Glen physically left us two years ago today, although in actuality, he left us long before that. I was familiar with and enjoyed his hits, but I never considered myself a fan. I didn't know much about him and the troubles he got himself into until they were mentioned in news reports upon his passing (although I had heard that he'd become a Christian at some point).
As so many do, I went to YouTube after he passed to hear some of his music and see what else I could learn about him. I was amazed to learn so much about the magnitude of his talent as well as the measure of the man himself. I'll admit that I've now become a devotee of Glen and every aspect of his incredible musical talent: his guitar work, his singing, his ability to entertain. And so, for two years I've been making up for lost time and enjoying myself thoroughly in the pursuit. I will admit that there are numerous times I've wanted to kick myself for never even considering attending any of his concerts or appearances.
An obit of sorts from his manager...
Glen Campbell was put on this earth to play music
"Sir, you can't play that guitar."
https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/obituary/7897115/glen-campbell-manager-tk-kimbrell (https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/obituary/7897115/glen-campbell-manager-tk-kimbrell)
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Glen the guitar god...
Glen Campbell Shreds the Guitar!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4PEf7yYCZE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4PEf7yYCZE)
(Be sure to read Jeff Dayton's comment which is pinned at the top of the comment section.)
Error 404 (Not Found)!!1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4PEf7yYCZE#)
Glen Campbell - Ain't no Sunshine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnbYF4tfLqs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnbYF4tfLqs)
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My favorite version of my favorite of his hits...
Jerry Reed & Glen Campbell - Southern Nights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr5V3m6JMwY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr5V3m6JMwY)
Error 404 (Not Found)!!1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr5V3m6JMwY#)
He can cover anyone...
Glen Campbell - Take my Hand for While
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExxrB-E4oBo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExxrB-E4oBo)
Error 404 (Not Found)!!1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExxrB-E4oBo#)
Here in the Real World - Glen Campbell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maHXhpkkm9U (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maHXhpkkm9U)
Error 404 (Not Found)!!1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maHXhpkkm9U#)
Glen Campbell - Classical Gas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4Ga67EDrKI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4Ga67EDrKI)
Error 404 (Not Found)!!1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4Ga67EDrKI#)
And when anyone refers to him as a country singer, I realize their knowledge is limited...
Glen Campbell Blue (My Naughty Sweeties Give to Me)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMf0nn9UDd8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMf0nn9UDd8)
Error 404 (Not Found)!!1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMf0nn9UDd8#)
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I could go on and on about Glen. I realize he's not cool enough for some people, but I get the biggest kick out of reading the comment section and seeing these extremely cool guys who never gave him a second thought post their amazement and appreciation for his musical abilities. Many but not all know that he did what he did without being able to read one note of music. His was a true gift, and he developed and honed it to the delight of millions. I'm so glad I finally caught up, although I'm sad that it was after his passing.
See in the opening sequence, Glen Campbell on the cover of this album by Al De Lory interpreting GC's songs. It looks like it would be quite an album to have. It sounds like they say De Lory did the theme to MASH, so, an artist in his own right.
Al De Lory / Wichita Lineman
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Glen Campbell did a lot of duets, had his own show, here he does I believe the James Taylor song (JT did a version of Wichita Lineman, interesting).
Glen Campbell/Linda Ronstadt - Carolina On My Mind
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Glen Campbell - Albuquerque
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And Glen did live there some. He probably has a bio/autobio like a good amount of these artists do. I relistened to this, actually a pretty nice song...
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