiming he was the best. But he was up there.
Same here. What a fool I was.
Glen campbell one of the underrated guitar greats ever, look at ghost riders in the sky with Roy Clarke, Glen is playing a 12 string like a lead guitar and that's a something special skill
Glen Campbell was so great at the guitar and singing and made guitar playing look so easy i doubt he truly he knew how great he was. Glen and and Roy Clark are two of the greatest musicians ever recorded.
True!!!
Finally someone who thinks of Roy Clark too!!
I watched his TV show in the late ‘60’s and early ‘70’s.
Nothing like it on TV today.
One of the best guitarists ever.
As Said by Merl Haggard, "I've never seen so much talent in one body." Glen was truly a phenomenon.
My father used to sing Glen Campbell when I was little, and today I still LOVE Glen Campbell.
Sadly missed by millions, R.I.P. Glen.
To me, the Jim Webb songs Glen recorded - "By the Time I Get to Phoenix", "Wichita Lineman", "Where's the Playground, Susie?", "Galveston", just to name a few are really masterpieces. I will miss you, Glen. God, bless!
Simply Love!!!!!
Jim Webb was a genius in his own right.
The combination of Glen Cambell’s voice and Jimmy Webb’s songs were magical...
Susie, my favorite. Then Gentle on my Mind. Then everything else. I miss this man
I really miss Glen Campbell. Didn't know I was going to miss him like that. We certainly don't have any comparable talent like Glen now. I love his voice, his guitar playing and his personality. Really special!
GREAT
100%…I have cried many a tear from finding out he had Such a severe form of dementia and would probably be gone in a few years to watching the documentary about his last year of touting to the day he died and so many times since. Such a very, very naturally talented man whom I never met but was so much a part of my life. A one of a kind musician and real country boy. Miss you, Glen Campbell…always.
Home town guy ...
I don't think people realize how great a guitar player he was
They do not. He played on some of greatest songs across many genres.
His daughter proved those guitar and banjo skills😉
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Right! He is now known as possibly the very best guitar player of all time. So versatile. And even though he was very famous, people are now realizing just how great he was.
Very true. When I inherited my late sister's record collection a Crystal's album had Glen as a credit. Never knew he did so much session work until years later as when I got those records there was no internet. He is one of my all time favorites, be it a singer, or guitarist, and to not read music, he was brilliant
RIP Glen! A gentleman of common decency and real talent!
Glen Campbell is one of th best guitar players from the 1960's and 1970's. Not many people know of his studio work, playing guitar Rock and Roll bands as well as his writing songs and his velvet vocals. He was a true artist of his time!!!!
When you hear a natural musician like Glenn it’s amazing. They can play anything. Immediately.
You can tell the difference.
Some musicians have to practice an practice to get it. People like Glen do it in one or two takes.
That’s the way of a studio player.
Wrecking Crew!
My parents took me to a sold out Glen Campbell concert at the Oakland Coliseum for my 22nd birthday. What an exciting night enjoying one of the greatest entertainers ever. Every time he would start singing a new song the crowd would erupt in applause; it sounded like thunder. What an epic show he put on.
I Love Glen...Love every thing Glen ever sang, or played... his unbelievable talent. I believe, he was the Best guitarist, and, Those gorgeous looks. To me, the true Christianity was always there deeply buried inside him from being raised that way, just celebrity lifestyles, money, alcohol, drugs, fame being on the road all the time...got in the way. He got back on top as nd is singing in heaven now. So Loved and Missed. Play his music all the time. Thank you for this.
This is one of several times watching Glen's life play out. He was an amazing soul that always loved the Lord, but sometimes we all slip and it's the times when we're at our worse.. are shown mercy. His music and his performances were energetic and his goal when performing were with his fans in mind. RIP Glen!! You'll always be in my heart. ❤️❤️🇺🇲🇺🇲🙏🙏
Great biography. Glen Campbell was one of the best guitarists ever. I made a Glen Campbell playlist on Spotify the day he died. My always & forever favorite song is “Wichita Lineman”. Genius.
So glad that Glen came back to his childhood Faith and the truth that set him free. See you on the other side ❣️
I took guitar lessons when I was a kid. I’m not very musical but loved guitar and had a songbook of Glen Campbell. Loved his songs!
Me too first song I ever played was Galveston.
RIP Brother. I'm 10 years sober 8/31/2019! May God show his mercy on all my sisters and brothers struggling with addiction, amen! Hang in there for the miracle, it can and will happen, don't quit on yourself!
Snortin' coke and readin some Bible. Eventually one stuck. lol
I remember his tv show was on at 6am every week day. I got up every morning to watch him. That's how talented he was singing & playing guitar! One of a kind, all around entertainer, a true gift!
I was a rock and roller, but I always appreciated Glen Campbell. And the lyrics, those songs.
I love so many of Glen's songs. Wichita Lineman, Galveston but the one that made me fall in love with his voice when I was about seven years old was "Honey come Back" he sang it like he meant every word. Just beautiful.
Thank you Jimmy Webb for writing the song 'Wichita Lineman' and I'll always remember Glen Campbell for his wonderful rendition.
Excellent documentary. Thank you for sharing. Glen was a hero to me as a child for his talent to express feelings and tell a story. It wasn’t til years later that I realized what an Amazing guitar player he was. Thank you sir for making part of the soundtrack of my life.
One of the most talented and versatile players ever, people don't realize. Talented songwriter as well.
Glen has been my favourite performer for 50 years.......I thank God that he didn't end up being another statistic, pulled himself out of his dark phase and continued on to have a successful life and re-connect with his children....Well Done Glen! You will always be gentle on my mind...RIP♥
He was my favorite for the same amount of time.
Glen's cousin, Joe Erwin, went to my church in Long Beach, CA and would tell stories about singing with Glen and the extended family on Sundays, in Delight, Arkansas. Joe himself had the most incredible voice you never heard. If he wanted to he could’ve been a professional singer. The extent of his “career“ was entering many singing competitions, at bars and clubs, winning every time. He had the deepest, richest, warmest voice I’ve ever heard. RIP Joe.
Gentle on my mind. RIP Glen . I heard you 40 years ago in England and you gave my countless happiness with your songs.
What a great documentary about Glen Campbell. Anyone would love to have such an honest portrayal of their lives. Thank you.
I love that Kenny Rogers had an interview for this. Glen had the respect of everyone, and it was well deserved. Carol Kaye from the Wrecking Crew also. Jimmy Webb is a genius when it comes to writing hit songs. Wichita Lineman will forever be my favorite song.
What wonderful memories this brings back. Grew up with mom playing the records of Hank W, Patsy Cline, Linda Ronstadt, Glen Campbell... Miss those good old days. Somewhere in the old family movies is GC and many others golfing at the annual Andy Williams tournament here in San Diego. Everyone so approachable back then, like another time in another universe
Glen Campbell...truly a nice guy. I was 8 years old the first time I heard 'Rhinestone Cowboy', and that song to this day...brings back all those childhood memories I have of growing up in rural Texas. It wasn't however, until my teens, that I re-discovered his earlier hit, 'Gentle On My Mind'. My fav-o-rite Glen Campbell track. What a masterpiece. And his guitar picking...is simply off the charts. What a performer. 👍😎👍
I was born in 1968....grew up with Glen on the radio and tv....finally got to see him live a couple of years before he passed away at The Arena theater in Houston Tx....what a fantastic show it was!!!
Galveston is amazing & the fact that Jimmy Webb wrote it is wonderful!!
Gentle on My Mind ... Rest in peace, Glen.
Growing up in Ny we really didn't listen to Glen Campbell much, but after seeing this video i realize that we did. Just didn't know it and how important he was to all music Genres, how he impacted all music around us. i don't read music any more, i find my ears are better than my eyes. I feel the music more. Funny iv'e played "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" many times in my life in my shows. never realized it was Glen Campbell's song. I think i will announce it now. RIP Glen Thank You for all the music .
Glen Campbell was a guitar master, Loved his music, Thanks for the memories Mr Campbell
I was pretty young when the Glen Campbell show came on tv I remember it being a turbulent time with the Vietnam war kids rebelling against the establishment etc. and I remember our family all would watch and enjoy at least one hour a week together
He plays solos perfectly and effortlessly on acoustic guitar which is way harder than an electric. He makes it look super easy but it's actually super hard even for the best of guitarists.
It was good to hear this you tube vid. I had forgotten how much of his music I listened to as I was growing up as a child. God rest your soul.
I always had a soft spot in my heart for Glen. I remember hearing his songs blaring on the radio as I was growing up in the 1960's. In 1980 I saw him in Las Vegas. Tanya Tucker sat directly in the booth in front of me in the Frontier Hotel showroom. It was a real treat and a memorable experience.
such a wonderful experience!!
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James Grinder of course
James Grinder ...yeah, and Tucker nearly killed him!
He went through a "Kenny Stabler" phase... right? Man, I miss the 70's .. Born in 1963, Glen Campbell was my firs memory of music... I use to sit in front of my parents big o'l console stereo system with vacuum tubes i could see glowing through the cabinetry... It was bigger than a sofa bed (and just as heavy) I'd sit Indian style, playing a ping-pong paddle, then badminton racquet then a tennis racquet ... Finally, when I was 13 I got a Yamaha acoustic guitar for Christmas.... Been playing professionally for 35 years now... ALWAYS play at least one Glen Campbell song ... He was my hero (and my dad) ... Now I dedicate "Gentle On MY Mind" to my dad who went on to be with our Lord in 2014 after a life of victory. Last year I started recording a tribute memorial record to Glen... I live in Saint Augustine, Florida, so I'm giving a bit of Spaniard's flare with a dash of Latin Percussion... Thank you Glen Campbell for ALL the many years of great music and great performance, and thank you for you bold witness and testimony of our King and precious Lord and savior Jesus Christ! ~Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: Make a loud noise and rejoice and sing praise.~
I was sick with MUMPS and my dad set up a TV for me to watch while in Quarentine. I saw Glenn at ten and loved him ever since. I play all his songs in a casino tribute band. I love it!
My Dad Ronnie McKinney met Glen when he was 15 or 16. My dad needed a guitar player for a gig in Kemah, Texas . My dad went to pick him up never having met him and told him during the car ride to the gig to try to keep up. If you get lost in a song just stop playing and come in when you can. When they got on stage Glen plugged in his guitar and started warming up playing more than they were going to play all night! My dad knew he had found his guitar player! Glen said himself on the Chris Issack Hour Interview that it was the first time he got paid for playing. My dad, Ronnie McKinney and Glen lived together for several years while playing around the Houston area. They remained life long friends until Glens passing. My Dad passed in Dec. 2016. I know they are picking with uncle Boo in Heaven!
Thanks Jim for that wonderful memory. Hope you'll join us on the group! facebook.com/groups/glencampbell
RIP Glen..💔 So Sad .. Thanks MR @ MRS CAMPBELL
For Bringing Glen To Us.. A Real GENTLEMAN 💕 🎵🎵
The first time I ever saw an Ovation guitar was when Glen Campbell was playing one on TV and I wondered how that round back was made on it.
What a wonderful talent he was!
I was at the perfect age to really both appreciate The Beatles, and of course, Glen Campbell....
Me too! Actually met the guy who invented the plastic-backed guitar, as I was in the helicopter business. First good guitar I ever bought... I think GC was in the movie "True Grit," with the Ovation, right? First time I ever saw Glen C (on TV) I was a over-confident Jr. High kid and thought he was a hick for about 30 seconds. My opinion changed real fast. What an amazing talent and so sad to see him in his last years.
Not long after the Beatles were on Ed Sullivan....CBS bought out Leo Fender's Company and started a policy to have any Artist on a CBS TV show use a Fender product to assure exposure by the old style Product placement when Companies sponsored the commercial free Shows .
Mason Williams was an Executive and share-holder of CBS , he composed Classical Gas and
got on the 1968 Smother's brothers TV show to play it. Glen managed to Host the show for the Summer break and was given his show in 1969 on CBS with the support of Tommy and Dick.
The Fender Company had also owned ' Ovation ' guitars and had Glen use it to prompt sales while Mason Williams ( CBS ) got Glen to also do Classica Gas on his Ovation guitar.
Not sure if the Beatles came back to the Sullivan because I don't thing Paul would have kept his 4001S Rikenbacker in the case while handed a Fender , or that Ringo would play Drums made by a Company also owned by CBS.
Check out the Sullivan shows after 1965 and watch for Fender products even if the singer Lipsync while the band plugs into dead Fender amps .
Glenn, you were one of my favorite guitarists. You and Johnny Cash were my favorite country singers and I admired your talent and charisma. You were a great all around entertainer! RIP and I hope to see you on the other side.
My uncle David Rowe (short for Rohelier) used to have a pretty good band that opened for Glen Campbell and Tanya Tucker. He often remarked that everybody ran for cover when they had one of their terrible fights.
Fascinating stuff! Glen Campbell was a music and memory staple in my youth and early adult life. Event today listening to his hits brought smiles, memories and tears! He has passed and I miss his creative energy. I hope, trust and pray he is singing Gentle On My Mind to a vast audience of angels.I feel saddened for his wives and children! It seems the man who became famous singing a song about the pain of leaving was actually a seasoned pro at doing exactly that!
I use to watch The Glenn Campbell Good Time Hour when I was a kid!
Glen will always be a favorite of mine. RIP my friend and thank you.
Mr. Campbell is an outstanding musician, an American icon. Thank you for posting.
I will always love and miss you Glen Campbell, you were such a part of my life during all those years , RIP see you when I get there ♥♥♥
Glen Campbell was the quintessential musicians musician..his songs pulled at your heartstrings, nobody did it better..
I'll second that a great musician, composer, singer.
Great presentation of the man.
RIP Glen Campbell ,
You couldn't help but love Glen vocals and guitar playing :)
Grew up listening to Glen..RIP..thanks for the memories!!!
He had quite the career.. Singer, hit maker, guitar player, host of his own television program and actor. Pretty high up on the talent chain.
Glen was playing at a casino at lake tahoe in i think '74..my friend got me some comp tickets--tipped the consoniquer 5 bucks and he seated us in front row to the side..my very cute gf and i were just 21 yo--Glen came right in front of her on stage and sang to her while on one knee--the crowd roared!! best date i ever had,gf was blown away...
RIP: Glen Campbell. You are in the top 5 guitarists ever. And, God Bless Kim for saving his ass from destruction and helping through your hardest, and his, last days of his life.
Amen... I would love to hear your other 4?
I was fortunate to see him in 2003 or 04 in FW, TX. Loved him! Amazing and beautiful guitar music...I grew up with his songs in the 60’s - 70’s
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It was sad ☹️ He WROTE A Tune about Not being able to remember his WIFE.. ADIOS IS A FANTASTIC CD/ ALBUM.. YOU DON'T LOVE MUSIC IF YOU DON'T LOVE GLENN CAMPBELL ALWAYS
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Glenn Campbell was the man..I grew up listening to mostly funk and punk..l played guitar.but I also loved country...good music is good music..and Glenn was exceptionally great.. I still have all of his music download on my laptop.. 💯💯❤️
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We listened to Glenn a lot in our house growing up. One of mom’s favorites. Him and Freddy Fender. Thanks for your research.
He was part of my life at 12 years old. I listen to his voice over a transistor radio. Great memories now 70
There is alot of info in this video that I never heard,even after quite a few Glenn Campbell Biographies. THANK YOU !
Glen was the best country pop singer ever. Rip Glen 1936 2017
When i met glen in Frankfurt in ‘75, I looked in his eyes and shook his hand. He looked in my eyes briefly. He looked at me after i said, “I love your music.” Then he said, “Thank you...”
He was an amazing singer. He is missed by many but his music lives on.
There is no artist that could have went farther in their craft. He was great! So happy that I was on this earth at the same time he was. Thank you for sharing. I love this show helps me to understand him a little better. He will be missed. I would like to send my condolences to his family especially his wife Kim. I am sorry that after you went through all those years when he was ill, then when he passes family members stir up problems for you. So sorry. I pray for you.
Goodby Mr. Rhinestone, enjoy being in Heaven and I cant wait till I see
and hear you performing for God Almighty Himself. Loved all your songs
and listened to them as much as possible while I was driving a truck
across our Great Nation. God Bless you and your family, thank you for
the Memories!!!!!
Brilliant singer/guitarist. RIP Glen Campbell
Outstanding !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great video and very informative . I've always loved Glen's voice but my god i didn't know even half of his story. Especially the coke and alcohol problems, and glady he made it through . Thank you for sharing this video with us ❤️
Always liked Glen's music. Bought his greatest hits album a few years ago. I'm glad I found this documentary but sorry to see what fame and fortune can do to even the most down to earth people. His faith brought him through at the end and that's what really counts.
Remember his show in the late 60s early 70s. Country and families were so divided. Yet the whole family sat to watch his show. He had a good cross section of music
This looks very similar to the Behind the Music from 1999
This one is even better more info and details!!
Thank you for posting this!!
I got to see him and his children on his fair well tour. It was really awesome..
Rest In Peace you legend ❤️
I was a lineman. I drove main and country roads. This wonderful song was the National Anthem of all of we linesmen because it described the weather in which we worked--the snow, the ice loading and the sag in the wires, and the cold wind in those wires--
Never realized how great of guitar player Campbell was until TH-cam, one of the best ever...
I did not appreciate Glen in my younger years. After watching this my respect has risen immensely. Thank you.
He was so handsome in the 60s💝 "Everyday Housewife" was a favorite of mine.
He was a rare and amazing talent. Sorry for what he is going through. Sorry for his family of course also.
ONE OF THE BEST ENTERTAINERS WITH A GREAT VOICE.
Him doing that song Gentle on Mind, is almost like hearing a song in heaven. The way he nailed it.
Glen was a good friend to me always. My grandfather Roger Adams worked with him since the early sixties.
Gentle on my mind will never grow old. My favorite song. When you're a drifter, you can relate. ✝🙏✝🇺🇸💜
I was in elementary school when I first appreciated Glen Campbell and his incredible guitar playing, he could play anything!
Try a little kindness...probably my first favorite of Glen Campbell
Adios ,Glen Campbell..... what a stirring ballad singer, who will be missed by so many.... Wichita Lineman was one of my favorites, way back in the 60's and especially today singing along in harmony with everything in me... he will be missed by so many, prayers for all his family....
As a committed rocker, I've loved Glen all along.
I got to “do sound” for this man who was playing for his church’s Ladies group in the early nineties.
I set up the board, amplifiers, microphone, etc.
He came over to the off stage area, reached over, twisted a knob, maybe adjusted a fader and nicely said, “Just leave it right there.”
I left it right there and put my hands in my lap.
He sounded great!
-Bruce Wales
Thanks for this wonderful documentary. I remember watching Glen Campbell on TV as a young girl and this brought back some great memories. Glen Campbell was a piece of the puzzle in my life may he RIP.
Glen Campbell it was your song Gentle On My Mind. That was in Roy Clarks big note song book,that was the first song I ever learned on the guitar. I chose that song because it only had two chords (the only two chords) I had learned at that time. That is what sent me off on my musical journey. And I just wanted to thank you. So thank you so much and thanks to Roy Clark foe his big note songbook. Thats where I learned how to tune my guitar . Im 57 years old now. And been playing and singing since I was17years
Just discovered Glenn Campbell music on Memorial Day 2023. Best discovery in music of my time, now 43 years old. So good especially Galveston.
I Still Love Glenn Campbell!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I had a huge crush on Glen growing up in the 60's Gentle on my mind was one of my favorites. When I hear his songs it takes me right back to the days of playing bike tag and walnut fights on streets till dark with the other kids on my block. Now watching both of my parents struggling with dementia, I wonder where all the time went, and think about what happy times those were. Anyway he sure was a cutie, will be missed.
I had a crush on him, too, when I was in high school.
I'm 62 as a child I enjoyed riding with my friends mom she played the radio stations that played Glenn Campbell songs . Ever since I've been a Glenn Campbell fan , I still have his lp albums and few years ago I found a cd with his greatest hits on it.
Nobody was like Glenn Campbell. My cousin was a top pedal steel guy and told me Glenn was pretty much the guy you saw on TV... very down to earth and a decent guy. The perfect voice for 'Galveston'
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He always struck me as being the best busker, non-reader and most requested session musician on the circuit. You can read the dots but can you read between the lines?