What makes By the Time I Get to Phoenix by Glen Campbell notable?

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. 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.

Who is By the Time I Get to Phoenix for?

By the Time I Get to Phoenix works well if you're into short, reflective listening sessions, heartfelt storytelling experiences and melodic and emotive narratives.

How many songs are on By the Time I Get to Phoenix?

By the Time I Get to Phoenix has 11 tracks, running approximately 26 minutes.

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.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short, reflective listening sessions
heartfelt storytelling experiences
melodic and emotive narratives
concise song structures
gentle, soothing background music

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors: Jimmy Webb· John Denver· The Mamas & the Papas

Tracklist

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

1 By the Time I Get to Phoenix 2:44
2 Homeward Bound 2:39
3 Tomorrow Never Comes 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

What to play next

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Gentle on My Mind

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