It's actually an Ovation Deacon 12-string. The Deacon was the higher-end model of the Breadwinner. The Deacon was the one that offered the 12-string version, as well as having a gloss finish (versus the Breadwinner's matte finish), more color options, such as Glen's natural wood finish, an ivory-bound fretboard and diamond-shaped fret inlays. I know because I have the 6-string version that's identical to Glen's in this video. In less that month my Deacon will turn 45!
Yes, he was born with guitar chops. I saw him in concert multiple times at various places in his career, from large arenas to dinner theater. He was always fantastic to watch. In Houston, he was playing a small venue and some of his family was in the audience. He called two of his older brothers to the stage and they sang three part harmony to gospel hymns. There is nothing like familial harmony. Thanks TMS!
No artist reminds me of my mother as much as Glen Campbell (except maybe Helen Reddy). I was 6 when thIs came out and remember my mom and my older brothers and sisters fighting for record player time. I remember the stack of albums. Boston, Hotel California, Year of the Cat, Fly Like an Eagle, Rumors and my moms Southern Nights. All these albums came out within a few months of each other.
No matter the genre of music…lyrics should be easily discernible!!! This tune is an example of why the lyrics and tune was so catchy and part of the soundtrack of the 70’s.
That warms my heart! Glen was such a great performer! This song combines country with a sort of 1920s jazz feel. My family used to watch his show every week when I was a little kid. He had so many great songs!😍 I truly miss him. If you have any more of his stuff, bring it on! Thanks, TMS!
@gregoryduncan3067 Yeah, sure! I wonder if he was on earlier than this. I love his older stuff even more a la Wichita Lineman, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Gentle on My Mind.
I believe thats an Ovation 12 string guitar. Jeff Lynne and Kelly Groucutt are playing Ovation guitars in the ELO video for their great song Confusion.
@@JQ127-c4e Yes, that's an Ovation Deacon 12-sting electric. The Deacon was the higher-end model of the Ovation Breadwinner electric. The Deacon had a gloss finish with more color options, an ivory-bound fretboard and diamond-shaped fret inlays. It was also the model that offered the 12-string version Glen is seen playing here.
A lot of people in remote areas, (Delight, Ark in Glen's case), grew up in family bands and developed an ear for music from the time they were toddlers. The old question is whether it is "nature or nurture". Inherited talent or learning at a young age. In his case, it was both.
Glen Campbell played on hundreds of big hits as part of the Wrecking Crew before he was famous. Also played the guitar parts on early Beach Boy records.
With all that talent in the wrecking crew, he was the one that became a solo superstar. He was not a better player than any of them. But he had the right looks, a terrific singing voice, and a very marketable personality.
@@scottblanton3182 Definitely right. Tedesco was an amazing guitarist just like Campbell was. Everyone in the crew were amazing musicians. Hal Blaine for example. The most prolific drummer in rock history. Campbell was just another one of the crew.
Nice. They showed a clip of this on Facebook beforehand. They showed a clip of The Guess Who- These Eyes as well. That's a good sign of things up ahead 😊.
@@zeusapollo8688 Yep. It was his guitar brand for years, and he was a heck of a marketing icon for the brand. I don't think he kept using it into the 90s and 2000s, but I could be wrong.
Carl Jackson on banjo and Dennis McCarthy (who did a lot of Star Trek soundtrack composing and other stuff) on piano. Both of these guys, and those background singers, also played on the original studio recording.
That’s a pretty nice 12-string electric. It might be custom. But if you’ve ever played a 12-string acoustic your fingers might bleed after awhile. I can’t remember if I ever played an electric version though before.
For those wondering: That’s an Ovation Breadwinner 12-string electric guitar, and it’s pretty rare
Mr Campbell's one will be worth a fortune then now he's gone
It's actually an Ovation Deacon 12-string. The Deacon was the higher-end model of the Breadwinner. The Deacon was the one that offered the 12-string version, as well as having a gloss finish (versus the Breadwinner's matte finish), more color options, such as Glen's natural wood finish, an ivory-bound fretboard and diamond-shaped fret inlays. I know because I have the 6-string version that's identical to Glen's in this video. In less that month my Deacon will turn 45!
He should have just gone with a Preacher and given us some tasty lead lines. You know he could.
Had a great sound on that Riff
Extremely rare.
Yes, he was born with guitar chops. I saw him in concert multiple times at various places in his career, from large arenas to dinner theater. He was always fantastic to watch. In Houston, he was playing a small venue and some of his family was in the audience. He called two of his older brothers to the stage and they sang three part harmony to gospel hymns. There is nothing like familial harmony. Thanks TMS!
Now THAT I would have loved to hear.
The backup singers are worth every cent spent. DAMN GOOD!
They are wonderful. This is the only version I listen too...
I never enjoyed this song as a kid. I do appreciate it now though. But, my favorite GC song is "Wichita Lineman." He was a legend.
With ya there. I remember this song well but it wasn't one of my favorites by GC.
Those pants are fantastic!
No artist reminds me of my mother as much as Glen Campbell (except maybe Helen Reddy). I was 6 when thIs came out and remember my mom and my older brothers and sisters fighting for record player time. I remember the stack of albums. Boston, Hotel California, Year of the Cat, Fly Like an Eagle, Rumors and my moms Southern Nights. All these albums came out within a few months of each other.
No matter the genre of music…lyrics should be easily discernible!!!
This tune is an example of why the lyrics and tune was so catchy and part of the soundtrack of the 70’s.
2:40 Those Backgrounds Singers are PURE Nashville Studio Musicians.... PERFECT!
That warms my heart! Glen was such a great performer! This song combines country with a sort of 1920s jazz feel. My family used to watch his show every week when I was a little kid. He had so many great songs!😍 I truly miss him. If you have any more of his stuff, bring it on! Thanks, TMS!
A little Rhinestone 🤠 perhaps.
@gregoryduncan3067 Yeah, sure! I wonder if he was on earlier than this. I love his older stuff even more a la Wichita Lineman, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Gentle on My Mind.
I'll look through the episode guide I use and see if I can find out what appearances he's made.
@@gregoryduncan3067 thanks!☺️
@@StephanieJeanneAugust 15, 1975 By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Rhinestone 🤠, My Girl, Wichita Lineman and Gentle on My Mind.
That is By FAR My Favorite Performance by Glen Campbell of "Soutern Nights"
LOVED "The Midnight Special"!
I was never a big Glen Campbell fan, but there is no denying the immense talent he was.
This and Rhinestone Cowboy were it for me. Solid tunes.
Beautiful song, beautiful soul. ❤
I LOVE this song by Glen Campbell !!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
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I was today years old when I learned that Glen Campbell did this song.
You and me both. Glen and them sang my childhood.
Glen Campbell did "Southern Nights" on the February 4 and March 25 episodes of TMS. They got their bases covered in the description.
Damn that's a beautiful guitar! Such a talented musician artist.
I believe thats an Ovation 12 string guitar. Jeff Lynne and Kelly Groucutt are playing Ovation guitars in the ELO video for their great song Confusion.
@@JQ127-c4e Yes, that's an Ovation Deacon 12-sting electric. The Deacon was the higher-end model of the Ovation Breadwinner electric. The Deacon had a gloss finish with more color options, an ivory-bound fretboard and diamond-shaped fret inlays. It was also the model that offered the 12-string version Glen is seen playing here.
I love Glen Campbell’s later hits! ♥️♥️♥️
A lot of people in remote areas, (Delight, Ark in Glen's case), grew up in family bands and developed an ear for music from the time they were toddlers. The old question is whether it is "nature or nurture". Inherited talent or learning at a young age. In his case, it was both.
absolutely fucking beautiful
Glen Campbell played on hundreds of big hits as part of the Wrecking Crew before he was famous. Also played the guitar parts on early Beach Boy records.
With all that talent in the wrecking crew, he was the one that became a solo superstar. He was not a better player than any of them. But he had the right looks, a terrific singing voice, and a very marketable personality.
The wrecking crew was legendary as with the Memphis sound Stax. .But Glen Campbell was truly an instrumentalist that had a great voice.
Sorry....but Glenn was THE guitarist of the Wrecking Crew.
@@scottblanton3182 Tommy Tedesco was just as good a guitarist.
@rman52 lol....yeah right!
@@scottblanton3182 Definitely right. Tedesco was an amazing guitarist just like Campbell was.
Everyone in the crew were amazing musicians. Hal Blaine for example. The most prolific drummer in rock history. Campbell was just another one of the crew.
R.I.P L.E.G.E.N.D 🎸🙏
He certainly was!
Nice. They showed a clip of this on Facebook beforehand. They showed a clip of The Guess Who- These Eyes as well. That's a good sign of things up ahead 😊.
Cool...but we've got a bit of a wait.🙃
A very short wait, I hope ❤.
Just soooo incredibly awesome 😢
And Live it was ! What a great tune
best video to ever be uploaded to youtube.
What a great song!
Great live performance again!
I love Campbell's version, but the original version by Allen Toussaint is also great, and completely different: A haunting ballad.
Maestro.
Good song
That guitar tho 😮
Ovation I think
@@zeusapollo8688 Yep. It was his guitar brand for years, and he was a heck of a marketing icon for the brand. I don't think he kept using it into the 90s and 2000s, but I could be wrong.
@@zeusapollo8688 Ovation Deacon 12 string, to be exact
🙏🤗☕️cheers
Anyone know who was in his band in this clip?
A bunch of really good players for sure!
Carl Jackson on banjo and Dennis McCarthy (who did a lot of Star Trek soundtrack composing and other stuff) on piano. Both of these guys, and those background singers, also played on the original studio recording.
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That performance is so good, its frightening. Wish I could, stop this world from fighting talent by their use of auto-tune.
글렌 캠블 영원하라~
What kind of guitar is that?
It's an Ovation Deacon 12-String. I have the 6-string version in exactly the same color. Beautiful guitars - too bad they don't make them anymore.
@@xaviercallobre6822 Thank you! I think I had researched it before and forgot. I recognized the familiar headstock but the body is pretty unique.
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Great song. Jerry Reed taught him that guitar lick.
Is that Bonnie Bramlett in backup singers?
That’s a pretty nice 12-string electric. It might be custom. But if you’ve ever played a 12-string acoustic your fingers might bleed after awhile. I can’t remember if I ever played an electric version though before.
, ... kann der wirklich Gitarre spielen ?;-)
A TOUSAN = TOUSSAINT composition, made a lot of Seasaint w it
Love the verses where he didn’t have a lyric so he just babbled through it
When asked, Jimi Hendrix said the best guitarist of all was Glen Campbell..
Incorrect
Funk Bass with a Disco riff🤑🤘