American Songwriter

On This Day in 1969, Glen Campbell Released a No. 1 Hit That Became an Unintentional Counterculture Anthem and Protest Song

Fifty-seven years ago today, Glen Campbell released a major crossover hit that became an unintentional antiwar anthem.
American Songwriter

The Fundamental Message That Songwriter Jimmy Webb Thought Was Lost in Glen Campbell’s “Galveston”

Glen Campbell's rendition of Jimmy Webb's "Galveston" was missing one crucial element to the delivery, per Webb.
Rolling Stone

Glen Campbell’s ‘Galveston’ at 50: Inside the Album’s Classic Title Track

In 1969, there was no bigger star in popular music than singer-guitarist Glen Campbell. Although Johnny Cash was by then a weekly TV star like his fellow Arkansan, Campbell’s broad appeal ensured ...
KHOU 11

Campbell song ‘Galveston’ in new tourism campaign

GALVESTON, Texas -- More than four decades after Glen Campbell topped the music charts with Galveston, the Texas Gulf Coast island has purchased the rights to make it the official song of its tourism ...
AZ Central

15 essential Glen Campbell songs

Glen Campbell was part of the cultural fabric long before he made his first appearance at the top of Billboard’s Hot 100 with “Rhinestone Cowboy.” He won four Grammys in 1967. By 1969, he was hosting ...