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He was "the magic 12-string" for a reason. And yes, it's harder than a 6-string for this. One of the best guitarists ever. Tough to see, but several times, he signals the orchestra to SPEED UP.
Glenn was and is a legend on all fronts :) guitarist, vocalist, and human.. if you get a chance check out another piece from this concert called Macarthur Park.. wonderul vocals and an absolute ripper of a guitar solo!
random factoid from Wikipedia: From December 1964 to early March 1965, Campbell was a touring member of the Beach Boys, filling in for Brian Wilson, playing bass guitar and singing falsetto harmonies.⬅ That is a backward way of introducing that Glen wasn't just a musician, he was an extremely talented and popular singer as well. His hits includes Rhinestone Cowboy, Wichita Lineman, Gentle on My Mind, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, and Galveston.
Glen Campbell got his start on "Shindig" along with the Righteous Brothers and so many other artists. The whole family watched the show every week; my sister and I loved the Righteous Brothers and our parents watched the show for Glen Campbell. So much talent came out of that show.
Seton Hill Studios: Glen Campbell’s biggest hit was a song written by John Hartford called “Gentle On My Mind”. It was so hugely popular, everyone including Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Aretha Franklin did a version of it. It won 4 Grammy awards. Hartford was a frequent guest and banjo player on Glen’s tv show. (It’s one of those songs to practice singing while doing rudiments on double bass drum!😅) I find it hard to believe so many people here think Glen Campbell wasn’t well known. He had his own weekly prime time tv show when there only 3 channels. It lasted for 4 years. This song is relatively simple compared to a lot of his other stuff. Watch some of his playing on the “Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour” He was one of my big influences.
I remember when I was a little boy watching his show once I remember he said a lot of you guys out there right in and asked me how I got so good at the guitar he said there's one thing that made me good at the guitar and that was practice and practice and practice
His guitar solo in Wichita Lineman is a joy to the ears and Galveston always makes me cry. Thank you for all of your reactions, am enjoying the journey😊 Hi from Melbourne, Australia
Wichita Lineman! Homage to the lineman who keep us connected to each other without fail, in all kinds of weather conditions, 24/7. Bless those heros and all others like them! ❤️
"I'm Not Gonna Miss You" is the last song to be recorded by Campbell. The song was nominated for Best Original Song at the 87th Academy Awards. During the ceremony, the song was performed by Tim McGraw. It also won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 2015. The video is on TH-cam. He was diagnosed with advanced alzheimer disease in 2011 after a 2009 diagnosis of cognitive decline. After the 2011 diagnosis he did his year long Goodbye Tour. He was able to continue playing thanks to his children who were part of the band using muscle memory. They did a documentary about him. Watch that if you get a chance, have tissues.
Glenn had no formal training playing guitar, singing, and sogwriting. His dad bought him a $5 Sears guitar for his 4th birthday and by age 6 he was playing at local radio stations. From Wikipedia; Glen Travis Campbell (April 22, 1936 - August 8, 2017) was an American country singer, guitarist, songwriter, and actor. He was best known for a series of hit songs in the 1960s and 1970s, and for hosting The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television from 1969 until 1972.[2] He released 64 albums in a career that spanned five decades, selling over 45 million records worldwide, including twelve gold albums, four platinum albums, and one double-platinum album.
Glenn Campbell never learned to read music and did it all by ear. When he did his tour with Alzheimer's he would sometimes stumble on the lyrics but, his guitar was never off.
Glen Campbell was a hero of mine as a child. He wasn't totally country, more like contry/pop. I grew up listening to him when I was a kid. In 1969 my parents took me to see the John Wayne movie "True Grit". Glen Campbell was the co-star in that movie. His character died in the movie and I thought he was really DEAD! (I was 5 years old). I was crying so much that my dad picked me up and we had to leave the movie early. LOL!
You must check out Rhinestone Cowboy, Wichita Lineman, Gentle on My Mind, Southern Nights. All bangers from the great Glen Campbell. He did a christmas album in the late 60's/early 70's which still brings tears to my eyes. The songs "Little Alter Boy" and "Pretty Paper" are so very beautiful.
Glen didn’t pull a Stevie Ray Vaughan, Stevie pulled a Glen Campbell. Glen played on so many hit songs in the 60’s from Rock and Roll to Country to Swing, and maybe even a little Motown . He played on most of The Beach Boys hits as well as being a touring member of The Beach Boys in 1964 / 65. He pls on The Righteous Brothers hits, The Monkees, The Mamas and Papas, Jan And Dean, Ricky Nelson, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, Dean Martin, Simon and Garfunkel, The Markettes, and soooo many more! He was a member of The Champs, The Trophies, The Fleas. I could go on but it’s time for dinner! Ok bye!
Glen is from the small town of Billstown, Ar. In the summer, on Friday nights, his family and my step dad's family would get together and play music long into the night. Sadly, every time Glen was home, I was out of town. If you thought Glen was good, you should have heard his Uncle Bo. He was Glen's inspiration.
I'm a Rhinestone Cowboy so Once again thank you. Although he just as good on a 6th string you can tell he enjoyed playing the 12th string. Kind of his thing. My first time hearing/seeing a voice box being used before Iron Butterfly used one in Butterfly Bleu was Glen Campbell using one on a variety show. Don't remember What Iron Butterfly did with the voice box Before Peter Frampton was wild. Another great guitarist you may not have heard of is Tommy Emmanuel. Classical Gas (cover) is his signature song. He takes bending the strings to a whole new level on acoustic.
I've seen him a few times when he was older just before the Alzheimer crap came on.... but he grew up about 20 miles from the town I grew up in. My mom told me when I was younger that Glen would bring his clothes to be dry cleaned in Nashville, Ark where I'm from and one time Elvis had come down to visit Glen. They drove Elvis' Cadillac to Nashville and all the ladies from blocks were chasing after them... Man, If I could have seen that..... They were good friends.....
If I remember correctly this was after Glenn was diagnosed with severe Dementia and was pretty well incapacitated in daily life and communication and couldn’t remember lyrics or even songs but when he had a guitar in his hands he was ok,
He is self-taught and although he never learned to read music, Mr. Campbell was at ease not just on guitar but also on banjo, mandolin and bass. He wrote in his autobiography, “Rhinestone Cowboy” (1994) - the title was taken from one of his biggest hits - that in 1963 alone his playing and singing were heard on 586 recorded songs.
Way to go Steven. Glen had a couple of famous songs but they never really showcased his guitar prowess. A lot of the general public didn’t know that he was a studio player with The Wrecking Crew and actually played on a ton of different songs including The Beach Boys. The only thing is that this is not the acoustic one like I and someone else suggested. But still good.
Most underrated guitar wizard ever. I’ve heard that Edward Van Halen used to crack that he needed to take a lesson from Glen Campbell, that carries some weight.
One of Glenn's best friends was Alice Cooper. The story was that Eddie asked Alice to approach Glenn about some lessons. No further details were given but I suspect that it was in some narrow or nuanced area of playing and not just lessons in general.
Glen Campbell was one of the best guitar players. Do you know he started out as a member of The Beach Boys. The guy is also known to have perfect pitch and could harmonize with anyone.
Had the pleasure of seeing him live in Liverpool in the UK in 2011, he was getting on in years but was still brilliant and he still played the guitar behind his neck.
@@emerald1805 *musicians* knew who he was. Fans of The Monkees and Sonny and Cher, the Beach Boys and on and on….. and millions of other music fans, and band fans had absolutely no clue.
Hiyo Silver, awayyyy! 😀Glen Campbell was such a talented guitarist. Look at those fingers flying on those strings! Amazing. So glad you reacted to this. Brings back great memories of a fav tv show. Thanks, 'Kimosabe'. 👍
HEY STEVEN, WHAT'S UP MAN!!! LOL 😊YEAHHHH, GLEN WAS AN INSANELYYYY AWESOME GUITAR PLAYER AND THE CRAZIEST THING OF IT ALL, HE COULDN'T EVENNNN READ MUSIC BUT HE SURELY KNEW CHORDS AND HOW TO PLAY THEM AND SHRED, THAT'S FOR SURE! 💯👍I LITERALLYYYY WENT FROM GLEN CAMPBELL TO ELTON JOHN AND NEVERRRR LOOKED BACK BUT IT ALL STARTED WITH GLEN AS AN 8-12 YEAR OLD, A GOOD 5 YEAR WINDOW, CRAZY STEVEN! 😮HE WAS LOST TO ALZHEIMERS☹ HE WAS THE BEST! ENJOYYYY
When he was with the Wrecking Crew, He backed everyone from Sinatra to the Beach Boys and more, before going solo. Biggie, He can't read music, he learned by ear. Try Gentle On My Mind, Galveston, Where's The Playground Suzi, Rhinestone Cowboy, True Grit.
Now watch Glen & Roy pick the same guitar at the same time...a 2 for 1 deal.😂 Roy Clark picking & singing(black & white clip) "folsom prison blues" & doing sound effects with the electric guitar. This song was a hit for Johnny Cash. Don't forget to check out other country greats Chet Atkins & Jerry Reed. Sometimes all four of them(Roy, Glenn, Jerry & Chet) would play together. I bet your list of singer/ musicians is getting very long for all genres. So much music to discover & so little time. There was a half hour show called, "Love American Style" they did comedy story skits(10-15 mins long)actors & singers. One week l watched a episode with Mel Tillis, the next week it was Roy Clark. We had so great shows to watch back then & only 3 major channels. CBS, NBC, ABC & PBS if you could get it in with your antenna.
You have already seen Roy Clark. When Jimi Hendrix was asked" How does it feel to be the worlds greatest guitar play?" he said I don't know, you have to ask Roy Clark. But Glen was pretty much on up there too. A Roy Clark one to check out is Magdalena performed before a live audience on the TV show, The Odd Couple.
This is why Eddie Van Halen at the height of his guitar fame asked Glen's neighbor & golf buddy Alice Cooper (it's in an Alice interview on TH-cam) if he could get some guitar lessons from Glen Campbell. Eddie knew Glen was a guitarist from another world. Glen Campbell played like that long before Stevie Ray Vaughn was known. I saw him at the Garden State Arts Center in the early '70s & he did this classic melody (The William Tell Overture) not just a theme song to a Western TV show. He did it over his head to the amazement of the audience who gave him a standing ovation. RIP Glen...you have nothing more to prove. Great assessment Seton Hill.
YOU LOVE THIS ONE AND IT'S OUT THERE STEVEN 😊 : ( BACK HOME IN INDIANA ), IT'S A SHREDDER DONE IN A 16 COUNT LOL, IT'S INSANE, IT'LL BLOW YOUR MIND WITH HIS SPEED AND ACCURACY! 💯
In the mid-to-late 70s, my dad had the fortune of getting to meet and hang out with Glen Campbell. It involved a company golf tournament and my dad picking Glenn up and driving him there. Also had dinner and Glenn really took to my older sister, who was into equestrian horse riding and jumping, and we owned a couple horses ourselves, and my dad just loves old westerns and the singing cowboys and old country music. So Glenn liked my father as well. . From what I understand he was a really great person to be around, down to earth. Very talented guitar player and singer-songwriter. Golfing maybe not so much. Lol
@@setonhillstudios well I just spoke with my father and got some clarification. My dad was a member of the Jaycees. And there was a Johnny bench golf tournament here in Tampa Florida and my dad was a member of the Jaycees and picked Glen Campbell up for the golf tournament. Apparently my dad couldn't go to the show that was held later on and my dad asked Glenn if there was anything he could do so my dad could get in to see the show. He said he'll call the house later and my dad said my wife wouldn't believe it if it was you calling, so maybe he should call Glenn later. Long story short.... My mom & dad ended up getting a table in the front as VIP guests of Glen Campbell. A man approached my dad and asked if he minded if Mickey Mantle sat at his table. So my dad ended up watching this Glen Campbell show and at his table were Johnny Bench, New York Yankee greats, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and the guy who played Goober on The Andy Griffith show(George Little). While his Jaycees buddies were sitting in the back.
Saw Glen Campbell in Anderson, IN years ago...easily one of the top five guitarist I have ever seen...kicked total ass...great voice too. He started out as a great session guitarist.
I think him an Roy Clark, both also play the banjo, I know Roy does and I think Glenn does also, great reaction, I used to watch these guys when I was real, real young on Hee Haw every Saturday night, good stuff
As a guitar player the plays both 6 and 12, 12 string literally shreds any calluses you have like a cheese grater. The strings hit on both sides of your normal 6 string spot so it rips your calluses apart.
Thanks for this classic performance and concert... after you get through becoming more familiar and amazed by ALL of Glen's rare talent and outstanding musical career, you should grab yourself a hanky and watch the incredible and TOUCHING documentary on Glen's life called I'll Be Me!!! Shawn
I read that Eddie Van Halen called Alice and asked him to introduce him to Glen. Alice said you want to go golfing with us. Eddie replied, no I want a guitar lesson. I understand it's a true story
I do believe that is the fastest that I have ever heard thus song played and also IS the fastest that it can be played. That was really something. Glen had a TV variety show I think early 70's. One of his best songs is WITCHITAW LINEMAN. I think that how it is spelled????
This guy is a lot wilder than I knew of him. I just know a coup radio hits so I'm enjoying seeing this new stuff with everyone. And I just noticed you hit 30K!!! Congrats, Steven. 100K is right around the corner!🤘🤘
I read somewhere that he in just 1 year was playing on 453 recordings of songs, I think it was 1963 or 1964. I think they tried to do in average 3 songs in 3hrs of studio time back then - studiotime was expensive so the labels wanted expert sudiomusicians even if they was expensive to lower cost. I talso read Glen Campbell and Carol Kaye (famouse as bassplayer in Wreching Crew) in the early and mid 60s made more money as studiomusicers than the US president..
The Glenn Campbell documentary IT’LL BE ME is a great watch. Controversial maybe because it deals with his battle with Alzheimer’s. But it showed times he couldn’t remember his wife and yet hand him a guitar and he could still play like no other. RHINESTONE COWBOY is my favorite. As a kid it completely caught my attention and always will.
Welcome to the club Seton. Join a prior generation or 2 who were floored by Glen. Obviously he could play anything. I think of him as a virtuoso who had a leaning toward country music, but that in no way defined him. He crossed lines of pop/rock/country/easy listening or anything else. Other testaments to his range includes "Wichita Lineman" and "McArthur Park".
Hi Stevan another brilliant player is a British Guitar player Dave Edmunds check out his Sabre Dance instrumental you will love it and thanks for yhe Glen Campbell reaction loved it
He has played the 6 and 12 string guitars throughout his career. The 12 string is more difficult to play than the 6 string guitar. Dig deep into his music. There are a lot of gems. Record producer Rick Beato says that Glen's "Witchita Lineman" is the greatest country song of all time. It is a great song.
First off: the song wasn't made to be played with a guitar, it was meant for stringed instruments - yes - but violins primarily. 2nd: he's playing a 12-string single neck. Most that play a 12 string do so on a double neck (6 strings per neck or fret board if you will) so that the strings are spaced apart the same distance as on a 6 string. On a single neck the you can imagine how extremely close the strings are to each one. #3rd: while playing this 12 sring he is walking around the stage, watching to step over various electrical cords and stepping around mic/instrument stands, etc.. Then, as if that isn't amazing enough, he decides to play it over his head?!?! In conjunction with this video, you should a video from "Wings of Pegasus" and get the info on the technical aspects of this performance. Oh, by the way, Mr Campbell was self-taught. But there were a bunch of very good rock guitarists in their own right that sought some instruction from him.
@@sallymorehouse3179 I actually just checked it out not too long ago and that’s kind of what sent me down this rabbit hole! It was phenomenal and blew my mind!! 😳
Glen does a pretty fun Bonaparte's Retreat. It's not wicket crazy pickin' like the first two you watched, but he trades his guitar in for bagpipes (his background is Scottish after al), which I I understand are really hard to play well.
@@karaokekraziness3891 yes, that's what a studio contracted musician does. They fill in in studio sessions and go on tours, which he did with several different groups and artists because that's what he did in between his own tours and before he got too busy with his own career.
Wow, what a cool "cover"! Great guitar work! (and I'm all in when an orchestra chimes in with rock or any other type of music) For another "cool cover", check out Sachal Studios cover of Take Five. An amazing Pakistani version of the jazz classic.
a 12 string is much more difficult that a 6-string - the strings are much much closer together. just google the set up and mechanics of a 12 string and you'll understand the extreme level of difficulty for playing one. Most who play a 12 string use a double neck (6 strings on each neck). A single neck reduces the distance between each string (take a 6 string and now add another string between each one). And then to play this song, which was composed for orchestral strings, not for guitar guitar because of the tempo speed. Then, while playing, he decides to take a stroll around the stage, stepping over and around cords and equipment - not missing a pic like he's out on a Sunday stroll. amazing! at the start of the song you probably did not notice that Glen also dipped a finger down to increase volume - it was that smooth. And Stevie Ray Vaughn would not play the 12 string over his head. Oh, by the way, Glen was Self-Taught and he doesn't read music!
If you enjoy Glen Campbell, you may want to watch a movie to understand him. The Glen Campbell Story "I'll be Me" is beautiful, funny, inspiring film about music superstar Glen Campbell's struggle with Alzheimer's disease before and throughout his sold-out "Goodbye Tour."
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This dude is UNREAL!! And with the "Over The Head Playing!" Come on now!!!
He was "the magic 12-string" for a reason. And yes, it's harder than a 6-string for this. One of the best guitarists ever.
Tough to see, but several times, he signals the orchestra to SPEED UP.
12 String!!! There is a famous album of his called "the astounding 12-string guitar of glen campbell"
Glen is known for being one of the greatest session guitarist ever
Absolutely phenomenal!!! ❤️
Within the industry, yes, but outside of this Glen’s picking was a very pleasant surprise to the public! 💙
He was part of a group of session musicians nicknamed the rocking crew .
Eddie Van Halen had a lesson from Glen Campbell at Eddie's request. This was not at the start of his career, but at the top of Van Halen's success.
Glenn was and is a legend on all fronts :) guitarist, vocalist, and human.. if you get a chance check out another piece from this concert called Macarthur Park.. wonderul vocals and an absolute ripper of a guitar solo!
random factoid from Wikipedia: From December 1964 to early March 1965, Campbell was a touring member of the Beach Boys, filling in for Brian Wilson, playing bass guitar and singing falsetto harmonies.⬅
That is a backward way of introducing that Glen wasn't just a musician, he was an extremely talented and popular singer as well. His hits includes Rhinestone Cowboy, Wichita Lineman, Gentle on My Mind, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, and Galveston.
Glen Campbell got his start on "Shindig" along with the Righteous Brothers and so many other artists. The whole family watched the show every week; my sister and I loved the Righteous Brothers and our parents watched the show for Glen Campbell. So much talent came out of that show.
Seton Hill Studios: Glen Campbell’s biggest hit was a song written by John Hartford called “Gentle On My Mind”. It was so hugely popular, everyone including Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Aretha Franklin did a version of it. It won 4 Grammy awards. Hartford was a frequent guest and banjo player on Glen’s tv show. (It’s one of those songs to practice singing while doing rudiments on double bass drum!😅)
I find it hard to believe so many people here think Glen Campbell wasn’t well known. He had his own weekly prime time tv show when there only 3 channels. It lasted for 4 years. This song is relatively simple compared to a lot of his other stuff. Watch some of his playing on the “Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour” He was one of my big influences.
I remember when I was a little boy watching his show once I remember he said a lot of you guys out there right in and asked me how I got so good at the guitar he said there's one thing that made me good at the guitar and that was practice and practice and practice
Back in the day he had a TV show. I never missed an episode.
He plays many instruments and is amazing on the bag pipes.
His guitar solo in Wichita Lineman is a joy to the ears and Galveston always makes me cry. Thank you for all of your reactions, am enjoying the journey😊 Hi from Melbourne, Australia
Wichita Lineman! Homage to the lineman who keep us connected to each other without fail, in all kinds of weather conditions, 24/7. Bless those heros and all others like them! ❤️
Imagine having been there hearing this live. I really wish I could have gone to a Glen Campbell concert.
Aside from his prowess on the guitar, Glenn had a solid 10 year run of chart hits on both the Pop and Country charts from 1967 to 77.
@@chrisoakley5830 Thanks for bringing this up! Glenn was not just aired on country stations, they played him on rock stations, too.
"I'm Not Gonna Miss You" is the last song to be recorded by Campbell. The song was nominated for Best Original Song at the 87th Academy Awards. During the ceremony, the song was performed by Tim McGraw. It also won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 2015. The video is on TH-cam.
He was diagnosed with advanced alzheimer disease in 2011 after a 2009 diagnosis of cognitive decline. After the 2011 diagnosis he did his year long Goodbye Tour. He was able to continue playing thanks to his children who were part of the band using muscle memory. They did a documentary about him. Watch that if you get a chance, have tissues.
Glenn had no formal training playing guitar, singing, and sogwriting. His dad bought him a $5 Sears guitar for his 4th birthday and by age 6 he was playing at local radio stations.
From Wikipedia;
Glen Travis Campbell (April 22, 1936 - August 8, 2017) was an American country singer, guitarist, songwriter, and actor. He was best known for a series of hit songs in the 1960s and 1970s, and for hosting The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television from 1969 until 1972.[2] He released 64 albums in a career that spanned five decades, selling over 45 million records worldwide, including twelve gold albums, four platinum albums, and one double-platinum album.
Glenn Campbell never learned to read music and did it all by ear. When he did his tour with Alzheimer's he would sometimes stumble on the lyrics but, his guitar was never off.
I told you this would blow your mind. Glenn Campbell was a hell of a guitar player.
Glen Campbell was a hero of mine as a child. He wasn't totally country, more like contry/pop. I grew up listening to him when I was a kid. In 1969 my parents took me to see the John Wayne movie "True Grit". Glen Campbell was the co-star in that movie. His character died in the movie and I thought he was really DEAD! (I was 5 years old). I was crying so much that my dad picked me up and we had to leave the movie early. LOL!
😂🤣 I feel ya! Never fun when your favorite character don’t make it!
It's Wilhelm Tell, not William. You should take a look at him and Carl Jackson on five string banjo play Duelling Banjos live in London.
I just heard about another song that Glenn just absolutely shreds. It’s called back home again in Indiana.
Glen is a hell of a singer, one of the greatest songs EVER is "Gentle on My Mind" the lyrics are captivating
You must check out Rhinestone Cowboy, Wichita Lineman, Gentle on My Mind, Southern Nights. All bangers from the great Glen Campbell. He did a christmas album in the late 60's/early 70's which still brings tears to my eyes. The songs "Little Alter Boy" and "Pretty Paper" are so very beautiful.
Rest in peace, dear dear Glen Campbell ❤
Glen didn’t pull a Stevie Ray Vaughan, Stevie pulled a Glen Campbell.
Glen played on so many hit songs in the 60’s from Rock and Roll to Country to Swing, and maybe even a little Motown .
He played on most of The Beach Boys hits as well as being a touring member of The Beach Boys in 1964 / 65. He pls on The Righteous Brothers hits, The Monkees, The Mamas and Papas, Jan And Dean, Ricky Nelson, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, Dean Martin, Simon and Garfunkel, The Markettes, and soooo many more!
He was a member of The Champs, The Trophies, The Fleas. I could go on but it’s time for dinner!
Ok bye!
Absolutely right!
More on Campbell: December 1964 to March 1965, Campbell was a touring member of the Beach Boys, filling in for Brian Wilson.
Check out his “Gentle on my Mind”. He has a great voice and his lyrics are fantastic
Glen is from the small town of Billstown, Ar. In the summer, on Friday nights, his family and my step dad's family would get together and play music long into the night. Sadly, every time Glen was home, I was out of town.
If you thought Glen was good, you should have heard his Uncle Bo. He was Glen's inspiration.
Someone that knows he’s from Billstown and not the thriving metropolis of DeLight
I'm a Rhinestone Cowboy
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Once again thank you.
Although he just as good on a 6th string you can tell he enjoyed playing the 12th string.
Kind of his thing.
My first time hearing/seeing a voice box being used before Iron Butterfly used one in Butterfly Bleu was Glen Campbell using one on a variety show. Don't remember
What Iron Butterfly did with the voice box Before Peter Frampton was wild.
Another great guitarist you may not have heard of is Tommy Emmanuel. Classical Gas (cover) is his signature song.
He takes bending the strings to a whole new level on acoustic.
I've seen him a few times when he was older just before the Alzheimer crap came on.... but he grew up about 20 miles from the town I grew up in. My mom told me when I was younger that Glen would bring his clothes to be dry cleaned in Nashville, Ark where I'm from and one time Elvis had come down to visit Glen. They drove Elvis' Cadillac to Nashville and all the ladies from blocks were chasing after them... Man, If I could have seen that..... They were good friends.....
One of his early albums was acoustic "The Astounding 12-String Guitar of Glen Campbell".
If I remember correctly this was after Glenn was diagnosed with severe Dementia and was pretty well incapacitated in daily life and communication and couldn’t remember lyrics or even songs but when he had a guitar in his hands he was ok,
He is self-taught and although he never learned to read music, Mr. Campbell was at ease not just on guitar but also on banjo, mandolin and bass. He wrote in his autobiography, “Rhinestone Cowboy” (1994) - the title was taken from one of his biggest hits - that in 1963 alone his playing and singing were heard on 586 recorded songs.
You need to hear him sing.
Can't imagine how fast his fingers are flying on that 12 string...wow.
Way to go Steven. Glen had a couple of famous songs but they never really showcased his guitar prowess. A lot of the general public didn’t know that he was a studio player with The Wrecking Crew and actually played on a ton of different songs including The Beach Boys. The only thing is that this is not the acoustic one like I and someone else suggested. But still good.
He was part of The Wrecking Crew. In the 60s you couldn't do better than them or The Funk Brothers.
Most underrated guitar wizard ever. I’ve heard that Edward Van Halen used to crack that he needed to take a lesson from Glen Campbell, that carries some weight.
One of Glenn's best friends was Alice Cooper. The story was that Eddie asked Alice to approach Glenn about some lessons. No further details were given but I suspect that it was in some narrow or nuanced area of playing and not just lessons in general.
@@richdiddens4059 Thanks for the info, I’m sure that EVH was acknowledging his admiration for Glenn.
Glen Campbell was one of the best guitar players. Do you know he started out as a member of The Beach Boys. The guy is also known to have perfect pitch and could harmonize with anyone.
I have the 45rpm of this song, and the other side is Southern Nights which was another hit of his.
Had the pleasure of seeing him live in Liverpool in the UK in 2011, he was getting on in years but was still brilliant and he still played the guitar behind his neck.
Glen Campbell, the world’s greatest guitarist that no one even knew about. You should do a Carol Kaye reaction next!!
@@caryd67 ooh great choice!
The industry knew exactly who Glen was. He played on many albums as a studio musician. Ask Alice Cooper.
He had his own prime time tv show watched by millions of people each week. Everyone knew who he was.
@@emerald1805 *musicians* knew who he was. Fans of The Monkees and Sonny and Cher, the Beach Boys and on and on….. and millions of other music fans, and band fans had absolutely no clue.
@@caryd67you're crazy, the dude was a super star.
Hiyo Silver, awayyyy! 😀Glen Campbell was such a talented guitarist. Look at those fingers flying on those strings! Amazing. So glad you reacted to this. Brings back great memories of a fav tv show. Thanks, 'Kimosabe'. 👍
HEY STEVEN, WHAT'S UP MAN!!! LOL 😊YEAHHHH, GLEN WAS AN INSANELYYYY AWESOME GUITAR PLAYER AND THE CRAZIEST THING OF IT ALL, HE COULDN'T EVENNNN READ MUSIC BUT HE SURELY KNEW CHORDS AND HOW TO PLAY THEM AND SHRED, THAT'S FOR SURE! 💯👍I LITERALLYYYY WENT FROM GLEN CAMPBELL TO ELTON JOHN AND NEVERRRR LOOKED BACK BUT IT ALL STARTED WITH GLEN AS AN 8-12 YEAR OLD, A GOOD 5 YEAR WINDOW, CRAZY STEVEN! 😮HE WAS LOST TO ALZHEIMERS☹ HE WAS THE BEST! ENJOYYYY
He also plays Classical Gas, which is absolutely amazing.
When he was with the Wrecking Crew, He backed everyone from Sinatra to the Beach Boys and more, before going solo. Biggie, He can't read music, he learned by ear. Try Gentle On My Mind, Galveston, Where's The Playground Suzi, Rhinestone Cowboy, True Grit.
His uncle was a good guitarist and taught him how to play, without reading music.
Now watch Glen & Roy pick the same guitar at the same time...a 2 for 1 deal.😂
Roy Clark picking & singing(black & white clip) "folsom prison blues" & doing sound effects with the electric guitar.
This song was a hit for Johnny Cash.
Don't forget to check out other country greats Chet Atkins & Jerry Reed. Sometimes all four of them(Roy, Glenn, Jerry & Chet) would play together.
I bet your list of singer/ musicians is getting very long for all genres. So much music to discover & so little time.
There was a half hour show called, "Love American Style" they did comedy story skits(10-15 mins long)actors & singers. One week l watched a episode with Mel Tillis, the next week it was Roy Clark. We had so great shows to watch back then & only 3 major channels. CBS, NBC, ABC & PBS if you could get it in with your antenna.
You have already seen Roy Clark. When Jimi Hendrix was asked" How does it feel to be the worlds greatest guitar play?" he said I don't know, you have to ask Roy Clark. But Glen was pretty much on up there too. A Roy Clark one to check out is Magdalena performed before a live audience on the TV show, The Odd Couple.
It’s on the channel! Unreal!!! 😁
This is why Eddie Van Halen at the height of his guitar fame asked Glen's neighbor & golf buddy Alice Cooper (it's in an Alice interview on TH-cam) if he could get some guitar lessons from Glen Campbell. Eddie knew Glen was a guitarist from another world.
Glen Campbell played like that long before Stevie Ray Vaughn was known. I saw him at the Garden State Arts Center in the early '70s & he did this classic melody (The William Tell Overture) not just a theme song to a Western TV show. He did it over his head to the amazement of the audience who gave him a standing ovation.
RIP Glen...you have nothing more to prove.
Great assessment Seton Hill.
Stevie never played above his head he played behind his back.
YOU LOVE THIS ONE AND IT'S OUT THERE STEVEN 😊 : ( BACK HOME IN INDIANA ), IT'S A SHREDDER DONE IN A 16 COUNT LOL, IT'S INSANE, IT'LL BLOW YOUR MIND WITH HIS SPEED AND ACCURACY! 💯
Now you got to do Jerry Reed lol! Amos Moses , Eastbound and Down, When you're Hot you're Hot , The Bird , Lord Mr. Ford
Yes, yes, YES! Amos Moses is a must! But so is his version of “Preacher & the Bear”!
In the mid-to-late 70s, my dad had the fortune of getting to meet and hang out with Glen Campbell. It involved a company golf tournament and my dad picking Glenn up and driving him there. Also had dinner and Glenn really took to my older sister, who was into equestrian horse riding and jumping, and we owned a couple horses ourselves, and my dad just loves old westerns and the singing cowboys and old country music.
So Glenn liked my father as well.
. From what I understand he was a really great person to be around, down to earth.
Very talented guitar player and singer-songwriter.
Golfing maybe not so much. Lol
That’s so awesome though! Thanks for sharing! 😄
@@setonhillstudios well I just spoke with my father and got some clarification.
My dad was a member of the Jaycees. And there was a Johnny bench golf tournament here in Tampa Florida and my dad was a member of the Jaycees and picked Glen Campbell up for the golf tournament.
Apparently my dad couldn't go to the show that was held later on and my dad asked Glenn if there was anything he could do so my dad could get in to see the show.
He said he'll call the house later and my dad said my wife wouldn't believe it if it was you calling, so maybe he should call Glenn later.
Long story short.... My mom & dad ended up getting a table in the front as VIP guests of Glen Campbell.
A man approached my dad and asked if he minded if Mickey Mantle sat at his table.
So my dad ended up watching this Glen Campbell show and at his table were Johnny Bench, New York Yankee greats, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and the guy who played Goober on The Andy Griffith show(George Little). While his Jaycees buddies were sitting in the back.
@@c.willharden9589 What?! That might be the craziest story ever!!! How cool is that! 🤯
@@setonhillstudios, Glen and Alice Cooper were great golfing buddies in Scottsdale Az!
Saw Glen Campbell in Anderson, IN years ago...easily one of the top five guitarist I have ever seen...kicked total ass...great voice too. He started out as a great session guitarist.
Glenn Campbell was smoking hot. Loved his TV show as well.
I think him an Roy Clark, both also play the banjo, I know Roy does and I think Glenn does also, great reaction, I used to watch these guys when I was real, real young on Hee Haw every Saturday night, good stuff
If you want to see him do some really amazing picking, check out him playing back home in Indiana
As a guitar player the plays both 6 and 12, 12 string literally shreds any calluses you have like a cheese grater. The strings hit on both sides of your normal 6 string spot so it rips your calluses apart.
What's unbelievable is that the crowd didn't give them a standing O
And most people know him for his country pop hits just strumming the guitar and singing
Glen is a country icon on the guitar, and song writer. How about checking out Chet Atkins for some clean guitar pickin'...Great review again.
Thanks for this classic performance and concert... after you get through becoming more familiar and amazed by ALL of Glen's rare talent and outstanding musical career, you should grab yourself a hanky and watch the incredible and TOUCHING documentary on Glen's life called I'll Be Me!!! Shawn
Oh cool! I’ll have to check that out! Thanks Shawn! 😁
Glen Campbell and Alice Cooper were golfing buddies .. Alice says Glen was a top 5 guitarist.
Leon Russell would say the same.
I read that Eddie Van Halen called Alice and asked him to introduce him to Glen. Alice said you want to go golfing with us. Eddie replied, no I want a guitar lesson. I understand it's a true story
@stevenbaggett6549 I've heard that too.
Very true but little known, thank you! Alice was a scratch golfer & Glen’s buddy. Coop was in awe of that guitar! 💙
Glen was also a scratch golfer.
You need to see him do dueling banjos live at Branson with his daughter. Unbelievable at the end of his career.
I fi d the twelve string more difficult but, Glenn made it look easy.
I don't know if you've ever seen it but most likely have, if not, check out The 'Drum Battles' from Godsmack.
I do believe that is the fastest that I have ever heard thus song played and also IS the fastest that it can be played. That was really something. Glen had a TV variety show I think early 70's. One of his best songs is WITCHITAW LINEMAN. I think that how it is spelled????
Wichita, but you were close.
🎉now you need to react to Ghost chickens in the sky with Leroy Troy and Marty Stuart! You’ll love it!
This guy is a lot wilder than I knew of him. I just know a coup radio hits so I'm enjoying seeing this new stuff with everyone. And I just noticed you hit 30K!!! Congrats, Steven. 100K is right around the corner!🤘🤘
Really appreciate it Stosh! Having a blast and can’t wait to see what the future holds!
@@setonhillstudios I just hope it doesn't become too much. Seems like your life is pretty full already. Are you ready for stardom?😆😆
@@snakeinthegrass7443 Thanks! I don’t think I have to worry too much about stardom! 😂
HE DID A LOT OF STUDIO WORK.
I read somewhere that he in just 1 year was playing on 453 recordings of songs, I think it was 1963 or 1964. I think they tried to do in average 3 songs in 3hrs of studio time back then - studiotime was expensive so the labels wanted expert sudiomusicians even if they was expensive to lower cost. I talso read Glen Campbell and Carol Kaye (famouse as bassplayer in Wreching Crew) in the early and mid 60s made more money as studiomusicers than the US president..
@@jamescofer3261 Jimmy Page was a studio musician too before joining Led Zeppelin and the Yardbirds.
What is the definition of a master? He makes playing a insane peace easy.
And he became a star as a singer! Before he made it he was one of the top session players in Hollywood for many years.
He started off as a member of The Wrecking Crew, I highly recommend that documentary
The Glenn Campbell documentary IT’LL BE ME is a great watch. Controversial maybe because it deals with his battle with Alzheimer’s. But it showed times he couldn’t remember his wife and yet hand him a guitar and he could still play like no other. RHINESTONE COWBOY is my favorite. As a kid it completely caught my attention and always will.
Now watch Buddy Greene do that at Carnegie Hall with only a harmonica- it will blow your mind!
Welcome to the club Seton. Join a prior generation or 2 who were floored by Glen. Obviously he could play anything. I think of him as a virtuoso who had a leaning toward country music, but that in no way defined him. He crossed lines of pop/rock/country/easy listening or anything else. Other testaments to his range includes "Wichita Lineman" and "McArthur Park".
Appreciate it and thanks for watching! You can call me Steven! Have a great day! 😁
Great reaction !
Please react to Glen Campbell's
acoustic version of
'Gentle On My Mind' on the TV show Hee-Haw. It's truly incredible 🎸
I’ll have to check that out! Thanks for the recommendation!
You need to check my boy out playing a 3 string shovel!!!
Really need to give his daughter a listen ( I'll do the remembering) Ashley Campbell
Also, a good version of this when he was younger and using an acoustic on You Tube
What's amazing is he's playing a 12 string
I can'y wait for your reaction to Carrie Underwoods Temporary Home
And He's playing it on a 12 string!
Now do Buddy Greene Carnegie Hall one of the world's best harmonics players.
Hi Stevan another brilliant player is a British Guitar player Dave Edmunds check out his Sabre Dance instrumental you will love it and thanks for yhe Glen Campbell reaction loved it
Great, fun reaction, Steven. 😀
Thanks so much Linda!! 😁
He has played the 6 and 12 string guitars throughout his career. The 12 string is more difficult to play than the 6 string guitar. Dig deep into his music. There are a lot of gems. Record producer Rick Beato says that Glen's "Witchita Lineman" is the greatest country song of all time. It is a great song.
First off: the song wasn't made to be played with a guitar, it was meant for stringed instruments - yes - but violins primarily. 2nd: he's playing a 12-string single neck. Most that play a 12 string do so on a double neck (6 strings per neck or fret board if you will) so that the strings are spaced apart the same distance as on a 6 string. On a single neck the you can imagine how extremely close the strings are to each one. #3rd: while playing this 12 sring he is walking around the stage, watching to step over various electrical cords and stepping around mic/instrument stands, etc.. Then, as if that isn't amazing enough, he decides to play it over his head?!?! In conjunction with this video, you should a video from "Wings of Pegasus" and get the info on the technical aspects of this performance. Oh, by the way, Mr Campbell was self-taught. But there were a bunch of very good rock guitarists in their own right that sought some instruction from him.
Playing 12 string is usually more difficult than playing a 6 string.
I didn't check your playlist, but if you haven't checked out Roy Clark playing Malaguena, it's a must listen.
@@sallymorehouse3179 I actually just checked it out not too long ago and that’s kind of what sent me down this rabbit hole! It was phenomenal and blew my mind!! 😳
Glenn was a Master on the 12 string..
Glen does a pretty fun Bonaparte's Retreat. It's not wicket crazy pickin' like the first two you watched, but he trades his guitar in for bagpipes (his background is Scottish after al), which I I understand are really hard to play well.
Just as a side note, Glenn Campbell was a former member of the Beach Boys.
He was a contract Studio artist that filled in playing guitar for a number of different groups.
@@decolonizeEverywhere He actually toured with them for a few months, filling in for Brian Wilson '64-'65.
@@karaokekraziness3891 yes, that's what a studio contracted musician does. They fill in in studio sessions and go on tours, which he did with several different groups and artists because that's what he did in between his own tours and before he got too busy with his own career.
Es el tema del programa y película que en español se llamó El Llanero Solitario en 1960s y 1970s
Try Stanley Jordon playing Stairway to Heaven on two guitars at the same time.
you should check out Tommy Emmanuel ,,,, Classical Gas , he is a certified guitar player by the great Chet Atkins !!!
Try MacArthur Park live with Glen Campbell and orchestra.
Wow, what a cool "cover"! Great guitar work! (and I'm all in when an orchestra chimes in with rock or any other type of music)
For another "cool cover", check out Sachal Studios cover of Take Five. An amazing Pakistani version of the jazz classic.
You should definitely try "Galveston"....
a 12 string is much more difficult that a 6-string - the strings are much much closer together. just google the set up and mechanics of a 12 string and you'll understand the extreme level of difficulty for playing one. Most who play a 12 string use a double neck (6 strings on each neck). A single neck reduces the distance between each string (take a 6 string and now add another string between each one). And then to play this song, which was composed for orchestral strings, not for guitar guitar because of the tempo speed. Then, while playing, he decides to take a stroll around the stage, stepping over and around cords and equipment - not missing a pic like he's out on a Sunday stroll. amazing! at the start of the song you probably did not notice that Glen also dipped a finger down to increase volume - it was that smooth. And Stevie Ray Vaughn would not play the 12 string over his head. Oh, by the way, Glen was Self-Taught and he doesn't read music!
he had a multicore prosessor
Glenn and Alice Cooper were bestfriends and in an interview Alice mentioned that Eddie Van Halen wanted to take guitar lessons from Glenn.
If you enjoy Glen Campbell, you may want to watch a movie to understand him. The Glen Campbell Story "I'll be Me" is beautiful, funny, inspiring film about music superstar Glen Campbell's struggle with Alzheimer's disease before and throughout his sold-out "Goodbye Tour."