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Country Music Legend Glen Campbell Dies at 81
Variety ^
| 08/08/2017
| Andrew Barker
Posted on 08/08/2017 2:00:36 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd
Country legend Glen Campbell, whose crossover hits “Gentle on My Mind,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” and “Rhinestone Cowboy” forged a lasting bridge between country and pop music, died Tuesday. He was 81.
In 2011, Campbell announced he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and mounted a well-publicized farewell tour. His official Twitter posted the news.
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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Arkansas
KEYWORDS: 2; alzheimers; countrymusic; glencampbell; obituary; rip
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To: Moonman62
Great story. The imagery in that song sold it, but I didn’t realize until reading this that it really is that short and simply structured. I wouldn’t add a note or a word to it.
To: Responsibility2nd
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posted on
08/08/2017 2:28:59 PM PDT
by
taxcontrol
(Stupid should hurt)
To: Responsibility2nd
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posted on
08/08/2017 2:32:26 PM PDT
by
Hattie
To: Responsibility2nd
End of an era. Thank you Glen for the music.
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posted on
08/08/2017 2:33:44 PM PDT
by
SpaceBar
To: Responsibility2nd
The Wichita Lineman is Gentle on My Mind ... perhaps I should go visit Galveston to remember him.
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posted on
08/08/2017 2:33:46 PM PDT
by
NorthMountain
(The Democrats ... have lost their grip on reality -DJT)
To: Responsibility2nd
I am 52 and used to watch his TV program as a kid. It was not until I started playing the guitar about ten years ago that I realized how awesome Mr. Campbell was on the guitar.
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08/08/2017 2:35:48 PM PDT
by
Preachin'
(I stand with many voters who will never vote for a pro abortion candidate.)
To: Thumper1960
Don’t know if he could read music, if not it wouldn’t surprise me. Do know he was one of a group of studio musicians known as the wrecking crew, who did sessions for hoards of musicians, including the Beach Boys.
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08/08/2017 2:37:12 PM PDT
by
Paleo Pete
(Who is this old fart and what is he doing in my mirror?)
To: dfwgator
Right you are, Jerry was an excellent player. My favorite was Glen and a guy named John Hartford, one of a few who could actually keep up with Glen...along with Jerry and Roy Clark...
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posted on
08/08/2017 2:40:14 PM PDT
by
Paleo Pete
(Who is this old fart and what is he doing in my mirror?)
To: Responsibility2nd
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posted on
08/08/2017 2:40:57 PM PDT
by
eyedigress
((Old storm chaser from the west))
To: Responsibility2nd
This ole Arkie was sorry to hear this. What a career- hit after hit, and getting to make a movie with The Duke.
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posted on
08/08/2017 2:42:23 PM PDT
by
arrogantsob
(Check out "CHAOS AND MAYHEM" at Amazon.com)
To: Responsibility2nd
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posted on
08/08/2017 2:55:44 PM PDT
by
smokingfrog
( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
To: Hattie
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posted on
08/08/2017 2:59:52 PM PDT
by
Rummyfan
(In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
To: Hattie
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08/08/2017 2:59:53 PM PDT
by
Rummyfan
(In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
To: arrogantsob
A Legend indeed..
RIP
.
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08/08/2017 3:02:49 PM PDT
by
NormsRevenge
(Semper Fi - Monthly Donors Rock!!!)
To: Responsibility2nd
May the angels sing him home
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posted on
08/08/2017 3:05:16 PM PDT
by
Nifster
(I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
To: Responsibility2nd
I’m very sorry he died. He will be missed. RIP Glen.
To: Responsibility2nd
Wasn’t anything he couldn’t play, and usually better than anyone else. Just last night I watched a YouTube video of him playing “Classical Gas” - with a full orchestra. I think Mason Williams would be the first to agree he took it to a new level.
Thanks Glen Campbell and RIP.
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08/08/2017 3:17:58 PM PDT
by
bigbob
(People say believe half of what you see son and none of what you hear - M. Gaye)
To: Responsibility2nd
I am not a big fan, and I've known for some time that this was coming, but it's still a shock. Love him or not, the boy could play.
Let me just quote Rooster Cogburn: "Why is it, every time you need a Texican, he's dead?"
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posted on
08/08/2017 3:23:13 PM PDT
by
IronJack
To: Responsibility2nd
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posted on
08/08/2017 3:26:33 PM PDT
by
philman_36
(Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamiin Franklin)
and I need you more than want you
and I want you for all time...
and the Wichita lineman
is still on the line
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