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... has passed away at age 81. I know he had been living from Alzheimer's for a very long time, so at least he is no longer suffering. I won't claim to be his biggest fan, but songs like Wichita Lineman have remained iconic and will undoubtedly do so for many years. RIP.
I loved Glen's music. Wichita Lineman, Rhinestone Cowboy, Southern Lights, By The Time I Get to Phoenix, Galveston, and Gentle on My Mind is my favorite songs of his. I have a few of his greatest hits albums and an album called Glen Campbell Live! His Greatest Hits which was recorded at his former theatre in Branson, Missouri which is now a church. Sad to say, I broke the CD somehow and I think that CD is out of print now.
RIP Glen.
Loved Glen Campbell, the documentary about his life is very good and available on Netflix. Many people don't know this but Glenn was a talented session player with the famous Wrecking Crew in LA and for a time replaced Brian Wilson in the Beach Boys.
I think "Galveston" and "Wichita Lineman" are my favorites. Another one whose music is part of the soundtrack of my life. May he rest in peace.
Glen singing Adios written by the legendary Jimmy Webb. It is the title track from Glen's last album.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vGK_yxia08o
RIP Glen Campbell. :( Had so many great songs and while it's sad it is reassuring to know he's not suffering anymore.
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Glenn touring with the Beach Boys filling in for Brian Wilson.
Pictured L to R: Carl Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Glen, Dennis Wilson
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Glenn Frey and Glen Campbell both played the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in 2008
Here's Vince with Glen and a bunch of legends.
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When I watched the documentary, I was impressed that he continued to perform in spite of struggling with his illness. May he Rest In Peace.
And thank you for the pictures, Dawn and Shun.
RIP Glen Campbell
Love his music, it brings back great childhood memories for me. I am kind of partial to "Galveston", since it seems that is where we spent so many summer vacations.
So sorry. RIP Glen! Loved his music!
RIP Glen.
This video of Glen playing with fellow guitar great Jerry Reed, will make you smile.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqxv3DbXO4k
Great guitar playing and yes, I smiled from the sheer joy of watching and listening to these two legendary and spirited guitarists/singers. What a performance! Thanks for sharing!Quote:
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Dawn :wave:
Me too, shun. Southern Nights I only found about via a Citizen Cope cover.Quote:
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Very sad.
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RIP.
In my heart, before GLENN, there was GLEN. Very sad :weep:
Finally got back online and yes, I too am very sorry to have heard of Glen Campbells death. Rhinestone Cowboy was one of the first songs I used be aware of on the radio and he was truly a great. I also heard somewhere on FB that our Glenn :heart: paid Glen Campbell a visit as recently as 2015.