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"Wichita Lineman" is a 1968 song written by Jimmy Webb for American country music artist Glen Campbell, [2] who recorded it backed by members of the Wrecking Crew. [3] Widely covered by other artists, it has been called "the first existential country song".
One of the songs, "MacArthur Park", was a long, complex piece with multiple movements [9] that was originally rejected by the group the Association. Despite the song's seven minutes and twenty-one seconds length, Harris's version reached No. 2 on the Hot 100 on June 22, 1968, and No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart on July 24. [10]
Ten Easy Pieces is the ninth album by American singer-songwriter Jimmy Webb, released in October 1996 by Guardian Records. The album consists of new arrangements of some of Webb's most popular songs. The album consists of new arrangements of some of Webb's most popular songs.
Webb was joined by fellow guest Glen Campbell, who he wrote hits songs for, including “Wichita Lineman,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress,” and ...
Richard John Beato (/ b i ˈ ɑː t oʊ / bee-AH-toh; born April 24, 1962 [2]) is an American YouTube personality, multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and educator.Since the early 1980s, he has worked variously as a musician, songwriter, audio engineer, and record producer; he has also lectured on music at universities.
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Alfred V. De Lory (January 31, 1930 – February 5, 2012) was an American record producer, arranger, conductor and session musician. [1] He was the producer and arranger of a series of worldwide hits by Glen Campbell in the 1960s, including John Hartford's "Gentle on My Mind", Jimmy Webb's "By the Time I Get to Phoenix", "Wichita Lineman" and "Galveston".
Music. Glen Campbell – vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitars Carol Kaye – bass guitar; Hal Blaine – drums; Bob Felts – drums; Al Casey – acoustic guitar; Dennis McCarthy – piano