Glen Campbell, Rhinestone Cowboy II Quiz

Answer: Travis

His full name was the title of one album.

Answer: Hank Williams

His version of "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" is on the "Legacy" boxed set. Several other artists have recorded tribute albums to Hank Williams. Willie Nelson did one to Lefty Frizell. Merle Haggard recorded tribute albums to Bob Wills and Jimmie Rodgers.

Answer: Billstown, Arkansas

Since this town didn't appear on the map, he often said that he was from nearby Delight. (The Seals and Crofts website claimed that he was from Oklahoma! He worked with them in The Champs.) Albuquerque was his first base as a performer. He's lived in Phoenix, the site of a huge hit, for many years.

Answer: Johnny Cash

This song appeared on the "No More Night" album on Word Records. It was the first of his Contemporary Christian albums. (He had recorded the "O Happy Day" album for Capitol years before.) This song can't be considered a regular duet. They sang separate verses, but not together. Each appeared on the other's TV shows. Willie Nelson was a guest star on Glen's 80s syndicated, music only, series.
Roy Clark is an old friend. He played banjo on "The Amazing 12 String Guitar Of Glen Campbell" album.

Answer: Chet Atkins

Chet Atkins headed the RCA office in Nashville. Glen was based out of Los Angeles. In his book "Rough Cut," Bowen said that Glen was so well respected, he could drop in on a friend's session and start playing, even if not scheduled. Bowen later produced some of Glen's solo recordings. In Glen's autobiography, he mentioned Quincy Jones using him on the "In The Heat Of The Night" soundtrack. As a member of The Wrecking Crew, Glen was a regular with Phil Spector. Sonny Bono worked with Spector at the time. In his book "The Beat Goes On," he wrote that Glen used to flirt with Cher.

Answer: Woman, Woman

Glen was good friends with Jerry Fuller, the man who discovered Gary Puckett and The Union Gap. Glen had heard the version by co-writer Jimmy Payne on the radio. His version appeared on the "Hey Little One" album. Personally, I think that it could have been a hit for him. But the Union Gap's version was very good. The other possibilities were singles for Glen.

Answer: Guess I'm Dumb

A great admirer of Phil Spector, Wilson used the Wrecking Crew on many Beach Boys recordings. Glen even appeared on "Pet Sounds"! He also briefly replaced Wilson on the road. His London concert album includes a Beach Boys medley. Both "Guess I'm Dumb" and "Beach Boys Medley" are on the "Legacy" boxed set.

Answer: Charlie Pride

Glen wrote that Charlie Pride had brought the song to him. But Pride got a new record deal. At the time, Glen was recording for MCA. Steve Wariner was also on the label. That can make things much easier. It is also on the "Legacy" boxed set.

Answer: Branson

This song appeared on the Laserlight album "Greatest Hits Live." It was recorded at the Glen Campbell Goodtime Theatre in Branson, Missouri. Like many artists, Glen spent some time performing there. But he later opted for life back on the road. However, he still does shows at other artists' theaters in Branson.

This song is also featured on the "Legacy" boxed set. Glen felt that writer Paul Overstreet got it right. This song could be the story of many famous artists.

Answer: The William Tell Overture

This classical theme has long been associated with The Lone Ranger. One "Mad" magazine collection had a funny story. During a Young People's Concert program, the host challenged his young audience to listen and not think of the Lone Ranger. Dad walked by and hollered, "Hi yo Silver!" A studio version was the B-side of "Southern Nights." At least two live versions have been released. One is featured on "The Glen Campbell Collection." Another appeared on his PBS concert video. Check it out! He said that it went so fast, you couldn't tell if he made any mistakes.