Glen Campbell my dad for his 79th B-day
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2024
- A cover by Glenvis (sbbinahee) of 'Cat's In The Cradle' always loved this song
A poem I wrote a while back
Dear dad
To my father
Dear dad:
Sometimes you make me sad
Sometimes you make me glad
But as I grow in life
I’ve come to know your strife
Like you I try to hide
The pain I feel inside
But when I let it go
It only helps me grow
The gifts God gave to you
Shines brightly through and through
Your grace you share with all
Not just to those that call
Tight wires are merely strings
It’s your soul that makes them ring
The voice that comes from you
Makes angels listen too
I’ll love you till the end
And always be your friend
So remember I’m always here
If you ever need my ear
![โฮ่ง! (SUGOI) - LYKN [ OFFICIAL MV ]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/nFp4zjAARFs/mqdefault.jpg)
![ตีสิบเดย์ [FULL] | นางเอกหมอลำเงินล้าน "อุ๋งอิ๋ง เพชรบ้านแพง" & ไฮโซสาวสุดฮอต "ลิลลี่ เหงียน"](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/jPxQS_EgrJ4/mqdefault.jpg)
Never knew my dad. He passed on when I was 9. My own son is 22 today. Ask him of the songs of Mr. Campbell and he'll name them all in the blink of a eye. Thanks for the songs. Thanks for the gift of music. Thanks for being you Mr. Campbell.
I grew up in Detroit in the 60's. I was mostly into rock n roll but I ALWAYS loved. hearing Glen Campbell on the radio. even though country wasn't "hip" then I really enjoyed his voice and style... always so uplifting!
You need to watch the documentary called "The Wrecking Crew".
The world lost Glen Campbell.. a fine man. We still thankfully have his music for future generations..
A great memory of a great man. R.I.P. dear Glen.
Oh wow, I didn't think I could cry as much as I did through the documentary "I'll be me". It's obvious from the photos here that Glen truly loved his kids. Thank you Travis for sharing this, it is beautiful!!
I was fortunate enough to see your Dad in L.A. back in 2011 at the Nokia Theater. My own father is 88 and has been afflicted for several years. He's in an excellent facility, as I understand your Dad is. We need to knock Alzheimer's out, once and for all.
Glen Campbell always reminds me of good times inc holidays in the Isle of Man with my parents in the 70s , he has left lasting memories for me , a true star
Great poem. If this is the real Travis...the world loves your dad. We are sad about his condition and the rumors that no one is allowed to visit him now. He really gave us years of enjoyment...he is a beautiful soul with awesome talent. The world will never forget him
Hi Travis, I do believe your dad and Merle are whooping it up together in Bill Anderson's Country Music Heaven! I will always think of Glen with a smile.
Glen Campbell has always been one of my favorite artists. I was born in '55 and have loved music since I was a child. I grew up listening to Glen on the radio, his 45rpm singles, albums, 8-tracks and so on. His last couple of albums are very good, especially 'Meet Glen Campbell'. Wichita Lineman is one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded, and the guitar break/instrumental is absolutely sublime, with the horns and strings complimenting Glen's guitar. Just listen to the end of that break when the horns join in. It is pure bliss. Whoever arranged that song on that original recording was a record-making genius.
Anyway, Glen Campbell's music has been a big part of my life. Thanks for posting this, and God bless Glen Campbell...thank you for the music, and the music always reminds me of my youth and the good times. When I was young, 14-17 years old or so, I could sing his songs note for note. I used to sing them to my high school sweetheart who became my wife. We've been together since we were 15 in 1970. Great memories, thanks to the music.
And hey, I'm a Ford guy. I noticed in the video a 1964 Ford Galaxie, about a '52-'53 Mercury, and what looks to be a late 50's Mercury. Not only is Glen a great musical artist, he also had good taste in cars! Glen Campbell - an American musical icon...and I was blessed to grow up in his era, just along for the ride.
That would have been the master arranger and producer Al De Lory
WOW! A lot of great comments here. What a talent Glen Campbell is from a fan's standpoint. We (fans) are blessed to have witnessed his talents. May YOU (Travis), remain to be blessed, although, the situation must be difficult for you and your family members. I keep Glen and all of his families in my thoughts and prayers. I too watched the documentary, "I Will Be Me". It is hard for us all to accept this, but it also has, (along with Jimmy Webb's recent concerts), alerted the public of today, just how great of a musician and entertainer and enigma Glen Campbell is.
Very well said Kimberly. Travis, this is great. Very touching. We all love Glen.
Thank you Travis for sharing your father with the world. What an amazing talent, saw him in concert in Reno in 1996, my parents were in awe, after many years of following his career, and how powerful his voice still was. Myself, I still can hear him belt out Wichita Lineman, and it made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. I think the only thing that could even make this situation with your father even be bearable is to remember that people getting sick and getting old is not what God wants, and he promises a time, like Isaiah 33:24 says, that "no resident will say I am sick". So, having your dad back, with all his memories of you and your siblings, and all his talents for singing and playing music, being able to enjoy all the things he always did enjoy.
May your father rest in peace. You all helped him a lot to guide him to his final destination. RIP, dear Mr Campbell.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Travis. I hope your father can feel all the love from heaven and that he has all of his faculties back and is enjoying the things people are saying about him. My heart goes out to your family.
Enjoy dad while you still have him, I lost mine when I was a young man and miss him so.
The god given talent of this man is astonishing. I hope he was just as good as a father. That would be something. A nice tribute.
Beautiful poem. heartfelt tribute. Glen Campbell: WHAT AN AMAZING LIFE & TALENT !
hold always to the best memories.
Beautiful and heartwarming.
Im sure the family more so than the fans but is it wrong for me to feel cheated that we have lost The Glen we new followed and loved? what a man and talent. If Mother America was asked about her history she would have to mention Glen Campbell as one of her favorites sons... Sincerely Christian Daniels thank you for sharing you father with us
Travis, just caught the CNN special. So great. Of course we are all praying for you and your family. Your Dad is amazing. Still is!
Travis such a beautiful video and song for your Dad. Good bless you and your father. To me he's the greatest singer and enterainer of all , much love to the Campbell family.
I’ve also heard he was the most brilliant guitarist of all time!
What a beautiful tribute to your dad. Thank you for sharing
Yesterday (April 22) was Glen Campbell Day at my house. It was Glen's music all day, in honor of his birthday. I hope it was a pleasant one for Glen, surrounded by loved ones. This is a lovely tribute to your dad, Travis. Thanks for sharing it with us. We don't seem to be able to get enough of your dad and his music.
Travis your father is beyond special to us all. My heart just brakes for your father and family. I tear up so hard knowing what he is going through. Prayers to each and everyone of you all.
Will sure miss him when he's in heaven
+Ray Gettings
We miss him even now.
A great tribute to a great man. Thank You Travis.
Travis, thank you for sharing your father with the world. We love him, but not as you love him as a son. There is no doubt in my mind that you and the rest of the children meant the absolute world to him. From everything I have learned about your father, he is a really decent man. Please show him your love before he finally goes. You don't want to regret telling him you love him. He will understand and take that with him in his final days.
You have a beautiful voice. Lost my dad to vascular dementia. Didn't agree with my stepmother (on anything!) on his care at home until I realized that despite our best efforts, we couldn't safely keep him home any more. It was a miracle that had God's signature written all over it but the two of us made peace and were able to have 5 more months with him that were priceless to all family members. I pray that your family and your wonderful father will have peace.
TB McM a groovy kind of love
fantastic tribute to your dad whom we all treasure and pray for.
please keep us posted Travis on his well being. we rarely hear anything. our prayers continue to bless you and your family and love to you all.
This is absolutely fantastic....
Travis, thank you so much for sharing the photos. Love the the song and all the photos.
We are on the edge of a cure. There is always hope, keep believing.
I have been a fan since the goodtime hour and your dad is such a great talent..our family grew with country music and glen was always one of my favorites..I have lost both of my parents..my mom in 2011 to this horrible disease..my prayers are with your entire family and remember your good times with your dad
That was so beautiful, thank you very much for sharing some lovely family photos. I am 52, and have LP's of Glen Campbell since I was ten years old. So Glen Campbell's music has always been around. I think of Glen Campbell often and he is my prayers. thanks
The same here. Actually I was just 4 years old when I first started listening to Glen Campbell. My father had a few of his albums.
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Thanks Travis,,I think Glen was a special talent for sure. Great family for supporting him also. Best to you and family
Very Cool Travis. Like everyone says your dad is a extremely talented man. I was about 14 or so when I first heard your dad. He was my idol. He has had a big wonderful life,the good and the not so good. I admire your dad for lots of reasons but when asked in interviews he never hides the alcohol and drug problems. He owns up to all that. Now with his illness he shares that to help others. I'd like to send your dad and the whole family my support. I know it must be hard on everyone. I know your dad was away a lot as you kids grew but you can see on his face the love he has for his family. Your dads music and charisma drew me to him. After all these years he still a super star and a great guy and role model.
Travis your Dad has inspired so many of us with his songs and yes the good and bad of his life.
I grew up in Tuckerman, Arkansas just a few miles northeast of Delight. I do know temptation gets the better of us all.
I think we are related on your Grandmother Campbell side and all our people find the strongest bond is our faith. Church was / is the foundation that deeply binds us. Growing up in the Church of Christ is hard and love of music is our sanity. Your Dad knows this story all to well. I know his heart wants to serve, but we get off track. The getting back on track is the hard part. It's taken many years to learn none of us will ever be perfect enough to earn salvation. Grace is the word.
David is one my favorite people in the Bible. He did about everything humanly imaginable... good and bad, but God said David was a man after his own heart. Your Dad reminds me of David. Perfect no / Human yes!
I'm sorry to preach. It's not the point here.... point is your Dad will be remember as one of those great Arkansas boys that made a difference in peoples lives. Feet of clay maybe, but what a God given talent.
I know your pain my brother! I lost my Grandmother and my Uncle to Alzheimer's. Thank you for sharing your thoughts in this touching video.
Congratulations
n
It must've hurt. Though you focused on the obvious love he had for you. We are all devastated by his loss. Keep his inherent love for you in your heart. God bless hon.
Really cool and touching tribute to Glen the dad. Travis , I have a Glen Campbell song book with a picture of you and your dad , each with a guitar,. you had a little bitty one. Such a cute picture. Glen is the most gifted entertainer of all time. Astonishing talent.
Just watched tribute video Travis you did your Dad proud. You are like your Dad in every way good job. He is my all time favorite singer, nobody will ever top Glen Campbell. Thank You Jody Radel
a hero of mine since day one.thx travis. j.
Im so glad you posted this. You gave up a lot so that we shared and enjoyed in your dad's talents. What a talented man. The only good memories I have of my youth were watching the Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour and the Carol Burnett show. It felt good knowing there were people in the world that were good and kind and could make me forget where I was. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. To Glen: think of you more than you could know, wish for an easy transition dear friend.
Great Poem and Great Video Travis. Ive been a fan since the 60's and will be a fan for the rest of my life. I wish you and your dad and family the best. I have walked down the path you are going down, just remain strong and keep your focus. That's how your dad would want it.
This is a very moving video, Travis. You have a very nice voice as well.
carl ireton This is a Song from "Cat Stevens", a wonderful singer/songwriter in his own right who passed away in the '70s. I have no doubt that his song reached out to Travis is why he used it as the song for his video as it does truly make sense for many people in his situation who had no say in the choice of how they grew up but perhaps understand things a little differently as to why things were the way they were and perhaps maybe even seeing their own adult life playing out much like their Childhood, teen and young adult life did. I wish Travis and all the Campbell children nothing but the best.
terri5757 Hey Carl, sorry to chime in and correct you in what's a very moving comment thread, but Cat Stevens is alive and well and still playing great music
I grew up listening to your dad and seeing your Mom Billie and you kids in the movie magazine's! Your Dad is my comfort music. Sad you kids were left out of his life. Collateral damage...😥 Nice tribute and the song says it all😞
Praying things will change ......
Beautiful video montage and poignant my friend. Such an honour beyond words for you to have me sing and play this timeless and haunting Harry Chapin classic for you and your dad. LOVE Glenvisx.
You did a great job for them both!
This was a great look back to your dad... My heart is with you and your family ALWAYSPamela Parrish
Thank you so much for sharing this Travis. Your father just celebrated his birthday a week and a half ago, but he has given so many of us countless years of joy, love, and entertainment. I'm "only" 43 myself, but I really got turned on to your father's music because of my dad who himself will turn 74 in December. My mom and dad had the awesome opportunity of going to a Glen Campbell concert here in Arkansas (Conway I belive?) a few years ago. I wish I could have gone. One of my favorite albums is the 2001 live in Sioux Falls concert. Glen has been on my mind a lot these days. I have selfishly wondered how he was doing and wishing that someone would let all of his fans know. I do however realize that this is a very private and personal time for all of you. I am glad Travis that you have found this outlet to share with us. God bless you and your family. Glen is loved by so many and will be for many years to come.
Thank you,
Steven Snow in Little Rock, AR
S. Snow I love that Sioux Falls Concert too. Witchita Lineman is my favorite song. Love Glen Campbell!
rick motacek
One of my favorites as well. There just aren't too many of our heroes left from this era. We've lost so many great ones over the last several years.
TY Travis...I was very fortunate to meet and see your dad in 2002 when he did some concerts in Calif.
Well done Paul....well done.....
That's so true Travis .. Acceptance & Forgiveness I'm sure will free you of any ugly Cancer that might be in your Family History.
He was Talent pure and Simple .. His Voice as yours Brings me Home .. Please write back I'd enjoy chatting with you
what a great man i will greatly miss mr. campbell and i
am praying for him i love his music i grew up with his music had a great singer and mad he is
Always loved that song. Thanks for posting pictures of both of your lives. Peace
Travis that was a great Video that you put together.. Thanks for sharing..
RIP, Glen.. Miss you...
I didn't realize how much Debby looks like Glen.
A beautiful tribute... REST EASY DEAR GLEN xx
Very nice Travis.Excellent cover.
My condolences on the passing of your Father. I loved his music.
So precious Travis! TY for sharing these memories with us!
So sorry for the loss you and the family are going through. Having lost a few family to that horrid disease I understand the loss started ages ago. My heartfelt sympathy. We all loved him; his music brings back such memories...ironic, I know. Hugs.
Very nice photos. Thank you for sharing them.
Just beautiful so lucky to have the memories that you do
Travis -- I had to watch this again today. It's almost time for another birthday ... just thinking about you and Trudy and your dad. Hope you are all doing well, despite the difficult circumstances. Praying for you all ... always. ❤💚😢 Stay strong.
Thank you Travis.
Just watched this so beautiful!
Thanks for this song... This song always reminds me of me and my Dad, too...
Thank you Travis!
Thank you for sharing!! Very thoughtful of you.....
Thank you so very much Travis for this touching video.I loved it totally!
Very nice tribute Travis! I grew up in Carlsbad NM. Van Nunley was in my graduating class. My mom booked your dad at the Elk’s Club in Carlsbad before he was famous. Your mom was a classic beauty!
This just confirms how devastating it is to see a family destroyed by divorce. This is a beautiful family. How on earth a parent could walk away from three little kids continues to stun me. There was no reason for this family to be broken apart. Both parents were to blame but the kids were clearly collateral damage. I love the image that was sold to us of Glen by the media and his “PR” people but it is apparent he was deeply flawed and obviously all of his wives were flawed as well. This is just so sad. No one won in this story. By the way, Travis, you appear to be the most talented of all of Glens kids, but none have the musical magic and genius of the father.
GC KIDS ARE ALL SO MUSICAL,,,,,GREAT
A Belated Happy Birthday Glen Campbell
Well done ...
Such a lovely poem you wrote. Beautiful.
Beautiful tribute Travis.
Beautiful ❤️
Thanks Cathleen. That helps
super and sad its life on the road
Reading some of the comments and wondering if ppl get the lyrics and sadness of what this song was about😥. Much 💛 to you.
I know personally how sad this song is..was that you singing and playing Travis? Excellent.
Nice video Travis!! How many of your brothers and sisters have gotten into music? Obviously Ashley, Cal, and Shannon, you and Debbie, but that leaves 3 others. Thank you!
He does know that this song is not particularly complimentary to the writer's father nor to himself when he becomes one? Nor the writers' son for that matter at the end. It's more of a testament to everyone's self centered inclinations.
Curious why you didn't cover a Campbell song, this one is from Harry Chapin...
How is your father doing Travis?
GC HAS REGRETS ABOUT NOT SPENDING ENOUGH TIME WITH HIS OLDER KIDS. I HEARD HIM ON A TALK SHOW.
hi everyone - on my life i promise i'm the biggest glen campbell fan there is - but doesn't this song describe a son's heartbreak and eventual payback for a father who wasn't there? and didn't glen admit that he wasn't there for his first family in the late 60s when he was mega famous? does travis get this? or am i over analyzing ? listen to the lyrics!
I, too, was and still am a huge Glen Campbell fan. And I agree Travis may not haven't gotten the true meaning of this song. But he meant well. His heart was in the right place and I'm sure he loved his father dearly in spite of his mistakes. Glen Travis Campbell was a phenomenal and gifted entertainer. May he rest in Heavenly peace!
(courtesy of the biography channel)eddie murphy back in the 80s had the nerve to make a joke at glens expense at the grammys or some music award show. all i have to say is that now no one remembers eddie murphys work. but everyone remembers the great glen campbell. one of the greatest talents to every pick up a guitar. completely underrated by the music buying public except for by people who really know music.
cathleen (and anyone curious) if you want to see glen at his absolute finest , lookup the episode of the goodtime hour when he had liberace on as a guest. jerry lee and a great banjo player also accompanied glen. anyhow beginning around 18 minutes , glen, jerry and the banjo player play 4 songs in a row. all are world class great recordings, done with 1 take, the highlight (IMO) being "wayfaring stranger", a gospel or negro spiritual that begins at 23:55. glen's exceptional voice and fluid guitar work are first rate.
you can find old episodes of the glen campbell goodtime hour on youtube by the way. the episode i am referring to was originally broadcast on 1-10-71 . but it's on youtube now. fortunately the network has not tried to block it.