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"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."
Wichita Lineman Lyrics: I am a lineman for the county / And I drive the main road / Searchin' in the sun for another overload / I hear you singing in the wire / I can hear you through the whine...
Apr 25, 2024 · Glen Campbell’s iconic hit, “Wichita Lineman,” remains a classic and has stood the test of time since its release in 1968. Written by Jimmy Webb, the song’s melancholic melody and lyrics have touched countless listeners, capturing the emotions of heartbreak, loneliness, and longing.
Wichita Lineman" is a song written by American songwriter Jimmy Webb in 1968. It was first recorded by American country music artist Glen Campbell with backing from members of The...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupWichita Lineman (Remastered 2001) · Glen CampbellWichita Lineman℗ A Capitol Records Release; ℗ 2001 Capitol Recor...
Aug 9, 2017 · A simple tale of a lonely telephone repairman working in the vast open plains of the American Midwest, Wichita Lineman is one of the most perfectly realised pop songs of all time. Released in 1968,...
Mar 12, 2009 · Official video of Glen Campbell performing his hit song Wichita Lineman on The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour.For more information on Glen Campbell:Website: htt...
Mar 25, 2020 · “Wichita Lineman” can serve as ‘Exhibit A’ in any demonstration for songwriters of the principle of ‘less is more.’ On paper, it’s just two verses, each one composed of two rhymed ...
Apr 29, 2024 · The story of Wichita Lineman. the song Bob Dylan called the greatest ever written. Neil Crossley. April 29, 2024 · 9 min read. Glen Campbell and Jimmy Webb. Jimmy Webb was driving through the...
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 ." He was driving along the Kansas-Oklahoma border when he saw a lonesome telephone lineman working atop a telephone pole.
