One of the most enduring country music classics is Glen Campbell‘s 1968 track “Wichita Lineman,” which came out on his album of the same name. Written by Jimmy Webb, the song is recognized as one of the greatest recordings in music history.
The meaningful, existential song was inspired by a lineman working on telephone lines that Webb spotted while driving in the plains of Oklahoma. Through the timeless lyrics, Webb explores the perspective of the worker and the possible loneliness he might feel during his long days on the job.
Webb told the BBC about the inspiration for the track: “I just tried to take an ordinary guy and open him up and say, ‘Look there’s this great soul, and there’s this great aching, and this great loneliness inside this person and we’re all like that. We all have this capacity for these huge feelings.'”
Through Campbell, the song gained his talent for expressive vocals, while the musical arrangement, including sweeping strings and a shimmering organ sound, brought it all together.
Apparently, when Webb sent the song to Campbell, he didn’t even see the track as complete, thinking it needed another verse. But Campbell went ahead and recorded it as-is, and it turned out to be the right decision, adding to the vibe. The singer added a guitar section at the end to finish it.
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“Wichita Lineman” became a major commercial success for Campbell. The song reached No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart and Adult Contemporary chart, while it climbed to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
But the song’s legacy has only grown over the years. It’s still one of Campbell’s signature songs, and it was included at No. 206 on Rolling Stone‘s 2021 list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”
“Wichita Lineman” also received a place in the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry in 2020, recognizing recordings considered culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.
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