Live at the Royal Festival Hall
Glen Campbell · 1977
73 min · 20 tracks · country · folk rock · gospel
A vibrant live showcase blending country, pop, and folk with heartfelt storytelling and rich melodies.
Why this album works
'Live at the Royal Festival Hall' is significant for its commercial success, reaching the top charts in several countries and showcasing Campbell's immense popularity during the late 1970s. The album received positive reviews for its energetic performances and remains an important document of Campbell's live capabilities, influencing future country-pop artists seeking to blend genres in concert settings.
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy heartfelt storytelling moments wave-like pacing experience
- Context
- Released in 1977, 'Live at the Royal Festival Hall' captures Glen Campbell at a high point in his career following a series of successful albums like 'Gentle on My Mind' and 'Wichita Lineman.' This album highlights his ability to engage audiences with a mix of nostalgic classics and contemporary hits, marking a transition from studio recordings to embracing live performance as a major aspect of his artistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kenny Rogers· Harry Nilsson· Willie Nelson· Cyndi Lauper· Sparks· Donna Summer· David Hasselhoff· Debbie Harry
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Medley: Stars/Rhinestone Cowboy 6:14
- 2 Dreams Of The Everyday Housewife 2:03
- 3 Medley: (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear/Loving You 4:55
- 4 Streets Of London 3:02
- 5 Try A Little Kindness 1:58
- 6 Southern Nights Standout 3:16
- 7 Medley: Good Vibrations/Help Me, Rhonda/Surfer Girl/Surfin' U.S.A. 5:26
- 8 God Only Knows 2:59
- 9 If You Go Away 3:23
- 10 Sunflower 2:51
Disc 2
- 1 By The Time I Get To Phoenix Standout 2:51
- 2 Galveston Standout 3:05
- 3 Wichita Lineman 2:47
- 4 Mac Arthur Park 7:00
- 5 This Is Sarah's Song 2:22
- 6 Classical Gas 2:41
- 7 William Tell Overture 2:34
- 8 Soliloquy From "Carousel" 7:12
- 9 That's When The Music Takes Me 2:46
- 10 Amazing Grace 3:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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