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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From now on, every time I watch the Shockers of Witcha State in b-ball, I will think of the song Witcha Linesmen.
I saw some of an interview he did. They talked about him in “True Grit”. He said he found out “he could not act, but wow I’m in a western riding next to John Wayne”.
I kind of doubt that, as he was one of the top west coast studio musicians before his solo career. He was a member of "The Wrecking Crew," and played on movie & TV soundtracks, and albums from Frank Sinatra to The Beach Boys.
Mark
Glen sings True Grit from the movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qyxA38zsZU love this song.
I have seen it mentioned many places that he had an ear for music, but couldn’t read music. Many have said he was just that darned good. He could play nearly any instrument he touched.
RIP, Glen...may you play in front of GOD...
That’s such a beautiful song. I’m feeling so melancholy tonight thinking of Glen Campbell and his wonderful music, the sweet memories his music bought to my life but knowing he’s in heaven with the Lord makes the sadness a little easier to cope with. RIP Glen and thanks for the memories.
Wichita.
I will think of the song Witcha Linesmen.
Wichita Lineman.
Derp.
The #1 FRper Troll comments.
It’s not me failing to spell two words out of every five, sweetie.
A kind reminder that no one is perfect, not even you.
In an interview, Carol Kaye said that when the producer set down complex sheet music in front of him, she's hum it to him, and he'd play it perfectly from hearing her hum it once.
You're not kidding!
Mark
Grammar NAZIs and all that.
Second it.
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