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  1. "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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  2. In 1968, Campbell released "Wichita Lineman", a song written by Jimmy Webb. It was recorded with backing from members of the Wrecking Crew [37] and appeared on his 1968 album of the same name. It reached number 3 on the US pop chart, remaining in the Top 100 for 15 weeks.

  3. 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.

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  5. Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbell - Songfacts. by Glen Campbell. Album: Wichita Lineman ( 1968) Charted: 7 3. License This Song . lyrics. artistfacts. Songfacts®: This was written by Jimmy Webb, who also wrote Campbell's "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" and " Galveston ."

  6. Jun 10, 2020 · The song hit No. 1 on Nov. 30, 1968. The song has been covered from everyone from Johnny Cash to R.E.M., but Campbell's velvety vocal remains the essential recording. The singer called...

  7. 9 August 2017. By Mark Savage,BBC Music reporter. Glen Campbell performs Wichita Lineman on Later... With Jools Holland in 2008. A simple tale of a lonely telephone repairman working in the...

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