Musical Interlude: Wichita Lineman (1968)

A few months back, I posted a video of Glen Campbell's latest, and last, single, "Ghost on the Canvas", the title track from his farewell album. Glen's been one of my favorites for years, and I actually had a few of his early 45's that I acquired via flea markets and antique shops in the 80's before selling off my vinyl collection to clear some space.

To be honest, I gained a greater appreciation for one of Glen's early classics, "Wichita Lineman", after hearing a heartfelt, spot-on cover by Freedy Johnston in Albany a few years ago. To me, the original is still the best, but that's not to slight Johnston, who did the song justice in his own right. 2old2Rock uploaded this performance clip from The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, with Glen spinning his tale of the lonesome "Wichita Lineman"......