I had the privilage of seeing Jimmy Webb last year in a small,intimate show here in Okla. City. I am a 52 year old died in the wool rock and roller. It took me years to come to appreciate the art of this kind of songwriting. This man has written some of the greatest songs...ever. He played around an hour and then left the small stage. We got him back for an encore and of course he played Galveston...my personal fave. I actually started crying and when he left the stage and walked by me he saw me. He kind of grabbed my arm and said something like " that's what that song is supposed to do ". Man that was a great night. Thanks Jimmy.
+scarecrowbike Oklahoma seems to produce more than their share of caring and wonderful people. Having previously worked in the blood industry, I believe Okies are the most generous in the nation. Your state is fortunate to have the Oklahoma Blood Institute. It is an excellent organization and should be supported above the others.
Thanks for sharing that amazing anecdote about what in fact is the moment that means the most to a songwriter. The one you shared. (Just quoted in my posting this day, citing you as a 'kindred spirit.' Thanks again, Jerry Murphy. I have a "Jimmy Webb" thread going in the "other celebrities" section of the Forums at Sinatra Family dot com -- quoting you this day.
Jimmy is a genius. All of us who have studied music for decades, and learned how to play several instruments, wish we had his talent for writing lyrics and melodies. Simply terrific.
Yes, you said it best, Jimmy is a genius. Just watched his decade old live daytime TV appearance with Carly Simon. At the Sinatra Family dot com site I've opened a dormant Jimmy Webb thread (in the "other celebrities" section of their FORUMS) and commented this day on the significance of two great songwriters who wrote both words and music to all their songs "like Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and very few others." The few others, including Frank (Guys & Dolls) Loesser -- as they significantly picked one of his obscure songs (Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year) for their duet. Thanks for posting, John Terrana.
Just 6 days after Cyclone Katrina had Hit New Orleans ...I met Jimmy Webb when he was doing a Concert Tour DownUnder here in Sydney...I was Star Struck for days after and still am when I think of it...He is one of those very likeable charismatic Guys with Enormous Talent & Humility...I wanted to adopt him as my New Best Friend !!
only a true songsmith like jimmy could write songs for such a diverse group of artists like: glen campbell. the fifth dimension, brooklyn bridge, and richard harris! a true songwriter and one of america's best!
The moment that means the most to you as a songwriter Just watching this follow up (to Didn't We) -- Jimmy in his 20's singing BY THE TIME I GET TO PHOENIX (with the chords he had in mind when composing the song). I was moved to tears. Then I read the posted "comment" (below) from "Jerry Murphy" a kindred spirit! [Aren't we lucky to live in an era when a magical musical moment-in-time from several decades ago is here, at our fingertips to enjoy in the here and now. The novelty will never wear off.] ---- "I had the privilege of seeing Jimmy Webb last year in a small,intimate show here in Oklahoma City. I am a 52 year old dyed in the wool rock and roller. It took me years to come to appreciate the art of this kind of songwriting. This man has written some of the greatest songs...ever. He played around an hour and then left the small stage. We got him back for an encore and of course he played Galveston...my personal fave. I actually started crying and when he left the stage and walked by me he saw me. He kind of grabbed my arm and said something like 'That's what that song is supposed to do!' Man that was a great night. Thanks Jimmy."
I know this song from a radio station in my sign TV, but had no idea it was by him, it`s sang by other singer. Today I heard at afternoon, paying attention to the lyric and thinking in put here to see if was the same song. And what a surprise it is!
You got that right, Anita Huie. Like fine wine, his songs sound finer to our ears than when we were young as he is in this magic moment of time captured on video. Isn't this the best time to be alive? Thanks for posting.
By the time I get to Phoenix she'll be rising She'll find the note I left hangin' on her door She'll laugh when she reads the part that says I'm leavin' 'Cause I've left that girl so many times before. By the time I make Albuquerque she'll be working She'll probably stop at lunch and give me a call But she'll just hear that phone keep on ringin' Off the wall, that's all. By the time I make Oklahoma she'll be sleepin' She'll turn softly and call my name out low And she'll cry just to think I'd really leave her Tho' time and time I try to tell her so She just didn't know I would really go.
I'm glad that Jimmy is such a great song writer, and met Glen Campbell because Glen sure made hits out of so many of his songs. I don't think Jimmy would have made it as a singer or maybe I'm just so used to how Glen sings them.
If you think Glenn Campbell was a better singer, please check out Jimmy Webb's album called Ten Easy Pieces. You can find it on TH-cam. The mature Webb gives us a hauntingly beautiful album, with unforgettable interpretations of his own writing. I loved Glenn Campbell also, but the songs are completely different sung by Webb. Ten Easy Pieces is a treasure to which you will regret listening.
By the time I get to Phoenix she'll be rising She'll find the note I left hangin' on her door She'll laugh when she reads the part that says I'm leavin' 'Cause I've left that girl so many times before By the time I make Albuquerque she'll be working She'll prob'ly stop at lunch and give me a call But she'll just hear that phone keep on ringin' Off the wall that's all By the time I make Oklahoma she'll be sleepin' She'll turn softly and call my name out loud And she'll cry just to think I'd really leave her Tho' time and time I try to tell her so She just didn't know I would really go
One of the great composers, not terrible at piano either, and then there's his singing. I'll say this - you can hear him really trying. Given his composing and playing talent, he's got to know, right? Yeah, pass this one on to Glen...
This is one of his better vocal efforts but it's amazing how much better Glen Campbell sounded on all his songs. Campbell gave the music its symmetry and tempo. Jimmy does some histrionic ad lib vocalizing here to add drama to the song, but the song is so melodic and subtle it really doesn't need it. He's one of the great story tellers as a lyricist and his melodies are always near perfect It just requires a better singer for that to come out. Cut to Glen Campbell and Marilyn Mccoo.
He may be a fabulous song writer but his playing does not fit the mood of the song at all.. and his singing is... well, as a fellow professional I wont comment
I really love his songs. They're brilliant. But I can't handle his un-musical voice and the way he interprets his own music. Others do a much better job, and that's one reason the songs were hits. As well, I could have done without the "I wish I were black" routine with the "oh yes she wills"... Embarrassing. I don't like his books either. I have two of them. Very disappointing.
What a talented and beautiful man.
I had the privilage of seeing Jimmy Webb last year in a small,intimate show here in Okla. City. I am a 52 year old died in the wool rock and roller. It took me years to come to appreciate the art of this kind of songwriting. This man has written some of the greatest songs...ever. He played around an hour and then left the small stage. We got him back for an encore and of course he played Galveston...my personal fave. I actually started crying and when he left the stage and walked by me he saw me. He kind of grabbed my arm and said something like " that's what that song is supposed to do ". Man that was a great night. Thanks Jimmy.
Jimmy a great Okie.
+jerry murphy Thanks for your post! It inspired me to check his tour schedule. I can catch him in 2 weeks not too far way. Looking forward to it.
+scarecrowbike Oklahoma seems to produce more than their share of caring and wonderful people. Having previously worked in the blood industry, I believe Okies are the most generous in the nation. Your state is fortunate to have the Oklahoma Blood Institute. It is an excellent organization and should be supported above the others.
That would have been so awesome to see him like that. He is so wonderful
Thanks for sharing that amazing anecdote about what in fact is the moment that means the most to a songwriter. The one you shared. (Just quoted in my posting this day, citing you as a 'kindred spirit.' Thanks again, Jerry Murphy. I have a "Jimmy Webb" thread going in the "other celebrities" section of the Forums at Sinatra Family dot com -- quoting you this day.
He wrote the most haunting and beautiful melodies.
I saw Jimmy years later at the Fairmont SF what a writer n singer ❤️☮️🤩 and all the stories of glen ❤️☮️
He plays the piano so beautifully. Thank you Jimmy for all you have given to us in music.
Amen.
I like all things pertaining to Jimmy Webb: singing, songwriting, piano, & storytelling. Finally, I was able to see him this year..and meet him.
Hello Denise, how are things going with you?
Jimmy is a genius. All of us who have studied music for decades, and learned how to play several instruments, wish we had his talent for writing lyrics and melodies. Simply terrific.
Yes, you said it best, Jimmy is a genius. Just watched his decade old live daytime TV appearance with Carly Simon. At the Sinatra Family dot com site I've opened a dormant Jimmy Webb thread (in the "other celebrities" section of their FORUMS) and commented this day on the significance of two great songwriters who wrote both words and music to all their songs "like Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and very few others." The few others, including Frank (Guys & Dolls) Loesser -- as they significantly picked one of his obscure songs (Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year) for their duet. Thanks for posting, John Terrana.
And complex chord structures in some of his songs!
Just 6 days after Cyclone Katrina had Hit New Orleans ...I met Jimmy Webb when he was doing a Concert Tour DownUnder here in Sydney...I was Star Struck for days after and still am when I think of it...He is one of those very likeable charismatic Guys with Enormous Talent & Humility...I wanted to adopt him as my New Best Friend !!
An iconic lyricist and pianist for my generation. Thank you, Jimmy.
Hello Kathy, how are things going with you?
That is a pretty amazing performance. From the heart.
You must see Jimmy if he comes close to your town. Excellent evening even if you’re too young to remember his works. Superb.
only a true songsmith like jimmy could write songs for such a diverse group of artists like: glen campbell. the fifth
dimension, brooklyn bridge, and richard harris! a true songwriter and one of america's best!
Brilliant !
What a great storyteller.
Fuckin Jimmy Webb is amazing...I always come back to his music when I'm at my most Zen
I love Jimmy Webb but I'm glad Glen was around to sing his stuff...!!
Agreed!
Wow, that was beautiful. Makes one wonder why Jimmy did not perform some of his beautiful tunes himself. 😁
Get his album “Ten easy pieces”
Forever beautiful music.
beyond pure genius -- you saw it - here only 115K views -- feel priveleged !!
fantastic pianist amazing lyricist love you jimmy take care brother
The moment that means the most to you as a songwriter
Just watching this follow up (to Didn't We) -- Jimmy in his 20's singing BY THE TIME I GET TO PHOENIX (with the chords he had in mind when composing the song). I was moved to tears. Then I read the posted "comment" (below) from "Jerry Murphy" a kindred spirit!
[Aren't we lucky to live in an era when a magical musical moment-in-time from several decades ago is here, at our fingertips to enjoy in the here and now. The novelty will never wear off.]
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"I had the privilege of seeing Jimmy Webb last year in a small,intimate show here in Oklahoma City. I am a 52 year old dyed in the wool rock and roller. It took me years to come to appreciate the art of this kind of songwriting. This man has written some of the greatest songs...ever. He played around an hour and then left the small stage. We got him back for an encore and of course he played Galveston...my personal fave. I actually started crying and when he left the stage and walked by me he saw me. He kind of grabbed my arm and said something like 'That's what that song is supposed to do!' Man that was a great night. Thanks Jimmy."
Just a great composer !!!
Hello Victoria, how are things going with you?
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I enjoyed this video Thanks
Just a freaking genius lyricist. And a pretty good piano player.
Too awesome...for easy understanding....words and music - just great appreciation for one brilliant writer, performing magic.
Priceless and sublime
Wow. It is like he really went somewhere else that we are not privileged to go. Beautiful.
Hello Beverly, how are things going with you?
Beautiful!
This is just an awesome performance
I know this song from a radio station in my sign TV, but had no idea it was by him, it`s sang by other singer. Today I heard at afternoon, paying attention to the lyric and thinking in put here to see if was the same song. And what a surprise it is!
The musical genius. ... love you Jimmy webb.
You got that right, Anita Huie. Like fine wine, his songs sound finer to our ears than when we were young as he is in this magic moment of time captured on video. Isn't this the best time to be alive? Thanks for posting.
Thanks for posting. I love Jimmy Webb.
By the time I get to Phoenix she'll be rising She'll find the note I left hangin' on her door She'll laugh when she reads the part that says I'm leavin' 'Cause I've left that girl so many times before. By the time I make Albuquerque she'll be working She'll probably stop at lunch and give me a call But she'll just hear that phone keep on ringin' Off the wall, that's all. By the time I make Oklahoma she'll be sleepin' She'll turn softly and call my name out low And she'll cry just to think I'd really leave her Tho' time and time I try to tell her so She just didn't know I would really go.
Happy Birthday, Jimmy.
I'm glad that Jimmy is such a great song writer, and met Glen Campbell because Glen sure made hits out of so many of his songs. I don't think Jimmy would have made it as a singer or maybe I'm just so used to how Glen sings them.
Ist's like Jim Steinmann with all the singers
Pure genius
What a talented man!
Esse está eternamente incluso no roll dos grandes compositores e intérpretes.
great era
Who else could get away with rhyming Albuquerque with "working"? Love all his songs.
Fantastic
This song.
one hellava songwritter!!!
Hello Julie, how are things going with you?
Lucky for Jimmy legacy as a great composer that most of his great musical success were sung by great singers .
If you think Glenn Campbell was a better singer, please check out Jimmy Webb's album called Ten Easy Pieces. You can find it on TH-cam. The mature Webb gives us a hauntingly beautiful album, with unforgettable interpretations of his own writing. I loved Glenn Campbell also, but the songs are completely different sung by Webb. Ten Easy Pieces is a treasure to which you will regret listening.
Hello Joanna, how are things going with you?
Very nice! Can you please add the location and date of this performance to the video description above?
Best Songwriters can't sing a lick
By the time I get to Phoenix she'll be rising
She'll find the note I left hangin' on her door
She'll laugh when she reads the part that says I'm leavin'
'Cause I've left that girl so many times before
By the time I make Albuquerque she'll be working
She'll prob'ly stop at lunch and give me a call
But she'll just hear that phone keep on ringin'
Off the wall that's all
By the time I make Oklahoma she'll be sleepin'
She'll turn softly and call my name out loud
And she'll cry just to think I'd really leave her
Tho' time and time I try to tell her so
She just didn't know I would really go
Great song writer, glad he got Glenn Campbell to sing them though!
Funny seeing Jim circa 1971 (I assume) in what now amounts to "period costume." Fantastic performance, anyway.
His way of singing reminds me of Neil Young's but less nasal.
A young Jimmy
I believe this is how Jimmy wrote this song for Glen to make it a hit for himself.
Thanks for posting these rare Webb vids. Are they available on DVD somewhere?
Love him to bits. But I have to say that piano is a bit busy.
Wie stark ist nicht dein Zauberton, Herr Webb!!!
❤️🇺🇾
Heat movie brought me here
Jimmy Webb is Laura Nyro
He wrote a lot of songs about his girlfriend Susie, Linda Ronstadt's cousin.
His way of appearance reminds me of John Lennon's.
how do you get this good on planet earth ?? -- If you are a songwriter -- throw it in now and get a job -- you will never get here --
Who needs Chrorus, who needs reffrain. xD
One of the great composers, not terrible at piano either, and then there's his singing. I'll say this - you can hear him really trying. Given his composing and playing talent, he's got to know, right? Yeah, pass this one on to Glen...
Beautiful piano playing but it's too busy for the vocals, needs more space...good when Glenn did it to emphasize the vocals...
This is one of his better vocal efforts but it's amazing how much better Glen Campbell sounded on all his songs. Campbell gave the music its symmetry and tempo. Jimmy does some histrionic ad lib vocalizing here to add drama to the song, but the song is so melodic and subtle it really doesn't need it.
He's one of the great story tellers as a lyricist and his melodies are always near perfect It just requires a better singer for that to come out. Cut to Glen Campbell and Marilyn Mccoo.
of course she laughed reading the note... 'cause she was happy you went away to sing somewhere else... hangiiieeeinnn doooooeeeeer...
😂 that's a bit mean, he might read these..
He may be a fabulous song writer but his playing does not fit the mood of the song at all.. and his singing is... well, as a fellow professional I wont comment
i thought he was john lennon
I really love his songs. They're brilliant. But I can't handle his un-musical voice and the way he interprets his own music. Others do a much better job, and that's one reason the songs were hits. As well, I could have done without the "I wish I were black" routine with the "oh yes she wills"... Embarrassing. I don't like his books either. I have two of them. Very disappointing.
Great pianist but Johnny rivers does it better
Err...leave it to Glen Campbell 😯