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Post by stefy69 on Aug 9, 2017 7:15:43 GMT
Saddened to read this morning of the death of Glen Campbell at 81, he bravely fought Altzheimer's for many years and only recently released his final album.
Not a great country fan myself but he did release some classic records in particular the stuff written by Jimmy Webb.
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Post by peelee on Aug 9, 2017 7:47:09 GMT
Some beautiful songs, for sure, and he made quite a contribution to the music of his choice. Those who knew him well have been saying some nice things about him. RIP.
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Post by Backdrifter on Aug 9, 2017 7:57:24 GMT
One of my absolute favourite songs ever. A wonderful demonstration of how notes and chords can convey so much - the yearning in just the music of that song is so moving.
A great talent and very sad indeed to learn he has died. Not only was his final album fairly recent, it's not too long ago he did his final live shows.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2017 8:13:54 GMT
Oh what a shame. It was hardly unexpected at this point but that doesn't make it any less sad. Still, that's one hell of a legacy to leave behind.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2017 23:28:07 GMT
Sad news, apart from being a huge star in his own right he also starred in True Grit and earlier in his career was a member of the famous Wrecking Crew.
Sadly I never met him, but I heard a nice story once that he was seen stood outside a hotel in Birmingham in his Cowboy Hat smoking a huge cigar chatting to his fans.
Farewell Rhinestone Cowboy.
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Post by tonyloco on Aug 10, 2017 9:49:59 GMT
Sad to read of the passing of Glen Campbell – a classy performer.
Reading his obits, I am reminded of what the late Dockyard Doris used to say: 'By the time I get to Phoenix all the shops will be shut.'
Happy memories of both artistes.
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