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Track Listings
| 1. A Better Place |
| 2. Ghost On The Canvas - written by Paul Westerberg |
| 3. The Billstown Crossroads |
| 4. A Thousand Lifetimes |
| 5. It s Your Amazing Grace |
| 6. Second Street North |
| 7. In My Arms - featuring Chris Isaak, Dick Dale, and Brian Setzer |
| 8. May 21st, 1969 |
| 9. Nothing But The Whole Wide World - written by Jakob Dylan |
| 10. Wild And Waste |
| 11. Hold On Hope - written by Robert Pollard (Guided By Voices) |
| 12. Valley Of The Sun |
| 13. Any Trouble |
| 14. Strong - featuring Dandy Warhols |
| 15. The Rest Is Silence |
| 16. There s No Me...Without You - guitars by Billy Corgan, Marty Rifkin, Rick Nielsen, and Brian Setzer |
Editorial Reviews
During his 50 years in show business, Campbell has sold 45 million records with hits like "Witchita Lineman, " "Gentle On My Mind, " "Rhinestone Cowboy, " and tons more. Ghost On The Canvas is his "farewell album, " a deep, meaningful look back at his career/life with contributions by the artists he continues to inspire. We re proud to be an integral part of the legendary Glen Campbell s final studio album featuring collaborations with Jakob Dylan, Paul Westerberg, Chris Isaak, Bob Pollard (Guided by Voices), Dick Dale, and Billy Corgan, among others.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
164 of 171 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
"One thing I know, the world's been good to me. A better place awaits, you'll see".
The opening track on "Ghost on the Canvas" of "A Better Place", paints a picture of a man who has seen many good and bad times throughout his life. He has accepted that the world has been good to him, and that a better place (Heaven and the twilight of his life) awaits. The title track which was penned by Glen Campbell and producer Julian Raymond sets the tone for this beautiful album.
"Ghost on the Canvas" has a real spiritual quality to it. It is really an open book, where the author (Glen Campbell) takes you on a journey through his life. He doesn't sugar coat his missteps or failings, but learns from them. I don't know if I've heard a more spiritual or heartfelt album than "Ghost on the Canvas".
I have been a fan of Glen Campbell's since I can remember. I was born in the mid eighties and was introduced to Glen as the voice of the rooster "Chaunticleer" from the animated film, "Rock A Doodle". I remember wondering, "Who is the guy that sings so well". It was Glen Campbell. As I grew older, I was introduced to one of his films, "True Grit" which placed him alongside the larger than life western legend, "John Wayne". I still think that his vocals from the title track are amongst his best.
In reality, for many years, from the late seventies through the 1990's, Glen Campbell was largely ignored by the music business and his peers. He was brushed off, as a has-been who couldn't decide whether he wanted to be country, rock, pop, or both. Glen Campbell is what he is, a one of a kind talent. Not only can he sing with the best of them, but plays the meanest and best guitar I have ever heard.
He is a Country and Musicians Hall of Famer, and I believe one day he will also be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Are "Gentle On My Mind", "Wichita Lineman" and "Galveston",classic rock and pop standards? Sure they are, and the very business that Glen Campbell devoted his talent and skill to, will one day, acknowledge his great contribution to it.
This album is lyrically sound from the likes of "I know a place between, life and death for you and me, best take hold on the threshold of eternity" to "Like a Ghost on a canvas, people don't see us, like a ghost on the canvas, people don't know, when their looking at soul" and "Nothing, Nothing, Nothing, but the whole wide world to gain".
The main treat is Glen's vocals. He sounds better here than he has since the likes of "Rhinestone Cowboy" and "Southern Nights". He is truly at the top of his game, and what better way to go, than when you're on the mountaintop. Highly Recommended. A+
The opening track on "Ghost on the Canvas" of "A Better Place", paints a picture of a man who has seen many good and bad times throughout his life. He has accepted that the world has been good to him, and that a better place (Heaven and the twilight of his life) awaits. The title track which was penned by Glen Campbell and producer Julian Raymond sets the tone for this beautiful album.
"Ghost on the Canvas" has a real spiritual quality to it. It is really an open book, where the author (Glen Campbell) takes you on a journey through his life. He doesn't sugar coat his missteps or failings, but learns from them. I don't know if I've heard a more spiritual or heartfelt album than "Ghost on the Canvas".
I have been a fan of Glen Campbell's since I can remember. I was born in the mid eighties and was introduced to Glen as the voice of the rooster "Chaunticleer" from the animated film, "Rock A Doodle". I remember wondering, "Who is the guy that sings so well". It was Glen Campbell. As I grew older, I was introduced to one of his films, "True Grit" which placed him alongside the larger than life western legend, "John Wayne". I still think that his vocals from the title track are amongst his best.
In reality, for many years, from the late seventies through the 1990's, Glen Campbell was largely ignored by the music business and his peers. He was brushed off, as a has-been who couldn't decide whether he wanted to be country, rock, pop, or both. Glen Campbell is what he is, a one of a kind talent. Not only can he sing with the best of them, but plays the meanest and best guitar I have ever heard.
He is a Country and Musicians Hall of Famer, and I believe one day he will also be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Are "Gentle On My Mind", "Wichita Lineman" and "Galveston",classic rock and pop standards? Sure they are, and the very business that Glen Campbell devoted his talent and skill to, will one day, acknowledge his great contribution to it.
This album is lyrically sound from the likes of "I know a place between, life and death for you and me, best take hold on the threshold of eternity" to "Like a Ghost on a canvas, people don't see us, like a ghost on the canvas, people don't know, when their looking at soul" and "Nothing, Nothing, Nothing, but the whole wide world to gain".
The main treat is Glen's vocals. He sounds better here than he has since the likes of "Rhinestone Cowboy" and "Southern Nights". He is truly at the top of his game, and what better way to go, than when you're on the mountaintop. Highly Recommended. A+
65 of 69 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Ghost On The Canvas" is a beautiful swan song for Glen Campbell.
August 29, 2011
Format:Audio CD
Glen Campbell is a music legend. If this album is his last, then it is a fine one. "Ghost On The Canvas" is a pretty love song. This song has a relaxed tone with goregous musical arrangements. This song reminds me of a poem with all the different images of ghosts and a wheat field. This tune is very romantic. "A Better Place" is a beautiful song that features Glen playing the acoustic guitar. This is a song about coming to terms with his mortality. It is a song about having a spiritual faith that I like very much. Nothing But The Whole Wide World is a song by Jakob Dylan, but Glen conveys a wisdom in his vocals. This truly makes this song his own. "Strong" is an autobiographical song about how Glen feels about living with Alzheimers disease. Glen expresses his fear of living with the disease in the song, but I detect a sense of his inner strength listening to this song. "There's No Me Without You" is a song about an enduring love. Billy Corgan and Brian Setzer lend their talents playing the guitar on this tune. "A Thousand Lifetimes" is another personal song about the highs and lows of Glen's life. "The Billstown Crossroads" is one minute of soothing instrumental music. This piece of music is a tribute to a small town in Arkansas close to where Glen grew up. "Valley Of The Sun" is another instrumental piece. This piece features superb piano playing. "Ghost On The Canvas" contains excellent songs and instrumental music. It is an enjoyable album.
56 of 60 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
What a beautiful album! It is heartfelt, honest, and beautiful to listen to. I am so grateful for the experience of listening to this. I am also grateful for the existence of musicians like Glen Campbell who sing about something deeper than bling, booty, and childish posturing. This album has great songs, beautifully performed and recorded. Thank you.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ghost on the Canvas
Excelent CD!!!! Glen Campbell at his very best. It's too bad it's his last CD. The songs are very poignant and relate to what is going on with him and his Ahlzeimer's. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Diane Fitzgarrald
5.0 out of 5 stars
Saying Goodbye...
Glen knew that the end was in sight when he wrote and recorded this material. such a talent......such a loss for all of us.
Published 13 days ago by Ron Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
This is the best CD I have heard in a long time. Every song gets better and better. I loved it so much, I have given many of them for gifts.
Published 2 months ago by Sue Haddock
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just had to get it
I remember Glen Campbell from my younger days and really liked his music and sound. I was heartbroken to hear about his illness and wanted his last album he recorded. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Dawn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very enjoyable
Love this bittersweet album of Glen Campbell. Kudos to him for yet another set of very listenable tunes. Prayers for him and his famil through this terrifying journey.
Published 2 months ago by Granby's mom
5.0 out of 5 stars
great gift
My uncle loved it and my cousins became fans too. Fabulous choice for the Glen Campbell fan in your life.
Published 2 months ago by Joann Murguly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love every song!!!
My husband and I just had the honor of seeing Glen in his final tour. I've been a fan all of my life and grew up listening to his music. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Cathy & John Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Sonic Masterpiece
What an appropriate swan song for this musical icon. I cannot listen to the words without framing them in the context of what the artist is going through. Read more
Published 3 months ago by R. Hucks
5.0 out of 5 stars
the Legend
I grew up hearing Glen Campbell and I just had to have his last CD. It is really good and his voice sounds the same as always. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Cathy Crane
5.0 out of 5 stars
Etched In Your Soul Ghost
Inspirational last CD from the great Glen Campbell. I very heartfelt production that hits you right down to the core. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Don Garrett
