Very Best of Glen Campbell

Glen Campbell | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B00000DQT3
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,788 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Rhinestone Cowboy

2. Wichita Lineman

3. Galveston

4. By the Time I Get to Phoenix

5. Try a Little Kindness

6. Hey Little One

7. Where's the Playground Susie?

8. Gentle on My Mind

9. Dreams of the Everyday Housewife

10. All I Have to Do Is Dream

11. Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)

12. It's Only Make Believe

13. Sunflower

14. Southern Nights

15. Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.)

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45 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars POP PERFECTION, May 29, 2000

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R. Penola (NYC, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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If you are not necessarily a country music fan, but are easily seduced (as was the entire country for decades) by the wonderful vocals and soaring melodies of Glen Campbell's pop hits, THIS is the collection for you. Along with the giant Jimmy Webb smash-hits (the sublime Wichita Lineman and By The Time I Get to Phoenix) this collection features other, less huge but no less effective hits, and takes you through the last big singles, including the slightly over the top Southern Nights and Rhinestone Cowboy. But this record is nearly impossible not to love, and is soooooooo easy to listen to, over and over again. Like all great pop songs, produced impeccably, these recordings simply do not age. I would recommend this album to anyone who loved the radio hits that "crossed over", but might not be eager to explore Glen's more bluegrassy, country roots. Exceptional pop music performed beautifully.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Collection of Country-Flavored Pop Classics, May 6, 2000

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John A. Kuczma "RogueUlfric" (Marietta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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Glen Campbell has a large number of "Greatest Hit/Best of" collections available, but this album gives the best overview of his diverse talents.

The big five are here (Rhinestone Cowboy, Wichita Lineman, Galveston, Gentle on My Mind and By the Time I Get to Phoenix)but what makes this collection so good are the second-line hits that are included. Glen's tremendous vocal talents are apparent in the powerful "Hey, Little One". You can almost feel the genuine emotion he puts into the sadly profound "Where's the Playground Susie?" and the insightful lyrics of "Dreams of the Everyday Housewife." Also notable are his powerful interpretations of Dream Baby and It's Only Make Believe, alongwith the nearly disco beat sound of Southern Nights.

Most "Greatest Hits" albums give you two or three real hits and a handful of second rate efforts. The Best of Glen Campbell is a true recital of the artists very best material, one that you'll listen to again and again and again.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Looks like there is a better alternative available nowadays, November 29, 2004

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Paul Tognetti "The real world is so much more... (Cranston, RI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Very Best of Glen Campbell (Audio CD)

Like so many other recording artists who emerged in the 1960's Glen Campbells rise to fame and fortune was meteoric and quite unlikely. It is fair to say that Glen had been around the block a few times when in 1968 he was sort of "discovered" by the Smothers Brothers who were looking for a summer replacement for their highly successful CBS variety show. The nation fell in love with Glen and all of a sudden the network had a huge hit on its hands. "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour" returned in January 1969 and Glen Campbell became a household name. But it wasn't always that way.
In the fall of 1961, Glen Campbell released the original version of "Turn Around, Look at Me" on the tiny Crest label. The tune was a local hit and made a small dent on the national charts. In the ensuing few years he would manage a couple of more minor hits and did some work with the Beach Boys. Then in 1967 he hooked up with songwriter John Hartford and recorded "Gentle On My Mind". Now people were beginning to pay attention. And the success of the television show paved the way for Glen Campbell to become a full-fledged star.
"The Very Best of Glen Campbell" features a total of 15 tracks from the years 1967 through 1977. It really was a remarkable run. Enjoy once again favorites such as "Wichita Lineman", "Galveston" and his wonderful duet with Bobbie Gentry "All I Have To Do Is Dream". I am also partial to some of his lesser known hits like "Dreams of the Everyday Housewife", "Where's The Playground Suzie" and most especially the highly uplifting "Try A Little Kindness" from 1969. In addition you will find Glen's two outstanding #1 hits from the 1970's "Rhinestone Cowboy" and "Southern Nights"
But alas, this disc does have it's flaws. Originally released on CD in 1990, this collection is missing several tunes I would have liked to have seen included. Songs like "True Grit", "Honey Come Back" and "The Universal Soldier" are simply nowhere to be found. Add to that the total lack of any liner notes and this collection does leave something to be desired. However, I am very pleased to report that Capitol has appeared to rectify many of these shortcomings with the release of "Glen Campbell: All The Best" in 2003. For my money, that one is now the better buy.