CNN Films presents: Glen Campbell - I'll Be Me documentary [tonight 9PM)

cnn ^ | 6-28-15 | cnn

[FlJoePa]

A beautiful, funny, inspiring film about music superstar Glen Campbell's struggle with Alzheimer's disease before and throughout his sold-out "Goodbye Tour."

[FlJoePa]

While I never watch CNN unless I'm forced to in an airport, they'll be getting 1:48 of my viewership tonight. They purchased the rights to the film back in February, and are presenting it w/ limited commercials tonight @ 9PM. Set your DVR's, because the film won't be available on DVD until this fall.

I'll Be Me official movie trailer

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

What time was that again?

[FlJoePa]

9PM tonight. 1:44 film with 4 minutes of commercials.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

9:00.pm. Right.

What time was that again?

[Bluewater2015]

You know it was his guitar on a lot of old Monkees tunes. Studio musician before he hit the big time.

[Patriot Babe]

Wow interesting new fact I didn’t know - thanks =)

[FlJoePa]

Glen played guitar on countless songs for Elvis, Sinatra, and many others. It’s HIS guitar you hear on Pet Sounds as well.

[4yearlurker]

Next thing you'll say The Monkees didn't play any instruments on their albums.

[newfreep]

Glen was a part of Hal Blaine’s “Wrecking Crew” that played on thousands of tracks including most, if not all, of the Beach Boys’ hits.

Fun fact...

Glen’s “Wichita Lineman” solo was played on the Wrecking Crew’s Carol Kaye’s 6-string bass that he borrowed.

[4yearlurker]

Leon Russell also played piano on early Dean Martin and Sinatra records.

[Bluewater2015]

Or even do most of the singing. Eventually the Monkees did both, after some arguing with NBC execs and Don Kirshner. But even on Valleri (1968) the only Monkees singing is Davy Jones. The chorus is all studio.

[Bluewater2015]

Glen was a part of Hal Blaine’s “Wrecking Crew” that played on thousands of tracks including most, if not all, of the Beach Boys’ hits.

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Yup. And Phil Spector made good use of them, too.

[newfreep]

Hal Blaine played drums and Leon Russel played piano on the Byrds’ Mr Tambourine Man

The Wrecking Crew was everywhere...and deserved their star on Hollywood Blvd - where, in late 60’s thru early 70s, my wife and I walked and watched the “show” as a couple of 19 y/o kids from Ohio.

[Signalman]

The Playboys never played on any GLATP recordings. It was really “Gary Lewis and The Studio Musicians.” Even Gary Lewis’ voice was enhanced by another singer.

[Scrambler Bob]

M4L Glen

[FlJoePa]

Rotten Tomatoes "I'll Be Me" reviews.

IMDB "I'll Be Me" page.

Glen Campbell - I'm Not Gonna Miss You video.