''Country Soul'' contains recordings of a prestardom
Glen Campbell
Glen Travis Campbell (April 22, 1936 – August 8, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor and television host. He was best known for a series of hit songs in the 1960s and 1970s, and for hosting '' The Glen Campbell Good ...
, which were made around 1960-1961. This album, just like the other Starday album ''
Country Music Star No. 1'', was released after
Glen Campbell
Glen Travis Campbell (April 22, 1936 – August 8, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor and television host. He was best known for a series of hit songs in the 1960s and 1970s, and for hosting '' The Glen Campbell Good ...
rose to international fame with hits like "
Gentle on My Mind
"Gentle on My Mind" is a song that was written and originally recorded by John Hartford, and released on his second studio album, '' Earthwords & Music'' (1967). Hartford composed the song after watching ''Doctor Zhivago'' in 1966, as he was i ...
," "
By the Time I Get to Phoenix
"By the Time I Get to Phoenix" is a song written by Jimmy Webb. Originally recorded by Johnny Rivers in 1965, it was covered by American country music singer Glen Campbell on his album of the same name. Released on Capitol Records in 1967, Camp ...
" and "
Wichita Lineman
"Wichita Lineman" is a song written by the American songwriter Jimmy Webb in 1968. It was first recorded by the American country music artist Glen Campbell with backing from members of The Wrecking Crew and was widely covered by other artists.
...
." Campbell sued against these releases but eventually settled with Starday.
Track listing
Side 1:
# "Why Try To Lie" (Horton/Morgan/Bryan) - 2:13
# "Smokey Blue Eyes" (Horton/Morgan/Bryan/Kirkland) - 2:57
# "I'll Always Be Waiting" (Horton/Morgan/Bryan) - 2:25
# "The Love Of A Woman" (Horton/Morgan/Bryan) - 2:28
# "Another Face, Another Place" (Horton/Morgan/Bryan) - 1:47
Side 2:
# "Where Do I Go From Here" (Horton/Morgan/Bryan) - 3:41
# "Remind Me Of You" (Horton/Morgan/Bryan) - 3:49
# "Three's A Crowd" (Horton/Morgan/Bryan) - 2:07
# "My Whole Life Through" (Horton/Morgan/Campbell) - 2:17
# "Something To Remember" (Horton/Morgan/Bryan) - 2:19
Personnel
*Glen Campbell - vocals,
acoustic guitar
Production
*Producer - Don Pierce
*Music produced by Thomas R. Morgan
*Arrangements - Mark Roberts
*Cover design - Dan Quest Art Studio
References
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1968 compilation albums
Glen Campbell compilation albums
Starday Records compilation albums