Glen Campbell was in True Grit???
― If Assholes Could Fly This Place Would Be An Airport, Thursday, 1 May 2008 22:03 (fifteen years ago) link
3 songs are streaming at the glencampbellshow.com
Without doubt, the single most anticipated record of the summer, perhaps the decade. It's got the potential to bring the music industry to its knees, people! Kneel before Glen campbell.
― kornrulez6969, Friday, 1 August 2008 05:46 (fifteen years ago) link
Glen is back, baby. Yes.
― kornrulez6969, Friday, 1 August 2008 05:49 (fifteen years ago) link
Listening to it now! He´s giving it the Johnny Cash treatment, with all these covers. Except it doesn´t sound sparse like Cash, it´s rocky and jingle-jangly. Had much rather seen him do new songs of his own, but hey, it's really nice to hear his voice again.
― Le Bateau Ivre, Friday, 1 August 2008 10:51 (fifteen years ago) link
Thankfully, based on the streaming tracks this is nothing at all like the "Johnny Cash treatment." There's nothing ironic about it, he's not imposing himself on these songs, they're more just like straight-up covers which is kinda nice.
Except these three songs are lame to begin with.
― Hadrian VIII, Friday, 1 August 2008 13:34 (fifteen years ago) link
There are some more interesting songs on the new record that aren't streaming. Sadly Beautiful by the Replacements and Velvet Underground Jesus are two.
― kornrulez6969, Friday, 1 August 2008 14:17 (fifteen years ago) link
His version of Jackson Browne's (& Nico's) "These Days" is easily the best thing I've heard all year. "Jesus" is perhaps the 2nd best thing I've heard all year. The rest of the LP is less giant-killing, but still pretty impressive. His voice is still a thing of great power & beauty.
― harveyw, Friday, 1 August 2008 15:12 (fifteen years ago) link
he actually does U2 pretty well, too. a return to the Al DeLoryisms of yore, right down to cinematic sweep of strings and some terse Glen guitar solos where all he does is play the melody. Not so hot on the Westerberg tune and of course that fucking Green Day song is the "Send in the Clowns" of, yeecchh. Pretty good record.
― whisperineddhurt, Friday, 1 August 2008 16:58 (fifteen years ago) link
this album is too Middle of the Road too be really good,( but it could be worse, too)
― Zeno, Tuesday, 19 August 2008 00:13 (fifteen years ago) link
wow
― Dr Morbius, Tuesday, 19 August 2008 20:17 (fifteen years ago) link
Ghost On The Canvas sees Campbell capping his brilliant career with one of his most moving and energized works to date, a powerfully emotional song cycle that sees him accompanied by a truly dazzling line-up of songwriters and musicians. Among the tunesmiths contributing original songs to the collection are such modern luminaries as Paul Westerberg, Jakob Dylan, Robert Pollard, and Teddy Thompson, backed by a roster of players that includes Chris Isaak, Dick Dale, Billy Corgan, Brian Setzer, Rick Nielsen, Roger Manning, and The Dandy Warhols. The album is produced by Julian Raymond, who also co-wrote a number of new songs with Campbell.
― curmudgeon, Monday, 22 August 2011 18:38 (twelve years ago) link
Jakob Dylan is a modern luminary? I always look forward to new Glen Campbell though.
― ¯\(°_o)/¯ (Nicole), Monday, 22 August 2011 18:50 (twelve years ago) link
That's from an e-mailed publicist's press sheet
― curmudgeon, Monday, 22 August 2011 19:11 (twelve years ago) link
I figured as much, Jakob Dylan really sticks out like a sore thumb here.
― ¯\(°_o)/¯ (Nicole), Monday, 22 August 2011 19:16 (twelve years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMjWJawuLig
― buzza, Tuesday, 30 August 2011 20:30 (twelve years ago) link
I never knew he was in the Beach Boys, but I've never claimed to know much about Glen Campbell or the Beach Boys.
― _Rudipherous_, Wednesday, 31 August 2011 06:01 (twelve years ago) link
Guys, this album is pretty fucking good.
― thank got forks showed up (forksclovetofu), Friday, 2 September 2011 04:31 (twelve years ago) link
It's a goodbye album and it's real emotionally charged.
really? i'd kind of written it off along with everything GC has done since he sobered up.
― flesh, the devil, and a wolf (wolf) (amateurist), Friday, 2 September 2011 04:33 (twelve years ago) link
maybe i'm an old softie but i just gave it a quick spotify listen and i thought it was lovely and am looking forward to listening again.
― thank got forks showed up (forksclovetofu), Friday, 2 September 2011 04:35 (twelve years ago) link
Meet Glen Campbell was also really great. especially his version of These Days
― Jamie_ATP, Friday, 2 September 2011 09:24 (twelve years ago) link
i think his voice sounds not-good lately.
― flesh, the devil, and a wolf (wolf) (amateurist), Tuesday, 13 September 2011 05:05 (twelve years ago) link
that "ghost on the canvas" track has been playlisted pretty heavily over the last few weeks on R2, and you know, it never fails to make me have one of those 'ooooh this is good .. moments
― mark e, Tuesday, 13 September 2011 07:55 (twelve years ago) link
I was surprised by this, I really like and it is very emotionally charged with his mind slipping away from him. Will this have a vinyl release? I don't really buy cds much these days?
― JacobSanders, Tuesday, 13 September 2011 08:01 (twelve years ago) link
so is anyone catching the farewell tour? there are shows scheduled through MAY. kinda makes me queasy.
― Dr Morbois de Bologne (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 3 January 2012 17:33 (twelve years ago) link
Caught him in London I was very happy to see him again, but he has definitely deteriorated since even 2 years ago which was the last time I saw him. Not in voice or guitar playing quality, but there are some awkward moments where he'll forget if he's played a track already or repeat a joke.... he's being backed by his kids though who keep him on track, but that just adds to the sadness even more.
and Glen Campbell is fucking sad music already. all things combined it was ULTRA SAD MIDDLE AGED MEN AND ME CLOSE TO TEARS THROUGHOUT.
setlist for this tour is a variation on this:
Gentle on My MindGalvestonBy the Time I Get to PhoenixTry a Little KindnessWallsWhere's the Playground SusieDreams of the Everyday HousewifeIt's Only Make BelieveTrue GritDream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)Dueling BanjosRollin' in My Sweet Baby's ArmsThe Moon's a Harsh MistressSouthern NightsIn My ArmsWichita LinemanRhinestone Cowboy
ENCORE
It's Your Amazing GraceA Better Place
when he started The Moon's A Harsh Mistress a guy below me let out a moan that was 45% pleasure 55% pain of the SADNESS. but yeah, you'll regret it if you don't go. it's Glen Motherfucking Campbell.
― Jamie_ATP, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 17:48 (twelve years ago) link
this was near to my top ten for the year. i'd love to see him live and i'm afraid i've waited too long. calling ticketmaster now.
― walking liquidity crisis (forksclovetofu), Tuesday, 3 January 2012 18:20 (twelve years ago) link
yep, sold out. fuck. sending a zillion emails to a zillion people now; hope somebody lets me give them money.
― walking liquidity crisis (forksclovetofu), Tuesday, 3 January 2012 18:32 (twelve years ago) link
Was thinking about this this morning. If forks can't get in, then what chance do mere mortals have?
― Miss Piggy and Frodo in Hull (James Redd and the Blecchs), Tuesday, 3 January 2012 19:12 (twelve years ago) link
i FEEL mortal
― walking liquidity crisis (forksclovetofu), Tuesday, 3 January 2012 19:56 (twelve years ago) link
Did you get to go, forks?
― Fanfare for the History Mayne (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 8 January 2012 17:08 (twelve years ago) link
no...eternal regret
― Thug Luftwaffle (forksclovetofu), Sunday, 8 January 2012 17:13 (twelve years ago) link
Yup.
Going to give this last album a listen. From the description it sounds like it is going to be something like the Arthur Alexander comeback album.
― Fanfare for the History Mayne (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 8 January 2012 17:16 (twelve years ago) link
it's very good.
― Thug Luftwaffle (forksclovetofu), Sunday, 8 January 2012 17:16 (twelve years ago) link
The youtube upthread sounded pretty good.
― Fanfare for the History Mayne (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 8 January 2012 17:17 (twelve years ago) link
This thing is gonna make me ;__; I can tell.
― Fanfare for the History Mayne (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 8 January 2012 17:24 (twelve years ago) link
um yeshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvZGU-5W2zs
― Thug Luftwaffle (forksclovetofu), Sunday, 8 January 2012 17:26 (twelve years ago) link
That's the Guided By Voices song? Yes, I see it is.
― Fanfare for the History Mayne (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 8 January 2012 17:31 (twelve years ago) link
Solo on "There's No Me WIthout You" sounds exactly like "Maybe I'm Amazed."
― Fanfare for the History Mayne (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 8 January 2012 18:08 (twelve years ago) link
Forgot the "..." in the title.
― Fanfare for the History Mayne (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 8 January 2012 18:09 (twelve years ago) link
Just saw "Ghost on the Canvas" on a cable video channel. This is nice. Sappy and melancholy but in a good way, and catchy.
― curmudgeon, Friday, 3 February 2012 13:34 (twelve years ago) link
Someone posted the video for it upthread.
― curmudgeon, Friday, 3 February 2012 14:52 (twelve years ago) link
I still need to look at this other thread:
RFI: pre-"Rhinestone Cowboy" Glen Campbell
Due to popular demand, we have added a second show for GLEN CAMPBELL, Tue. Apr. 17, tickets on sale Fri. 2/10 at Noon. There are only a handful of tickets left for the Wed. Apr. 18 show, and those are on sale now. Don't miss Glen's “The Goodbye Tour”!Tue. Apr. 17: GLEN CAMPBELL $75.00
Do I want to do this for my birthday? Oh yeah, my son has a baseball game.
― curmudgeon, Wednesday, 8 February 2012 17:58 (twelve years ago) link
take him
― ELI OWNS YOUR HUSBAND (forksclovetofu), Wednesday, 8 February 2012 18:35 (twelve years ago) link
he played Carnegie Hall, not close to sold out. Shoulda gone.
http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/culture/2012/10/6538242/fond-farewell-glen-campbell-carnegie-hall
― cancer, kizz my hairy irish azz (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 16 October 2012 17:28 (eleven years ago) link
These are his last shows, but this farewell tour has gone on for nearly a year and a half at this point.
― Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 16 October 2012 17:35 (eleven years ago) link
as long as there's sumthin in the tank...
― cancer, kizz my hairy irish azz (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 16 October 2012 17:38 (eleven years ago) link
this one gets grief for period sexism, but I don't think so at all
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LonUQ5o-vLc
― cancer, kizz my hairy irish azz (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 17 October 2012 18:09 (eleven years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8YazOALrCo
― four Marxes plus four Obamas plus four Bin Ladens (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 26 April 2013 21:44 (ten years ago) link
he had to cancel his tour b/c his alzheimer's has progressed quickly. :(
― flesh, the devil, and a wolf (wolf) (amateurist), Friday, 26 April 2013 22:20 (ten years ago) link
Big fan of his voice and guitar playing of course, but some hits just never gelled with me. Now I am giving them another chance.
― Al Green Explores Your Mind Gardens (James Redd and the Blecchs), Friday, 2 February 2024 17:50 (two months ago) link
Such as “Dreams of the Everyday Housewife”
Or “True Grit”
The latter is pretty good and was a number one country hit in Canada.
― Al Green Explores Your Mind Gardens (James Redd and the Blecchs), Friday, 2 February 2024 17:53 (two months ago) link
Even“Gentle on My Mind”
― Al Green Explores Your Mind Gardens (James Redd and the Blecchs), Friday, 2 February 2024 17:54 (two months ago) link
This last being the theme of the Goodtime Hour, I must have heard it dozens of times if not hundreds but usually kind of tuned it out.
― Al Green Explores Your Mind Gardens (James Redd and the Blecchs), Friday, 2 February 2024 17:55 (two months ago) link
Even something like “Rhinestone Cowboy”
― Al Green Explores Your Mind Gardens (James Redd and the Blecchs), Friday, 2 February 2024 18:00 (two months ago) link
Which I previously dismissed as some kind of novelty song.
― Al Green Explores Your Mind Gardens (James Redd and the Blecchs), Friday, 2 February 2024 18:01 (two months ago) link
Or “Southern Nights”despite Allen Toussaint
― Al Green Explores Your Mind Gardens (James Redd and the Blecchs), Friday, 2 February 2024 18:02 (two months ago) link
I will probably get dinged for not liking these songs all along.
― Al Green Explores Your Mind Gardens (James Redd and the Blecchs), Friday, 2 February 2024 18:03 (two months ago) link
And I am still working on “Honey, Come Back”
Which was a pretty big hit and written by Jimmy Webb! Who knew?
― Al Green Explores Your Mind Gardens (James Redd and the Blecchs), Friday, 2 February 2024 18:15 (two months ago) link
Quite right too.
― The British Boy of Film Classification (Tom D.), Saturday, 3 February 2024 00:10 (two months ago) link
(xp) Everyone!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_Yj9oHikgY
― BrianB, Saturday, 3 February 2024 00:28 (two months ago) link
But I don't care.
― BrianB, Saturday, 3 February 2024 00:29 (two months ago) link