im 58 years old. I love everything from Judas Priest to Spandau Ballet but I swear to God this song is probably my favorite song of all time. Theres something about this song that makes the hairs on my back stand up like no other song I can think of. Cant explain it. Its just magical!
agree completely, Im 56, listen to a lot of different things as well .Best line ever written in a song - "And I need you more than want you , and I want you for all time..". The strings arrangement does it for me.
I'm 51, and this song from my childhood always stuck with me as a favorite. Like you, my listening is pretty eclectic, but this song always gets to me.
@@joejohnson3968 Yeah, the way the violins enter just before the line you reference above. So much music from our past (I'm 62) that we took for granted at the time, but you look back and realize they were absolute works of art. Thanks Glen, and may you rest well.
James Howard Tull was my daddy. On 12-18-1973 he was electrocuted with 169,000 volts for 18 seconds. He was burned over 95% of his body, fell from 25 ft and landed in a setting position crushing his vertebra. He died five times dealing with that but worked another 33 years for Texas Power and light. Had no idea how important his accident was going to be and how much I learned from him from when I was ran over on a traffic stop. This song always has reminded me of my father going out when the stormy weather comes through and the power was off to make it better for everyone. Daddy's been gone 9 years almost 10 I think it hurts more now than it did then. Thank you Daddy for teaching me to be a man
I knew a very kind Lineman...as a child. I am Chiricahua...he was White. Very kind ...somber fello....hardworking man. Almost 50 years ago...seems like just yesterday...R.I.P. sir.
Jimmy Webb was a genius. To think he could write a song like this for Glenn, then switch gears and write "Beautiful Balloon" for the 5th Dimension is mind boggling. And then "MacArthur Park", just to scratch the surface. That line you quoted really is magical.
The implications of the lyrics. “I need purpose, I’d prefer the purpose to be in service of you” this is the blue collar hero you’ll never meet. They want and honest, beneficial to people, kinda job.
I served on the USS Wichita AOR1, from 1975- 1978. This was our theme song. Played after every long term naval exercise over the ship's PA system, oftentimes at 1 am or later, it was always goosebumps and a sense of pride. We actually were "Wichita Linemen",and to this day the song brings me right back there to the South China Sea with my brothers.
I agree wholeheartedly. This song has always moved me. It came out when I was a teen digging blues and rock and roll, and this was totally outside my usual music genre, but it moved me. I’m glad the song had such broad appeal it received wide AM and FM radio play. The music and lyric are perfectly matched somehow. Dreamy, urgent and powerful all at once. I don’t know who Jimmy Webb is, but this one is bloody genius! I’m going to find out. Glen Campbell’s voice was a great fit for Witchita Lineman, for sure.
I'm 65 and this songs brings me right back to when I was 8/9 years old. My whole family would watch the Glen Campbell TV show. Music can be so powerful transporting you back to a different time. This song just does it for me, I have tears in my eyes.
I first heard this song when I was 10yrs old. when I turned 18 i became a lineman and for 35yrs that was my life and now I'm getting old but I've had a great life. Retired now and love it. Thanks Glenn..
In 1969, when that song came out I was a lineman for the phone company. Since we were all from Victorville we renamed the song the Victorville lineman. It fits.
Julian I am sorry for your loss. My Mom is getting up there in age and reading your post and thinking about losing my own Mother some day just brought a tear to my own eye. Thanks for sharing that.
I was driving back from Sante Fe New Mexico in the winter of 1979 with someone I loved. It was very early in the morning, probably an hour from daybreak and it was very cold outside. She was asleep and I was feeling sad. Probably from being drunk, mean, self-centered.... the rule of many of my wasted days of youth. I turned on the radio, AM no doubt, and this song came on within seconds. I'll never forget how it made me feel because I still can feel it today. She remained sleeping and didn't see me wipe away the tears thankfully I thought. But I was going to change..... I swear. Many, many years later maybe I have. But not in time for many things, many necessary regrets. You see for a moment I had understood I could be quite absent despite being so close. But the sun came up and such introspection was soon lost to the day. Feeling in SRQ and thank you Glen Campbell.
John, many people in this world suffer from a lack of introspection. Clearly you are not one of them. The most valuable lesson I have learned in my 57 years is that it is important to look inside, learn from our faults, and move on. Don't linger in the past, it will tear at your heart until you can't take it anymore. Peace.
His voice makes me cry, especially in this song. Something brings me to tears because it was part of my childhood and my parents are now deceased. RIP Mr. Campbell. You are sorely missed.❤🎸
I can totally relate to this. This song instantly transports me back to being young with my whole family there... I had no idea that I would lose some of them. You just never believe they won’t be there someday. This song just has something about it..
@@Vanasse1 I agree Karen. I've lost several relatives & friends. My dad use to take me hunting, fishing 🎣 and outdoors. We would travel & Glenn Campbell would be on the radio or his tape player, I miss him so. I'm glad & sad we share the same feelings even though we've never met. Thank you
I was in London for a week and packing for my return to America @1:00 AM. Turned on the television and there was a one-hour special on the career of Glen Campbell. It was very good and covered his diminished capacity before his demise. Suddenly, I became very moved at the thought that Glenn was not only respected in the States but around the world.
I knew Glen way back when we where just studio musicians. Played on his first 3 albums. He was so much more than just a great singer and songwriter.... He was a Great Man. Glen is what country music was and should still be. Story telling of life. Not a bunch of hip hop so called country music
I doubt it! I worked with the Wrecking Crew. I actually helped write this song. Glen had originally written “And it itches in the sun, sweating like a grape on the vine, man!”. I said to Glen in the middle of recording this: Sorry Glen, but that line is fantastically stupid! How about this: “And the Wichita Lineman…is still on the line”? Then I made a kind of Morris Code on my high string…doot de-doot de-doot.
Even factoring in all the accolades he's received over the years, I still consider Glen Campbell to be so very underrated. A prolific entertainer; an incomparable singer with perfect diction, timing, pitch, and with a natural smoothness to his voice. One of the best guitar players there ever has been. A writer, an actor, a comedian, a host. He acted with John Wayne in True Grit, as well as sang the theme song. His talent was tremendous, a gift from God. I will miss him so much--
I was only 10 years old when I heard about him from the TV. He was appearing on the Johnny Cash show as well as his own show and he haw. And certain Christmas specials. Used to have his own Christmas special. I agree with everything you said. I can't remember anyone as an Entertainer, who had his gifts.
Glen's musical gifts were from God. He put them to good use. Please don't anyone get me wrong, he worked very hard at it but his ability and potential came from God.
will you dullards please stop with comments about how "underrated" a performer was who sold _millions and millions_ of records across decades and generations?? Just stop. That level of ignorance is just overwhelming to the rest of us. Just stop.
This is the height of nostalgia...of a better simpler time in space where folks enjoyed real talent and sentimental melodies ...All sitting enjoying and watching in appreciation of a living legend
All the comments I have read here, echo my sentiments so clearly. This song, Glen's voice, and his guitar-playing skills just take me back to my childhood, growing up in the 1960's and 1970's. Glen was a considerable part of the soundtrack of those wonderful years. The deep emotion that Glen evokes so easily with his music is just astounding. Just timeless.
@@reneleclerc6119 Those are mostly from hardcore Glen Campbell fans, who have knowledge about his career and his talents. To most people, Glen Campbell was an excellent singer who usually strummed chords on an acoustic guitar while he sang. Campbell himself occasionally played into this image, as he would sometimes throw his guitar behind his back after the first verse of a song, grab the microphone with his hands, and only sing for the second verse (such was the case when he played the song "Southern Nights" in concert.)
There’s just something about this song!! It’s hauntingly beautiful. The imagery. The loneliness. It’s just so pure. Glen was a Diamond. And so good looking, too.
I was on a cross country trip with my cousins and we happened into a Kansas diner and this was playing on the jukebox and it was like a kick in the gut to me. I was like 14 then. The good old days.
When I was 5 or 6, my dad took my mother to see Glen in concert. Glen was singing from inside the ropes of a boxing arena, and our seats were pretty far away. She wanted to get some good photos of him, so she asked me to come with her while she took some photos up front near the boxing ring. I remember her taking my hand and walking down the aisle, and near the ring, she started to take some photos. Anyhow, as my mom was standing there, Glen stopped between songs and said "Go ahead honey, I'll hold still for you." That moment really made her happy, and forever since has let me to admire his kindness.
I am...and just shared to a FB post of a Lineman on the very top of a pole providing service to one of the counties devastated by Hurricane Helene.....🙏
At 15 I wore out my 45 of Wichita Lineman I loved the song so much. Here I am at 70 and it still moves me. A beautiful song written by Jimmy Webb and sung perfectly by Glen Campbell. ❤
People often say this is a great Jimmy Webb song - it is - the streamed consciousness of a lineman is a striking concept for a song - it's in a different league for me tho as a recording for 2 reasons.. 1. because of the production & imagination of the arrangement & 2. due to the sheer class of Glen Campbell's vocal - what a vocal !!!
nancy peck I was working running power into a new hospital my foreman was a Latin guy from Puerto Rico he loved this song I used to sing my own words to him and the Porta Rican electrician is still on the line he used to laugh and sing along the little white electrician is still on the line I hope Louie is still going strong was a good guy treated me like a brother never docked me for coming in late almost everyday and if I didn't come in and super didn't make it to the job he'd put me in for the time he always used to say be sure to bring your radio in tomorrow so we can listen to some tunes back then the a.m. stations played Rock soul country folk music all on the same show now everything is pigeonholed in different stations too bad
One thing l noticed is that the audience sat quiet and respectful to hear this lovely song. These days whenever someone sings the audience seems to yell and scream through the whole performance. Thanks to Glen Campbell for such a timeless classic.
@@jeppelepsi1 that was the beginning of the group participation concerts. I hated it. I came to see and hear the band not their drunk out of tune version screamed in my ear.
The great Jimmy Webb wrote this timeless classic. Only Glen could have pulled off such brilliance. Saw this live when it was aired. I feel privileged to have lived during such great music
Most don’t know but Glen Campbell was one of the most talented session guitar players in LA before his first record. Literally 100’’s of credits. INSANE guitar player. Doesn’t get a lot of credit for that.
Probably one of the most subtle love songs ever written. I love the song as did my late dad, who passed last year he caught the virus. He loved Glens music and was always whistling. He introduced me to this song, to be honest if they play this at my funeral I will be a happy soul. I started guitar lessons when I was 12, a lot of the inspiration came from hearing Glen's records. I miss both of those good men - Glen and my dad Maurice.
This song reminds me of my partner of 32years...he was a linesman....he would pick me up and take me for road trips fixing broken lines and replacing light bulbs on overhead street lamps...I'm still in love with him today as I was when I first met him💖
Hello👋 sheree. How are you doing? Hope you’re fine. I’m Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado. Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl
One of a handful of ELITE ARTISTS the world has ever seen! Bob Dylan says this is the greatest lyrics and song performed by Campbell ! Pretty good praise ❤️❤️❤️✌️
This song has always, inexplicably, brought me close to tears and made my skin prickle. I don't understand how or why it's so incredibly powerful and beautiful but it is. And with Glenn's voice. Killer. And I'm a rock fan, not a country music person. 😢
Besides the distinctive voice and great guitar work...that line "I need you more than want you..." is the best line in any song I have ever heard. Thank you Mr.Campbell and Mr.Webb.
I've been hearing this song in my head for days thinking of all the linemen working to restore power to all the victims of Helene and Milton. God bless these heros.
No one ever tried to emulate the vocal style. Such perfect diction. Throw in the brilliant guitar work and those sublime lyrics its why evolution created ears
Every man can relate to this masterpiece and the hope that the one they love is still on the wire.Hay when I'm at my lowest I listen to the wire and somehow I can climb that pole again.Magical song rest in piece Glen
I checked in 10/17/24.....Posted song link to accompany a photo of a Lineman at the very top of a pole providing service to one of the devastated counties destroyed by Hurricane Helene. 🙏
Kevin Coontz It really is sad about the Alzheimer's, to think in as little as a year from now he may not even remember the chords. There are a few choice no talent artists I wish would get it, so we could at least have some semblance of decent music on the airwaves. I can't stand this Kanye generation we live in. I weep :(
Country music lives on , Jean and I were married in 1969, Glen Campbell was always on the radio, all our married lives Glen was always there. Glen Campbell will live on in his music and song. What a Legend.
Being from Wichita, Kansas this song has special meaning for me. I love Glen Campbell and always will. I know a LOT of people have made fun of him through the years but he and Jimmy Webb together were genius. I want to thank you for posting this song. And, thank you, Glen for years of wonderful music!
Kay Gowen Really, that is sad. I am glad that I did not hear anyone make fun of him. I think of Wichita County, Texas. Any of the Great Plains states will do. You have a great smile, by the way.
This song transcends me. As a child, I recall looking from the backseat of the family sedan as we whizzed through the desert highway. Watching the telephone wire cables undulate up and down as we drove by and it would keep repeating that same consistent motion, on and on. And I never tired of it. It relaxed me then and relaxes me now. This song epitomizes that feeling of solitude, the unknown and the longing for being back with your love.
im 58 years old. I love everything from Judas Priest to Spandau Ballet but I swear to God this song is probably my favorite song of all time. Theres something about this song that makes the hairs on my back stand up like no other song I can think of. Cant explain it. Its just magical!
agree completely, Im 56, listen to a lot of different things as well .Best line ever written in a song - "And I need you more than want you , and I want you for all time..". The strings arrangement does it for me.
I'm 51, and this song from my childhood always stuck with me as a favorite. Like you, my listening is pretty eclectic, but this song always gets to me.
Agree
@@joejohnson3968 Yeah, the way the violins enter just before the line you reference above. So much music from our past (I'm 62) that we took for granted at the time, but you look back and realize they were absolute works of art. Thanks Glen, and may you rest well.
Totally agree , Jimmy Webb
Is a genius songwriter
Glenn.... well just the best ever ❤️❤️❤️❤️
"And I need you more than want you and I want you for all-time." Man, that's beautiful
💯
Yes, so beautiful
Indeed it is!!! ♥️
Just touches my soul
Jimmy Webb was a brilliant songwriter.
Nothing but good memories. My mom used to play this song on her record player a lot.
Beautiful. Thank you Jimmy Webb (song writer) and Glen Campbell.
James Howard Tull was my daddy. On 12-18-1973 he was electrocuted with 169,000 volts for 18 seconds. He was burned over 95% of his body, fell from 25 ft and landed in a setting position crushing his vertebra. He died five times dealing with that but worked another 33 years for Texas Power and light. Had no idea how important his accident was going to be and how much I learned from him from when I was ran over on a traffic stop. This song always has reminded me of my father going out when the stormy weather comes through and the power was off to make it better for everyone. Daddy's been gone 9 years almost 10 I think it hurts more now than it did then. Thank you Daddy for teaching me to be a man
😢
God bless James Howard Tull! They just don't make men like that anymore!
A real man doesn't become a cop. You get what you deserve, slave catcher.
I knew a very kind Lineman...as a child. I am Chiricahua...he was White. Very kind ...somber fello....hardworking man. Almost 50 years ago...seems like just yesterday...R.I.P. sir.
Your Dad was the real definition of a father. You will always remember and cherish that.
This song has what has to be the greatest lyric of any song “i need you more than want you and I want you for all time”.
I completely agree
Fully agree!
Jimmy Webb was a genius.
To think he could write a song like this for Glenn, then switch gears and write "Beautiful Balloon" for the 5th Dimension is mind boggling. And then "MacArthur Park", just to scratch the surface.
That line you quoted really is magical.
And the music!❤
The implications of the lyrics. “I need purpose, I’d prefer the purpose to be in service of you” this is the blue collar hero you’ll never meet. They want and honest, beneficial to people, kinda job.
I served on the USS Wichita AOR1, from 1975- 1978. This was our theme song. Played after every long term naval exercise over the ship's PA system, oftentimes at 1 am or later, it was always goosebumps and a sense of pride. We actually were "Wichita Linemen",and to this day the song brings me right back there to the South China Sea with my brothers.
Ex Royal Navy. I get what you say shipmate.
Great story, great memories. Thank you for your service Dan.
@@fyermun my sentiment exactly Brandon. Thank you for sharing your touching story Dan Tolman.
Wow!!! Incredible memories!!
You guys are heroes.
I agree. I get goose bumps. Sadly there will only be one Glen Campbell
I love him too. Jim Croce's Snowy nights and Cristmas lites does it to me too
It captures longing in such a visceral way that it triggers actual longing. A perfectly written song.
Well stated.
Very well put Mike . You are 100% correct.
Jimmy Webb should have got the Nobel prize ahead of Dylan
I agree wholeheartedly. This song has always moved me. It came out when I was a teen digging blues and rock and roll, and this was totally outside my usual music genre, but it moved me. I’m glad the song had such broad appeal it received wide AM and FM radio play. The music and lyric are perfectly matched somehow. Dreamy, urgent and powerful all at once. I don’t know who Jimmy Webb is, but this one is bloody genius! I’m going to find out. Glen Campbell’s voice was a great fit for Witchita Lineman, for sure.
So well-put! That's exactly what happens.
I'm 65 and this songs brings me right back to when I was 8/9 years old. My whole family would watch the Glen Campbell TV show. Music can be so powerful transporting you back to a different time. This song just does it for me, I have tears in my eyes.
Rest in Peace Glen Campbell! Gone but not forgotten!
I go back to this song at least once a year. The melody gets me every time, a classic.
Thank you 😊😊🤙❤️🍺😊😊😊Yup...🤙🍺🙏
yea to bad he was a woman beater...
Never forget him ❤
I wont forget him, it's hard to forget people who beat women.@@catherinethomas1276
I first heard this song when I was 10yrs old. when I turned 18 i became a lineman and for 35yrs that was my life and now I'm getting old but I've had a great life. Retired now and love it. Thanks Glenn..
Great story, thx for sharing
crazy lopp in rock that is almost a replica of my life in Ireland
Patrick O'Connor
That's along was from a rural farming county in NC.
did u drive the main roads
hartay mujeeco
Yes .
Did it all.
The song which inspired me to be a singer in 1969 when i was 5 years old.
55 years ago...
RIP Mum and Dad xxxx
In 1969, when that song came out I was a lineman for the phone company. Since we were all from Victorville we renamed the song the Victorville lineman. It fits.
My mother passed recently, and this song was a favourite of hers, I can't listen to it without weeping! Thanks Glenn and thanks mum!!!
Sorry for you loss Julian ... lost my mom this year as well
God Bless.
My Condolences 🙏
Julian I am sorry for your loss. My Mom is getting up there in age and reading your post and thinking about losing my own Mother some day just brought a tear to my own eye. Thanks for sharing that.
❤
I was driving back from Sante Fe New Mexico in the winter of 1979 with someone I loved. It was very early in the morning, probably an hour from daybreak and it was very cold outside. She was asleep and I was feeling sad. Probably from being drunk, mean, self-centered.... the rule of many of my wasted days of youth. I turned on the radio, AM no doubt, and this song came on within seconds. I'll never forget how it made me feel because I still can feel it today. She remained sleeping and didn't see me wipe away the tears thankfully I thought. But I was going to change..... I swear.
Many, many years later maybe I have. But not in time for many things, many necessary regrets. You see for a moment I had understood I could be quite absent despite being so close. But the sun came up and such introspection was soon lost to the day.
Feeling in SRQ and thank you Glen Campbell.
Amazing story John,thx for sharing...
Wow! What a reflection! Much Love to you John.
Thank you both. The power of a great song when it strikes and emotional chord. Obviously this one did for me and will always do for me.
I am in Ireland love it too
John, many people in this world suffer from a lack of introspection. Clearly you are not one of them. The most valuable lesson I have learned in my 57 years is that it is important to look inside, learn from our faults, and move on. Don't linger in the past, it will tear at your heart until you can't take it anymore. Peace.
If any country entertainer was ever the 'complete package' , it was Glen Campbell.
I don't like country - this ain't it - it is good.
His voice makes me cry, especially in this song. Something brings me to tears because it was part of my childhood and my parents are now deceased. RIP Mr. Campbell. You are sorely missed.❤🎸
Same here Lisa choking up right now 👍
I agree this is a special song.
I can totally relate to this. This song instantly transports me back to being young with my whole family there... I had no idea that I would lose some of them. You just never believe they won’t be there someday. This song just has something about it..
@@Vanasse1 I agree Karen. I've lost several relatives & friends. My dad use to take me hunting, fishing 🎣 and outdoors. We would travel & Glenn Campbell would be on the radio or his tape player, I miss him so. I'm glad & sad we share the same feelings even though we've never met. Thank you
@Honest Mark health issues, sorry.
One of the most romantic songs of all time.
I was in London for a week and packing for my return to America @1:00 AM. Turned on the television and there was a one-hour special on the career of Glen Campbell. It was very good and covered his diminished capacity before his demise. Suddenly, I became very moved at the thought that Glenn was not only respected in the States but around the world.
When i was homeless living in my car in Hollywood my friend played me the Glen Campbell track Wichita Lineman brought me to tears.... I love this song
I knew Glen way back when we where just studio musicians. Played on his first 3 albums. He was so much more than just a great singer and songwriter.... He was a Great Man. Glen is what country music was and should still be. Story telling of life. Not a bunch of hip hop so called country music
Were you one of the wrecking crew?
True
cool, but let’s maybe not conflate hip hop with a lack a life’s storytelling?
was the diss at the end necessary?
I doubt it! I worked with the Wrecking Crew. I actually helped write this song. Glen had originally written “And it itches in the sun, sweating like a grape on the vine, man!”. I said to Glen in the middle of recording this: Sorry Glen, but that line is fantastically stupid! How about this: “And the Wichita Lineman…is still on the line”? Then I made a kind of Morris Code on my high string…doot de-doot de-doot.
Even factoring in all the accolades he's received over the years, I still consider Glen Campbell to be so very underrated. A prolific entertainer; an incomparable singer with perfect diction, timing, pitch, and with a natural smoothness to his voice. One of the best guitar players there ever has been. A writer, an actor, a comedian, a host. He acted with John Wayne in True Grit, as well as sang the theme song. His talent was tremendous, a gift from God. I will miss him so much--
I was only 10 years old when I heard about him from the TV. He was appearing on the Johnny Cash show as well as his own show and he haw. And certain Christmas specials. Used to have his own Christmas special. I agree with everything you said. I can't remember anyone as an Entertainer, who had his gifts.
Glen's musical gifts were from God. He put them to good use. Please don't anyone get me wrong, he worked very hard at it but his ability and potential came from God.
will you dullards please stop with comments about how "underrated" a performer was who sold _millions and millions_ of records across decades and generations?? Just stop. That level of ignorance is just overwhelming to the rest of us.
Just stop.
I agree. Glen is way more than just a cowboy. He is a musical virtuoso. He could do it all.
The absolute greatest ever
This is the height of nostalgia...of a better simpler time in space where folks enjoyed real talent and sentimental melodies ...All sitting enjoying and watching in appreciation of a living legend
I agree 💯💯💯💯💯
@@christophermclaughlin8920 yes, usually on the front porches, or over a picnic table with neighbors & food.
GlennCampbell had more talent in is pinky finger than the rest of us had in our entire bodies.
-Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard was my all time favorite. But if he says so, who am I to argue?
Na
Jimmy Webb isn't half bad either..
Better or best? Who cares? Most of us are glad there r some of u who can express what we can't seem to.
Year 2024 God Bless Me To Hear, This Beautiful Song...
"And I need you more than want you...and I want you for all time"...I gotta thank quarantine for letting me discover good music like this...
I love that line
You can thank Jimmy Webb for that breath taking line....I totally agree!!!
One of the best lines of all time
Thank a liberal for the quarantine. Not jabbed!
Brings me to tears. Beautiful and brings back a flood of memories
All the comments I have read here, echo my sentiments so clearly. This song, Glen's voice, and his guitar-playing skills just take me back to my childhood, growing up in the 1960's and 1970's. Glen was a considerable part of the soundtrack of those
wonderful years. The deep emotion that Glen evokes so easily with his music is just astounding. Just timeless.
Back when TV was more wholesome!
Glenn Campbell one of the all time greats of country music
If anybody said this is the greatest modern song, it would be difficult to dispute that.
RIP Glen Campbell. Amazing singer. You will be missed.
He was #1
Awesome guitarist also. Just a great all around musician
his voice is so comforting. i am crying though. RIP Glen🙏🏽🌹
He can’t here you. But great song.
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One of the best songs of all-time. Every time I hear it -goosebumps and tears. RIP Glen
Me, too. Wiping the memories off my cheeks as I type this.
I love this song - the lyrics are fantastic
Because he was such an excellent vocalist, Glen Campbell was an underrated guitarist ...... he was an exceptional lead guitarist.
Other way around. Check out the comments on any Glen Campbell, there is far more mention of his guitar playing.
@@reneleclerc6119 Those are mostly from hardcore Glen Campbell fans, who have knowledge about his career and his talents. To most people, Glen Campbell was an excellent singer who usually strummed chords on an acoustic guitar while he sang. Campbell himself occasionally played into this image, as he would sometimes throw his guitar behind his back after the first verse of a song, grab the microphone with his hands, and only sing for the second verse (such was the case when he played the song "Southern Nights" in concert.)
He should've worked with Jimmy Page
Yes! And very few people realized it.
He was a session musician with the " wrecking crew." Very much in demand for hid guitar skills
There’s just something about this song!! It’s hauntingly beautiful. The imagery. The loneliness. It’s just so pure. Glen was a Diamond. And so good looking, too.
You posted this 1yr ago, but it's still relevant particularly so after the last 2yrs.
@@ron8944 Thank you.
Bob Dylan once said “Wichita Lineman” was the greatest song ever written.
He may be right, but who really cares what that asshole says
I just read that.
@@drbobs8267🙋♀️same here. Hello, from South-central Penna.
I agree
I have to agree
One of the most beautiful melodies I've ever known.
Yes this song sure is lovely
Absolutely correct
Glen was born to sing this song. I’ve heard it hundreds of time. So perfect.
This particular song never fails to transport me back to the good ole 70s and keeps that magical definitive sound in perpetuality.
Possibly the most beautiful song ever.
I was on a cross country trip with my cousins and we happened into a Kansas diner and this was playing on the jukebox and it was like a kick in the gut to me. I was like 14 then. The good old days.
Amazing that beautiful music like this can come from the brain, heart and soul of a mere mortal. Now it is immortal.
When I was 5 or 6, my dad took my mother to see Glen in concert. Glen was singing from inside the ropes of a boxing arena, and our seats were pretty far away. She wanted to get some good photos of him, so she asked me to come with her while she took some photos up front near the boxing ring. I remember her taking my hand and walking down the aisle, and near the ring, she started to take some photos. Anyhow, as my mom was standing there, Glen stopped between songs and said "Go ahead honey, I'll hold still for you." That moment really made her happy, and forever since has let me to admire his kindness.
can't think of anyone who could surpass GC in his incredible combination of guitar and voice talent
Wow. Just. Wow. No matter what I listen to, there is always Glen Campbell waiting in the wings. Great way to unwind and so much talent.
Who's listening in 2024?
Me.. :)
Mememe
I am...and just shared to a FB post of a Lineman on the very top of a pole providing service to one of the counties devastated by Hurricane Helene.....🙏
October 2024.
Leah ❤
As an RnB fan this is randomly one of my favourite songs ever.. The imagery it conjures is just 👌🏽
The greatest song ever written by one of the master composers --Jimmy Webb!
Absolutely
Thankyou both for the kind words!
+1, He authored the most hauntingly beautiful lyrics and melodies ever
At 15 I wore out my 45 of Wichita Lineman I loved the song so much. Here I am at 70 and it still moves me. A beautiful song written by Jimmy Webb and sung perfectly by Glen Campbell. ❤
beautiful. I bought Webb's " Letters" album in a bargain bin in 1974 for $1.99.! I've been a die-hard fan ever since!
At 1:53, look at that pretty guitar Glen had.
I like and miss the old fashioned guitars.
Makes you wonder where it’s at now and how much it would be worth?
People often say this is a great Jimmy Webb song - it is - the streamed consciousness of a lineman is a striking concept for a song - it's in a different league for me tho as a recording for 2 reasons..
1. because of the production & imagination of the arrangement
&
2. due to the sheer class of Glen Campbell's vocal - what a vocal !!!
The orchestration on this song is unmatched. Absolutely beautiful lyric and melody.
I am 77 years old n always will love his music
Hello Maryann..
One of the best songs ever written and sung...
You r very correct.glen was a country man and I cried for days when he passed.i go to sleep every night listening to his songs
Rite on rite on it's a magnificent tune indeed
1 of the few country songs my dad ❤s
....Loved....
Damn Glen was not only beyond talented but he was also gorgeous! Rip handsome man ❤
Nothing like a Glen Campbell song. To me, his music brings back memories and is a part of my life.
he has a wonderful voice and is the most briliirant instrumentalist...
INDEED!
I couldn't agree more George Vreeland Hill...it brings back sweet memories for me as well. Wes Hill...no relation!
nancy peck I was working running power into a new hospital my foreman was a Latin guy from Puerto Rico he loved this song I used to sing my own words to him and the Porta Rican electrician is still on the line he used to laugh and sing along the little white electrician is still on the line I hope Louie is still going strong was a good guy treated me like a brother never docked me for coming in late almost everyday and if I didn't come in and super didn't make it to the job he'd put me in for the time he always used to say be sure to bring your radio in tomorrow so we can listen to some tunes back then the a.m. stations played Rock soul country folk music all on the same show now everything is pigeonholed in different stations too bad
Yes indeed, I really believe that we were blessed to have experienced those days I miss them now more than ever before.🤔
One thing l noticed is that the audience sat quiet and respectful to hear this lovely song. These days whenever someone sings the audience seems to yell and scream through the whole performance. Thanks to Glen Campbell for such a timeless classic.
So what about Beatlemania and Elvis?
@@jeppelepsi1 that was the beginning of the group participation concerts. I hated it. I came to see and hear the band not their drunk out of tune version screamed in my ear.
What an arrangement! This can make a grown man cry. So touching & beautiful. RIP Glen
The great Jimmy Webb wrote this timeless classic. Only Glen could have pulled off such brilliance. Saw this live when it was aired.
I feel privileged to have lived during such great music
I have always loved this song from a child and I am now 66 years
64 sista🎉
Wichita Lineman, Galveston, By the Time I Get to Phoenix. Jimmy Webb I'll always love you.
Another favorite of Webb's sung by Glen was "The Everyday Housewife".
Check out the cover that R.E.M done of Wichita Lineman if you haven't already.
I'm 56 years old and this song reminds me of my father
Reminds me of my Mum
ABSOLUTELY A GOLDEN MASTERPIECE!
Most don’t know but Glen Campbell was one of the most talented session guitar players in LA before his first record. Literally 100’’s of credits. INSANE guitar player. Doesn’t get a lot of credit for that.
“and if it snows, that stretch down south won’t ever stand the strain”. What an awesome line. 👏🏻👏🏻
Thankyou Mollie!
Thankyou Mollie!
This song is just so ... evocative and winsome - longing, that's what I feel
I must've heard this song 50 years ago as a kid and in the 70's...one of my favorites!
A simple tune, but it gets into your soul and let's you know everything's going to be alright no matter what happens.
Probably one of the most subtle love songs ever written. I love the song as did my late dad, who passed last year he caught the virus. He loved Glens music and was always whistling. He introduced me to this song, to be honest if they play this at my funeral I will be a happy soul. I started guitar lessons when I was 12, a lot of the inspiration came from hearing Glen's records. I miss both of those good men - Glen and my dad Maurice.
He would have been almost 84 years old. I can remember back in the mid 60s when he looked so young.... Unreal
My god.my family never missed the good time hour.i.was a kid but I loved him what a great man.i hope he's with god now and still singing
Why does this song make me cry every time I hear it? I just don't know. It must be the way Glenn sings it...God bless you lovely man.
Makes me cry a little, too
My favorite Glen Campbell song!!! I love it!!
Mine too, Janice...
I've got to say rhinestone cowboy though this is a very close second
Mine too. Makes me sad. Probably because hes gone now. I think I had this 45 when i was a teenager back in the late 60's.
Galvestons sorta good too
I love this song too . This is a classic
This song reminds me of my partner of 32years...he was a linesman....he would pick me up and take me for road trips fixing broken lines and replacing light bulbs on overhead street lamps...I'm still in love with him today as I was when I first met him💖
Hello👋 sheree. How are you doing? Hope you’re fine. I’m Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado. Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl
Well. He won at life.
May God bless you both
One of me Mum's faves💗💗💗
One of a handful of ELITE ARTISTS the world has ever seen! Bob Dylan says this is the greatest lyrics and song performed by Campbell ! Pretty good praise ❤️❤️❤️✌️
Correction: he said it’s the greatest song ever written. Period.
I wouldn't go that far
This song has always, inexplicably, brought me close to tears and made my skin prickle. I don't understand how or why it's so incredibly powerful and beautiful but it is. And with Glenn's voice. Killer. And I'm a rock fan, not a country music person. 😢
feel exactly the same way, just got chills
Besides the distinctive voice and great guitar work...that line "I need you more than want you..." is the best line in any song I have ever heard. Thank you Mr.Campbell and Mr.Webb.
Rest in peace. Beautiful song
I've been hearing this song in my head for days thinking of all the linemen working to restore power to all the victims of Helene and Milton. God bless these heros.
No one ever tried to emulate the vocal style. Such perfect diction. Throw in the brilliant guitar work and those sublime lyrics its why evolution created ears
Every man can relate to this masterpiece and the hope that the one they love is still on the wire.Hay when I'm at my lowest I listen to the wire and somehow I can climb that pole again.Magical song rest in piece Glen
The trio A Girl Named Tom sang this song on The Voice and they were perfection. Glen would have been proud.
I checked in 10/17/24.....Posted song link to accompany a photo of a Lineman at the very top of a pole providing service to one of the devastated counties destroyed by Hurricane Helene. 🙏
And I need you more than want you... and I want you for all time. One of the best lyrics ever perhaps?
Incredibly well written song (Jimmy Webb), with one of the greatest vocalists (Glen Campbell) to sing; 'Witchita Lineman'
Saw him live in 08'. A boss on the guitar. I love this song. Hauntingly sad and wanting at the same time. Could listen all day.
+jlly16 you are so right
Kevin Coontz It really is sad about the Alzheimer's, to think in as little as a year from now he may not even remember the chords. There are a few choice no talent artists I wish would get it, so we could at least have some semblance of decent music on the airwaves. I can't stand this Kanye generation we live in. I weep :(
According to his wife in March '17 he didn't even know what a guitar was for! Very tragic!
eddy van halen paid to take guitar lessons from him
I have heard he played the guitar on other hits he was not credited for. He was that good.
Reminds me of the time I shared with my parents, i miss them dearly : (
Same here and I Miss Mine so much as well
Me too
Same here
best song ever written
When I hear this song I think about my brothers which were long distance truck drivers. Rest in peace to Glen & my brothers#3
I'm 70, I agree. He was also known as the finest session musician for 20 years. Folk, Jazz, Country, etc.
My uncle loved this song he was a linemen con Edison RIP uncle Mike burke😢
My uncle was a good Irish men RIP uncle Mike 😊
My husband was a lineman. He was 23, I was 17...we lived on the prairies...a long time ago now.
What a beautiful voice
Country music lives on , Jean and I were married in 1969, Glen Campbell was always on the radio, all our married lives Glen was always there. Glen Campbell will live on in his music and song. What a Legend.
Great song, great singer, perfect hair.
Being from Wichita, Kansas this song has special meaning for me. I love Glen Campbell and always will. I know a LOT of people have made fun of him through the years but he and Jimmy Webb together were genius. I want to thank you for posting this song. And, thank you, Glen for years of wonderful music!
Kay Gowen Really, that is sad. I am glad that I did not hear anyone make fun of him. I think of Wichita County, Texas. Any of the Great Plains states will do. You have a great smile, by the way.
This song transcends me. As a child, I recall looking from the backseat of the family sedan as we whizzed through the desert highway. Watching the telephone wire cables undulate up and down as we drove by and it would keep repeating that same consistent motion, on and on. And I never tired of it. It relaxed me then and relaxes me now. This song epitomizes that feeling of solitude, the unknown and the longing for being back with your love.
I’m so lucky to have gotten to listen to all of these wonderful songs on the radio when they were hits!
I watched the Goodtime Hour when new, I was a child during the era. Glen was a good singer. I've been to Wichita more than once.
Absolute perfection. Glen was a master. His vocals: superb! His guitar work....always effortless. I miss this level of song writing brilliance.