Day 112: April 22: Wichita Lineman
"and the Wichita lineman is still on the line."
I've ranted a lot about how I feel about most of James' covers. This one is a bit below average. There are elements of it that are fine- but part of the problem is the over-orchestration. This is a song incredibly blue collar yet James has pieces of an orchestra behind him complicating the simple melody. The cowboy hat with the suit is also an interesting choice.
I've thought of Glen Campbell as a guilty pleasure. Songs like Rhinestone Cowboy are catchy but overflowing with cheese. Gentle on My Mind is an exception, but what I know of his catalog seems superficial. However, this song that came out after his Alzheimer's diagnosis will break your heart.
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