Glen Campbell's Amazing Guitar Solos!

[Boreas]

Not really my taste, but WOW!

 

[Boreas]

He could play faster on a 12-string than I can hear!

 

[Bob M]

His body of work is amazing. His collaborations with Jimmy Webb are unreal as well. He is equally proficient in multiple genres and it doesn’t matter if it’s electric, acoustic or 12 string if you search him out on YouTube you will be amazed at his skill.

 

[Bastion Highwalk]

Glen was an absolute monster in everything he did. Check out this video from a tv show he did with Leon Russell- I love this and he’s so chill, outstanding! Edit- oops it doesn’t work here, look it up on YouTube- it will make your day!

 

[johnnyASAT]

What jazz does to an MF.

Seriously a monster player. Fun fact: the G&L Comanche started life as a guitar made specifically for Glen and to his specs. He was also often seen playing G&Ls and Heritages once they became a thing which I think is pretty cool.

 

[TheCheapGuitarist]

I grew up hearing my dad's Glen Campbell records, and my thoughts were that he was just another easy-listening artist for old people. I discovered later that he was a session guitarist with killer chops.

 

[Red Ryder]

One of the best, amazing playing William Tell Overture

 

[Boreas]

One of the best, amazing playing William Tell Overture

On a 12-string no less!

 

[markal]

I don’t know his music all that much, but really enjoyed the documentary, “I’ll Be Me,” about his illness and his last tour. Amazing stuff. He was unique.

 

[kctelegas]

Who's that playing the Bass VI at 0:35?

 

[kuch]

Shredder!

 

[brookdalebill]

Oh yeah, the boy could play!

 

[Tone Quest]

Glen Campbell is one of the 'greats'.

 

[dougstrum]

Sure was comfortable with a guitar!
Someone my brother and I took note of when we were learning to play ~

 

[rand z]

As I watched this video, I realize what an influence he was on my guitar playing, as a young kid.

I kinda knew it; but never really acknowledged it, to myself.

I guess that I looked at him as "Pop", and overlooked the great guitarist/singer that he really was.

In have a deep appreciation for him, and actually got to see him at his theater show, with my dad on a trip to Branson, MO in '95.

Great post!!!

Thanks!

imo.

 

[rand z]

I grew up hearing my dad's Glen Campbell records, and my thoughts were that he was just another easy-listening artist for old people. I discovered later that he was a session guitarist with killer chops.

THIS^^^^!

Thanks!

imo.

 

[Lou Tencodpees]

I grew up occasionally tuning in to his show. His "signature song" always struck me as commerical and never gave it much mind. Years later I looked at the lyrics and realized what a poetic masterpiece it is. As I developed as a guitarist I also realized what a monster player Campbell was.

I love this video. It frames a great songwriter, a great song and a couple great players.

 

[Killing Floor]

I LOVE Glen Campbell! Here he is on a Bass VI.
Great player and great singer.

 

[haggardfan1]

Glen was one of the most talented musicians who ever lived. He was one of my first heroes, and I was fortunate enough to see him live on two occasions. In the mid 70s, my dad took us to the Houston Livestock Show where he performed, and I also saw his Branson show in '94 or maybe '95.

Other than his obvious skill as an instrumentalist and singer, he seemed to enjoy playing about as much as anyone I ever saw, except for maybe Don Rich or Roy Clark.
My dad met Mr Campbell's parents in Arkansas once, and had a good long visit with them.

 

[bebopbrain]

Who's that playing the Bass VI at 0:35?

Phil Baugh, a monster tele player in his own right.