A haunting Glen Campbell classic “Wichita Lineman”

Hi ya all,
Love this song best Glen Campbell song of all time IMHO.
I hope you enjoy my efforts.
All feedback appreciated as always.
Cheers
Ron

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Hadn’t thought of this song in ages, it is great, and also a master class in song writing. Really nice job with your version. Sounds great!

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Thanks David for the encouraging feedback.
It is a great song for sure.

I remember how big this song was when it came out. My memory tells me I would have heard it on BBC 1 radio…or maybe Radio Caroline if it was still going.
Really good cover Ron…you should probably do By The Time I get To Pheonix now :joy:

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That is a great song for sure. I just might. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
Thank you John.

When I looked it up to remind myself how long ago it came out I saw it described as "the first existential country song”.

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Ron

Very enjoyable version of a great song. Clever combinations of picking and strumming. Your vocal could maybe be a little higher in the mix.

Brian

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Jimmy Webb’s Tunesmith is brilliant if you’re interested in songwriting.

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Hi Ron,

Had to check this out as it’s one of Mrs D’s favourite songs of all time. Indeed - wants it at her funeral - somber on such a sunny day I know. :slight_smile:
Sounds good to me - the one thing I’d say is it feels a little FX heavy - almost like a slightly trippy version. :slight_smile:

Digger

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Wow, that takes me back :scream:

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Hi Stephen
Thanks you for feedback.
It is a weird thing but when I recorded it it didn’t sound so “trippy” (love that description) but when I listened back on YT it did.
I sort of liked it so I stayed with it. :grinning_face_with_big_eyes:
Cheers
Ron

A very nice rendition of a classic. Thank you for sharing!

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Very enjoyable, Ron. Performances like yours make me want to go back and listen to the originals and research the meanings of the stories; in which I did just do that. Good one all around.

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Thank you :grinning_face_with_big_eyes:

Thanks Pamela. Yes it is good to get the story behind a song. Gives it more meaning. :grinning_face_with_big_eyes: