The Capitol Years 65/77
Glen Campbell · 1998
124 min · 46 tracks · country · folk rock · gospel
A rich tapestry of country and pop, showcasing heartfelt storytelling and emotive melodies.
Why this album works
This album not only consolidates Campbell's most significant hits but also underscores his influence on the country-pop crossover phenomenon of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Tracks like 'Wichita Lineman' and 'Rhinestone Cowboy' received critical acclaim and have since become staples in American music history.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments nostalgic storytelling with warmth for leisurely afternoons
- Context
- By the time 'The Capitol Years 65/77' was released in 1998, Glen Campbell had already established himself as a major figure in country music. This compilation spans his career during his tenure with Capitol Records, highlighting his commercial peak and the genre-blending sound that made him a household name.
- 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 Universal Soldier 2:10
- 2 Guess I'm Dumb 2:40
- 3 Less of Me 2:36
- 4 Mary in the Morning 3:03
- 5 Gentle on My Mind Standout 2:57
- 6 By the Time I Get to Phoenix 2:43
- 7 They'll Never Take Her Love Away From Me 2:21
- 8 Hey Little One 2:33
- 9 Just Another Man 2:11
- 10 It's Over 2:04
- 11 Without Her 2:16
- 12 Dreams of the Everyday Housewife 2:34
- 13 Wichita Lineman Standout 3:06
- 14 You're Young and You'll Forget 2:19
- 15 Every Time I Itch I Wind Up Scratching You 1:53
- 16 Reason to Believe 2:24
- 17 Galveston 2:40
- 18 Where's the Playground Susie 2:56
- 19 Got to Have Tenderness 2:10
- 20 Mornin' Glory 2:53
- 21 True Grit 2:32
- 22 If This Is Love 2:09
- 23 Try a Little Kindness 2:26
- 24 All I Have to Do Is Dream 2:33
Disc 2
- 1 Honey Come Back 2:58
- 2 Folk Singer 2:45
- 3 Love Is Not a Game 2:13
- 4 Everything a Man Could Ever Need 2:32
- 5 As Far as I'm Concerned 2:40
- 6 It's Only Make Believe 2:27
- 7 Dream Sweet Dreams About Me 2:39
- 8 Just Another Piece of Paper 2:10
- 9 Last Time I Saw Her 4:07
- 10 Don't It Make You Want to Go Home 2:32
- 11 London (I'm Coming to See You) 3:21
- 12 You Might as Well Smile 3:31
- 13 About the Ocean 2:57
- 14 Adoration 3:12
- 15 Rhinestone Cowboy Standout 3:15
- 16 Country Boy 3:07
- 17 Marie 3:35
- 18 Comeback 3:24
- 19 Christian No 2:34
- 20 Southern Nights 2:58
- 21 Sunflower 2:52
- 22 This Is Sarah's Song 2:35
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