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"Wichita Lineman" is a 1968 song written by Jimmy Webb for American country music artist Glen Campbell, who recorded it backed by members of the Wrecking Crew. Widely covered by other artists, it has been called "the first existential country song."
Apr 13, 2016 · Wichita Lineman" is a song written by American songwriter Jimmy Webb in 1968. It was first recorded by American country music artist Glen Campbell with backing from members of The Wrecking Crew...
Wichita Lineman Lyrics: I am a lineman for the county / And I drive the main road / Searchin' in the sun for another overload / I hear you singing in the wire / I can hear you through the whine...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupWichita Lineman (Remastered 2001) · Glen CampbellWichita Lineman℗ A Capitol Records Release; ℗ 2001 Capitol Recor...
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Mar 25, 2020 · “Wichita Lineman” can serve as ‘Exhibit A’ in any demonstration for songwriters of the principle of ‘less is more.’ On paper, it’s just two verses, each one composed of two rhymed ...
Aug 9, 2017 · A simple tale of a lonely telephone repairman working in the vast open plains of the American Midwest, Wichita Lineman is one of the most perfectly realised pop songs of all time. Released in...
Jun 10, 2020 · Forty years ago, Glen Campbell's "Wichita Lineman" hit No. 1. Take a look back at what makes the song one of the most beloved singles of the 20th century.
lyrics. artistfacts. Songfacts®: This was written by Jimmy Webb, who also wrote Campbell's "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" and " Galveston ." He was driving along the Kansas-Oklahoma border when he saw a lonesome telephone lineman working atop a telephone pole. This gave him the idea for the song.
Apr 29, 2024 · Wichita Lineman was released on 26 October, 1968 and reached No. 3 in the US and No. 7 in the UK charts. In the years and decades that followed the song’s appeal has transcended genres and ...
