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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Wichita_LinemanWichita Lineman - Wikipedia

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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."

3. www.bbc.com › news › entertainment-arts-40861326Glen Campbell's Wichita Lineman: The unfinished song that ...

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   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...

4. genius.com › Glen-campbell-wichita-lineman-lyricsGlen Campbell – Wichita Lineman Lyrics | Genius Lyrics

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   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...

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   Who wrote Wichita Lineman?

   • " 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."

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   Who plays Wichita Lineman?

   • Glen Campbell performs Wichita Lineman on Later... With Jools Holland in 2008. 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.

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   Is 'Wichita Lineman' a timeless song?

   • one of those rare songs that seems somehow to exist in a world of its own – not just timeless but ultimately outside of modern music…“Wichita Lineman” falls somewhere between pop and country music, without really being either. From the album with same name, where it was the only original Glen Campbell song.

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   Is 'Wichita Lineman' the best song ever written?

   • The song’s accolades are deservedly split between the singer and the songwriter, Jimmy Webb and included from a “great moment in music history” to “"Wichita Lineman” just might be the best song ever written" and “The first existential country song”. The song constantly ranks high on the lists of “best of all times”, with a nice [BC take on it –

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   Oct 16, 2021 · 3.43M subscribers. Subscribed. 10K. 847K views 2 years ago. Glen Campbell performs Wichita Lineman on Later... with Jools Holland. ...more.

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   Aug 23, 2017 · 930. 75K views 6 years ago. Glen Campbell performs 'Wichita Lineman' at the 2002 MDA Labor Day Telethon! http://vevo.ly/TQilnu ...more.

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8. www.musicradar.com › glen-campbell-wichita-linemanThe story of Wichita Lineman. the song Bob Dylan called the ...

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   Apr 29, 2024 · This image would inspire Jimmy Webb to write Wichita Lineman, a haunting, mercurial ballad that would become a massive mainstream hit for country crossover star Glen Campbell. The song, with its sweeping melancholy, is one of the most perfectly realised pop songs of all time.

9. oldtimemusic.com › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbell

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   Apr 25, 2024 · Glen Campbell’s iconic hit, “Wichita Lineman,” remains a classic and has stood the test of time since its release in 1968. Written by Jimmy Webb, the song’s melancholic melody and lyrics have touched countless listeners, capturing the emotions of heartbreak, loneliness, and longing.