And I need you more than want you And I want you for all time… Perhaps the greatest two line proclamation of love ever written. Gets me every single time, regardless who’s singing it.

@loism9097

7 ай бұрын

Yes! I dedicated this song my love and told him to especially listen 🎶 to those words

@KenMcMunn-bp5xv

2 ай бұрын

​@@loism9097He is a very lucky guy.

@JJ-pc4dz

19 күн бұрын

Tell me why this feels like love?. "I need you more than want you?" Billy Joel said it sounds like a dis and I have to agree.

@KenMcMunn-bp5xv

19 күн бұрын

@@JJ-pc4dz I don't get you or Billy joel. The lineman wants the woman, but needs her even more. How is that a dis? It's an expression of deep feeling.

@timprescott4634

19 күн бұрын

Move to the next line…

Glenn Campbell will always be THE Wichita Lineman, but Ray Charles does a great job, I like the feel of it.

Wichita Lineman in his voice is a deep emotion..

This song is immortal. This is why WICHITA LINEMAN resonates so much. When you hear the story behind the Wichita Lineman up on that lonely reach, whom the original writer of the song encountered on that stretch of Kansas hignway, you begin to understand why the storytelling squeezes the listener's emotions -- a lonely lineman's message to his lover. Glen Campbell's delivery is melodious enchantment in his own inimitable way. Then comes the great Ray Charles with this version with a hint of soul blended with country stylings and it just takes this remarkable ballad to another place, Awesome!

@jaytravtulsa1

Ай бұрын

Check out the Michael Stipe REM 1996 Houston version, also on KZread. They were at the peak of their powers then and it got recorded by coincidence during a sound check.

Nice to hear the great blues voice sing this soothing western ballad..beautiful Ray Charles..

@calvinruecker5058

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah!

What a treasure. As a pianist, I was always aware of Mr. Charles, but hadn't really focused on his career and work. In the early 80s I was playing guitar in a band that did a lot of punk covers. One day I was talking with another two hardcore musician friends of mine, whose intellect and opinions I always respected, and our conversation turned to artists we listened to that were outside of our particular genre. I mentioned Ms. Ella FitzGerald and they mentioned Mr. Ray Charles in unison. I have only the deepest love and respect for Mr. Charles now.

I like how Ray took songs from different genres.

Willie Hutch- Witchitah Lineman THE BEST VERSION HANDS DOWN WITH SOUL

I love that touch, "and the Witchita line man, that's me baby!" LMAO amazing! ha ha ha!

Such a great music icon. Personally, I am so glad his music was in the COUNTRY MUSIC that I know. Thank you Mr Charles.

Clearly the most soulful version of this song. That pretty much goes without saying, but I said it anyway:)

@daveyvane9431

Жыл бұрын

Listen to The Dells version

Hard to believe this song was written in just one afternoon.

@SUPERSONICCULEBRA

8 жыл бұрын

is that true?!

second best version of this song yet...Ray could belt them out! ..... RIP Glen Campbell, thanks Jimmy Webb

@dylan4102

4 жыл бұрын

Dennis Brown's version was the ultimate

@kiddynomite88

4 жыл бұрын

Naaahhh Willie Hutch version

@mindbodyafrica

3 жыл бұрын

Cassandra Wilson’s is first for me then this one... but Glenn was the root & it’s a timeless, amazing tune 🖤

@victorparker8613

3 жыл бұрын

Dennis brown

I used to have this album in 1971 (Volcanic Action of My Soul). Loved that album and played it over and over again. This (and The Long and Winding Road) were two of my favorites. But interestingly, I just heard a very surprising version of this song. By, of all people, Johnny Cash. Never expected to enjoy Johnny's version like I did. Thank you for this blast from the past. That Ray. Smooth as butter.

Man, there were so many role models for young musicians 30 years ago..... Now there are very few.

best version i've heard, so epic

One of my Mummy's favourite song, used to grow up with her playing it every Sunday!! Special memories.

one of my favorites also Galveston..."Lineman it's a rough job". Rain, snow, heat we deliver.

The steel guitar you hear would be Buddy Emmons, the most famous, and most would say, the best, steel guitarist ever.

@1969ryson

6 жыл бұрын

Buddy Emmons and hundreds like him are the truly underappreciated in the music industry. Studio musicians used to be (and still are on a smaller scale) the very heart of many of the most well known songs. I mean that's how Glen Campbell and Jimmy page got started. They are usually much more talented than the actual bands they are backing up.

@dantean

5 жыл бұрын

I'd be perfectly prepared to believe you when you say he's the greatest ever to play pedal steel, though your saying, as well, that he's the most FAMOUS ever to do so only points out how sad it is that studio musicians don't get enough credit for their work--either literally or figuratively.

@dougrhd1

3 жыл бұрын

Is he the buddy Ernest Tubbes play for

@mikebourque2507

3 жыл бұрын

@@dantean no hes also the most famous hes the chet atkins or the jimi hendrix of steel guitar (depending on which side youy are on :)

@jameswoodall5209

3 жыл бұрын

@@dougrhd1 Buddy Emmons did play with Ernest Tubb in the late 1950s and early 1960s, but was replaced by another "Buddy." Another excellent pedalist named Buddy Charleton.

There are legendary people And on top is our man ,,, flowwwwwwww☘

Genius! The best of our times. I love this rendition!

@hasake8873

9 жыл бұрын

Nancy Allen This is an excellent version. I could have been even better with just a small rhythm section. The strings and horns are not necessary.

Awesome this should be given a Grammy now

I've heard many versions of this song, but Glen Campbell's version is by far the best.

Finally (how ever..is Ray Charles!) a true musician who add his touch on a original great song! Not important if better or not respect the original. A Cover by a great artist ever must says something of new or personal. Few artists can do it so great level, Ray Charles, Jose Feliciano, Joe Cocker, Stevie wonder...

greatness....

I ADORE THIS SONG WITH GLEN AND FELICIANO, BUT THIS VOICE (. . .)! MR. CHARLES IS MARVELOUS! SIMPLY!

@koen8185

3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous.... simply gorgeous .

That was WONDERFUL!!!💚*

Thank you for posting this classic. Shared.

BEAUTIFUL CHARLES! BEAUTIFUL.....

if only this was on all streaming platforms

Magnifique

Wowwwwww 🙏💯

Pure Genius.

No one could do this better than mister Charles

In his 1978 autobiography, Charles says Jerry Reed played guitar and Glen Campbell played mandolin on his recording of Wichita Lineman, done I think in Ray's studio on LA..... The guitar solo doesn't sound like anything I have heard Jerry Reed play, but he could play about anything, I think.....and I don't hear any mandolin......but; maybe there was a single version different from this one??

I grew up listening to this, my mums favourite!

i like the steel guitar break on this version...nice touch...

@hasake8873

7 жыл бұрын

What happened to us? We created some great music back then. Just awesome. Ray Charles did so much for country music. Many younger people don't know that.

@davidpanzer1166

Жыл бұрын

Anyone know who played it?

@davem3594

Жыл бұрын

@@davidpanzer1166 The pedal steel player was Buddy Emmons.

@davidpanzer1166

Жыл бұрын

@@davem3594 thanks 👍. Makes sense RC would only use the best!

Great rendition!!! I like both Glen's & Ray's; Well done gents!!!

@aclark903

2 жыл бұрын

Check out Kool & the Gang's version.

I miss this man and joy you saw when he sang and played

HOT! This is sooo good!

i cant believe how many versions of this song there or how many people did it thats pretty cool nice version btw thanks for the upload

Admiro a Ray es genial, toda su música es grandiosa y me trae muchos recuerdos, si alguien puede contactar a su familia por favor haganselo saber, es una humilde opinión para un genio de la música

Brilliant

Quel bonheur .!!

A very soulful version but, Glen still sends the shiver down my spine when i hear his voice

@denzeladams3500

6 жыл бұрын

You should peep Willie Hutch's version... Talk about shivers.

@Kaagrant

3 жыл бұрын

@@denzeladams3500 Or REM’s version.

@Annettesmusic nice to see someone else has such an apreciation for diverse and talented individuals. I've heard the original by Glen Campbell, of course, and greatly enjoy both Ray and Johnny's versions, but the show stealer for me is James Taylor's version of the song. I find it to be the most hauntingly beautiful, capturing the esence of the song in a way no one else has that i've heard.

perfect

13 years of up and down dead trees so yall dont freeze to death and i approve this message

I love stat steely guitar, and Ray’s voice sells it.

Nice cover, strong work.

Nice way to put it!

This is great. But in my opinion, what really MAKES the Glen Campbell version is the iconic, unforgettable, third verse guitar solo. We all know the one. The story of its consummation is well known to music lovers.

my god this is the best version, should be much more popular, his voice fuckin brings it

Daddy Ray !!!!!!!!!!

Smokey Robinson does a great version of this song too. Brother Ray always makes a great song 🎵 greater.

I was just a little boy when Glen put this out but I had already been exposed to Ray's version.

Well there's no denying Ray, but I liked the Dells' remake as well. Also, Willie Hutch :) Dennis Brown, James Taylor, Tom Jones, Sergio Mendes, Jose Feliciano, R.E.M.... *gets dizzy*

good also instrumental version by Jose' Feliciano

My favorite version of this song, sorry Glen yours is wonderful, but damn Ray nailed it!

@sheemuniversalshabazzallah9422

6 жыл бұрын

Willie hutch version gets the crown

@MrNextdoorscat

4 жыл бұрын

@@sheemuniversalshabazzallah9422 well said mate

❤👍

Wichita lineman, listening to all the versions I can find. So far Glenn Campbell, James Taylor, Rem, Patti Smith, Rita Wilson, Ashley Campbell. Next looking for Brasil 66 or 77's version.

@dannymadison6335

5 жыл бұрын

The collaboration of Stone Temple Pilots with Glenn Campbell is amazing and my favourite version.

@_NoodlesMedia_

5 жыл бұрын

Marie-Claire Fakkel What about Johnny Cash’s version?

@realmofthesenses

5 жыл бұрын

@@_NoodlesMedia_ don't know it, have to check it out, thnx

viajante...

👍❤💚💙💜😁

For me, it goes 1) The Dells cover 2) Glen Campbell 3) Ray Charles

@freedomsong9747

4 ай бұрын

You never listened to Dennis Brown’s version?

Without any doubt this is the best version of Wichita Lineman, interpreted by the genius of RC. Applause, also, to the arrangement and follow-up.

My personal opinion...Glen wins...his guitar solo is just unbelievable on this.

Incidentally, Glen Campbell, the man who made it a hit, played mandolin on another track from that same album.

@hhmarton95 ... i cant believe that you ask this....omg THIS IS RAY "THE GENIUS" CHARLES and we all can hear it!

@Annettesmusic oh I really couldn't tell you what instrument he uses, I'm not very musically talented see. But I'm glad you liked it, nonetheless; I had a hunch you would! and anyway, I have yet to meet a Ray Charles fan that didn't like James Taylor and vice versa. Best wishes also, Matt B

Buddy Inman on the steel guitar

yo is this on album? where this from

Listen to Dennis browns version

Even Dennis brown song this young Dennis

too fluffy

Another great rendition of a classic Americana composition, it's a shame you can hear cracking and popping on this:(

@lindski

7 жыл бұрын

Pas Thomas ah man that's the beauty in it

@lindski

7 жыл бұрын

Pas Thomas all man. The cracking makes the song :)

The Dells also have a great version of this song

@jenzontheroad2

2 жыл бұрын

My fave, that one.

@hhmarton95 No this is Frank Sinatra...

is this ray charles?

@shall41 Please if you wish, do take a look at Cassandra Wilson's version. It is just exquisite! This song does not need much really whoever sings it - the lyrics are simple beauty! I love Ray Charles and had the privilege to see him singing live, but somehow I do not like this version.

Willie hutch Verion is the besttheonly version

@hhmarton95 wtf!!!!!!!

no...its Dolly Parton

I love Ray Charles just as I love Johnny Cash but both their versions - whilst ok - leave me thinking "Why did you bother? You wouldn't ask Glenn Campbell to sing Ray's 'What I'd Say' or Johnny's 'Walk the Line' so why ?" The REASON you wdnt ask him to sing those tracks is because 'What I'd Say' by RC & 'Walk the Line' by JC are - commonly regarded - as definitive recordings which are not going to be beaten.. To which I would add.. 'Wichita Lineman' is NO LESS definitively Glenn Campbell's for all time.. In a thousand years no-one will top Jimmy Webb's genius song recorded by GC produced by Al de Lory in 1968..... And they won't even if they started practising it tomorrow.... It's that over & done with & slam dunked... 🤷‍♂️

He loved smack

Great version but Glens version can't be beat, james taylor done a great one too.

Nope. Glen Campbell’s version still the best.

Other than the steel guitar, the orchestration on this arrangement sucks! Sounds like an intro for a 70's TV action series. But Ray saves the day! I really wasn't sure this song would fit his style, but you put a great singer with a great song, and you get a great performance!

don't like it, but unlike the fans of this version I want to justify my choice and say that I find the song too ornated. The beauty in the original is in its simplicity and in general: I don't like Cambepll I and adore Charles.

Overrated artist

Lmao this is bad