By the Time I Get to Phoenix cover

By the Time I Get to Phoenix

Glen Campbell · 1967

26 min · 11 tracks · country · folk rock · gospel

Melodic country-pop ballads intertwine heartfelt storytelling with Campbell's smooth, emotive vocals.

Why this album works

The album features the iconic title track, which became one of Campbell's signature songs, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Its success helped to further popularize the genre-blending style that characterized much of Campbell's subsequent work and influenced many artists in both country and pop music.
Best for
short, reflective listening sessions heartfelt storytelling experiences melodic and emotive narratives
Context
By the Time I Get to Phoenix was Glen Campbell's fourth studio album, released at a pivotal point in his career. This album followed his breakthrough with 'Gentle on My Mind' and solidified his status as a leading figure in the country-pop crossover scene of the late 1960s.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 By the Time I Get to Phoenix Standout 2:44
  • 2 Homeward Bound Standout 2:39
  • 3 Tomorrow Never Comes Standout 2:29
  • 4 Cold December (In Your Heart) 2:29
  • 5 My Baby's Gone 2:52
  • 6 Back in the Race 1:58
  • 7 Hey Little One 2:32
  • 8 Bad Seed 2:20
  • 9 I'll Be Lucky Someday 2:26
  • 10 You're Young and You'll Forget 2:17
  • 11 Love Is a Lonesome River 2:05

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