Glen Campbell releases powerful final song and video

CNN ^ | Oct. 14, 2014 | Ed Payne, CNN

[PROCON]

CNN) -- Even if you've never been a fan of Glen Campbell, this one's certain to tug at your heartstrings.

The Country Music Hall of Fame member, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2011, is out with the video for the final song he'll ever record -- "I'm Not Gonna Miss You." It was recorded in 2013 with producer Julian Raymond.

"I'm still here but yet I'm gone/ I don't play guitar or sing my songs," the tune begins as it details his struggles with the disease.

[TheConservativeParty]

Amazing video. Thanks for posting.

[floralamiss]

Yes, but his brain is damaged, and maybe he’s telling us, that’s the way it feels inside. Maybe you are picking up on that spiritual flatness, that devastation.

Maybe, Glen just truly sang what was left for him to sing. I think what you have perceived is what makes his last song to his family and the world, so tragically beautiful.

[hoagy62]

And...he also played on the Irish Rover’s “The Unicorn”.

[ErnBatavia]

My older brother graduated from high school in 1963, and the class booked Campbell for their graduation banquet.

[Scoutmaster]

Thanks. I didn't realize that and will add the Irish Rovers to the list.

You cannot listen to popular music from the 60s without wondering if the guitarist is Glen Campbell. Even when Glen had a solo career from the 70s through the 2000s, he was still playing guitar on the albums of dozens of musical groups and music stars.

[ErnBatavia]

Her mind is whole again.

When my mother breathed her last, my sister started wailing, but I just looked up and thought the same thing....."Mom, you're whole again, and now you're back with Dad"

[Cold Heat]

If or when you ever get the unfortunate task of caring for someone with dementia, whatever the cause, you will often see their frustration and anger over the condition.

I saw the lyrics as Glenn’s way of expressing that in a form that the listener might understand.

It is in a very real way, a mourning song about that loss of memories, as it applies to his soon to be forgotten loves and life it’s self.

[headstamp 2]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skuEiYfnSFg

Always liked this novel video with STP.

[444Flyer]

Prayers for a quick recovery Yaelle.

I grew up on Mr. Campbell. My parents loved his music. This is so sad.

I saw an amazing documentary called “The genius of Marian”. Filmed and documented in love by the woman, Pam White's, son. I've never seen the suffering of Alheimer’s so aptly explained and it's relentless effects on family members of those who suffer with it. But it also demonstrates the love of a family who won't give in to the dreadful disease and continues to value her even though she is no longer with them in the same way.

http://geniusofmarian.com/

[Girlene]

Wow....very sad song.

Thanks for posting it.

[Colonel_Flagg]

Oh, my God.

I can’t even see my screen.

[luvie]

Beautiful. Thanks, Mr. P.

[a fool in paradise]

For those who aren’t aware of his early career,the book and documentary “The Wrecking Crew” really pays tribute to Campbell’s skill which made him one of the most-requested guitarists on the west coast, and paved the way for his solo career. By playing on all those hit records his musical talent influenced countless people who might not have liked his later country style as much. The book quotes one of his colleagues saying in essence “if there was ever a person possessed of too much talent, that person is Glen Campbell”.

In before "Bob Dylan can't sing" < /sarc >

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dylan_Jazz

"Dylan Jazz is an instrumental jazz album of Bob Dylan songs featuring Glen Campbell on guitar and Jim Horn on saxophone and flute, released in 1965." (produced by Leon Russell)

http://www.amazon.com/Dylan-Jazz-Gene-Norman-Group/dp/B000QZYFKA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1413347911&sr=8-2&keywords=%22dylan+jazz%22

[a fool in paradise]

Glen replaced Brian Wilson onstage the day after his breakdown.

[a fool in paradise]

And Ed Big Daddy Roth

http://www.sundazed.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=2110

When it came time to follow up the success of Hot Rod Hootenanny, Capitol’s Fred Rice wisely stuck to the arithmetic of the first LP: great Ed “Big Daddy” Roth-inspired songs + the best session musicians + Capitol Studios = another outrageous LP! Rods n’ Ratfinks continued the party started on the first album under the direction of Gary Usher. Piling in the Weirdos’ woodie for this road trip were Glen Campbell, James Burton and Billy Strange on guitar, Ernie Freeman on piano, Carol Kaye and Steve LaFever on bass, Earl Palmer on drums and Steve Douglas on sax. Gary Usher, Richard Burns and Chuck Girard returned to do vocal duty. And, of course, “Big Daddy” himself created another screaming-technicolor-suitable-for-framing LP cover!

[longhorn too]

May God bless this very talented man during his final time on this earth. I know the sadness as my Dad had Alzheimer’s too. One of the cruelest diseases known to mankind.

[itsahoot]

YouTube Link.

Glen Campbell - I'm Not Gonna Miss You

[Kathy in Alaska]

Glen Campbell’s final song and video.....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3215091/posts

[beachn4fun]

Yeah, I grew up on his music too. His voice is still good.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT