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twistedlim
Posted 2017-08-15 6:34 PM (#537084)
Subject: Best version of Wichita Lineman?


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I am sure this has been posted before but this is the best version of Wichita Lineman I have heard. SCROL to 8:39 on the video to watch just the song and skip the interview.

https://youtu.be/eXfNTEi2CIc
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360Ovation
Posted 2017-08-16 1:45 PM (#537095 - in reply to #537084)
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That's a good one alright.
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jay
Posted 2017-08-16 7:44 PM (#537098 - in reply to #537095)
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This one is worth a mention

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Love O Fair
Posted 2017-08-16 10:59 PM (#537099 - in reply to #537084)
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Yes, Jay.. very nice one indeed.
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Geostorm98
Posted 2017-08-18 6:29 PM (#537117 - in reply to #537084)
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<p>I meant to reply to this thread...Glenn Campbell with Stone Temple Pilots. Sounds great Jay.</p>

Edited by Geostorm98 2017-08-18 6:30 PM
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Damon67
Posted 2017-08-18 7:45 PM (#537119 - in reply to #537098)
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jay - 2017-08-16 5:44 PM

This one is worth a mention

 

I almost bought one of those longhorn dano baritones last year at the Seatac guitar show. I'm headed there in a couple weeks. Wonder if I'll see it again.

 



Edited by Damon67 2017-08-18 7:48 PM
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Damon67
Posted 2017-08-18 7:46 PM (#537120 - in reply to #537084)
Subject: RE: Best version of Wichita Lineman?



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twistedlim - 2017-08-15 4:34 PM I am sure this has been posted before but this is the best version of Wichita Lineman I have heard. SCROL to 8:39 on the video to watch just the song and skip the interview. https://youtu.be/eXfNTEi2CIc

 

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jay
Posted 2017-08-18 9:15 PM (#537121 - in reply to #537117)
Subject: Re: Best version of Wichita Lineman?



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George,

I hope all is well. For some reason, Glen got a little sentimental at the end, it appears. 

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Darkbar
Posted 2017-08-19 4:16 PM (#537127 - in reply to #537084)
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So is the consensus that Wichita Lineman is his best song?
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jay
Posted 2017-08-19 4:59 PM (#537129 - in reply to #537127)
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No. Glen owned a lot of them. Maybe one of the most popular. But he certainly killed a lot others. 

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Jonmark Stone
Posted 2017-08-21 9:02 AM (#537147 - in reply to #537084)
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It seemed to rise to the top in the numerous remembrances across the spectrum of outlets. And, surprisingly, helped to focus my own feelings about the "package" of song/performance/arrangement of the original record. Really an achievement IMHO.
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Darkbar
Posted 2017-08-21 6:38 PM (#537157 - in reply to #537147)
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Jonmark Stone - 2017-08-21 10:02 AM

It seemed to rise to the top in the numerous remembrances across the spectrum of outlets. And, surprisingly, helped to focus my own feelings about the "package" of song/performance/arrangement of the original record. Really an achievement IMHO.[/QUOTE

Exactly! It seems everywhere I went on the internet, the majority of sentiments centered around Wichita Lineman
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stellarjim
Posted 2017-08-24 1:50 PM (#537184 - in reply to #537084)
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That's a great version for sure. And it's interesting in that this was a solo performance. No other instruments to be found.
Makes me want to go out and buy an acoustic Viper!
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2017-08-24 2:16 PM (#537185 - in reply to #537084)
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There were also many references to Glen as the "Rhinestone Cowboy". He was famous for a lot of songs. If I had to pick a favorite, it might be "Phoenix", but that is influenced by the fact that Phoenix is the only place I saw him in concert, knowing that it was his last tour and that he and my mother had Alzheimer's.
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Geostorm98
Posted 2017-08-24 4:19 PM (#537189 - in reply to #537121)
Subject: Re: Best version of Wichita Lineman?



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jay - 2017-08-18 10:15 PM

George,

I hope all is well. For some reason, Glen got a little sentimental at the end, it appears. 

He sure did...he's said he loves the arrangement of this song, I guess everyone does. Something about the lyrics and the melody makes one reflective, it's just lightning in a bottle.

 

Jay, I've been playing about 30 -45 minutes a day through a big PA system at my practice space at the old warehouse...I'm a lifelong drummer who for the past 6 years or so has kind of transferred my practice time to guitar. Drums pay some bills but one day I want to show up at an open mic and see what i can do. Been focusing on fingerstyle, travis picking especially. What a great technique to master and apply to other styles of fingerpicking. It's challenging. Now I need to learn a few more chords!

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BCam
Posted 2017-08-25 10:28 AM (#537198 - in reply to #537084)
Subject: Re: Best version of Wichita Lineman?


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When I think of Glen, the songs that first come to mind are Witchita Lineman and Gentle on My Mind. Despite its popularity, Rhinestone Cowboy just isn't on my radar.
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Jimmer
Posted 2017-08-29 5:06 PM (#537241 - in reply to #537198)
Subject: Re: Best version of Wichita Lineman?


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How about this nice Tribute version of Wichita Lineman by James Taylor:

 

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