He was a first-call Nashville studio player, a lofty status by itself. And as far as I'm aware he didn't read conventional music notation. _________________ Getzen Eterna Severinsen
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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: Glen Campbell R.I.P.
Robert P wrote:
He was a first-call Nashville studio player, a lofty status by itself. And as far as I'm aware he didn't read conventional music notation.
And years before that, he was a first-call Los Angeles studio player. _________________ '75 Bach Strad 180ML/37
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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 6:06 pm Post subject:
Thanks for sharing. His voice was the perfect complement to my favorite songwriter, Jimmy Webb: Galvaston, By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Wichita Lineman, and many others.
Mike _________________ Bach Stradivarius 43* Trumpet (1974), Bach 6C Mouthpiece.
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Plus a few other Bach, Getzen, Olds, Carol, HN White, and Besson horns.
Wow! Phenomenal band (that trombonist on the last chorus was outstanding!), fantastic arrangement, rock solid trumpet section, and he really made the changes!
Speaking of the changes, I really like those changes . . . a little different from the usual way boppers play them.
Thanks, Mark, and yes, Glen Campbell was a big part of my youth. Remember his TV show with him and Johnny Hartford? Great stuff, seriously!
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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 7:37 pm Post subject:
A true virtuoso on his instrument.
And a lesson we should all learn-- let's not be too quick to dismiss the popular successful musicians. Sometimes folks just have to "dumb down" their art to make a good comfortable living. _________________ do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God
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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 7:53 pm Post subject:
Glen Campbell was a monster - a serious studio session player and a member of the famed Wrecking Crew. He had a tremendous career.
FYI - Trumpeters who did sessions with the crew included Bud Brisbois, Roy Caton, Chuck Findley, Ollie Mitchell, and Tony Terran. _________________ Jeff
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:57 am Post subject:
I never missed his 70s tv show. I always liked his voice but his guitar playing was really something to behold.
Rest in peace, Glen. _________________ GeorgeB
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I've had the pleasure of meeting Jimmy Webb a number of times over the last 8-10 years.
Jimmy once told me that Glen was the most gifted musician he had ever met.
High praise from one of the greatest composers of our time!
Back in the 70s Glen hosted the Midnight Special and George Benson was a guest. This was at the height of George's popularity. They did Affirmation together and it was blazing. Two of the greatest guitarists of any generation just kicking ass. George, like Glen doesn't read music either.
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