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Glen Campbell passed away at age 81. I grew up in the 60's and 70's and his music was popular back then. I saw part of a documentary about him dealing with Alzheimers and it made me sad. RIP Glen Campbell.

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Well shit. A true great. Funny thing is that the song most women request I sing is Galveston. Strange.
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That sucks. When I was growing up my parents used to listen to him all the time, and I still enjoy listening to his hits from the 60s and 70s. I love his stuff like "Gentle on my mind" and "Wichita Lineman."

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I've always had a liking for Glenn Campbell's music. I suppose as a kid in the 70's I heard more than I remember. Seeing the list of his songs now brings back a rush of memories.

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Adios.


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rick_pcfl wrote:
Glen Campbell passed away at age 81. I grew up in the 60's and 70's and his music was popular back then. I saw part of a documentary about him dealing with Alzheimers and it made me sad. RIP Glen Campbell.

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This is very sad news. I always thought he was a great performer as well as a decent actor. His role in the John Wayne movie True Grit was excellent. He left a legacy of quality music, as well. And he was actually a top session musician in Los Angeles in the sixties and could play the hell out of his guitar. There was a lot to the man. It's sad to see him go.

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This is really touching. I definitely cried when he released it.

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rick_pcfl wrote:
Glen Campbell passed away at age 81. I grew up in the 60's and 70's and his music was popular back then. I saw part of a documentary about him dealing with Alzheimers and it made me sad. RIP Glen Campbell.

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I always remember show in the early 70's that he started every time with "Hi, I'm Glen Campbell". Will never forget that accent.
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Re: Rhinestone Cowboy passes on :( [rick_pcfl] [ In reply to ]
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"During a career that spanned six decades, Campbell sold over 45 million records. In 1968, one of his biggest years, he outsold the Beatles."


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I'd have never guessed he outsold the Beatles in 1968.


Another vote for Wichita Lineman.





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I heard this on my way to work, from an album of covers he did



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Liked his songs, even his tv show. By the time...my favorite. RIP
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Re: Rhinestone Cowboy passes on :( [tyrod1] [ In reply to ]
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I mourn the passing of the Summer Sketch/Variety Show, as well

Glen Campbell
Smothers Brothers
Richard Pryor
Sonny & Cher
Donny & Marie
Captain & Tennille
Pink Lady & Jeff

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That sucks. When I was growing up my parents used to listen to him all the time, and I still enjoy listening to his hits from the 60s and 70s. I love his stuff like "Gentle on my mind" and "Wichita Lineman."

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He did many songs, including "Wichita Lineman," with legendary master songwriter Jimmy Webb. Campbell enjoying working with Webb's compositions for sure. "Gentle On My Mind" was a John Hartford-penned piece. They're certainly in the great American songbook, if you ask me.

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RandMart wrote:
I mourn the passing of the Summer Sketch/Variety Show, as well

Glen Campbell
Smothers Brothers
Richard Pryor
Sonny & Cher
Donny & Marie
Captain & Tennille
Pink Lady & Jeff

you bet. but my favorite (most of you are too young to remember) was jackie gleason, from miami. frank fontaine. june taylor dancers. the best.

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Slowman wrote:
RandMart wrote:
I mourn the passing of the Summer Sketch/Variety Show, as well

Glen Campbell
Smothers Brothers
Richard Pryor
Sonny & Cher
Donny & Marie
Captain & Tennille
Pink Lady & Jeff


you bet. but my favorite (most of you are too young to remember) was jackie gleason, from miami. frank fontaine. june taylor dancers. the best.

I watched the Jackie Gleason Show with my parents all the time, back in the mid-60s to when it ended in 1970. Like you said: "The best."

That's back when TV knew how to do a variety show, and everyone loved watching variety shows. Sigh. Those were the days.

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RandMart wrote:
I mourn the passing of the Summer Sketch/Variety Show, as well

Glen Campbell
Smothers Brothers
Richard Pryor
Sonny & Cher
Donny & Marie
Captain & Tennille
Pink Lady & Jeff

You forgot The Benny Hill show.
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Pink Lady & Jeff, I think that latest for like three episodes.

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour was another one.



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Brian in MA wrote:
The Brady Bunch Variety Hour was another one.

let's not get carried away.

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I was focusing more on the bad ones. ; )



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Re: Rhinestone Cowboy passes on :( [RandMart] [ In reply to ]
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RandMart wrote:
I mourn the passing of the Summer Sketch/Variety Show, as well

Glen Campbell
Smothers Brothers
Richard Pryor
Sonny & Cher
Donny & Marie
Captain & Tennille
Pink Lady & Jeff


Ah yes. Memories. I saw a filming of a Donnie and Marie show when I was a kid in LA. I remember Bob Hope and Cheryl Ladd were the guests. /schwing!

Martin and Rowan's Laugh-In was a big part of my weekend TV nights along with Love American Style.



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Uh Carol Burnett.

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