British guitarist analyses Glen Campbell's playing ability!
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- Tonight I'm taking a look at the crazy guitar skills of Glen Campbell!
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I had the privilege of seeing Glen Campbell perform on his second to last live performance. He was well along with this disease by this time and his daughter was his "guide" as far as the song selection and variety. He had a teleprompter to help him with the song sequence and lyrics and at one point, he started to play the same song again. Ashley (his daughter) had him stop and he laughed and said what his mind forgot, "his fingers still remember" He never missed a note and made no concession to the disease in his playing. He was spot on during the entire show. Amazingly gifted performer and we were blessed to "know" him musically.
I saw him on his Farewell Tour as well. It really was amazing.
Have you ever noticed whenever you do Glen Campbell you smile from ear to ear there is no stopping it. I can see just from your face he is one of your favorites Love watching you watch him !!
That's why I LOVE this !
Natural showman and “people” person 😊
When Glenn Campbell was near the end his life, his mind ravaged by Alzheimer's, he could barely remember his name. He could still play guitar. He remembered pieces of music, especially those he had played as a younger man. What a talented human he was... Thank you for helping his memory live on. 🤘🤘🤘💞💞💞
No problem ☺
Talented indeed! Medical science is now recognizing that the part of the brain relating to music is not affected by Alzheimer's. See, e.g., www.musicmendsminds.org/
Ronald Lyster Interesting. I am post traumatic brain injury & my long term memory is generally unaffected, but short term is shot.
Fil, Back in the day, when I was watching “The Glen Camble Good Time Hour;” I thought Jimmy Webb was the “real” talent on the guitar. Thanks for pointing out Glen’s talent❣️
@@msfrankie631 Jimmy Web was best known as a writer and pianist, who also sang - he was one of Glen's biggest fans too .
I'm coming at this from a bass player's perspective. Many people--myself included--did not appreciate Glen's one in a million talent because a) we're not guitar players, b) we're not big country music fans and c) we're only familiar with his hits that don't feature his shredding. But after watching this video and Fil's analysis and other musicians who played and recorded with Glen I sure do appreciate him. Part of the problem is that if you're not a guitar player you simply can't know how insanely difficult this level of playing is because he makes it look so easy.
I am going to quote Merle Haggard "(Glen Campbell is a example of God giving one person too much talent) " lol and i am glad he did
I had to laugh at that comment but I think it's a right statement after watching many of his videos. Then you see the talent mocking buffoons on the radio today and it is so revolting!
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It's a shame what they call country today, coming from a 74 baby born in the bottom of NC.
You could say he was over served...
My friend, talent is an inherent ability. if you give a guitar to two persons who have never played it, and one starts playing songs the very first time, well, that is raw talent! Glen had years of experience, and what sounds like magic took hard work. In just about all cases of genius, the hard work is overlooked. Having said that, you could say he played magic on his guitar. I think he should be rated on the top along with Roy Clark. He is my favorite. His voice and his ability on Guitar together made such wonderful hits. I have known about him for 46 years. I never forget the first time I saw him on TV, riding a white horse and singing Rhinestone Cowboy. What an entrance! and What an incredible song. Yesterday when I was young, his version along with Roy Clark's are the best, and many have done the song. I cried when he died. What an incredible musician, hard work along with an inherent ability made him such a great singer. May God bless his soul. I have also done some of his songs, but nowhere near his version. Mine was done to amuse myself at home. I may put some of them on TH-cam some day. what a loss when he passed away!
I’ve played Guitar for a long time and when people ask me who’s the best Guitar Player of all time-which is a VERY SUBJECTIVE-thing, I always say Glen Campell!!!😏
I always respond that it's Stevie Ray Vaughn. But it is subjective yes.
Ricky von Sox there’s a video of Alice Cooper where Eddie Van Halen called him on the phone and asked if he could get a lesson from Alice’s friend, Glen Campbell.
Glen Campbell and Roy Clark. They were just masters of the 6 string.
The amazing thing about Campbell is that even when his mind was failing, he could still tour and the deepest parts of his mind could still pump out his tunes.
@@cosmo1eleven855 Glen Campbell playing Blues wouldve died of boredom and frustration
Not many would argue with you. Glen was an incredible talent.
Country artists such as Roy Clark, Jerry Reid and Glen Campbell are such fine guitar pickers.
Dayum! Where was he not shredding in this song?! Done to perfection. I didn't know this side of Glen Campbell and greatly appreciate your focus and explanation. Thanks, Fil! Cheers!
Right after Glen passed, Alice Cooper, one of Glen's closest friends, told a story that Eddie Van Halen asked Alice if he could get a lesson from Glen when he was much younger. Even the greatest know just what an incredible guitarist Glen was. The interview with Alice is on TH-cam. Great analysis, Fil, and thanks for realizing the underappriciation of the playing of the legendary Glen Campbell.
i have seen that too. They were neighbors in Arizona.
Yeah!
I read somewhere that Eddie Cochran was interested in producing Glen's first album. Shame it did'nt come to pass. That would have been interesting!
Just watched it beautiful
I just saw that interview. They were totally different style of performers, but you could feel the great respect Alice Cooper had for Glen. A really great interview.
Glen was a massive talent, not to mention a country guitar super shredder.
When Eddie Van Halen asks if he can possibly get together with Glen for a lesson, that tells you something.
Damn son!! That song isn’t supposed to go that fast. WOW! To put his chops into perspective, he was part of The Wrecking Crew and he couldn’t read a note. After 50 years of hearing him play he still amazes me.
I'm never gonna be the one to tell you "too many Glen Campbell reviews". :-)
He's extraordinary.
Every Rocker/Jazz/County player who knows of Mr. Campbell holds him very high regard
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He made that look way to easy. He never had a sour note while his fingers were moving so fast. Beautiful.
Glen inspired me to take up the guitar 50 years ago. Many people don't realize that Glen was a member of the Wrecking Crew before he ever made a hit record. He even identified more as a jazz player than a country player. He was an incredible artist.
He was incredibly versatile with his styles..when you were in the Wrecking Crew, you were playing everything since time immemorial, as well as new style...he was just plainly a brilliant guitarist for any genre of music.
He also played bass for the Beach Boys and sang the high bits for a while...
Glen was one of the greatest technically perfect guitar players ever.
Glen well and truly deserved the ovation.
Glen was one of the top 20 guitarist in the world....Most people have no idea the guitar skills this man possessed
Mr. Roach More like in the top 10 of all time
@@erniemcgowin4637 Exactly! He was an AMAZING guitarist!
A lot of older people that might remember his TV show would recall he did a lot of great playing on the show. All those Wrecking Crew musicians were so badass. Just the best. Carol Kaye was another.
WRECKING CREW
More like the top 5 put a flat top in there hands and you will find out real fast who the real guitar hero is
Wish I had you as a music teacher in school!! 🤗🎶
Self taught and never took a single music lesson. A natural talent and a great gift from God to all of us.
And Glen didn’t read music it was just in him.
Glen is still underrated...he was a huge talent. Wichita Lineman, Galveston, Gentle On My Mind are all stone cold masterpieces that will be appreciated long after we've left this world.
Yes. (And that doesn't even take into consideration how singularly amazing he was on guitar. He is among the best I've ever heard/seen.)
@@samk4801 He did over 600 sessions one year.
@@beefoneeto Wow. That's super human.
@@beefoneeto Over 300 top forty singles across the sixties.
He was amazing, buy I never fail to put in a word for Leo Kotke.
Check him out here on TH-cam if you haven't heard him, and if you have time, hit me back and tell me what you think.
@@johnoneal1234 I know Kotke a bit but I was much more familiar with Campbells work especially after Goldmine(or Discoveries) did a piece on his career plus I have the Shindig videos also
Fil,
Every Time you put Glen on I still cant stop shaking my head as to how masterful he was! The guy was simply the best and no safety net no effects and zero mistakes! I wish I was half as good!
Rock On!
Peace!
Dang. That is a stunning guitar solo. His accuracy was amazing.
Thanks for taking the time to explain to those of us who don't play guitar. It helps! Glen's playing ability looks impressive to those of us who don't even play guitar. Your explanations helps us understand why we should be impressed when we already are.
Thanks Fil for another great review. Glen would be proud
Glen was in a league of his own.. Amazing talent.
So good of you Fil to really explain to those who dont play what his skill reflects. Glen said his uncle taught him guitar and woukd tap his left hand pinkie when he didnt use it too. These 16th notes just amaze me. i played probably 5 yrs before i could do that. But to me it is much harder on electric guitar. As you say your mistakes stick out like a rotten apple. He was really versatile in the styles he could play too. As a session musician he recorded all kinds of stuff. You remind of him because you are kind, and humble. Thanks so much, just really enjoy your channel and all your hard work.
No problem!
@@wingsofpegasus Have you done Van Morrison yet? Belfast is counting on you.
Bebop mastery
Glen was a beast! I've discovered so many great guitar players watching your videos Glen being one of them, I missed out on so many greats and great music in my youth being the narrow minded heavy metal kid, 60s to the 80s was the golden age of music when talent and originality was the driving force behind music not pretty faces. I'm sad that I missed so much back then, but music is timeless and I can still watch them here and buy their music like a kid in a candy store. Thanks Fil.
No problem!
I was living in Red Deer, Alberta in 2009, I went to the Calgary Folk Music Festival at Prince's Island Park from July 23 to July 26th... Glen Campbell was incredible!
Kathy Jones And he didn’t read music either.
One thing I want to add to my previous comment is that some people, very few people, are born with Savant abilities and Glen was one of those. It’s weird and absolutely wonderful. Where does it come from? That gift which brings so much sheer joy to people. It’s amazing that at the end of his Alzheimer’s Battle the one thing he could do was Play The Guitar!!! It just Blows My Mind! Thank you Glen-and Fil!!!
Ricky von Sox
"some people, very few people, are born with Savant abilities and Glen was one of those"
I hate to tell you this, but it's called practice. Glen's talents are similar to MANY musicians at the time. He's basically playing BeBop. And there are hundreds of examples of musicians with this kind of talent. He was a studio musician for many years. He did hundreds and hundreds of recordings, spending an incredible number of hours playing and recording. It is more a testament of what is possible to those who persevere, not some god given talent. And it helps to start young. Charlie Parker, who was at the centre of Bebop, was said to practice up to 16 hours a day. It's called hard work.
"It’s amazing that at the end of his Alzheimer’s Battle the one thing he could do was Play The Guitar!!!"
This is also a myth. We know that music is found in very deep places of our brains. Those places remain relatively unaffected by Alzheimer's.
BTW, I'm not trying to diminish his talent. He was an excellent musician. But the Wrecking Crew was full of good musicians who all got really good at doing something for a lifetime. Go check out Carol Kaye.
@@SamIAm-kz4hg No likes for you!
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"No likes for you!"
Yeah, I'm sure that people don't like hearing about this thing called practice. And some people just want to think their heroes are a gift from god.
@@SamIAm-kz4hg Yes it is practice but Glen was one of the most naturally talented guitarists to have ever lived. When you have both Alice Cooper and Eddie VanHalen praising you as an artist you have done something right, let alone Eddie asking for lessons from Glen.
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"When you have both Alice Cooper and Eddie VanHalen praising you as an artist you have done something right"
What point are you making? The original comment didn't say he had "done something right". He said that Glen was born with "Savant abilities". I disagree.
He practiced. I agree that there needs to be some natural affinity for things, but people like Charlie Parker practiced up to 16 hours a day. That's what makes these people great.
Glen Campbell spent many years in a recording studio for hours on end. 12, 14, and 16 hour long sessions were not unheard of. Ask Carol Kaye.
He spent most of his waking hours PLAYING. There are a whole host of musicians like this. They are called studio musicians. Every city has them. Yes they are good. But they don't just shit talent. There is a lot of work that goes into it.
Ask Michael Jordan if he ever practiced or had to put effort into basketball. He'll look at you like you're smoking crack. Go see how modern athletes prepare. Their regimen is insane. The same goes for many musicians.
People who aren't musicians don't often get it. I studied music (I'm retired now). You practiced every day. There was no taking time off. And if you wanted to be good, it was a minimum of 4-6 hours a day. Because the guy next to you, who wanted your gig, was doing the same thing...or more.
Thanks Fil! Glen Campbell playing the William Tell overture was the very first analysis video I ever watched of yours 6 months ago! Every new video of Glen you do gives me a greater appreciation for his abilities...YES NEVER too much Glen!!!....✌❤🤘
Thanks Lori!
Lori Pond If You have not seen this one with Glen Campbell and Roy Clark playing on one guitar enjoy! th-cam.com/video/hS0zNAbBxng/w-d-xo.html
Over that 49 thousand mark, you will be @ 50 thousand b4 you know it, yay! And you have been doing this less than a year, GOOD JOB!
Thanks Paula!
@@wingsofpegasus Welcome darlin'!
What a great find.. Glen just killed this jazz classic. Amazing how he navigates the bridge of this tune... and a crazy turnaround on every chorus! What a treasure he was.
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You have absolutely nailed your analysis. The enormity of Glen’s guitar musicianship is often overlooked, perhaps because he had so many other talents (perfect pitch, beautiful voice etc) and maybe due to his country genre. Glen was definitely at the very top of world class guitar playing talent. He was second to none, whatever genre or era you choose to compare him against. Hendrix, Van Halen, Clapton, Vai, Santana - choose anyone and you have to put Glen in that company.
I would add Armik to that list and he makes it look effortless due to the experience he has. Campbell was amazing. Check out the solo on Try a Little Kindness on the Nashville Network live from 1999,
Lightening fast fingers and with precision
Smooth as silk, and he is one musician who makes it look effortless!
I saw him in the mid 70s. I watched his variety show so I was excited about seeing him. His singing and playing and showmanship mesmerized me. I was a huge fan the rest of his life. I listened to his music at least once a week. He was a true master.
Glen taped a fund raising special for PBS with our Symphony Orchestra in my city in 2003. His voice and playing were perfect, even though he was 64 at the time. You can find the entire performance on TH-cam, and it's pretty impressive, his solo om "Galveston" is very impressive, and is largely improvised. Another amazing player (from a completely different genre) is Allan Holdsworth. His song "Was There" is a perfect showcase for his unique style.
I do not play guitar and have no knowledge of music theory, but your videos are fascinating and I thoroughly enjoy all the technical analysis you provide. Keep up the great work. Thank you.
Oh Hai Eznix, fancy to see you here in this strange environment. Didn't know you were interested in music as well.
I get around a little bit. :-)
I caught your driving videos again. Hope all is well.
@@eznix Thx, not too well actually. Using a 50 years old van as daily driver has its downsides, and the starter is acting up again, so I'm kinda grounded right now. :(
@@orcaflotta7867 Sorry to hear. I hope your situation improves. Maybe a hammer taken to the starter will "motivate" it? Only kidding, I do hope you can repair the old van and get out again. :-)
What an amazing performer! He had it all! God bless him, may he Rest in Peace!
Another classic, thanks, Fil. Cream was the first musical guest on "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour". It is a great loss to history that after the show there remains no video or recording of Glen and Eric Clapton jamming. One of the show's writers said (for the life of me I can't find the youtube video of him saying it, but it's out there) that the musicianship was "exquisite". While Clapton was improvising Glen flat-picked nearly every note seemingly at the same time.
It seems inconceivable that anything about this performance could ever be under appreciated..
Just so you know, I don’t play guitar, but I learn something every time I watch you❣️🇨🇦
Glen was easily top 3 of all time, pure talent, pure feel.... dude couldn't even read music, just used his ear and eyes
I was blessed to see Glen live in his prime, in a venue of about 1500 people. You just can't fully understand his talent without seeing him up close, live. His number one focus for the entire show was connecting with the audience at all times. All guitar playing was automatic for him......and perfect. He mostly played his Fender Strat-plus with lace sensor pickups (midnight burst finish). Prior to the concert, I was privileged to meet him back stage. He was so kind and friendly, just chatting with me like we were neighbors.
Thanks, Fil! Glen Campbell was an absolute musical genius. Love your analyses.
I am just in awe of Glen Campbell. When I was about six years old his aunt, who lived in our town and went to our church passed away. I saw Glenn play as a very young teenager. His passion, sincerity and unrivaled talent impacted me so much as a little boy. In the past few years I have fallen in love with his music all over again. I agree with the Merle Haggard quote! Thank you for sharing your incredible insightfulness on this legend! I thank God that he gave us Glen Campbell to make our lives that much better!
@Wings of Pegasus So many ppl these days study musicians & critique them with little knowledge about the mechanics of music theory or the dynamics thereof. Your analysis is very precise & respectful to the given musician. Thank you for taking the time to learn & know exactly what you are talking about. Thank you for your appreciation of the different genres of guitar players as well. Great video!!!!!!!
Thanks! No problem!
Fil, I have come to so much more appreciate the work required for these musicians to do what they do! There’s an element of being gifted with these skills, but tons of practice and dedication is still necessary. Thank you for helping all of us understand and appreciate it more!
I'm from Indiana... Glenn Makes me PROUD!. He's a Monster!
One can never get tired of hearing Glen Campbell sing and play guitar and bajo. great analysis and break down. thanks for this one Fil.
Drew Pall and the bagpipes.
Thx Fil for this analysis. Used to watch all his TV Shows every week. Always had outstanding musicians that would play with him.
Funny ( super corny!) show...reminds me of being a kid!
Glen Campbell, Chet Atkins; Roy Clark and Danny Gatton vs. any 4 guitarist you can think of. My money is on the first 4. Glen could do it ALL though!!! He was a HIGH (literally, but I ain’t throwing’ stones) IN-DEMAND session (The Wrecking Crew) guitarist playing on some of the HIT records (not b-sides) from the likes of Ricky Nelson, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Merle Haggard, The Beach Boys, The Monkees, The Righteous Brothers, Jan and Dean, Wayne Newton, Lou Rawls, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Roger Miller, The Kingston Trio, Phil Spector. Just a few of the many artists who Glen cut vinyl with in his EARLIER years. He gave 50+ years to audiences around the world and won fans wherever he played. Truly a Master at his craft. THANK YOU for spotlighting Glen Campbell and explaining to folks just how GREAT of a guitar player Glen was (still is in my ears) and how dedicated to his instrument, too! Super job, Phil! Positive Vibrations…
God's gift in a class all by himself.
Highly underrated but undoubtedly ONE OF THE WORLDS BEST, and Roy Clark, I'm a metal player and these guys are still in my top 10!
That is really neat that you appreciate the other styles.
Phil Henri People should check out Scotty Anderson, another great player.
Glen was an Original Member of The Wrecking Crew and was actually a part of the Beach Boy's for a while..
He was Brilliant..
Also, worth pointing out his mention of Wayne Newton at the beginning. Many people don't know Wayne Newton is no joke as a guitarist himself.
Or pianist, or violinist, or drummer, or any other instrument he chose to pick up. Wayne is the total musician, same with Barry Manilow, both highly underrated musicians.
Wasn't he in a Simpsons episode and Nelson says, "Your manager says for you to shut up!" and Wayne Newton replies, "Vera said that? Well, OK...".
Hey Fil! :) I've never seen this! Awesome to see Glen Campbell do Jazz!
Glen seriously studied Django Reinhardt's technique for years and he was determined to become the best guitar player in the world. (pg 41 of his autobio) Then he joined up with the Wrecking Crew and the rest is history... His brilliant musicianship was the culmination of natural talent AND hard work, and jazz was what he, rightfully, loved best.
He's one of the greatest shredder of all tyme...
I feel like I'm walking backwards after watching this video..his pic hand is moving at warp speed..
He's feeding every finger on his right hand..
He put 10 minutes of a song into 2 minutes ...
Thanks Brotherrrrrr
Always like seeing you analise Glenn. Nice job Fil!
Glen Cambell was an American Genius on guitar ! His talent for timing , use of meter , and choice of notes were supernatural ! The most amazing thing in my mind was all the years he did session work for everybody from Frank Sinatra to the Beach Boys without the ability to read music ! That tells me that his ears , and ability to play by ear is absolutely amazing ! I miss him , he was just si special !
Amen!
Wow, don't think I've ever seen my boy Glen play that fast before. Thanks for the vid!
Glen, like country guitar players still today, are in high demand for studio work in every genre you can think of. Glen is one of the very best guitarists and his singing and performance skills make him indeed one of the all-time great performing artists! Good one once again, Fil ... rock!
Glen was an incredible entertainer. Watched his documentary about his fight with Alzheimer's disease. Eventually he didn't know what day it was, but he could still sing and play his old songs as well as ever. Gone too soon.
Amen.
Yay. 49K❣️ Oh, and what a performance. Great picking! Thank you for your variety of musicians. Love it😍
Love your Glen Campbell videos
It's like someone stopped him before the show and said, "You're a decent singer but you will never be a guitar player." We should count the measures of the solo and multiply by sixteen! I was hoping you'd review this video. Thanks!
What a great player he is - and so versatile. Go figure, he played rhythm on Strangers In the Night (Hal Blaine on drums). As always, thank you, Fil.
There is a very good reason he was considered the most versatile guitarist around.
Nice analysis, Fil. I was lucky to work with Glen a few times. I once asked him how he got to be so fluid playing those runs. He said he started practicing when he was very young and would just play those scales every day, over and over. He was totally focused on it. I guess that is what it takes.
Love that fluid tone and cleaness!
I never gave Glen Campbell the credit he deserved as a musician because I wasn’t that much into country music so didn’t follow his career. I thought he was only a nice singer. I have now come to realize, after he is gone, what an absolute genius he was. I have to give you credit in being able to articulate exactly what it was he was doing that made him so special. I would have merely said, “Yup, he was amazing!”
YEESSS! I asked you to review this video some months ago and have been waiting patiently for it to show up. Thanks for the awesome breakdown on Glenn. Was and will always be one of my favorites!
Best hair in 60's music. My mom was in love with him, all that sappy country stuff. Wow check out the 16th notes flowing outta Glen!
My husband had hair styled that way back then.
I'M IN INDIANA. "Ain't God Been Good to Indiana!" -- and to Mr. Campbell!
Back in the day, the Campbell family traveled from Arkansas to Indiana to participate in the annual tomato harvest.
I've always respected Glen as a player, but he never really blew me away.
But then I happened to see this very video a few days ago and...............I had to sit down. Goddamn!
I really like your analysis of and appreciation for all genres of guitar playing. Thanks!
Glen Campbell was part of the studio players called the Wrecking Crew! If you listened to nearly any music in the late 1960's and early 1970's he was playing on it!
Those flying fingers can make any song fly
One of the best gee-tar players ever.
Thanks for this one, Fil!
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One of my favorites. Man, he could play. Also, what a voice. 👍👍✌🏼Thank you.
Every now and again a brilliant one off individual comes along and Glen was one of these, incredible performance, straight and clean through the amp, no distortion, no pedal boards, absolutely nothing to hide behind! !!
Nice choice, this isn't country, this is music! Shredder Glen.
No wonder Glen was such an in demand session player...
I love that Ovation hollow body electric. You don't see many. When I was a kid in the 70's I SO wanted an Ovation round back acoustic. They were/are a unique guitar.
@Kelly Bergsten Yeah they may not be the best guitars but Glenn Campbell made a living with them. What do you play?
I played golf with him a couple of times in the early 2000s… Just a really nice guy who had a great sense of humor and was very self-deprecating. And a really good golfer too!
Saw him at charlotte nc concert with my parents and another family in the 60s I was a kid. Loved it and out moms did too.
Glen was a great person! I miss him dearly! He was fun to be around.
Incredible.
Ok. I have always leaned on rock stars as my guitar heroes. However....thanks to Fil and years of watching, I have seen many blues players that are amazing. Glenn......total different level. A lot of rock stars blend and bend out notes and tap. The amount of notes he could hit...not lengthen and stretch. Just clear accurate notes quickly and in sync. Amazing. My friend thinks he is a guitar god lol. To be honest he is very good after twenty five years of playing. I shared this a few minutes ago....he waited and than said, I have no words and I think I need another twenty five years of playing. He is now researching and viewing Glenn’s videos. His last text said....the man is a freak. Thanks Fil.
No problem! ☺
Never seen that one. Sharing your insight and knowledge is a Blessing for many of us. Big Thanks from Chicago.
From Sinatra to Elvis to the Beach Boys, every big name recording artist in the 1960s wanted Glen playing on their records and this clip shows why. Everyone was familiar with his singing, but sadly a lot of casual fans weren't all that aware of his guitar playing ability.
Back in the day a certain jazz guitarist/vocalist had a TV variety show. JB would invite other guitarist's on his show and then jam/duel with them at the end. He generally destroyed all the guests....including the likes of Carlos Santana and Jimmy Page, then he had on, one Glen Campbell...the jam was priceless, as Glen not only stayed with him lick for lick {jazz style] then he played some of those country/jazz licks and made Benson sweat bullets. I loved every minute of that. By the way, a personal tip from Glen....as a studio musician he would practice saxophone charts to improve his dexterity.
I heard that too. Guitar players should listen to sax players, because no matter how many notes you play, sax players still need to take a breath. Guitar players need to do the same.
@Donde Merlin Sorry mishit George Benson
Benson is no match for Campbell.... Glen could play anything... Anytime
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I don’t recall George Benson having a tv show. Sounds like a ‘devil went down to georgia’ type of show where George would have a showdown with his guests. Nobody would shut down Benson, but he and Glen were in the same class. All of the ‘better than’ stories are just that. Stories. The best guitarist is the one you like the most. Purely subjective.
What a load of bullshit. Everybody knows that Benson never had tv show and why would he invite rock players on, just to prove he could pick faster than them? I don't think Benson was that immature. Benson was just as capable as Campbell by the way., they were pretty equal in technique.
You sir are a dynamic observer and teacher! Great job on explaining the details!!
Thanks!
Glen was an incredible session guitarist who found himself singing, then became a huge star. so talented and likable. RIP
Amen.
Glen was once a studio and or session musician, that probably built up his chops, Loved his playing, it was a sad day when he passed.
Glen played with the Wrecking Crew who played on so many recordings: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wrecking_Crew_(music)
I always love how Glen could never stop himself from exclaiming out loud right in the middle of a song whenever he got excited or pleased about it.
It's fun to watch your joy, listening to Glen. I'm a classical musician but I'm first a Southerner US, so Glen was on the TV all the time when I was a kid. He was amazing.
I'm a non playing person. I can't play the guitar. And before I watched your channel talking about Glen Campbell I thought he was a bit tacky. You have absolutely changed my mind. Thank you.
This is the only video of Glen where it appeared as though he was actually concentrating while he played! lol I had heard at one point that he actually enjoyed and wanted to play jazz, but he needed to make a living so he took a more commercial route. What a natural talent!
Albert Lee's "Country Boy" features some very fast picking too. There's also a live version of him with Steve Morse.
albert is wonderful but this solo is unmatched
I LOVE that Fil is defining "Shredding" !!!!
Fantastic analysis, the speed, control and tone are sublime. I agree with Ricky von Sox assertion.