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[Dee]

This is curious, arlw. I love it!

So, the promo was recorded at a different session? (without Glen Campbell?)

Under "P-2085" on the label of the 45 pic posted below is the same master (?) number 58856?

Was it common or unusual for promos to be different recordings (or maybe a different soundtrack mix) than the record released to the public?

How amazing is it that Glen Campbell was on the session for the 45 that was released?
This would mean that he had heard or found Johnny Rivers' version on one of Rivers' albums in 1965.
Glen worked on the session for the Wanda Jackson recording of a response to "Phoenix".
Then Glen released "Phoenix" in late 1967 on his own album.
But, I must have this info wrong because Jackson released her single, "By The Time You Get To Phoenix" in 1968. Therefore, if she released her "response" song in 1968, then Glen Campbell was still doing session work in 1968? Also, Jackson's "response" song could have been in response to the hit that Glen had with this "Jim" Webb song in late '67, early '68? It wasn't a 'response" to Johnny Rivers' version.

[arlw]

Interesting 45 on WANDA JACKSON: I have this one and GLEN is on this!

[b]By The Time You Get To Phoenix / Wishing Well - #2085 Capitol Records on the original yellow/orange swirl label—Wanda Jackson and the Party Timers-Written by Bill Graham and Jim Webb-Johnny Rivers Music. Produced by Ken Nelson. This 45 is from early to mid-60’s time frame and Glen Campbell is on guitar doing studio session work. Most likely part of “The Wrecking Crew”. The correction of the Jim Webb song is “By The Time I Get To Phoenix.” (45-58857/45-58856.) This Capitol release by Wanda Jackson is housed in the original Capitol sleeve. Another rare original find with Glen Campbell on guitar[/b

The one posted that is the PROMO--Glen Campbell isn't on that one--I would have bought that as well but wanted the one with GC.....

[Dee]

Thanks for noting RC's #1 anniversary, Cowpoke.

This just in for yesterday's music history from the Denver Examiner (CO) - September 6, 2015

Glen Campbell started at two-week run at No.1 on the US singles music chart in 1975 with "Rhinestone Cowboy", his first No.1 after 13 Top 40 hits. The record gained three Grammy nominations and was the Country Music Association's Song of the Year for 1976. The song was written by Larry Weiss and included instrumental backing by Los Angeles session musicians later known as The Wrecking Crew. When the song was given to Campbell, he put so much passion into the recording that Capitol Records knew it would be a hit. The song spent the summer of 1975 climbing the charts and stayed at the top of both the Billboard Hot Country and Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks.

[Cowpoke]

40 years ago today, Rhinestone Cowboy was number 1 on the Billboard charts.

http://retronewser.com/2015/09/rhinesto ... ep-6-1975/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Cowpoke]

Same Old Places is not an essential Glen Campbell song in my opinion. And, although it was Glen's first number one on the country charts, neither is I Wanna Live. And Glen seems to have agreed with that, as he never made it part of his live setlist (as far as I know)!

[Dee]

Cowpoke, can I ask which songs of the 15 you don't agree with? Just curious!

"Same Old Places" surprised me. I wouldn't have picked this one for the early 60s period.

This may surprise some people, but I have never much liked "Dreams of the Everyday Housewife".
The everyday housewife "who gave up the good life" and "thinks of the young man that she almost married" is really a downer to me.
Moreover, the song was written from the husband's point of view, and he is "grateful" for his wife for giving up her life for him!
Everyday Housewife also seemed "dated" when it was released in 1968 (during the time of the feminist movement in the U.S.).
On the other hand, lots of people loved this song since the single charted as high as No. 3 on Billboard’s country charts.
I wonder if Wanda Jackson had a song response to it!

I found this 45 single on ebay recently...Wanda's response to By The Time I Get To Phoenix (remember this one, Randy?):

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[Cowpoke]

Wonderful list of 15 essential Glen Campbell songs.

http://www.azcentral.com/story/entertai ... /32413563/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I agree with almost all of them!

[Mike Joyce]

Hey Randy, That was awesome. Great find.

[Randy]

I would be surprised if a single sole doesn't think these guys are awesome..... See where this was uploaded just in June,,,,, but also see where another song they do "Carry on my wayward son" a song by Kansas , has way over a million views.

Here's there take on "Witchita" (The Maniacal 4 Trombone Quartet)

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[Dee]

Music Photography Series, Behind The Lens, Heads To The Americana Music Festival--September 13th
Elmore Magazine
August 24, 2015

...world-renowned photographers Henry Diltz and Pattie Boyd will exhibit their work as part of this year’s Americana Music Festival in Nashville, Tennessee.

Diltz, who will premiere photographs of Glen Campbell and his family at the event, has a rich history with Elmore– he was recently featured in our 10th Anniversary issue, and his work has appeared on several Elmore covers. Even if you don’t know his name, trust us, you know his work– he’s shot close to 400 album covers.

For more information about this event, visit: http://www.elmoremagazine.com/2015/08/m ... c-festival" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and also check out Morrison Hotel Gallery's website for a list of cities that will host this exhibition:
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