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Gentle on My Mind

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I still have the LP of this disc that I received as a birthday present when it came out. I can remember the night Campbell and John Hartford appeared on "The Smothers Brothers Show" to sing "Gentle on My Mind"; the next summer The Glen Campbell Show replaced the Smothers Brothers. Not that I was happy to see them go, but it meant I got to hear Campbell's new music at least once a week.

What of this disc? "Gentle on My Mind" is the greatest of a list of great Campbell songs; it was his starmaker. This album sounds quite a lot like the title track; it doesn't have as many of the orchestrations and "produced" sounds of his later hits. Those are fine too (especially "By the Time I get to Phoenix", "Wichita Lineman", and "Rhinestone Cowboy") but these songs focus more on the voice and the guitar. If you like the produced sound, you'll enjoy "You're My World" and some of the others. Besides the title track, I remember loving "Mary in the Morning" and "Without Her". The album closes with a convincing cover of "Crying".

Wow, and this is four bucks? Gotta have it at that price.

I hadn't listened to this in over 25 years. I have come to appreciate Campbell's use of voice and instrumental backup. Some wonderful songs here like Catch the Wind and It's Over as well as the title cut. An excellent listen.

One of Campbell's favorite albums, "Gentle on My Mind" boasts great production and sound quality, and though there are no Jimmy Webb songs here, the others do very well, especially Campbell's cover versions of country and pop tunes: "Catch the Wind," "Bowling Green," and "It's Over" by Donovan, the Everly Brothers, and Jimmie Rodgers, respectively.

"Gentle on My Mind" is certainly one of Glen Campbell's best albums. Indeed, it won a Grammy for album of the year in 1967! Glen, who is a guitarist/songwriter as well as a very gifted singer, is in excellent form throughout the album with his rich tenor voice. The musical arrangements enhance the natural beauty of these songs, too. The quality of the sound is excellent.

The album begins with the terrific title track; and Glen never sounded better! The guitar work does wonders for this ballad and Glen never lets go of a single superfluous note, either--I'm very impressed. "Catch the Wind," a song by Bob Dylan, gets a most sensitive treatment from Glen Campbell who sings this song wonderfully. There's yet another gem in Glen's treatment of "It's Over;" and "Bowling Green" has a dynamic style that makes me want to listen to it over and over again.

"Just Another Man" again has Glen performing brilliantly; the music fits in perfectly with his vocals. His sophisticated phrasing makes this ballad special and I think you'll like this if you haven't heard it before. "You're My World" uses the strings to great advantage--and what a fine beat this has! Glen really opens up to show the incredible power of his voice and that's grand. In addition, "The World I Used to Know" features Glen in his natural element as a fine entertainer; the strings, guitar and more make this an excellent song that I won't forget anytime soon.

"Without Her" has Glen squarely in the spotlight on this Harry Nilsson tune--and that's quite all right by me! Glen sings a rather melancholy song flawlessly and it's all so well done that it ranks as a highlight of the album. "Mary in the Morning" shines brighter than silver and gold in Glen Campbell's capable hands; he sings straight from the heart and just one listen proves it! "Love Me As Though There Were No Tomorrow" is sublime to hear; and the album closes very well with Glen Campbell performing his cover of "Cryin'." "Cryin'" showcases Glen's ability to deliver a cover song with panache; and it leaves me wanting more!

Glen Campbell remains an exceptional multi-talented artist; and it's no wonder with albums like this one. This is a must-have for any Glen Campbell fan; and newcomers just discovering Glen would do well to add this to their collections.

Glen Campbell / Gentle On My Mind: Glen Campbell had made a few albums before this one (that were largely ignored), he had worked as a session man on guitar (he was one of the best guitarists of the era), and he even filled a vacant spot as a Beach Boy during one of their concerts tours. However, with "Gentle On My Mind" (1967), he went from obscurity to mega-star, and for good reason, as this is a Masterpiece performance of various genres from Jimmie Rodgers' "It's over", to Terry Slater's "Bowling Green", to Donovan's "Catch the Wind", to Harry Nilsson's "Without Her", to the huge Hartford title track and several others.
This is a Five Star album.

I really HAD to get this CD, as my vinyl albums were all but ruined. The title track, "Gentle on My Mind" is classic Glen Campbell, and, by and large, it's the song that made him a star. The title track is also one of my favorites because it reminds me of a special time in my life. It's an absolute joy to sometimes go back and reminisce and wonder "What if . . . "

It was 1967 and I was 5 years old. My sisters took me to the local drug store, where they had a small record selection. Price-Less in Castro Valley, CA. I knew that I wanted a Glen Campbell LP as that was what we all listened to in my house anf watched on TV, besides The Monkees. It must have been my birthday, I'm not sure. I walked out of that store with my very first record album and it was, "Gentle on My Mind". I still have it.

A super value with the CD being just as represented, including super shipping. (Gentle On MY Mind, Glen Campbell CD)

Memories come flooding back as i re view Jim Webb and the plaintive handling of his songs.

This is a walk down memory lane. I remember the songs, the order of the songs, and how much I like this album. Remembering John Hartford from the Glen Campbell show wrote this song and recorded it himself and its appeal to both country and pop charts made me nostalgic for more John Hartford as well. These guys were/are tops in musical talent.