Pro-Shot Video: James Taylor Honors Glen Campbell in Ohio
By Andy Kahn Aug 21, 2017 • 7:58 am PDT
Singer-songwriter James Taylor performed a concert at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on August 9, one day after the death of Glen Campbell. Taylor has shared official video of his tribute performed that evening for the late legendary country musician.
Midway into his set Taylor offered a rendition of “Wichita Lineman,” a song written by Jimmy Webb that was a crossover hit for Campbell in 1968. The original recording featured Campbell alongside his fellow members of the acclaimed Wrecking Crew. Taylor recorded a version of the song on his 2008 Covers album.
Described as one of the songs he “loved the most,” here’s Taylor’s emotional performance of “Wichita Lineman” from Blossom:
