One indicaton of a great song is how well it can be remade by differenc artists, each time being something different and great in its own way. I think “Wichita Lineman” is one of those songs.
Now you may think: “that old Glen Campbell song?! Are you nuts?!” Hey, it’s a great song. It is wonderfully melodic, with evocative lyrics that flow from one verse to another.
But don’t take my word for it. Check out this version by REM
This reggae like version from Dennis Brown
This lush version by Cassandra Wilson
And finally here’s Glen Campbell, in 2008, no less, rocking it out
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