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It isn't accurate to call Glen Campbell "pure country," but his smooth fusion of country mannerisms and pop melodies
and production techniques made him one of the most popular country musicians of the late '60s and '70s. Campbell was one of
the leading figures of country-pop during that era, racking up a steady stream of Top Ten singles, highlighted by classics
like "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "I Wanna Live," "Wichita Lineman," "Galveston," "Rhinestone Cowboy," and "Southern Nights."
Boasting Campbell's smooth vocals and layered arrangements, where steel guitars bounced off sweeping strings, those songs
not only became country hits, the crossed over to the pop charts as well, which was appropriate, since that is where he began
his musical career. Campbell has brought us great songs such as "Southern Nights" "Galveston" "Witchita
Lineman" and of course my favorite " Austin City Lights" and my all time Cambell Fav "Rhinestone Cowboy". Along with his great
song he has brought us great intertainment with his constand silly run ins with the law, mostly of which all go back to being
drunk.
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