Thats my dad kenny on acoustic guitar and uncle russell on bass... so honored to have memories of glen tousling my hair as a kid and making his donald the duck impressions... so many fond memories. I miss Glen. Rest in peace 🙏
That is SO cool . . I can only hope you’ve enjoyed Glen’s music as much as millions of Americans have over the years. My dad turn me on to Mr. Campbell in 1968. His music reminds me of my father.
My Dad was a lineman in the Midwest for 35 years. He walked in 5 minutes late to work one morning and his boss asked him why he was late. He explained that Wichita Lineman came on the radio as he was pulling in. The whole crew nodded approvingly and his boss said it was an acceptable excuse. Glen Cambell was such a legend.
My father in law was a lineman. Husband also worked in a related field. It is a dangerous job and I pray for their service and safety. God bless your father.
I’m an African American man, grew up surrounded by rap, r&b etc. I listened to this song and stood right in my kitchen and tears ran down my face.. I read the story behind this song and listened and it’s really amazing.
I first heard this when it came out, and thought what a hauntingly great song. Who is this singer. Later I realized thst he played on a multitude of hits with the Wrecking Crew. Fantastic, just fantastic!
Man........I am a 56-year-old black male, And every time I hear this song my heart is filled with so much warmth. This guy ( Glen Campbell was a gift that keeps on giving ).
African American woman listening and can never get enough of this song. This was a beautiful man, beautiful heart and beautiful spirit. Just listening takes you to another place far above the issues of this world. One of the all time greats.
African American male here. But I'm an old man and learned years ago to appreciate ALL music and not just the music that corresponds to your race. Rhinestone Cowboy and Wichita Lineman are my all-time favorite Glen Campbell songs. But Wichita Lineman brings tears to my eyes now whenever I hear it since Glen Campbell passed away :'-(
I'm here in Dallas Texas 60 years old.. it's March 29 2024 and I'm taken back to a time back in the day😢❤❤❤❤ .. still affects me the same way.... thank you Glenn. RIP. beautiful beautiful song and music.
I am an African American grandmother. I was living in Dallas, Texas, 1968, and I was 20, when this was released. The first time I heard this on the radio....I just couldn't get enough of it! It was so melodic, so heart-wrenching.....and I just LOVE minor chords within a song. This was not being played on the R&B station, KNOK, at the time; so I would hunt through all the channels until I found a Country Western Station, or POP station so I could hear this gem. I have never forgotten this song. It tells such a beautiful story of love. RIP Mr. Campbell, from one 'crossover sister.'
A black woman who grew up listening to a variety of music thanks to my Kentucky-born dad. Glen Campbell is a legend. IMO…this is his signature song. ❤️
Agree with these comments I attended this concert and it was probably the best musically live performance I’ve ever seen I flew from Australia the night before
Good music is UNIVERSAL. I am a 50 year old Black woman that grew up in Williamsburg, VA. My dad loved Patti Page and my mom loved Hank Williams and Alan Jackson. They listened to country music as well as Aretha, Sam Cook and Johnny Mathis. I am so thankful I can appreciate all music because my parents exposed me to a wide variety. When Glen Campbell came on the radio my parents would sing along. One of my best memories is of the three of us singing Wichita Lineman together and on key (smile). I miss the music of my youth so very much.
Music brings us all together, it’s fantastic. Im also in my 50s now who grew up in NYC so I listened to alot of Pop and Rap which I don’t even like now 😅 I didn’t start appreciating the likes of Glenn Campbell until later in life.
61 year old white man in Fort Wayne, Indiana..... big fan of all of the names you mentioned, and let's not forget the late great Marvin Gaye. God bless you and your Loved Ones ❤️
Yes me too I My father and I listened to this song it was his favorite he passed away the next day. Donald Gordon Croucher Wing Commander RAAF squadron leader Second World War
I'm almost 62 and I never appreciated Glen Campbell in the 70s like I do now. I realize what a genius he was and is the most underrated guitar player of all-time. I listened to this video 3 times because I can.
I'll be 62 in 10 days and would have been in high school just like you at that time ( in a northern large city for me). High School kids weren't listening to him then -- though as a grade schooler I saw his variety show. Luckily I had much older parents & adult siblings so I was exposed to lots of different music, even Hank Williams Sr. In 6th grade, I bought Johnny Cash's live San Quentin album.
It's insane how many late 50s through mid 60s songs he played on: "Tequila", "Pet Sounds"/"Help Me Rhonda"/"Fun Fun Fun"/etc., "Strangers In The Night", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", "Mary, Mary" (Monkees), "Somethin' Stupid". So in a way he was the American Jimmy Page (only he did it first) LOL!
I tell my wife that this is for her. All the nights I got called out at 2am to fix an outage, all the evenings where a thunderstorm rolled through and I was out fixing problems all night. The song strikes a chord - you want to be home, but the company needs you on the line...
Thank all of you for the dangerous job you do! Our 🙏 are with you when folks like you band together to help the areas hit by tornados and hurricanes. May our good Lord keep you safe. ❤️
I hear ya. All the time I was growing up my Dad was always called to go out in the worst storms & climb those poles when lightning was flashing all around. When I was older I went with him on what he called a trouble call a few times & watched from inside the truck while he got someone's lights back on. I remember that so vividly, & my Dad actually was a Wichita Lineman!! He was such a great man, I miss him terribly.
My mum just passed away and this was one of her favourite songs. I just heard it in the bar in the Fairmount hotel in Austin Texas. Am on holiday with my 2 daughters watching this in tears. Thanks for everything mum. ❤️❤️
My dad was a lineman- out in all kinds of weather. I went out on a call with him one night when I was little- scared me to death & I never went with him again. He loved being outdoors, but I imagine the loneliness was there. I picture him singing this to my mom.
This HAS to be one of the most beautiful songs ever written. And this particular performance is on another level. Glen was one of those rare performers who’s voice actually got better with age. NO ONE could do this song any better.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written and the melody is just so very good. Well done Glen, love this and RIP, we still enjoying your songs and guitar playing.
That song just makes me choke up. I know this song is old, but why can't we get back to music like this? Such a golden voice Glen had. I bet he's keeping God entertained with some great music.
Totally agree. Simple, sincere and from the heart - and sung beautifully! Glen Campbell could sing and play the guitar expertly and with feeling. Just an amazing talent.
Campbell was a true cross-over musician who appealed to people from all backgrounds. I see lots of African-Americans like myself appreciating his musical legacy. Good music unifies us all.
@@Clarence2Worley you are definitely right Ib miss this man and the memory of meeting him here in the UK will keep him with me . Beautiful voice -effortless
@@dwaynereese1047 Roy was incredible. One of a kind. Rockabilly music with an operatic voice. I have said many times that when Roy did a song, he owned it. No one covered it because no one could measure up. Except Glen. I saw Glen do "Crying", and it was every bit as well done as Roy did it. Hard to tell the difference.
I work for PBS. This concert special was recorded with Glen and the South Dakota Symphony in 2001 and was released on both CD and DVD. It’s 21 tracks of magic.
That song has the best line I have ever heard - "I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time". Almost everytime I hear it, I cry, because it's perfect.
As a full time musician, I have always been in awe of his guitar playing, phrasing and tone. This is a timeless song with the iconic line “I need you more you more than I want you/And I want you for all time.” Everyone can relate.
@@colinrogers71 yeah and as more of the Great Artists pass away the void is filled with rubbish.... I am grateful to Mr. Campbell, the Carpenters, Elvis, The Eagles, Tony Bennett, the Bee Gees, Willie Nelson, and so many others.... Journey....
Wow. Maybe the most beautiful song ever written, sung by one of the most perfect voices with his brilliant guitar playing. There are no words for Glen’s talent. Just gorgeous.
Loved this man since I was a young girl. So did my mom. His talent singing, playing guitar and his sweet personality transended background, culture, everything. Rest in Heavenly Peace, Mr. Cambell.
I was a lineman about this time, then became an installer, putting in a telephone for a beautiful girl. We were married six months later and for 55 years! She's with God now. I cry when I hear this song. There are so many memories.
My son is mentally handicapped, loves music and only pays Tom Jones, I played this for him and he cried. Glen if you only knew how much your voice and songs moved people
In 1967, I will never forget this. My mother took me grocery shopping in Santa Ana, Ca. to a Stater Brothers grocery store. I was only 10 years old. She asked me if there were any 'Albums" that I were interested in, I happened to say that I like Glen Campbell....She bought me 'Wichita Lineman". I took it home and played it on the family 'Motorola' stereo system. WL was the finest song that I have ever heard up to that point. To this day, I will never forget how totally awesome this song was!!!!
😂 You talking about the one on W. Edinger? I've been to that Stater Brothers plenty of times! Was my grandpa's only grocery stop until he died. In the 90's though! My mom said it had been there for as long as she could remember. Not sure about now, haven't been there in decades.
We don’t have songs like this anymore what a year I was so happy to be born when these songs were new wonderful time of life, so peaceful, nothing compared to what we’re going through now in our country and in the world
I'm a rock guy and definitely don't normally have time for country music, but this must be one of the most beguiling and haunting songs in terms of chord structure, melody and feel. Brilliant
I live in Sicily. If it wasn't for an American radio broadcasting from Sigonella Air Base, caught late at night during a long drive home, I would never have heard of Mr. Campbell. I didn't know who he was, so I kept in mind that magic line - and I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time - until I got home and googled it. What a fortunate discovery. Knowing about his condition, I can't help being grateful for what he is leaving us with: all the emotions and memories of a time where songwriting was a much more thoughtful, heartfelt and inherently artistic act than it is today.
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--
so well said... we have the legacy of his beautiful music, now he is impacting people educating them about Alzheimer's disease, which may reach as many people as he has with his music....love the man...
The only thing wrong with this song is how short it is. Otherwise it is clearly a masterpiece. NOBODY in the last 20-30 years has produced anything even close to this quality. Glen Campbell's music will be remembered generations beyond him.
"I need you more than want you. And I want you for all time" ONE OF THE BEST LINES in any song on earth. Where did that "and I'm doin' fine" line come from. He's not doing fine, he's lonely and sad.
Wholeheartedly agree. At first it may come off difficult to interpret but you need to look at the simplicity of of that statement to fully recognize the meaning.
Yes, I was a 9 or 10 year old when I heard this. I recorded the radio on an old new fangled cassette recorder. I loved this song then and still do. "I'm Glen Campbell and I'm happy to be here", my favorite line in this video. He truly was.......
Well ... There are folks who are just musically ignorant and / or tone deaf and clueless and want to stay that way. Happens when I try to tell people about Jesus, my Savior ...
MY GRANDFATHER WOULD LISTEN TO THIS SONG WHEN I WAS 5 YEARS OLD AND I CAN REMEMBER HEARING THIS SONG WITH FOND MEMORIES EVER SINCE. I AM NOW 65 YEARS OLD AND IT MAKES ME WANT TO CRY FOR SOME REASON, PROBABLY NOSTALGIA, AND I REALLY DO MISS GLEN CAMPBELL.
Seven years ago my husband was given less than 2 weeks to live he dedicated this song to me along with Glen Campbells "Gentle on my mind" RIP Baby' you were my gift in life' and these songs only keep reminding me your gift lives on...❤️
I’m sure he did so because,,,,and I need you more than want you and I’ll want you for all time. That man loves you with all his heart. You are blessed and will see him again
Phill Smith poor people couldn't hear his voice. Proud to be an ear taught 2nd generation Deffenbaugh. My dad was truely gifted and loved pure clear harmonies as well. It's a disadvantage when you try to learn to play an instrument from music.
The audience should have been STANDING AFTER THAT PERFORMANCE , THE GREAT GLEN CAMPBELL FOLKS , THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER ONE LIKE HIM , THE WORLD LOST A GREAT TALENT.
A I group up a rock ‘n’ roller. Glen Campbell wasn’t my type of music. It wasn’t until I grew up that I realized what a musical genius and legend he was.
Glen Campbell. Wrecking Crew guitarist. Hear it. He was a master and I'm glad his talent has been recorded. We're all gonna fade and die but only a few are worth keeping. Glen is forever.
The Wrecking Crew were unique. A group of world class session musicians that will never be repeated. Most 1960 -70 recording artists owe their success to theses amazing players. Just thinking of all the hit records the Wrecking Crew played on without any fanfare, brings a lump to my throat.
Just talked about him on the news. I think the family had to put him under some kind of full time care now. There was a female and male talking about him. Idk if children or Niece and Nephew. I was asleep and part of one of his songs woke me up. Love Glen Campbells music. Anyway the reporter asked if he still plays the guitar and the male said he has a couple guitars in his room and can still play better than him on a bad day. Lol. Ok just read up on him. He is a resident at Nashville Memory Care and in the final stages of Alzheimers. So sad. We just lost Gene Wilder to it. I will confess though, this is my favorite Glen Campbell song. Driving to the farm with Dad as a kid in the seventies and this song came on. I fell in love with it then. It always reminds me of that memory and my childhood. And you are right, Glen is forever.
I have to love that line "can still play better than him on a bad day". It has the sadness of Glen's condition and the blazing glory of Glen's ability. We are all frail and die but some of us make life worthwhile.
I remember listening to this song on the car radio when I was just a very little child, maybe 5 or 6 and it was a song that to this very day is one of my personal all-time favorites. I will be 60 in February and it’s funny how music can immediately transport you right back to that place and time; for me it’s long 12 hour road trips in the family car with my 4 older sisters, Mommy and Daddy, (yes, I’m southern) on a visit to my grandparents house. My parents are both gone now and 1 beautiful sister, too, but just for the few minutes of listening, they are all right here beside me and all is right with my world! Thank you Mr Campbell for helping keep my memories alive and to all the great music and musicians that truly ARE the soundtrack to our lives!
Same for me - I was about 12 or so, and heard this while my family was driving across AZ on our way back to California. It was right at dusk, when the old AM stations would cut back their power, and this came on right before you could not get anything further from that station. Hearing this song takes me right back to being out in the middle of nowhere just after sunset. Wow.
I'm 61 and I remember when this used to come on the radio I'd be in my room I loved this song so much and I also saw him sing it on the Glen Campbell show when I was a kid we used to watch that 😁❤️
What a song!! What a singer!! His voice is so full of feeling and sentiment no one else has ever sang like him. He WILL be sadly missed. May God alleviate his voyage to oblivion and enter the night quietly. God bless him and his family.
Got married in 68 (This was our song) went to Vietnam 9 months later. whenever I heard the song, it would transport me back to the world.
So did i. Makes me cry every time. I'm really glad you made it back! 🎶😁🎉😎💖💋👵🐺🖖🌵
You came back. That's good.
After 6 months, I figured someone should say "thank you".
Welcome home.
God bless you mate
Who’s listening to this masterpiece in 2022?
Amen brother 👍
I'm listening for sure!
79 been listening to this song since ages ago. Beautiful.song, never get tired if it.
64 ,and I love this song, as well as all of Glen's other songs 2024
From England
Still listening to this Great song in 2024❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
amen to this rip glen
Yes indeed, brings me to tears, my my!
We all are, and it's still buttery perfection.
I am right here too. Glen..the best of the best
Thats my dad kenny on acoustic guitar and uncle russell on bass... so honored to have memories of glen tousling my hair as a kid and making his donald the duck impressions... so many fond memories. I miss Glen. Rest in peace 🙏
Good for you..Im very happy for you
Beautiful memory! Thank you for sharing!
Stop the lying
Wow !
A part of history
My dad is Jeff Dayton. He got to play with Glen for 15 years
That is SO cool . . I can only hope you’ve enjoyed Glen’s music as much as millions of Americans have over the years. My dad turn me on to Mr. Campbell in 1968. His music reminds me of my father.
That is awesome. What a great opportunity to have:)!
Glen was one of the great guitarists of his generation. A true master.
Your dad was in the Wrecking Crew? How cool>
consider yourself very lucky
My Dad was a lineman in the Midwest for 35 years. He walked in 5 minutes late to work one morning and his boss asked him why he was late. He explained that Wichita Lineman came on the radio as he was pulling in. The whole crew nodded approvingly and his boss said it was an acceptable excuse. Glen Cambell was such a legend.
That Arizona shaped bolo around his neck is also another level of class.
That is a really cool Kyle. Thanks for sharing.
My father in law was a lineman. Husband also worked in a related field. It is a dangerous job and I pray for their service and safety. God bless your father.
Great story!
LOL- this comment made my day. :)
I’m an African American man, grew up surrounded by rap, r&b etc. I listened to this song and stood right in my kitchen and tears ran down my face.. I read the story behind this song and listened and it’s really amazing.
You have a great soul my friend
@Lou Shavkey thank you :)
I first heard this when it came out, and thought what a hauntingly great song. Who is this singer. Later I realized thst he played on a multitude of hits with the Wrecking Crew. Fantastic, just fantastic!
Glenn has that effect on people 😁 Old country music in general will make you feel that way. George Strait for starters.
Music binds all of us.
I was a lineman in Australia for 13 years and this song is haunting as it use too get lonely out there in the desert....the silence was deafening....
You should have got some JBL headphones bro
Thank You... your dedication is sincerly appreciated
My dad was a lineman too xx ❤❤❤❤
What a genius I'm still listening in 2020 who's with me listening????
Me!!! Can't get enough of it!
EVERYDAY!!!
Terrible loss of talent.
Yep, I keep coming back to this video. Love it!
@@JohnWalshLegend Ich, liebe ihn seit 40 Jahren
Man........I am a 56-year-old black male, And every time I hear this song my heart is filled with so much warmth. This guy ( Glen Campbell was a gift that keeps on giving ).
A simple song that is priceless.
Always wondered why Americans say African American about black people, and white people are just Americans, not European Americans! Why is that?
@@codgamer8037 you are drunk?
We are freqs together. Glen camps in the East. I see you do too. Be N Bliss Talented Ten!
@@codgamer8037 Because the Democrat party wants to keep this slavery issue going that is why,you do not hear this in Canada and they had slaves too.
African American woman listening and can never get enough of this song. This was a beautiful man, beautiful heart and beautiful spirit. Just listening takes you to another place far above the issues of this world. One of the all time greats.
That is so true❤️
Love you sister!
African American male here. But I'm an old man and learned years ago to appreciate ALL music and not just the music that corresponds to your race. Rhinestone Cowboy and Wichita Lineman are my all-time favorite Glen Campbell songs. But Wichita Lineman brings tears to my eyes now whenever I hear it since Glen Campbell passed away :'-(
dlfe del ..that’s an interesting statement....peace.....
I love Motown too. It is all great pure American music.
I'm here in Dallas Texas 60 years old.. it's March 29 2024 and I'm taken back to a time back in the day😢❤❤❤❤
.. still affects me the same way.... thank you Glenn. RIP.
beautiful beautiful song and music.
Tracy 😢me too. I’m 64
It is a masterpiece ❤
Amen 🙏
I hear you. Absolutely melts my heart.
Also 60,and in Dublin.My father raised me on this.
I am an African American grandmother. I was living in Dallas, Texas, 1968, and I was 20, when this was released. The first time I heard this on the radio....I just couldn't get enough of it! It was so melodic, so heart-wrenching.....and I just LOVE minor chords within a song. This was not being played on the R&B station, KNOK, at the time; so I would hunt through all the channels until I found a Country Western Station, or POP station so I could hear this gem. I have never forgotten this song. It tells such a beautiful story of love. RIP Mr. Campbell, from one 'crossover sister.'
Narvelan Coleman....that was one of the greatest comments I have ever seen on RUclips. Thank you for sharing.
Narvelan Coleman Beautifully put!!!
I love your reply and felt exactly the same way.
Just rock on!
It's such a touching song,, I was around 8 years old when it hit the air.
My late mother’s favourite song. Wow brings a tear to my eye even now. Beautiful.
A black woman who grew up listening to a variety of music thanks to my Kentucky-born dad. Glen Campbell is a legend. IMO…this is his signature song. ❤️
I agree, signature song, indeed!
You, Lady have great taste!
I too grew up listen to his music.
It is still as fresh as the first day I first heard it!
I cannot disagree with you even though he had so much great music 🎵🎶
Music binds us all as one.Thank you ❤
Couldn't agree more
My father was a lineman for the telephone company. He helped run phone lines all over western Kansas.He love this song!
It's so sad that so many of today's younger people just don't know about this man's incredible talent. RIP Mr. Glen Campbell.
I think young people who hear this can recognize the talent. I hear and can appreciate it.
Time’s arrow only marches forward, Curtis
sadly what's worse is they don't care
I'm 38 and just discovered this song, I've been playing it for my morning alarm. So good!
Agree with these comments
I attended this concert and it was probably the best musically live performance I’ve ever seen
I flew from Australia the night before
This beautiful song contains the best words in any love song -
'And I need you more than want you
And I want you for all time'
Those words are the most powerful and romantic I have ever heard in a song. Glad to read someone agrees! Peace & love
Those two lines make me cry everytime I listen to Glen Campbell sing them!
I’ve always said this, glad someone else thinks the same.
Agreed 100%! I actually quoted this exact line to my wife today as an example of words and meaning from a masterpiece lyric.
That always makes me cry
When he passed we lost a most wonderful and talented man. Not to mention. He was very handsome
Hey how are you doing today?
Thank you Mr. Ward, 1969 8th grade industrial arts teacher teacher. I'm 69 and I'm doing fine.
Good music is UNIVERSAL. I am a 50 year old Black woman that grew up in Williamsburg, VA. My dad loved Patti Page and my mom loved Hank Williams and Alan Jackson. They listened to country music as well as Aretha, Sam Cook and Johnny Mathis. I am so thankful I can appreciate all music because my parents exposed me to a wide variety. When Glen Campbell came on the radio my parents would sing along. One of my best memories is of the three of us singing Wichita Lineman together and on key (smile). I miss the music of my youth so very much.
Music brings us all together, it’s fantastic. Im also in my 50s now who grew up in NYC so I listened to alot of Pop and Rap which I don’t even like now 😅 I didn’t start appreciating the likes of Glenn Campbell until later in life.
Amen
61 year old white man in Fort Wayne, Indiana..... big fan of all of the names you mentioned, and let's not forget the late great Marvin Gaye.
God bless you and your Loved Ones ❤️
One woman you're a fortunate person your mother and father introduced you to different music thankfully mine did too I love it all
Beautiful share of a memory:)
My son is a lineman. Song speaks facts. As a father you worry a lot about it, but gives you pride.
Who else is listening at home during corona virus shut in.
I am for sure,,every day,,he was the best
I've been binge watching Top Gear, and I got to the USA special. Just had to listen to this again
I listen to G.C. easily once a week!
Yes me too I My father and I listened to this song it was his favorite he passed away the next day. Donald Gordon Croucher Wing Commander RAAF squadron leader Second World War
Yes, this is pure beauty!! Excellent, excellent
This is forever Glen Campbell's song...
It’s Jimmy Webb’s song but Glenn mastered it.
I'm almost 62 and I never appreciated Glen Campbell in the 70s like I do now. I realize what a genius he was and is the most underrated guitar player of all-time. I listened to this video 3 times because I can.
I'll be 62 in 10 days and would have been in high school just like you at that time ( in a northern large city for me). High School kids weren't listening to him then -- though as a grade schooler I saw his variety show. Luckily I had much older parents & adult siblings so I was exposed to lots of different music, even Hank Williams Sr. In 6th grade, I bought Johnny Cash's live San Quentin album.
Ahen
agree I'm 68
It's insane how many late 50s through mid 60s songs he played on: "Tequila", "Pet Sounds"/"Help Me Rhonda"/"Fun Fun Fun"/etc., "Strangers In The Night", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", "Mary, Mary" (Monkees), "Somethin' Stupid". So in a way he was the American Jimmy Page (only he did it first) LOL!
Me too do you know what year this was
I tell my wife that this is for her. All the nights I got called out at 2am to fix an outage, all the evenings where a thunderstorm rolled through and I was out fixing problems all night. The song strikes a chord - you want to be home, but the company needs you on the line...
Thank you for your dedication and hard work!
A lineman left my home an hour ago … live in a very small township.. slight wind no lights. I thought of this song as he drove away.
Thank all of you for the dangerous job you do! Our 🙏 are with you when folks like you band together to help the areas hit by tornados and hurricanes.
May our good Lord keep you safe. ❤️
I hear ya. All the time I was growing up my Dad was always called to go out in the worst storms & climb those poles when lightning was flashing all around. When I was older I went with him on what he called a trouble call a few times & watched from inside the truck while he got someone's lights back on. I remember that so vividly, & my Dad actually was a Wichita Lineman!! He was such a great man, I miss him terribly.
Yes thank you so much…. You’re life and career have touched endless numbers of people
One of the greatest songs ever written and performed by this man, what a legacy he left?
I am here in May 2023, because I just had to hear my deceased mum's favourite song tonight. I love it too, because of her!🤩
Arr nice song bruv
My dad too..
Sorry for your loss
My mum just passed away and this was one of her favourite songs. I just heard it in the bar in the Fairmount hotel in Austin Texas. Am on holiday with my 2 daughters watching this in tears. Thanks for everything mum. ❤️❤️
Well said and thank you for allowing us to share your memories of mum. I think you're mum did a wonderful job with you. Sir.
RIP Glen Campbell. One of the greatest country artists of the 20th Century.
Glen played on hundreds of rock and roll songs with The Wrecking Crew, The Beach Boys, Monkees, The Byrds
No. He was one of the greatest artists of the 20th Century, who also played Country.
And totally under-celebrated. A genius!
My dad was a lineman- out in all kinds of weather. I went out on a call with him one night when I was little- scared me to death & I never went with him again. He loved being outdoors, but I imagine the loneliness was there. I picture him singing this to my mom.
They don't make music like this anymore. This is the best of the best.
Still like rock 'n' roll. Always will, but this is good. Classic.
Amazing!!
Yes this is a truly magnificent tune by Mr Campbell that's a fact
There arent many songs these good during its time either way. Just appreciate what we have now.
The hick hop playing now days doesnt deserve the moniker "Country Music" !
This HAS to be one of the most beautiful songs ever written. And this particular performance is on another level. Glen was one of those rare performers who’s voice actually got better with age. NO ONE could do this song any better.
i agree, but cody johnson came fairly close in my opinion.
Best love songs ever.
Glenn Campbell is such a physical marvel. The voice, the musical dexterity of his hands, his command of any musical genre! Genius.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written and the melody is just so very good. Well done Glen, love this and RIP, we still enjoying your songs and guitar playing.
@@fadedbluejeans3680 Thanks for that, I'll look it up.
@@denisequinn9015 Never to be forgotten. such a great singer and guitarist.
Glen Campbell,the best of all time ❤️
RIP Unk
This, and "Gentle on My Mind" have the most beautiful lyrics.
So elegant and beautiful. Instant memories ❤
That song just makes me choke up. I know this song is old, but why can't we get back to music like this? Such a golden voice Glen had. I bet he's keeping God entertained with some great music.
brilliant comments.so true
A song for all time. Universal theme.
Totally agree. Simple, sincere and from the heart - and sung beautifully! Glen Campbell could sing and play the guitar expertly and with feeling. Just an amazing talent.
I heard he wrote this while travelling on the tour bus and seeing the linemen at work.
Yes brilliant comments for sure. He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ towards the end of his life. So yes indeed, he is with God for eternity.
I think you have to reach a certain age before you realize what a gorgeous, timeless treasure this song is....
Bart W ... or great artist. Never 2 late 4 awesome talent!!!
Tears in my eyes!
Think you do....he was a legend...there's nobody about like him ....how can anyone be as good as him .....the best
Xx
We all knew it was a great song on day 1.
The older I get , the more I realise what an amazing talent he was . RIP
Campbell was a true cross-over musician who appealed to people from all backgrounds. I see lots of African-Americans like myself appreciating his musical legacy. Good music unifies us all.
Indeed it does. ❤️
@@Clarence2Worley you are definitely right Ib
miss this man and the memory of meeting him here in the UK will keep him with me . Beautiful voice -effortless
"And I need you more than want you. And I want you for all time." Always makes me tear up...
That's one of the best lyrics ever written
Me too! I have a hard time even singing along. Every dang time.
Jimmy Webb was one of the best songwriters eh !
Me too. Does it damned near every time.
Gives me the chills everytime I listen to this.
It's my birthday and I wanted to listen to this song. Memories.
I hope you are still celebrating your birthday. Mines coming up very soon.
There will never be another Glen Campbell. I miss him terribly.
Me too. Fond regards from Channel Tunnel country, England.
ROY ORBINSON WAS NO SLOUCH.
@@dwaynereese1047 Roy was incredible. One of a kind. Rockabilly music with an operatic voice. I have said many times that when Roy did a song, he owned it. No one covered it because no one could measure up. Except Glen. I saw Glen do "Crying", and it was every bit as well done as Roy did it. Hard to tell the difference.
Adam Welton SIIIIGNAAAAALS
Two lovely guitar breaks
I work for PBS. This concert special was recorded with Glen and the South Dakota Symphony in 2001 and was released on both CD and DVD. It’s 21 tracks of magic.
both in my collection♥️👍
Thanks for the extra information. I was wondering about the details of this fantastic live rendition.
Now I need to get it. Thank you
Indeed it is magic!
@@zapkvr0101 Kevin, do you know where to get it ?
That song has the best line I have ever heard - "I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time". Almost everytime I hear it, I cry, because it's perfect.
it is a beautiful lyric for sure. the song was written by the legendary jimmy webb
jason Lawson Webb was and is one of the greats of our generation. A masterful musician and pure genius!
Me too blucy10!!!!!!
@@annieruiz3317 Totally agree, Annie, What a great songwriter! Glen interpreted his songs so well. Thank you for the music, Jimmy.
Jimmy Webb is one of the all time greats.
As a full time musician, I have always been in awe of his guitar playing, phrasing and tone.
This is a timeless song with the iconic line “I need you more you more than I want you/And I want you for all time.”
Everyone can relate.
This is the Glen Campbell I remember, pure talent right here.
That guitar solo is just awsome
Pray for Glen, such a great talent
I agree., pray for Glen, he has a horrible disease. Thank God for his music.
+jcallen12003 we will brother.
Hear Hear. Finally at peace
The world is a sadder place without Glen Campbell ......
@@colinrogers71 yeah and as more of the Great Artists pass away the void is filled with rubbish....
I am grateful to Mr. Campbell, the Carpenters, Elvis, The Eagles, Tony Bennett, the Bee Gees, Willie Nelson, and so many others.... Journey....
Well maybe the world is better for Glenn Campbell having been in the world. Just a thought mate. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺 👍
Possibly THE best song ever written. Ever.
Thanks to the incomparable Jimmy Webb :)
@@plentinough7222 Jimmy nailed it with this. Glen was perfect for performing it.
Loved Glen Campbell when I was little. Now I can understand why. RIP
your dead right .classic
High praise. It moves me every time.
48 yr Australian woman and love this in 2024!❤❤😊😊😢 Beautiful
50 year old Irish man the same
58 year old Dutchman, same here :)
Wow. Maybe the most beautiful song ever written, sung by one of the most perfect voices with his brilliant guitar playing. There are no words for Glen’s talent. Just gorgeous.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
Loved this man since I was a young girl. So did my mom. His talent singing, playing guitar and his sweet personality transended background, culture, everything. Rest in Heavenly Peace, Mr. Cambell.
I was a lineman about this time, then became an installer, putting in a telephone for a beautiful girl. We were married six months later and for 55 years! She's with God now. I cry when I hear this song. There are so many memories.
One of the greatest tunes.........EVER!
My son is mentally handicapped, loves music and only pays Tom Jones, I played this for him and he cried. Glen if you only knew how much your voice and songs moved people
Wish you're boy all the best in life and a lot of beautiful music,you're a brave and wonderfull mamma !
He gives me so much love, and thank you
That's a great story; thanks for sharing.
thank you for reading it : )
You're an amazing mamma ! Big kiss and wish you're boy all the love he deserves !
Albert.
The man is a legend.
i need u more than want u man
he was on most of the 60's rock album the loved his picks
Yes he is. . .very sadly missed
Sure was .. Great memories
And I want you for all time.. what a great lyric.
In 1967, I will never forget this. My mother took me grocery shopping in Santa Ana, Ca. to a Stater Brothers grocery store. I was only 10 years old. She asked me if there were any 'Albums" that I were interested in, I happened to say that I like Glen Campbell....She bought me 'Wichita Lineman". I took it home and played it on the family 'Motorola' stereo system. WL was the finest song that I have ever heard up to that point. To this day, I will never forget how totally awesome this song was!!!!
😂 You talking about the one on W. Edinger? I've been to that Stater Brothers plenty of times! Was my grandpa's only grocery stop until he died. In the 90's though! My mom said it had been there for as long as she could remember. Not sure about now, haven't been there in decades.
Just an awesome song done by a legend! Legendary!!
My favorite for over 50 years. I watch and listen often. Sure miss him. 💖
We don’t have songs like this anymore what a year I was so happy to be born when these songs were new wonderful time of life, so peaceful, nothing compared to what we’re going through now in our country and in the world
I'm a rock guy and definitely don't normally have time for country music, but this must be one of the most beguiling and haunting songs in terms of chord structure, melody and feel. Brilliant
I'm a prog guy. This song is one my all time faves. It is just a brilliant song, genres don't even come into it!,
As am I. I purchased a Strat largely due to this legend.
Glen did not consider himself country. This transcends labels.
I live in Sicily. If it wasn't for an American radio broadcasting from Sigonella Air Base, caught late at night during a long drive home, I would never have heard of Mr. Campbell. I didn't know who he was, so I kept in mind that magic line - and I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time - until I got home and googled it. What a fortunate discovery. Knowing about his condition, I can't help being grateful for what he is leaving us with: all the emotions and memories of a time where songwriting was a much more thoughtful, heartfelt and inherently artistic act than it is today.
Marco Tinè Cio! Very kind of you...
Love coutry music and everyone who honered glen
+Hope Zink I hate country, but I love Glen Campbell.
+Marco Tinè You should watch a documentary called The Wrecking Crew. You will learn a lot about Glen thru that. Have a great day.
Thanks tressinar, I'll most certainly do that
One of my favorite songs of all time, sung by a master. RIP Glen Campbell
I sung this to my newly wed wife at our wedding. RIP Glen. Still spreading love beyond
Used to hear this playing in the barracks when I was stationed overseas in 1969 & 70
When I hear this I am taken back to a more simple & real time in my life.❤
Still listening in 2024!
One of the most talented Guitar players on the planet...grossly underrated...
Glad I got to see him before he passed just a few months before., he was amazing.
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 agree completely
Love this man. Obe of a kind.
Love Glen Campbell. I think you summed things up nicely. Great all around entertainer. One of the tastiest guitar players ever.
so well said... we have the legacy of his beautiful music, now he is impacting people educating them about Alzheimer's disease, which may reach as many people as he has with his music....love the man...
Also, an ingenious song and lyrics, written by Jimmy Webb. Yes, the lyrics are absolutely beautiful.
This is one of the greatest songs of all time.
+Al Capwned For sure
It damn sure gets my vote.
He always said it's his favorite.
The only thing wrong with this song is how short it is. Otherwise it is clearly a masterpiece. NOBODY in the last 20-30 years has produced anything even close to this quality. Glen Campbell's music will be remembered generations beyond him.
it certainly is!!
"I need you more than want you. And I want you for all time" ONE OF THE BEST LINES in any song on earth.
Where did that "and I'm doin' fine" line come from. He's not doing fine, he's lonely and sad.
Yes, it is. Hauntingly beautiful.
Wholeheartedly agree. At first it may come off difficult to interpret but you need to look at the simplicity of of that statement to fully recognize the meaning.
Thanks JIMMY WEBB!
Absolutely the best !
Now THAT is love...
Missing Glen Campbell. I got to see him in concert. This is my favorite song of his.
A beautiful song that reminds me of a beautiful era gone by!
That's so very true. We gain so much with each change, but somehow we seem to lose something that was more precious.
RIP Glenn Cambell, God Bless you.
Yes, I was a 9 or 10 year old when I heard this. I recorded the radio on an old new fangled cassette recorder. I loved this song then and still do. "I'm Glen Campbell and I'm happy to be here", my favorite line in this video. He truly was.......
Well ... There are folks who are just musically ignorant and / or tone deaf and clueless and want to stay that way. Happens when I try to tell people about Jesus, my Savior ...
Me too
MY GRANDFATHER WOULD LISTEN TO THIS SONG WHEN I WAS 5 YEARS OLD AND I CAN REMEMBER HEARING THIS SONG WITH FOND MEMORIES EVER SINCE. I AM NOW 65 YEARS OLD AND IT MAKES ME WANT TO CRY FOR SOME REASON, PROBABLY NOSTALGIA, AND I REALLY DO MISS GLEN CAMPBELL.
I get it, it's a magical song.
Same here...goose bumps and tears in my eyes.
If you're not listening to Glen Campbell in 2025, you should. He has been referenced as one of the greatest guitarist in his generation.
Seven years ago my husband was given less than 2 weeks to live he dedicated this song to me along with Glen Campbells "Gentle on my mind" RIP Baby' you were my gift in life' and these songs only keep reminding me your gift lives on...❤️
My Condolences.
R I P to your husband
I’m sure he did so because,,,,and I need you more than want you and I’ll want you for all time. That man loves you with all his heart. You are blessed and will see him again
RIP Gentle Soul
true amelia r i p husband huggs
This is how I like to remember Glen Campbell;
on stage, looking and sounding this way.
What a star he was.
This man was greatness, I miss this kind of music, there's no arrangements and melody to music anymore,, Jimmy Webb was a master song writer
There will never be another Glen Campbell. It is interesting how many greats were born out of his time period.
I work for a utility company and this is to all lineman out there. Love you all.
Here's one of em! Power lineman in NW Iowa. Thanks Glen. 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🎸🇺🇸
@@mikewitcombe6507 You all are some very brave men....I call you 'soldiers of the sky!'
Nothing sexier than a hard working man doing a brave job to make this world function. Love from Texas💖🌏
Ok let’s make it all about you Sylvio!!
I live in Florida and when my wife and I see you guys after a hurricane we roll down our car windows and sing this song LOUD
This performance was flawless,I loved it but amazed 42 people gave a thumbs down.
If ignorance is bliss 42 are blissfully ignorant of great talent .
Every one to their own
Come on Varsha get on board .
Phil, people are idiots. Hopefully evolution sorts them out.
I proudly told my 11yr old granddaughter you were from near us in Arkansas. She'd requested "True Grit" this week during spring break.
Phill Smith poor people couldn't hear his voice. Proud to be an ear taught 2nd generation Deffenbaugh. My dad was truely gifted and loved pure clear harmonies as well. It's a disadvantage when you try to learn to play an instrument from music.
Checking in 13 years late. My eyes glazed over as I heard the echo of my grandparents living room.
The audience should have been STANDING AFTER THAT PERFORMANCE , THE GREAT GLEN CAMPBELL FOLKS , THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER ONE LIKE HIM , THE WORLD LOST A GREAT TALENT.
'Glenn Campbell' is one of the best singers, guitar players & performers of all time.....!!
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I group up a rock ‘n’ roller. Glen Campbell wasn’t my type of music. It wasn’t until I grew up that I realized what a musical genius and legend he was.
@@actionjackson9195
I group up a rock ‘n’ roller.
I group up a rock ‘n’ roller.
I group up a rock ‘n’ roller.
He is one of the best
Glen Campbell. Wrecking Crew guitarist. Hear it. He was a master and I'm glad his talent has been recorded. We're all gonna fade and die but only a few are worth keeping. Glen is forever.
The Wrecking Crew were unique. A group of world class session musicians that will never be repeated. Most 1960 -70 recording artists owe their success to theses amazing players. Just thinking of all the hit records the Wrecking Crew played on without any fanfare, brings a lump to my throat.
Just talked about him on the news. I think the family had to put him
under some kind of full time care now. There was a female and male
talking about him. Idk if children or Niece and Nephew. I was asleep and
part of one of his songs woke me up. Love Glen Campbells music. Anyway
the reporter asked if he still plays the guitar and the male said he has
a couple guitars in his room and can still play better than him on a
bad day. Lol.
Ok just read up on him. He is a resident at Nashville
Memory Care and in the final stages of Alzheimers. So sad. We just lost
Gene Wilder to it.
I will confess though, this is my favorite Glen
Campbell song. Driving to the farm with Dad as a kid in the seventies
and this song came on. I fell in love with it then. It always reminds me
of that memory and my childhood.
And you are right, Glen is forever.
I have to love that line "can still play better than him on a bad day". It has the sadness of Glen's condition and the blazing glory of Glen's ability. We are all frail and die but some of us make life worthwhile.
Agree. :)
Yep just like the Funk Brothers. The magic that made a song special
I remember listening to this song on the car radio when I was just a very little child, maybe 5 or 6 and it was a song that to this very day is one of my personal all-time favorites. I will be 60 in February and it’s funny how music can immediately transport you right back to that place and time; for me it’s long 12 hour road trips in the family car with my 4 older sisters, Mommy and Daddy, (yes, I’m southern) on a visit to my grandparents house. My parents are both gone now and 1 beautiful sister, too, but just for the few minutes of listening, they are all right here beside me and all is right with my world! Thank you Mr Campbell for helping keep my memories alive and to all the great music and musicians that truly ARE the soundtrack to our lives!
Dallas, a better version of Phoenix here. Robert at 68.
Same for me - I was about 12 or so, and heard this while my family was driving across AZ on our way back to California. It was right at dusk, when the old AM stations would cut back their power, and this came on right before you could not get anything further from that station. Hearing this song takes me right back to being out in the middle of nowhere just after sunset. Wow.
Glen was a pure talent....Stunningly beautiful
One of the 21st centuries titans in music, one of the most underrated musician/singer ever. Unreal talent.
I’m a metalhead and I love this song. Playing this on a bus without headphones. I don’t care
I can remember listening this on the radio when I was a kid in the 60's. Loved that song back then and still do today. RIP Glen...
I'm 61 and I remember when this used to come on the radio I'd be in my room I loved this song so much and I also saw him sing it on the Glen Campbell show when I was a kid we used to watch that 😁❤️
As long as we have his music, dude is still on the line.
IT JUST GIVES ME THE CHILLS❤❤❤❤❤
What an absolutely kick-ass performance. Folks, this is what true talent is.
What a song!! What a singer!! His voice is so full of feeling and sentiment no one else has ever sang like him. He WILL be sadly missed. May God alleviate his voyage to oblivion and enter the night quietly. God bless him and his family.
Amen.
What a Beautiful Comment, God Bless you too.
Absolutely LOVE this song......
I hate Alzheimer's and what it does to a family. Rest easy now, Mr. Campbell.
well said
One of my all-time favorites....
Glen's guitar skills were outstanding to say the least.
He was known 4 his playing. Not singing.
What a rare talent! RIP Glenn 💔
Who today would have the stones to stand in front of a hundred piece orchestra to perform, and also be the best musician on the stage?
This is a brilliant masterpiece. Brings tears to my eyes every time.
yea same , i dont know why but this song breaks me down .
a all time classic ,the best
63 and have always loved this song..Resonates so strong when you’re on the road alone
Glen Campbell forever.