I was a lineman for 35 years. Fell off poles, worked over 24 hours and more straight during storm damage, blew stuff up, and worked on some of the most important days that you can have for my family to restore power. I would do it all over again. Thanks Glen.
Salute to Glen Campbell, who led an 'interesting' life, and was a musical genius. Paired with another genius, Jimmy Webb, they were like Bacharach and Dionne Warwick.
My mom and dad use to listen to this song. My dad died when i was 6, he was 32. My mom died 2 years ago at 93. Its been 10 years since i heard it. And i literally teared up. Had to hold back the tears because it bring back such good memories. And then i read the remark below that said it all. "Gosh what happened to this world"....sigh
When he'd do this song, he would improvise a lot on the vocals and the guitar parts, and he'd always nail it. Perfect pitch, as someone said. At the time this was done, his Alzheimer's was pretty bad, and he'd get lost sometimes, but here, he just nailed it.
Ashley will be a star on her own some day. She inherited a lot of Glen's musical ability. It's just that she is young now, and her soul needs a little more maturing. After all she didn't have the advantage of picking cotton in the Arkansas summer heat as a child like her Dad did.
I couldn't stand Glen Campbell as a kid. He was my parents country and western type of musician and I loved rock and roll. Of course, as I grew into a lifelong guitar player, I developed HUGE respect for this guy. What a picker.
He might own it but that doesn't mean he can't rent it out! He would have loved the stunning version done by Girl Named Tom on The Voice th-cam.com/video/WPUNAY9L_Zs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Qg7hq2Vnikdenaxi
If you're at the point of Alzheimer's you would definitely not be performing like Glen did here,not even with dementia,because even with dementia,he would not be able to perform,this would've been some time before diagnosis, of having dementia which leads to Alzheimer's.
@@johnbravo7542 Wrong. Glen was diagnosed several months before this performance and did a farewell tour with his son and daughter playing in the band. My mother was a wonderful pianist and one of the last things she could still do in the final stages of her Alzheimer’s journey was to sit down and play. She could only manage one or two short tunes, but what she did play was just as accurate and inspired as when she was much younger.
There is such a sense of appreciation and loss with Glen. He made things look so effortlessly that many didn't realize he was one of the best in the world. And when that's gone, you're thankful for the recordings and videos.
What a treat for Ellen's audience to get the full extended solo in one of Glen's virtuoso performances. And of course his kids were great. Ashley will be a star on her own some day. She inherited a lot of Glen's musical ability. It's just that she is young now, and her soul needs a little more maturing. After all she didn't have the advantage of picking cotton in the Arkansas summer heat as a child like her Dad did.
SOOOOOOOOOO Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Prettiest song he ever did and will continue doing thanks to technology. We love you, Glen! We will Never forget. You are here in our hearts and you melt mine everyday! "And I need you more than want you-------But I want you for All Time". Prettiest lyrics Ever!
Yeah, I’ve seen that posted by a few people but never heard the source for the quote. It’s one of those I’d LIKE to believe but what’s the reliable source of the quote?
@@danc3693 It is on youtube. Alice Cooper discussed his close friendship with Glen. They played Golf together. He said that Eddie came to him one day and asked, "Can you get me a guitar lesson with Glen." It shows how highly he thought of him. Glad to say I saw him twice live. He played the guitar like he invented it. Cheers!
Tears and goosebumps…so moving and beautiful it hurts, but, oh, what a hurt. He exquisitely expresses so much of our humanity. We thank God for you, good sir. We bless and thank you. 😊💕🎶🙏🌎
This song always makes me sit up and whine and cry. It's so filled with yearning, with love and that Jimmy Webb is something else! This song is just something fabulous! And I've been posting it today because of the lineman in Texas.
@@joshrandall5297 Eh? They have this guitar turned down all the way except for during his solo, since he (quite understandably) is not anywhere 100% in his playing. you can see him twiddling with the volume not understanding what the issue is since he can't hear himself. He is then confused that the other guitar player takes the riff before the solo, messes up parts of the solo and switches oddly between guitar and mic in hand. It's amazing he was at all able to perform at this point, but no reason to pretend he was at 100% here.
I saw him in the 90's and also saw him on his Good Bye tour. He had a hard time relating to the crowd (because of the Alsheimers I'm sure) but for the most part played and sang wonderfully. What an amazing talent!
i watch this over and over... Such a classic and such a talented man. And to watch him perform with his children just touches my heart even more. God bless you, Glen!
Just the most lovely song I remember it and being moved by the words and performance in 1968 when the words were interpretively- as tender as they are today.
Glenn could perform this at his age and condition, because it was a longterm memory. The mind is a wonderful thing God created. I worked as a line locator maintaining transformer yards for PA City in Saskatchewan, as a summer position, with a great bunch of lineman. My Dad was a 1st class steam engineer providing the power for these guys, and my brother passed lineman school, but became a Red Seal mechanic, and still works as a mechanic foreman at a thermal power station.
Every now and again I put some of Glen's music on, what a great voice, what a great guitar player, what a legend, I love the way that his children are always there watching over him like he is now over them R.I.P Glen.
The Rhinestone Cowboy ❤What a voice, his contribution to American music is simply incredible. I know as an Irish child the first song I remember being in my mind was Rhinestone Cowboy , and so began a lifelong admiration. Rip Glen Campbell 🇮🇪🇮🇪
Wow... What a Trip.. Here it is The 12 th day of December. 2021.. The first I have seen this .. How very Awesome... SMH. Thinking of My Dad. He passed away many years ago.. I was so Young.. Today is His Earthly Birthday.. How Amazing to see this ✨ Merry Christmas✨ Good Vibes from Cali.
This is man is a true Legend. I'm not a country and western listening person but when it comes to Glen Campbell, and a few other true country singers I listen.I grew up with Glen Campbell's Good time Hour and True Grit what great great movie. God blessed us with Glen Campbell.
@@ramsdukefsu22 He had already been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, it was moving pretty rapidly. It had been there likely undiagnosed for several years. On this tour, his kids wanted to be out there with him, his lovely daughter would often help him.
There just are not words enough to express the emotions running through me as I watch the man who was responsible for my love of music and songwriting perform at such a high level in spite of his advancing illness.
God Bless his immortal soul - and his guitar genius ;-). May You music forever be "Gentle On Our Minds", dear Glen. And thank you, Jimmy Webb, for this unsurpassed song!
I was a lineman for 35 years. Fell off poles, worked over 24 hours and more straight during storm damage, blew stuff up, and worked on some of the most important days that you can have for my family to restore power. I would do it all over again. Thanks Glen.
And thank you SIR!
Salute to Glen Campbell, who led an 'interesting' life, and was a musical genius. Paired with another genius, Jimmy Webb, they were like Bacharach and Dionne Warwick.
When I first heard that song and I was a kid, it brought tears to my eyes. And now I'm 67 years old. And it still does the same. Beautiful song!😍❤❤❤❤❤
I feel the same way.
I'm 68. COPY THAT. Jim Webb is a genius. No better collaboration than GC and JW. This one and BTTIGTPhoenix Will always make me cry❤❤
Gosh what happened to this world....
First time i heard it.very nice song and lovey voice
My mom and dad use to listen to this song. My dad died when i was 6, he was 32. My mom died 2 years ago at 93. Its been 10 years since i heard it. And i literally teared up. Had to hold back the tears because it bring back such good memories. And then i read the remark below that said it all. "Gosh what happened to this world"....sigh
One of the most beautiful songs ever written.
They way he can change his singing any time second to none even at his age there is not one singer to touch him to day
When he'd do this song, he would improvise a lot on the vocals and the guitar parts, and he'd always nail it. Perfect pitch, as someone said. At the time this was done, his Alzheimer's was pretty bad, and he'd get lost sometimes, but here, he just nailed it.
I’m a rock music fan but I have to admit this guy was class.
this is rock music
"And the Wichita Lineman is still on the line" !!!!!
I find it so sweet that his daughter will always have this memory of playing with her dad.
AND his sons!
One of my best memories is seeing one of his last performances. Ashley would gently help with lyrics.
Ashley will be a star on her own some day. She inherited a lot of Glen's musical ability.
It's just that she is young now, and her soul needs a little more maturing.
After all she didn't have the advantage of picking cotton in the Arkansas summer heat as a child like her Dad did.
Such a great song..
Great to see him with his kids. RIP Glen.
I couldn't stand Glen Campbell as a kid. He was my parents country and western type of musician and I loved rock and roll. Of course, as I grew into a lifelong guitar player, I developed HUGE respect for this guy. What a picker.
"And I drive the main road, searching in the sun for another overload, and I hear you singing in the wire" !!!!!
Glen owns this song ... period.
He might own it but that doesn't mean he can't rent it out! He would have loved the stunning version done by Girl Named Tom on The Voice th-cam.com/video/WPUNAY9L_Zs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Qg7hq2Vnikdenaxi
Cassandra Wilson's version isn't too shabby.
Saw him on his final tour. "I have no idea where I am, but it's lovely to see you all!" An emotional evening.
Another typically Glen solo. What a tremendous man he was and his music will live and be loved forever!
Even with the ravages of Alzheimer's Glen could perform..so glad I went to his farewell tour..Goodnight great man!
I envy you
Your damn right it was
Not a word or note missed, amazing
If you're at the point of Alzheimer's you would definitely not be performing like Glen did here,not even with dementia,because even with dementia,he would not be able to perform,this would've been some time before diagnosis, of having dementia which leads to Alzheimer's.
@@johnbravo7542 Wrong. Glen was diagnosed several months before this performance and did a farewell tour with his son and daughter playing in the band. My mother was a wonderful pianist and one of the last things she could still do in the final stages of her Alzheimer’s journey was to sit down and play. She could only manage one or two short tunes, but what she did play was just as accurate and inspired as when she was much younger.
One of the best guitar player in the world ¡¡¡¡¡¡
He oozes with bright light and high frequency and that never goes away.
I can never get tired of this song. RIP Glen.
NEVER!!!!
Absolutely brilliant! Can't wait to meet you in Heaven, Mr. Campbell.
😥👏👏👏
Amen to that, Frank.
Uh, Frank...I was looking over the list the other night, and I don't see...er, never mind.
Along w Karen Carpenter
This is his two sons and daughter. This was towards the end. What a legend!
One of the most respected singers of America whose name will go a long way down in history.............
Damn. Guitar skills. Still had it going on.
Even if each of Glen's children inherited just 10% of his musical talent, that would be sufficient to play professionally.
If you listen closely it's his kids that got him from this. He lost his way half way through and his son picked him up
There is such a sense of appreciation and loss with Glen. He made things look so effortlessly that many didn't realize he was one of the best in the world. And when that's gone, you're thankful for the recordings and videos.
I loved watching his kids guide and protect him at the end. Ashley is absolute saint.
As respectful as this could possibly be said, sweet Jesus Ashley is gorgeous
Dave B,: Glen's DNA did not just project into music.
What a treat for Ellen's audience to get the full extended solo in one of Glen's virtuoso performances.
And of course his kids were great. Ashley will be a star on her own some day. She inherited a lot of Glen's musical ability.
It's just that she is young now, and her soul needs a little more maturing.
After all she didn't have the advantage of picking cotton in the Arkansas summer heat as a child like her Dad did.
SOOOOOOOOOO Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Prettiest song he ever did and will continue doing thanks to technology. We love you, Glen! We will Never forget. You are here in our hearts and you melt mine everyday! "And I need you more than want you-------But I want you for All Time". Prettiest lyrics Ever!
A one of a kind artist, and we were lucky to be able to enjoy Glen Campbell.
This man is a national treasure. There will never be another.
The great Eddie Van Halen once famously asked, “how do I get a guitar lesson from the great Glenn Campbell”
Yeah, I’ve seen that posted by a few people but never heard the source for the quote. It’s one of those I’d LIKE to believe but what’s the reliable source of the quote?
@@danc3693 do you know the Alice Cooper Interview here on TH-cam? he's speaking about it! worth it to watch(in my opinion)😊
@@danc3693 It is on youtube. Alice Cooper discussed his close friendship with Glen. They played Golf together. He said that Eddie came to him one day and asked, "Can you get me a guitar lesson with Glen." It shows how highly he thought of him. Glad to say I saw him twice live. He played the guitar like he invented it. Cheers!
Glen, not Glenn.
I thought Eddie said that about Steve Lukather
My God...this is good.
God. I miss him so much !! Thank you lord for sharing him with us
Tears and goosebumps…so moving and beautiful it hurts, but, oh, what a hurt. He exquisitely expresses so much of our humanity. We thank God for you, good sir. We bless and thank you. 😊💕🎶🙏🌎
God bless his children for standing right behind him and allowing dad to do what he did best.
His voice was starting go, but the fingers hadn't dimmed. Still one of the best guitar men to have ever lived.
Voice was starting to go? His voice was absolutely perfect in this song. Tone was absolutely incredible and the man had Alzheimer’s.
Miss this guy. He’s one of the greats.
No doubt this is one of the most stunner songs of all American popular music history.
Every time he played this was a gift from Heaven.
The guitar solo always incredible.
Unmatched.
I so wish that I could have seen him perform live!
He could sing all right, and his skills with that guitar were right up there ,A genius for sure ❤
Possibly the greatest ever. Even Eddie Van Halen wanted lessons from him after he was said to be the best. He looked up to Glen Campbell
R.i.p Glenn. You were a fine musician and a gentleman ❤
This song always makes me sit up and whine and cry. It's so filled with yearning, with love and that Jimmy Webb is something else! This song is just something fabulous! And I've been posting it today because of the lineman in Texas.
instablaster
Thank you Doctor--just toooooo good.
Rips me apart every time.
He was an amazing artist that could mesmorize you with his guitar. I love watching these videos and remembering his talent.
Better with alsheimers than some of today's singers.
Rest in peace Glen. Your music will live on forever...
Love the way his son and daughter keep him on track an avoid and recover from any bit of confusion he has during the performance.
Is that his son playing guitar?
Where did he lose track?
He didn't lose track. Do you play guitar?
@@joshrandall5297 Eh? They have this guitar turned down all the way except for during his solo, since he (quite understandably) is not anywhere 100% in his playing. you can see him twiddling with the volume not understanding what the issue is since he can't hear himself. He is then confused that the other guitar player takes the riff before the solo, messes up parts of the solo and switches oddly between guitar and mic in hand. It's amazing he was at all able to perform at this point, but no reason to pretend he was at 100% here.
@@kimber45ish - Yes. His three offspring are introduced moments after the song finishes.
Was a studio musician and is now regarded as one of the best guitarists ever.
What a beautiful singer Glenn Campbell was 💖💖💖💖💖👍
Glen, not Glenn.
God Bless you Glen Campbell! You left us with all your beautiful music to remember you by and reminisce of a great time in all of our lives.
I’m so glad I saw him on his farewell tour R.I.P. 🪦 Glen you were one of The Greats 😎👍
i always liked this song.........such a kind man.
Beautiful family. Gorgeous song.
"and if it snows that stretch down south wont ever stand the strain" !!!
Such an amazing musician
His kids are amazing as well
The solo at 2:20 was basically Glen saying F Alzheimer's and his ending of and I'm doing fine put a ribbon on it!!
Love this. True.
He cooked it! Not neat and pretty but he made impressive runs.
Pure musicality was this man.
An absolute superstar. Sadly missed.❤️
A perfect pop song performed by the quintessential performer and amazing guitarist
Most romantic line ever written (imho): “I need you More than want you. And I want you for all time.”
Shed a tear or two over this one... What an extraordinary talent. The man was very special right to the end.
Massively underrated guitarist. Who ever did the sound on this obviously didn't realise he is a lead player.
Yep, he was always a really good singer/entertainer and a *GREAT* guitarist..
Get your speakers tested. I can hear him just fine.
A masterful guitar player. Thanks for the memories.
Nice job on the baritone guitar, Shannon! Thank you, Jimmy Webb ~ Thank you, Glen Campbell.
Good lord how wonderful
I saw him in the 90's and also saw him on his Good Bye tour. He had a hard time relating to the crowd (because of the Alsheimers I'm sure) but for the most part played and sang wonderfully. What an amazing talent!
This was such a touching performance. His kids are beautiful like their father.
I saw the farwell tour, only concert i ever cried at 😢
i watch this over and over... Such a classic and such a talented man. And to watch him perform with his children just touches my heart even more. God bless you, Glen!
Thank you group for respecting Glen by performing this classic song. I appreciate it.
Another Jimmy Webb beautiful song because Glenn brought a song to life!
Really great music from a master of his craft, superb singer and guitarist, RIP Glen we are still listening.
I know God is walking through Heaven with you.
Just the most lovely song I remember it and being moved by the words and performance in 1968 when the words were interpretively- as tender as they are today.
THAT ENDING VOCAL WAS SUPERB!!
Absolutely love his music 🎶 always have.
One of the best songs ever written
Glenn could perform this at his age and condition, because it was a longterm memory. The mind is a wonderful thing God created. I worked as a line locator maintaining transformer yards for PA City in Saskatchewan, as a summer position, with a great bunch of lineman. My Dad was a 1st class steam engineer providing the power for these guys, and my brother passed lineman school, but became a Red Seal mechanic, and still works as a mechanic foreman at a thermal power station.
Every now and again I put some of Glen's music on, what a great voice, what a great guitar player, what a legend, I love the way that his children are always there watching over him like he is now over them R.I.P Glen.
The Rhinestone Cowboy ❤What a voice, his contribution to American music is simply incredible. I know as an Irish child the first song I remember being in my mind was Rhinestone Cowboy , and so began a lifelong admiration. Rip Glen Campbell 🇮🇪🇮🇪
What a freaking good musician😊😊😊
Wow... What a Trip..
Here it is The 12 th day of December. 2021.. The first I have seen this ..
How very Awesome...
SMH. Thinking of My Dad. He passed away many years ago.. I was so Young.. Today is His Earthly Birthday..
How Amazing to see this
✨ Merry Christmas✨
Good Vibes from Cali.
I see more then one Campbell on stage.
Glen was so good with a guitar
It’s just a beautiful song that brings a tear to my eye and when I’m sad I think of my late late parents love you mom and dad 💕
Me too, Phillip! Wishing you much happiness and good health!
@@johngardner5658 thanks John same to you 👍
@@pos3945 Thanks, Phillip!
Have a wonderful day! 🌞👍✌😷
Always loved Glen C. and his music. What a guitar player! RIP.
one of the greats there ever was in music...................
This is man is a true Legend. I'm not a country and western listening person but when it comes to Glen Campbell, and a few other true country singers I listen.I grew up with Glen Campbell's Good time Hour and True Grit what great great movie. God blessed us with Glen Campbell.
Gotta listen to Galveston now, another great Jimmy Webb song.
Love this song. Never get tired of it. Not sure I knew or understood what a great guitar player Glen Campbell was until he passed. RIP.
He’s so amazing ,even with alzimers !
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@@ramsdukefsu22 He had already been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, it was moving pretty rapidly. It had been there likely undiagnosed for several years. On this tour, his kids wanted to be out there with him, his lovely daughter would often help him.
I'm playing this tomorrow...what a song.
Campbell was one of the best, but it's hard to go wrong with a classic Jimmy Webb masterpiece....
There just are not words enough to express the emotions running through me as I watch the man who was responsible for my love of music and songwriting perform at such a high level in spite of his advancing illness.
God Bless his immortal soul - and his guitar genius ;-). May You music forever be "Gentle On Our Minds", dear Glen. And thank you, Jimmy Webb, for this unsurpassed song!
PURE TALENT
We saw him and his family in concert in Joliet, Illinois a few years before he passed away and they were just awesome
Thanks for posting, this little, gem. You got soul, sir.
Magical, wonderful, stuff!
Awesome. RIP Mr Campbell