I have 3-4 songs that rotate in my #1 position...but “Wichita Lineman” always returns to #1 for its melancholy musicality and the lyrics that deeply touches my soul from my own life experiences.
Glen was a member of the Wrecking Crew who also played on his recording including the great Carol Kaye on bass.
Glen borrowed her 6-string bass to play the solo break.
The best version is live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DmLTMxFGZ8
Life was so good then, as was Glen's music.........
Very nice. His playing in the solo reminds me of Albert Lee.
Here’s my favorite live version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qoymGCDYzU
Cool for the period visuals and the fact that he plays the 6 string bass solo.
Some guitarists are great pickers and some are great fretmen; but Glen Campbell was both. I love his voice; but he was a masterful guitarist. The following tour de force, however, is just for show off:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUBhE00h9U0