Glen Campbell sings "Wichita Lineman" , 1968 (video)

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[simpson96]

Hope you enjoy. Wichita Lineman

[moovova]

Thank you very much.

I’d read an article about them (FR, I believe) but then forgot their name when I finally decided to find out more.

[Dawgreg]

Oh the memories this song brings as well as the other Glen Campbell/Jimmy Webb collaborations......thanks!

[Moonman62]

One of the best lines:

And I need more than want you
And I want you for all time

[Moonman62]

The story behind the song:

http://americansongwriter.com/2012/01/behind-the-song-wichita-lineman/

When Jimmy Webb wrote the first lines of “Wichita Lineman” not only did he not think he had a surefire hit, he didn’t even think the song was finished.

[blueunicorn6]

Thanks for posting that. It’s nice to know the story behind the song.

[HeartlandOfAmerica]

Nice! TYVM!

[day10]

You're very welcome! I'd also HIGHLY recommend this documentary about the iconic Muscle Shoals, Alabama studios:

Muscle Shoals

Just an excellent film, and filled with lots of surprising stories. I can't recall whether it's Netflix or Prime, but it's out there.

[CaptainK]

Billy Joel gets it exactly right:

“I wanted it to be about an ordinary fellow. Billy Joel came pretty close one time when he said ‘Wichita Lineman’ is ‘a simple song about an ordinary man thinking extraordinary thoughts.’