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  • Audio CD (25 Aug 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: EMI
  • ASIN: B001BOMBSS
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 35,209 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Sing 3:45£0.69
Listen  2. Walls 3:31£0.69
Listen  3. Angel Dream 2:29£0.69
Listen  4. Times Like These 3:28£0.79
Listen  5. These Days 3:29£0.69
Listen  6. Sadly Beautiful 3:20£0.69
Listen  7. All I Want Is You 4:15£0.69
Listen  8. Jesus 3:10£0.69
Listen  9. Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) 2:35£0.79
Listen10. Grow Old With Me 3:40£0.69


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The concept behind Meet Glen Campbell is so obvious it's a surprise that no one had thought of doing it before. Once Brian Wilson's touring replacement in the Beach Boys, then a megastar with his country inflected orchestral pop productions in the late sixties and early seventies, Glen Campbell has seen it all. Now in his seventies, his star has faded since his collaborations with young songwriter Jimmy Webb ruled the charts, but he remains a fine singer and a deft guitarist still. Taking ten recent songs by the likes of Tom Petty, Travis, Foo Fighters and even Green Day, and dressing them up in the expansive arrangements he's still remembered for effectively makes them his own property. Who knew that Travis's once torpid "Sing" needed only some Campbell magic to revive it? Green Day's "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" is a perfect choice, its country roots always unconcealed, while the genesis of U2's "All I Want Is You" in the Stooges "No Fun" is made obvious even as Campbell's heartfelt version challenges Bono for sincerity. The closer, a stately version of John Lennon's posthumously released "Grow Old With Me", will be soundtracking wedding ceremonies for decades to come. Unlikely though it sounds, Meet Glen Campbell has to be count amongst the year's most successful comebacks. --Steve Jelbert

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Country star Glen Campbell returns with a covers album thatcontains both contemporary and older music that has inspired and touched the singer musically. Featuring Scottish-indiegroup Travis' hit 'Sing', Foo Fighters' 'Times Like These' and John Lennon's 'Grow Old With Me', Campbell takes these songs and makes them his own. As a result, this is a particularly rewarding and fun listen, while the single - Green Day's 'Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)' - is included.

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best album of 2008, 23 Aug 2008
This review is from: Meet Glen Campbell [VINYL] (Vinyl)
If someone had told me 5 years ago that my 3 favorite artists in 2008 would be Johnnie Cash, Neil Diamond and Glen Campbell I would have told you where to go.

This is truly a masterpiece, I downloaded the album from iTunes after hearing "good riddance" on the radio, as soon as I played the first track my plans for the rest of the evening went out the window, I must have played it back to back 6 or 7 times. "All I want is you" is the perfect song to seduce the love of your life to.

Don't bother with the downloads, just by the CD (or vinyl), believe me this is one album you'll be playing over and over again.
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72 of 74 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The voice remains, 3 Aug 2008
By David Jeavons - See all my reviews
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I've always had a soft spot for Glen Campbell. His early hits, such as "Wichita Lineman", "Galveston" and "By The Time I Get To Phoenix", remain some of Jim Webb's best compositions and that voice always rang true. On this outstanding return to form, Mr Campbell was apparently asked to sift through a mountain of songs before deciding on the 10 selections chosen. Not a Jim Webb song in sight but an eclectic mix it is. In order they are composed by Travis, 2 back to back Tom Petty's, Dave Grohl, Jackson Browne, The Replacements, U2, The Velvet Underground, Green Day and John Lennon. As I said, an eclectic mix. I believe that Mr Campbell is now in his 70's and he has had well documented problems but it's amazing how strong his voice has stayed. Instead of taking the "safe" Rick Rubin route (don't get me wrong, I like the latest Neil Diamond, Jakob Dylan, John Mellancamp and Johnny Cash "American" series but it seems to be where all the "old timers" go for credibiity)he opts for a style more akin to his hits from the 60's and 70's and it's all the better for that. If you're curious, buy this CD on spec. You'll be pleasantly surprised! Favourites? Try "Sing", "Sadly Beautiful", "Grow Old With Me"..... just try 'em all! Surprise packet of the year? I think so!
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A triumphant return!!!!, 26 Aug 2008
By M. A. Dunnington (Stourbridge, West Midlands United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Meet Glen Campbell (Audio CD)
Long awaited new album from Glen - to start on a slight negative it took me three times playing the CD for it to really kick in - and when it did it was brilliant. Slightly over produced and the CD is too "loud" - but what a great return to Capitol Records!!!! Like Johnny Cash later CD's songs you would not usually associate with Glen - but he makes them each his own. Stand out tracks for me are Tom Petty's "Walls" (made to sound like a 60's Campbell record) and John Lennon's "Grow Old With Me". In fact I can't take the CD off the player and each and every track gets better and better the more you listen. This is far superior to the rather bland Neil Diamond release earlier this year and this CD certainly deserves the same recognition - and air play! Welcome back Glen Campbell.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Glen Campbell at his best
Excellent speedy service. Glen is even better now that he and his music has matured.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Judith M. Yates

5.0 out of 5 stars MEET GLEN CAMPBELL
EXCELLENT CD. NOT A GLEN CAMPBELL FAN BUT HEARD "GROW OLD WITH ME" AND IT WAS EXCELLENT. ONLY REALISED IT WAS WRITTEN BY MY HERO JOHN LENNON. WORTH BUYING JUST FOR THAT.
Published 2 months ago by M. Rees

5.0 out of 5 stars Still going strong
Although not a huge fan of Country music I would recommend this album for those who enjoy easy listening. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Iain T. Gordon

5.0 out of 5 stars Glen of old !
I was a fan of Glen Campbells more than 35 years ago but moved away to other artists over the years. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rosalind

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr B Kettell
This cd was bought out at a special & sad time for me & all i can say is
that it is a truely wonderful album
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Barry R. Kettell

3.0 out of 5 stars Some great tracks, shame about the production quality.
A great album full of excellent music, I think this is Glen Campbell at his very best. Such a shame then that the whole album is spoiled by the wooly sound. Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Walby

5.0 out of 5 stars classic album in the making
Bought this album for my Dad after hearing the Green day cover on the radio and thinking it was great. Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Saunders

5.0 out of 5 stars Music Lover
I really enjoy this music when I am in the car. It is certainly enjoyable. This is the first Geln Campbell music that I have purchased, but I will be buying more. Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. Thompson

5.0 out of 5 stars Meet Glen Campbell
Great tracks, classic Glen Campbell style used to cover classics by Greenday and Travis. Very enjoyable!
Published 4 months ago by P. Rodgers

5.0 out of 5 stars Meet Glen Campbell CD
Excellent new album from Glen Campbell. I thought he was over the hill, but this collection of songs has given his career a new lease of life.
Published 5 months ago by Big Al

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