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Title: RIP Glen Campbell
Post by: NeilT on August 08, 2017, 05:16:35 pm
Don't know why, but he was always a favorite.  Some great songs, some great guitar.
Title: Re: RIP Glen Campbell
Post by: juliogotay on August 08, 2017, 05:51:54 pm
Quote from: NeilT on August 08, 2017, 05:16:35 pm
Don't know why, but he was always a favorite.  Some great songs, some great guitar.

at one time a member of The Wrecking Crew. If you are of a certain age it is amazing how much popular music they contributed to.
Title: Re: RIP Glen Campbell
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on August 08, 2017, 07:38:41 pm
He was always a favorite of mine too. He was an immense talent. Being a big fan of Jimmy Webb too, my favorite songs by Glen were By The Time I Get to Phoenix, Galveston, and of course the sublime Wichita Lineman.
Title: Re: RIP Glen Campbell
Post by: juliogotay on August 08, 2017, 08:01:16 pm
Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on August 08, 2017, 07:38:41 pm
He was always a favorite of mine too. He was an immense talent. Being a big fan of Jimmy Webb too, my favorite songs by Glen were By The Time I Get to Phoenix, Galveston, and of course the sublime Wichita Lineman.

I liked those also. Also really liked his cover of Randy Newman's  Marie.
Title: Re: RIP Glen Campbell
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on August 09, 2017, 07:15:50 am
His (much more famous) version of the great John Hartford's "Gentle On My Mind" was probably responsible for Hartford's becoming well-known, for which many owe Campbell a debt of gratitude. And wow, he was still alive!?
Title: Re: RIP Glen Campbell
Post by: Fynn on August 09, 2017, 08:17:08 am
Touching interview with Alice Cooper and his friendship with Glen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6q2hsdXenQ
Title: Re: RIP Glen Campbell
Post by: NeilT on August 09, 2017, 03:47:59 pm
Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on August 09, 2017, 07:15:50 am
His (much more famous) version of the great John Hartford's "Gentle On My Mind" was probably responsible for Hartford's becoming well-known, for which many owe Campbell a debt of gratitude. And wow, he was still alive!?

His last 10 years or so were especially touching because of Alzheimer's.  He made a pretty public and very dignified farewell. 
Title: Re: RIP Glen Campbell
Post by: Aussie Astro on August 09, 2017, 10:07:55 pm
Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on August 09, 2017, 07:15:50 am
His (much more famous) version of the great John Hartford's "Gentle On My Mind" was probably responsible for Hartford's becoming well-known, for which many owe Campbell a debt of gratitude. And wow, he was still alive!?

Seems like every man and his dog covered that song, I thought Roger Miller did it best.   When ever I hear Glen Campbell, Bonaparte's Retreat is the first thing that comes to mind.
Title: Re: RIP Glen Campbell
Post by: Andyzipp on August 10, 2017, 03:01:55 pm
If you haven't already, "Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me" is a pretty good documentary about his career and especially his life since the 2011 Alzheimer's diagnosis.

It's available on Netflix.