"By the Time I Get to Phoenix" is an American pop song written by Jimmy Webb and made famous by Glen Campbell, whose version reached #3 on the U.S. Pop charts in 1967. It was originally recorded by Johnny Rivers in 1965. Enjoy!
This song just tears my heart out. I was in the Army in 1978 and took leave to visit a girl who was an angel. Three days is all we had and we parted. I never saw her again.
Right after "...Phoenix" was released, Glen was on a tour with Red Foley and Lynn Anderson when he came to Salt LakeCity. After the show I went with Glen and his band to a local nightclub, where Glen jumped up on the stage and joined in with the house band. After that, we all went to an all-night coffee shop where we sat and talked until I had to leave at 5:30 AM to do my radio show. Glen was telling stories and jokes the whole time. It remains one of my most cherished memories
As a child in 1969. I faithfully watched "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour" I enjoyed so much watching and hearing Glen sing and play Guitar. I wanted to be on his show. I wanted to sing and play Guitar with Glen. So, my Dad bought me and my kid Brother a cheap Acoustic Guitar. He said if you stick with the instrument, I'll get you a better one. So I taught myself to play guitar, and started to write my own songs . I was 13yrs. old. By the time I got pretty good, Glen's show was cancelled. But I did play in several bands through out the 70's & 80's.. I really enjoyed myself. But I never got to play with the greatest Singer/Guitarist Mr. Glen Campbell. 🎸🎵🤗
I was blessed to see him (my 1st ever concert) at Univ of Tenn when he began his Good Time Hour concerts there. I was about 10 yrs old with my Mom, Dad & brother. Such great music & memories.❤❤😊
Same here. I took minor guitar lessons in elementary but I ran to my parents room, sat on the carpeted floor and waited every sunday to hear Glenn and see him play. He played a lot with a guy with long dark hair . Forget his name. Had a real crush on him and was sad in the 80’s when the tabloids started with him and Tanya. I did lose interest in his music in the 70’s but find myself so happy listening to him now at 67 and remembering a different time.
My dad loved Glen Campbell, and my dad could sing just like Glen. My dad sang in his church choir but never had any musical training lessons. I guess it just came to him naturally. Of all things, my dad's career choice was to be a professional firefighter for the city we live in, in Pennsylvania. My dad recently passed on, and hearing Glenn Campbell's voice reminds me of my dad singing to my mom in the kitchen whenever their favorite songs would play on the kitchen radio. Ironically when dad passed away, I found him, laying on his couch, looking so peaceful. Nearby was his radio turned on and playing to his favorite Country Music station. RIP mom and dad, thank you for being with me and your four other sons for 60+ years...
For quite some time now, I've been thinking I'm silly for crying over Glen's beautiful voice, it just gets me. HOWEVER, I'm seeing more and more folk have the same thing... I don't think we can help loving him.. What a loss to the world he is.
You aren't human if this song doesn't reach inside and tug at your heartstrings. Bless you Mr. Campbell - you've definitely left your mark on the world! ❤️👍
Well, I guess I am not human. Didn't do anything to me as a kid, nothing now as an adult. It is beautiful and we lost a great musician, but the song does nothing for me
I am a child born in '67 with sunflowers in my heart to wonderful parents that filled our family with this beautiful moving music. Thanks, love you always and the 🌎.
Wonderful Angie. I graduated from High School in Seattle 1967. Queen Ann High School! Now all converted to condominiums with additional sunflowers surrounding the grounds over looking the Space Needle and downtown Seattle. Thanks Angie for your appreciation of our music from our time! Dean Seattle
1969 graduate of Cheyenne Mt. High school, Colorado Springs. Fell in love with my high school sweetheart and played this on my 8 track tape player over and over! We're Blessed ❤.
When I first came to Nebraska in the US, this was one of first records I heard there. I was 16 years old and went to high school in Wakefield -our english teacher really tought me so much. Shortly after I moved to Boulder Colorado and there i lived with Troy & Rosa they led to the Lord and I was saved.
To me, this is one of the most beautiful songs to come out of the '60's or any decade. I still get chill bumps every time I hear it. You are missed, Glen.
This was my favorite 8-track tape in the sixties! Parking with my high-school love was a blessing I had know idea how very, very special it was! I'm 71 now. Time passes so very quickly! Make each day beautiful.
49, grew up on songs like these since I can remember. Served in the Indian Army, left in 2007, in Dubai since, and now listening to him while getting ready for work. Time is elastic. RIP; sir.
One of the most underrated performers of all time. A master guitarist, a wonderful voice, and a gentle soul. Growing up watching him, I didn't appreciate how phenomenal he was. But, I did eventually, and miss him every day. This is my favorite song by him, and it still tugs at my heartstrings when I hear it!
This is one of the saddest and most beautiful songs out there. I've always loved it. It was the coda to my parents divorcing and my mom and I moving from AZ to NY. Always makes me teary-eyed but I'm also addicted to this song. Campbell's voice! And I love Johnny Rivers, too.
Do people know Glen Campbell was one of the most talented musicians to ever hit the big time? Before he was famous, he was a studio musician who played on literally hundreds of songs. And he was technically one of the greatest singers of the last 50 years.
You say as if there's no good songwriting or singing now a days. Dig deeper dude , there are tons of current great artists out there. We are lucky to be alive in a time where we can listen to songs of different times and different countries in a few clicks.
@@AL-jg4pr I apologize, i meant no disrespect towards todays artists. It is a blessing to have the internet and especially youtube to see and hear these artists. I just grew up in a different time i suppose .
@@theriley1976 please don't apologize facts are facts, todays music is mostly garbage and can't hold up to the music of ANY era before the two thousands. take out auto tune and graphic sexual references, violence and self aggrandizement and there isn't much left. I know i'm the oldest amongst my much younger co workers and i hear what they play, and granted there are some good exceptions but . . . Pax Tecum
Why don't we just respect the artist and his gift to us.... I agree with Vrinda Kanchan in so much as the venues and resources have certainly have greatly increased. Glen Campbell will always remain in my heart as a great musician and singer... RIP old Glen.. thanks for touching the lives and souls of many people.
This is the Glen Campbell I and many others will remember. What a life this Dear man has lived. He sang in a day when music was so much better than it is today. I am grateful that I am old enough to have 'been there'. .
And I loved that song so much reminding me in a way the girl I had to leave in Seattle. Thank you Glen...that you may keep writing beautiful songs wherever you may be
52 years old now in 2016 and i've loved and bawled EVERY SINGLE TIME i have heard this song over decades now! glen campbell my favorite male country singer of all time..
And Me, Im just 50 and grew up listening to the beautiful voice of Glen Campbell. This song always makes me weepy, Once upon a time it was just the words, but now its my own memories of my time with my parents and Glen singing in the background.
mazzg66 i'll forever regret that i never got the chance to see him perform in concert in person! ESPECIALLY years ago when he was in his "prime".. talk about kicking yourself! not that he was ever that i know of performing close to where i live..
I am Brazilian and it is not of my time this great man of music and cinema, but when listening to this song I feel salty, the melody gives me a certain longing that I can not explain, but this song is beautiful and I know that with all respect it says I admire his voice and other works in which he participated ... I leave my condolences for a longing that will never disappear in the face of such talent. Congratulations Glen for this wonderful work you have left behind for all of us regardless of age and gender. May God be with you always beyond, because you deserve it ...
I always think of songs like this as a former public service to humanity. You could learn about life listening to the radio, and maybe be reminded of who and what was important.
Beautiful Man, Beautiful Voice, Beautiful Song, Rest In Heaven Glen, You Gave The World So Much Joy With Your Music, You Will Never Be Forgotten And Always Remembered, Your Legacy And Memory Will Live Forever In Our Hearts, Thank You Glen For Making This World A Better Place With Your Music, We Love You. 💙
These are legends who impacted a generation with their brilliant storytelling through mastery of musical instruments, words and voice. Wichita Lineman has got to be one of the best and most important songs ever written and recorded in and of the 20th century. What a privilege it has been to have grown up with his music that has touched my life immensely. Gone, but never forgotten. You live on in your songs, which are both beautiful to listen to and sing along.
While all the people I hung around back in the day were growing their hair long, getting high, and listening to nothing but rock music (which I enjoyed as well), I listened to Soul, R&B, and musicians like Glen Campbell. I still have one of his original vinyl albums that I used to play all the time. Campbell's version of John Hartford's, Gentle on My Mind, is one of my all-time favorite pieces of music regardless of the genre. It is one of the finest songs ever written. This one comes really close.
By The Time I Get To Phoenix One Of Glenn Campbells Finest Numbers Great Lyrics !!! " That's Country " Had The Chance To See Glenn Campbell Live In Concert But Couldn't Get His Autograph So I Asked His Daughter Debbie For Hers Instead . A Great Night Out For Me Memories Are Made Of This !!! ...
An ERA is over folks Glen Campbell is Gone but he will always live in my music that I have... I met his cousins in the 60,s when they would have the family Reunion in Delight Arkansas what great days those were.
Glen Campbell was a virtuoso guitarist , great singer , excellent live entertainer !! ( Jimmy Webb - great writer ). Let's give him the tremendous respect he deserves ! Don't dwell on the struggles he had with his health last years of his life Bravo Glen Campbell 🏆👏 🙋♂️👍❤🙏
GOD thank you for the Artist who bears the name Glenn Travis Campbell! Another member of a Great generation who gave so much to their Republic and to the World! This includes my Daddy who GOD Blessed me with! Although the lyrics are part, the melody is what always touchs ny heart.The tone the emotion in the voice of this great singer who GOD Blessed us with!
Heard this song when I was running away from home in 1968. Was hitchhiking in OK. Started crying. God were those tough days. Thankfully things turned out well.
This beautiful song reminds me of my lovely dad...he sang this song all the time back when I actually moved from England to Phoenix xxx god rest his soul
This song remembers me when sun was shining, and music WAS music! And Will be remembered and a fantastic man! My childhood is connected to this womderful entertainer❤️
Glen signed my Mouse Ear pass tag (Disney World pre-opening) in 1969. His hair was EXACTLY the same in this video. As a 10-year old, I knew he was a recent celebrity. He seemed young, tired, but still accommodating. A nice guy.
I have listened to Glen since I can remember, when I am feeling down, or alone I still listen to him. Hearing of his passing brought tears to my eyes. His music is trans-generational. We will miss you Glen, may God bless you and your family at this solemn time.
I remember driving to Albuquerque from Tucson many times, and when getting into NM I always started crying, I love NM so much. I lived there 19 years of my life. I've met the most honest and hard working beautiful people there.
Love this song, and this version. And so much respect for Glen Campbell. Rest well Mr Campbell, and thank you for a lot of great music. You were so classy! I'm an 80s kid, and a rocker. But I like good music. And this is good stuff. I love Miss Joanna Moore's cover of this song as well - and would have loved to heard the 2 of them do it together.
During a time of an explosion of incredibly great music, Glen Campbell could actually stand out with his signature sound, talent, and presence. Salute and RIP.
I just finished watching Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me, an account of his disease and his farewell tour. It’s hard to watch his decline, but I’m grateful that he had such a supportive family. All the tributes to him that are showcased in the film were well deserved. Incredible talent.
In 1968 my wife and I and 2 kids drove from Wisconsin to LeMoore California Navy Base we heard this song so many Times Still reminds me of that trip when i hear it
I grew up with his Music Mum and Dad played his music often i still play his music to this day seems like yesterday. where have the years gone ?? Both Mum and Dad have passed away. so has Glenn RIP Mr Glenn Campbell
This song taught me about heartbreak, heard it as a teenager: image of girl just waiting: but she’ll just hear that phone keep on ringing, off-the-wall, that’s all...sigh!
Such a love story she just hear that phone ringing off the wall here in 2019 how do we get on without our cell phones RIP Glen you still give us so much joy
I never agree that music was so much better then, because it's sentimental in part, and it says music is dead-and music never dies. It just doesn't, because that would be the end. Of course, music was terrific then, but if you look a little harder there are gems today.
Dear Glen, you were my mum's favourite singer. She died in May this year of Alzheimer's related illnesses aged 81. She wasn't ready to go! I played Galveston at her funeral. Just over two months later at the same age, you go the same way - taken by this terrible disease. Rest In Peace now Glen, and thank you.
this song...and all his...makes me want to leave town and drive across the country...just to listen to his songs and think about my life....and where I went wrong or right...
And still we do not hear songs with such feeling as this, produced these days. One of my favourites of Glen Campbell's as it is so close to just how life is.
