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- Webb was often effective writing ornate, verbose lyrics. But with “Galveston,” it’s all about getting it done with minimal wording and letting the listeners tap into the emotions of the song. He also lucked into the fact that Galveston the city is a pretty musical name, which makes it a good foundation for such a melodic song.
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Apr 23, 2024 · Written in 1967, “Galveston” is a song about an American soldier who is fighting in the Vietnam War, and who is longing to return home to his beloved city of Galveston in Texas. The song was inspired by the actual experiences of Jimmy Webb’s family members, who were affected by the war.
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"Galveston" is a song written by Jimmy Webb and popularized by American country music singer Glen Campbell who recorded it with the instrumental backing of members of The Wrecking Crew. [3] In 2003, this song ranked number 8 in CMT's 100 Greatest Songs in Country Music.
- A Statement of Protest
- Glen Campbell's Revised Standard Version
- A Time-Tested Hit
A Baptist preacher's son, Webb grew up traveling between churches in Oklahoma and Texas. The beauty of coastal visits impressed young Jimmy, who'd revisit images of crashing sea waves and soaring sea birds when penning "Galveston." The song crosses Webb's love of seaside Texaswith the folk revival's growing catalog of Vietnam War protest songs. Web...
Husky voiced Hawaiian Don Ho first recorded the song in 1968, staying true to Webb's lyrics while introducing an orchestral pop element to please easy listening fans. During an appearance on Campbell's Goodtime Hourvariety show, Ho suggested that the singer cut a country music version. Campbell went on to make Webb's song legendary, but not without...
Campbell's version was an instant success, netting RIAA gold certification the year of its release. Its global popularity transcended Houston area homerism and American patriotism. It topped the charts in Canada and gained traction in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia. Despite his level of fame, Campbell needed the right songwriter's lyrics to con...
Aug 10, 2017 · One of the late Glen Campbell’s greatest recordings is of the Jimmy Webb penned classic, “Galveston.” Although it has been called one of the best anti-war pop songs (even bordering on sedition), the anti-war elements are so understated that I had heard the song many times without ever recognizing its references to war.
Mar 17, 2024 · Webb contributed the timeless “Galveston” and another landmark composition in “Where’s The Playground Susie.”. Meanwhile, Glen covered two songs by innovative Canadian-American Cree ...
Nov 11, 2015 · The album opens with “Galveston”, a Jimmy Webb composition that soared to the top of the Country and Easy Listening charts and reached #4 on the pop charts. Released during the Vietnam War years, apparently Webb conceived of the song as an anti-war song but Campbell’s reading of the song need not be interpreted in that way.
