Glen Campbell *Guitarist Who Could Play and Do It All* (Mini Doc)
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- Glen Campbell An award Winning Guitarist, Vocalist, Entertainer, Studio Musician, TV Show Host and Actor. What couldn't this guy do? A rags to riches story. The Son of a share cropper's road to the top. It was filled with bumps and bruises for sure. Songs Like Rhinestone Cowboy, Galveston, Gentle On My Mind, By The Time I Get to Phoenix and many more. He left a legacy in the music industry that won't soon be forgotten. Documentary
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Who was it??? There was suppose to be a pop up showing a link. It was Leon Russell
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Often referred to as the 6th Beach Boy, member of the Wrecking Crew (the ultimate studio sessions back up band for damn near all 60s bands of note.....)
The reason he was so accomplished as a guitar player is because he was true to himself. Alot of rockers wanted to be " rock and roll stars".
Glenn Campbell endeavored to be an accomplished musician. He was about the music, not the fleeting fame and fortune of the music industry.
He is in the country music hall of fame in Nashville Tn.
I knew that I recognized him. I had to pause the video and figure it out ( I did ). The older I get the more things fall out of my brain. I guess it's overloaded and needs to make room for more. Great video! Thanks.
Glen was one of the best guitar players of all time...OF ALL TIME!
The man should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Hands Down
Well, he did not play Rock and Roll songs. He was a Pop singer.
Hall of shame
@@arturbello4213 😂🤣
@@paulgentile1024 why?
@@dannilaser16 to many folks not in it that deserve it.its a private country club atmosphere..look it's opposite everything that the rock and roll attitude stands for.. as a matter-of-fact calling it the hall of shame is being nice...
There is no guitar player in history that was more well rounded and expert. Terribly missed.
Glen Campbell and Roy Clark are 2 of my favorite guitarist ever
Mine too
Glen Campbell was one of the greatest guitar players who ever lived.
My wife and I saw Glen in Marksville, La. at the start of his farewell tour. I was struck by the fact that, despite numerous mid song pauses when he forgot lyrics, his guitar playing was flawless. I understand that until his death, he never lost his picking skills. His band that night included his daughter. When his memory failed he looked at his daughter and she came to his mike and sang the words until he picked the lyrics back up. It was by far my most emotional concert experience!
Yup
Glen Campbell is probably THE most underrated guitarist of all time. 🎸
He's not underrated at all. Ask any guitar player
Glen’s rendition of the William Tell Overture (The Lone Ranger part), with a full orchestra behind him is breathtaking!
And on a 12 string
It really, truly is!!!!!
The most versatile guitarist and vocalist who ever lived.
One of... BUT THE COOLEST C.V.
And hair....
Alice Cooper had become one of Glenn's closest friends and golfing buddies. He made a eulogy video which was very touching. And in it he told of the time when Eddie Van Halen asked Alice to ask Glenn if he could have a guitar lesson. Your description of the tapping during a concert might not have been such a surprise.
What up with that.Thats like asking Tiger Woods if he'll give you a Golf lesson.
Nuff said
Glenn Campbell is the reason I play guitar to this day. Glenn and Roy Clark were two master class players but it was Glenn just playing and singing with the acoustic guitar that made me say hell yeah I want to do that.
He could without a doubt play any style of music. I believe rock would have been easier to play than most of what Glenn played. He is a legend and will always be my inspiration to play.
Great video! Absolutely enjoyed it.
Thanks Stephan. Glad you enjoyed it!
Same here, Glen and The Beatles.
@@garychambers5850 Yes indeed .my friend !
As a guitar player (me),
He is, and was, one of the greatest guitarists ever, in my mind.
Mind blowing.
Can you believe Kurt that he never made Rolling Stone magazine's 100 greatest guitarists.
I agree with you he was mind blowing.
@@waynejohanson1083I believe it. Rolling Stone plays to popularity over talent
You hit the nail on the head! He could play anything, better than anyone in the world.
only one word for Glen Campbell - Phenomenal !
The Album that first struck me of Glen Campbell's Awesome Guitar Playing was the 1965 Album "Dylan Jazz" by the Gene Norman Group. Here, Hear, Glen PLAYS!!
One of the most versatile guitar players of all time! What a talent and so humble!
One of the finest session guitarists of all time. Great singer too. A wonderful interpreter of a master songwriter, Jimmy Webb. Wichita Lineman just a beautiful song.
Very underrated guitarist. He was up there with the best. RIP Glen
When you are known professionally as the best, how is that underrated?
Glen Campbell had the gift where he could think a guitar riff and without hesitation play what he thought. Most have to practice through trial and error. I think Jimi Hendrix and Clarence White also had this amazing gift. Maybe all those years of session work reinforced this gift.
Thank you for mentioning Clarence White, my favourite guitar player of all time, but Glen Campbell was awesome, vastly underrated and not in the usual list of greats
@trevorwoolley3375 You are welcome. We have to wonder what Clarence would have continued to have done if he hadn't been tragically killed at a young age. I still listen to his guitar riffs to Ole Blue and Chestnut Mare and marvel at them. To me, Clarence had a rare gift. He was a brilliant guitarist!
Glen's already being forgotten or ignored. In writing about Gordon Lightfoot covers, NO ONE has recalled Glen's BRILLIANT, AWE INSPIRING cover of "The Last Time I Saw Her". Sad😢
I saw Glen, on tour twice, But my biggest treasure was his LIVE Album in New Jersey ,in 1972 . I bought the album ,played it till the needle wore off . lol I had it put on CD and still listen to it today. Thanks Glen for all your music . RIP
Glen Campbell and Roy Clark... Best country guitarist's ever !
I have a video on the channel about Roy Clark you might enjoy. th-cam.com/video/IddcKuiQfro/w-d-xo.html
As you say Glen could play anything, I am also a guitarist and have only relatively recently become aware of what a shredder he was. His jazz guitar playing was also 2nd to none. He is truly amazing. RIP
I saw Glenn live 13 times in Branson, Missouri. It was the best show in Branson. He could really amaze us with his guitar playing and I can’t believe he is not in the rock and roll hall of fame.
He wasn't a rock and roller......just one of the top five guitarists of all time and an incredible vocalist also.
Musicality, touch, timing... a staggering guitarist
One of the greatest ever! Saw him with the Beach Boys! Loved this many Jim Webb hits. One of the best guitar players ever, a true talent with a beautiful voice. Thanks for all the musical memories Glenn.
Yes
One N in Glen
@@carywest9256 thank you. People keep misspelling his name!
I was at the Arizona State Fair in 1966 where Glen was performing with his band. While playing a song one of his guitar strings broke. The audience gasped. The band stopped playing. He stopped playing, looked at the sky for about 4 seconds, turned to his band members and said, "Key of ..." and they continued playing in harmony in spite of his broken spring. We gave them a standing ovation.
Indeed he could play anything..
When Glenn died, the great jazz virtuoso, Jimmy Bruno shared an anecdote about seeing him playing "Cherokee" with Roy Clark on some session in LA back in the 70's..
Jimmy Bruno is one of the greatest players in the world and he said he'd never seen such chops as what Glenn and Roy displayed that day..
Ha!
Cool.
As a teen our whole family would watch The Glenn Campbell Goodtime Hour and watch him and great guests play and banter about and skits. These variety shows were awesome for the whole family, before cable came around. Glenn was a great entertainer. I had the pleasure to meet him in early 1990s in Palm Springs and shake his hand and thank him for those memories. Very humble man.
I saw him in the late seventies . He played incredible guitar, the picked up bagpipes to a McCartney song. What an extraordinary player.. 11:51
Glenn Campbell was one of my favorite musicians and entertainers, a one of a kind in a class all by himself ! BTW, that picture was Leon Russell another incredible player and songwriter !
There was an earlier photo that had Jerry Reed sitting in the background. He was a hell of a guitar picker.
Glen was one of the ten greatest guitarists ever ..
Glen stole my heart when he renewed his faith and sang gospel. 💟
To quote Merle Haggard: “If the good Lord put too much talent in one human being's body, that would be Glen Campbell.”
lol Sounds just like Merle. Thanks for watching Tony.
He was one of the best guitarists I've ever heard.
The Original Wrecking Crew should all be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Glen Campbell is one of the greatest players of all time. Along with Roy Clark and Jerry Reed they were the original guitar shredders.
Took my Mother to see Glen in concert in Amarillo Texas in the early 70’s. He was amazing & I am still trying to remember a joke he told … something about leaving his post hole diggers in his pick-up truck. Somebody please finish it off in the comments ! I’am so proud of his wife & family for supporting him during his last days. Glen will always be “Gentle On My Mind”. Hurrah to the Campbell Family ! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️🎼🎵🎶
From Scotland…what a great guy Glen Campbell was. I drove him on a golf tour doing some security stuff in the 90s. He was just a real straight guy, he could be wild but guys with the genius touch aren’t meant to fit in a box. He had a life where he contributed much more than he took.
Glen Campbell taught me how to play the guitar. I watched his early tv shows and what appearances he made and saw him live twice. Each time I picked up another trick or something not to do when playing my guitar. I still play regularly and think of him every time I play one of his licks or learn something new. He was, at least, my inspiration.
River Docs...I completely agee with your assessment of Glen as "one of the best guitarists...ever!". Combining his singing and acting abilities, Glen Campbell is / was TRULY a national treasure. As a young kid, I loved watching the Glen Campbell Good Time Hour, which started as a summer replacement for the Smothers Brothers Show. What an amazing guy!
BIG fan of Glen Campbell. He was SO under-rated it wasn't even funny!
Got to see him, and meet him because of my Grandfather driving him in
a limousine. The show was amazing, and so was he! what a kind man he
was. Not at all "Hollywood" like a lot of stars you might meet. Very humble!
Thanked us for coming out, more than once! Autographed a few things for
me & my girlfriend at the time. Only got to see him that one time, back in
the 80's. But I will never forget it! Another great video here man, thank you!
Like you, I saw Glenn live at Lake Tahoe in 76 or 77. He came out and started with the Beach Boys, even playing the guitar behind his back and didn't stop for one and a half hours. He played everything, and played it well. It was, to this day the finest live performance I have ever seen. Thanks for the memories Glenn.
Heck this man should be in every Hall of Fame known to man ! Truly one of a kind person ! Extraordinarily talented !
As I kid we would watch Glenn Campbell. He's definitely a great 🎸👍‼️ It would have been awesome to see Jeff Beck and Glenn Campbell playing 🎸 together 👍‼️
How about the funk brother's (motown)
Great mini-documentary!! Thank you! As a singer/musician in Mexico City I really get angry when most people here don’t know any of his songs or who he is. Incredible! Nevertheless he is still very underated in most countries.
Oh… the guy in the photo with Glen is Leon Russell😊
Regards from Mexico!
You're welcome. Appreciate you watching! Yes that is Leon.
Amazing Grace
Glen Campbell
Bag Pipes
MAGNIFICENT
For me he was the greatest guitar player.
Musician, singer, actor…despite all his fame and awards, I still think he’s very under appreciated. I love learning about his Wrecking Crew days, and wish there was more video of those sessions.
the "WRECKING CREW" backed up a lot of bands of the day, they could play anything. it is a shame that they are un- credited for their work!!!!!.
@@gregoryclemen1870an even bigger shame is the records of all those dates are so minimal that you can truly only go on their word for a lot of those times, and sadly they are all slowly passing on.
I hope that more session recordings come out telling bigger stories about those days!
Still so many holes in those stores and as great of a job that Denny Tedesco did on the doc, there will always be those who told different stories.
@@kevinfarrell3121 , I agree with you 100%!!!!!.
And what a singer! Check out "The Lord's Prayer" live, 1968. Every note, every breath, Vocal Perfection.
I was in the British merchant navy in 1970 and whilst on a trip to florida a Scottish college was playing a musician I'd never heard of. I really enjoyed the singing and guitar. It was glen campbell. A true star and still love his songs
An incredible talent. A great vocalist and possibly the greatest guitarist ever!
why is anyone have to be concerned about someone being the greatest or the best.. why can't it be enough that he was an incredible talent.. phenomenal guitarist fantastic singer.. that's all u need to be. you don't have to be the best or the greatest..
One of my heroes. The first record I ever bought was a 45 of "Witchita Lineman", with pocket money I saved up picking up empty soda bottles on my way walking back and forth to our local town center. I was 7 years old and was mesmerized and fascinated by the beauty and melancholy sound of WL coming out of the radio. Then Gentle On My Mind, By The Time I Get To Phoenix, True Grit, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, Southern Nights and Rhinestone Cowboy. This was a rather guilty, secret pleasure as all of my friends were listening to The Beatles, The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Rolling Stones, Led Zepplin, Allman Brothers and Skynyrd. I finally got to see him live in concert at Billy Bob's in Fort Worth in 1983. I stood right down in front, as close as I could get (which was practically face to face). One of the unforgettable live music moments of my life and I actually got to shake his hand and say hello after the show. Something about his humble, aw shucks, "watch this " personality was so endearing to me, not to mention his legendary status and reputation as one of greatest performers of our era. I still listen to Witchita Lineman at least once a week and it still moves me everytime, just like the seven year old kid that bought that record so long ago.
Thanks for watching and your comment Rusty!
@@RiverDocs One cannot say enough nice things about Glen Campbell!
The best he was and is still the Best!
Glen was one of the best. Anyone who could sit in with the wrecking crew . A group of the best musicians in the world and play by ear, such as Tommy Tadesco Carroll Kay and many more . He was an amazing musician. I am sure a child prodigy. He could hear a song once and emiditly play it. That is someone who is gifted, no doubt.
To me, Glenn was first and foremost a guitarist. He happened to be a great singer, and he maintained his fantastic vocal range even in his seniorhood, something most aging singers only with they could do. But his singing was the icing on the cake. For me, his guitar playing was always the big attraction, from way back in the '60s when he was a studio cat. Thanks for making this video! BTW, it was obviously Leon Russell in that studio photo. His eyes are unmistakeable. 😎
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice picture of Glen with Leon Russell.
He's always been a favorite of mine since I was a young kid 40+ years ago.
He recorded "The William Tell Overture", AKA the "Lone Ranger" theme back in the late 70s as a B side to Southern Nights. There's a video of him here on TH-cam playing it in concert. If you've never seen it, it's well worth the time. He went all Jimi Hendrix with the guitar solo. 😄
I think that he's one of the greatest artists ever. He truly was a great musician and all around package.
I got to meet Glenn in Az. The best guitarist ever. Just ask his buddy Alice Cooper. Just a great guy.
One of my favorite lines is when Glen, referring to his fellow Guitar Wizard and friend, starts into a rousing performance saying: "Roy Clark and I have a pact, I do not play Malaguena, and he don't play the William Tell Overture!"
I imagine he played that overture a thousand times on guitars ranging from solo acoustic, to his favored 12 string electric Hamer in front of full orchestras. Sometimes he lets the brass play the intro lines and other times he lights it off himself on the guitar. But when he plays the final chorus with the guitar on the top of his head, you cannot help but be amazed! (and don't miss the hundred notes he his in the 3 seconds of the outro!!)
RIP to one of the greatest guitar players of all time.
The thing that most people don't point out is that Glen had a TV show for a while and he would have the most amazing musicians/singers on to play live. No back up tracks, no "Lip sync" truly some great live performances ans Many times he would jam with them and create real music magic. Amazing musician and singer and a big hearted guy.
He was so talented and versatile. You are right, his guitar playing was phenomenal, as well as Roy Clark's. I'm a classic rock and roll fan, but I love many genres because of Glenn Campbell. Rest in Peace, Glenn.
Mid '60s and Dad brought home records he received as mgr of the local TV station. A favorite I still play is "Twelve String Guitar" by "The Folkswingers". There is no reference to Glen as the featured player except lost in a paragraph on the back of the jacket. Awesome stuff. I wonder if I might be allowed me to post tracks from it on my channel.
(I heard that Roger Miller also couldn't read sheet music. Neither needed to.
A story I heard: Glen was on a plane and and after some ice was broken a flight attendant asked him to listen to a cassette of her boyfriend. He politely accepted and Alan Jackson is now familiar.
Did you know he could play the bag pipes like nobody's business? I was floored!
He did well and could play anything. His documentary was great.
Glen Campbell is the greatest singer/guitarist ever recorded. This man was simply on a whole higher level. That's as simple as I can put it. He absolutely should be in the rock Hall of Fame no questions asked.
Glen was generous to others in many ways. The late Johnny Burnette became acquainted with Glen in his early days and encouraged him to move to L.A. to better promote his talents. After Johnny's untimely death in 1964, Glen eventually hired Johnny's widow, Thurley, as a business manager. I talked to her in 1988 for a good half hour via phone while she was at Glen L.A. office. Also, Glen gave a benefit concert to Johnny's brother, Dorsey, when he died in 1979. Additionally, Glen gave some assistance to Johnny's son, Rocky Burnette, during his initial professional efforts. RIP Glen, Johnny, Dorsey and Thurley.
I had the pleasure of hearing Glen live in Dublin Ireland in the early 70s. At one poing half way through a tune he walked off stage and came back a few seconds later playing the bagpipes. I loved his singing and he could do anything on guitar.
His life should be made into a movie!
My oldest Glen Campbell album is "The Astounding 12-String Guitar of Glen Campbell" from 1964. I knew him first as a guitar player. He also plays mean bagpipes!
From what I’ve heard (read) EVH would ring Glen once or twice a week and said Glen was a major influence on Eddie. That’s immense! Both are undisputed legends!
RIP Glen
RIP Eddie
Great video
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P.S. You just gotta watch the “Smoke from a distant fire” version Glen did! Absolutely beautiful
Thanks Shane, appreciate it!!
Glen Campbell was one of the best. I was a kid when he was big and he was all over the radio. How lucky I am. I knew that was Leon Russell cause he was my first intro to music when I was 4.
We recently lost another guitar giant,Nashville session player,Mr Larry Dewese,as good as anyone around,,and a great friend, bandmate,RIP Larry
Glen Campbell defentily had a style sll his own. I regard him as the best of the best . He was incredible he could do it all . And a singer as well, I have no doubt he could have played any setting with anybody. If heaven has a band, there is no doubt Glen will be the star.
When l say old….70. And God Bless Glen and his family…
always love Glen Campbells' beautiful guitar solos and his hit songs that became standards like Galveston..
Great vid 👍
Thanks Sadie Lamp. Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm from England and remember hearing witchita lineman for the 1st time in the sixties and thinking what a great song
None better than Glen.
The man was a fantastic musician. Always was amazed how he could adapt with anyone he played with.
Wichita Lineman . One of my all time favorites!!
You bet. Those Jimmy Webb written songs were top notch! Thanks for watching Chris.
he was one of the greats sadly missed
I love Glen Campbell. His music was a big part of my adolescent years. I think I first loved him because he and my Uncle Paul look so much alike! There hasn’t been a time in my life that hearing a Glen Campbell song hasn’t evoked a wonderful memory❤️
I've been informing music fans of all genres Glen Campbell is a GIFTED MUSICIAN!!
Wayne Newton, is another who plays over 30 instruments competently.
Incredible
RIP
Mr. Campbell
Your influence will be enjoyed by music enthusiasts for generations.
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Such a talent.
Glen could do it all! What a talent!
Yes Glen Campbell was no doubt in the top two best Guitarist ever to strap on a Guitar. He was so natural at it like it was a part of his body and soul. I was to young to appreciate his talent, but I’m so glad we had him as part of our music culture. God bless him and I’m sure that is who he is with. He was put on this earth for just that to give us all music pleasure. Thank you Glen.
no doubt in the top two ?.Glen Campbell no doubt a phenomenal guitarist & vocalist is sufficient.
Love You Always ☆◇♡
A musical monster... Won Best Guitar in the world in 1969 claimed so himself. 12 string electric guitar rendition of the William Tell Overture performed partly over his head is unparalleled; completely unsurpassed and he was a genius singer....Everyone & anyone in the entertainment industry knew Glen Campbell. He was on every producers top players lists.....
Glen Campbell was a true great
Glen laid down a rhythm track, then played superbly tasteful lead support and excellent solos on the LP "Tennessee Ernie Sings and Glen Picks."
I learned so much from that LP , especially how Glen used the "Caged" system to add phrases over the entire neck. You should check it out if you love
guitar !
I was stunned by Glen's bagpipes on J. Cash's Croft of Clachan. He was well liked by my 2 sisters and my wife.
I loved his voice from the moment I first heard it. As a professional singer/guitarist from the 60`s through the 70`s I got to cover many of his & Jimmy Webb hit songs. My all time favourites are; By the time I get to Phoenix, Gentle on my mind and Wichita Linesman. I watched the TV docco of his farewell tour and shed a few tears to think of the musical wonder he created. I`m sure I`m not alone in saying that Glen will always be " Gentle on my mind."
I never knew till late that glen campbell played that iconic guitar sounds of the song " TRIED SO HARD" by gene clark of The Byrds. I appreciate him/ his talents more than ever
I didn't realize Glen had been a session artist until I watched the documentary, "The Wrecking Crew". What an amazing collection of talented people. It seems like the were the 'background' sound on almost every song recorded in the L.A. area during the sixties.
A funny comment I read recently was, a fan had his 6 favorite rock band drummers from some groups of the 1960’s. Until he saw the Wrecking Crew video, and discovered his 6 favorite drummers, were all the same person, Hal Blaine.
Yes, they were. However, they were not called or known as "The Wrecking Crew' at that time.
I saw Glen with Tanya Tucker at Del Mar in the late 70s or early 80s. He was very nice to me and my Buddy Wes. He was a genuine fella.
I am 69 years old and loved watching his show and still watch TrueGrit my favorite movie ! Glen was one of a kind talent who lived a full life making so many people happy, i am not ashamed to say I cried when he died. What a man’s man . Go razorbacks! And I am a Yankee from Connecticut
He was excellent. Coming from me, someone who really didn't like country music even a little bit. He brought some inspiration to that time of my life .
Thanks Glenn.
I really enjoyed The Glenn Campbell Goodtime Hour back in the late 60s. He had great guests, too. It started as a summer replacement show in '68.
Loved by those who know about him, sadly underrated by most.
Well said!
Rock and Roll hall of fame! Glen Campbell should be all by himself at number 1 with the next nearest starting at 10.