Agree with the accolades. Campbell is a terrific musician. As Martykl points out country music artists are bound to take hits on a site like this. The truth is that much of country music, past and present, demonstrates a far higher level of musicianship and attention to craft than a lot of pop music and music that is generally thought to be "hipper".
Glenn Campbell - new found respect
I'm soon to be 50 and recall being forced to watch the Hee Haw show as a child. My dad loved that show and on Saturday nights he made sure our one TV was tuned to this show. I recall guest appearances - Cash, Pride, Campbell.... and some many others.
I'm not a Country music nut but do appreciate good music across the spectrum from pop, rock, big band, jazz, blues... and country.
I never realized just how talented Glenn C. is. Check out this you tube performance 'Glenn Campbell In Concert In Sioux Falls. It's from a 2001 show before the ravages of mental illness set in. He was no spring chicken at this point but still had a great voice. His guitar playing is so clean, sharp... but without being over the top or forced. I'm guessing I'll get slammed here by some critics but also think others on Agon will appreciate this Sioux Falls performance. Enjoy!!!!
I'm not a Country music nut but do appreciate good music across the spectrum from pop, rock, big band, jazz, blues... and country.
I never realized just how talented Glenn C. is. Check out this you tube performance 'Glenn Campbell In Concert In Sioux Falls. It's from a 2001 show before the ravages of mental illness set in. He was no spring chicken at this point but still had a great voice. His guitar playing is so clean, sharp... but without being over the top or forced. I'm guessing I'll get slammed here by some critics but also think others on Agon will appreciate this Sioux Falls performance. Enjoy!!!!
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