"Galveston" | ||||
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Single by Glen Campbell | ||||
from the album Galveston | ||||
B-side | "How Come Every Time I Itch I Wind Up Scratchin' You" | |||
Released | February 24, 1969 | |||
Recorded | November 27, 1968 and January 9, 1969 Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California | |||
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Length | 2:39 | |||
Label | Capitol 2428 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jimmy Webb | |||
Producer(s) | Al De Lory | |||
Glen Campbell singles chronology | ||||
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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. Campbell's version of the song also went to number 1 on the country music charts.[4] On other charts, "Galveston" went to number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the "Easy Listening" charts.[5] It was certified gold by the RIAA in October 1969.[6]
...a series of lush, considered, heartsick country-pop singles that Campbell recorded with his Wrecking Crew comrades...1969's "Galveston"...