Glen Campbell
Nacimiento : 1936-04-22, Delight, Arkansas, USA
Muerte : 2017-08-08
Historia
Glen Travis Campbell (born April 22, 1936) is a Grammy- and Dove Award-winning, Golden Globe-nominated American country pop singer, guitarist, television host and occasional actor. He is best known for a series of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as for hosting a variety show called The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television.
During his 50 years in show business, Campbell has released more than 70 albums. He has sold 45 million records and racked up 12 RIAA Gold albums, 4 Platinum albums and 1 Double-Platinum album. Of his 74 trips up the country charts, 27 landed in the Top 10. Campbell's hits include John Hartford's "Gentle on My Mind", Jimmy Webb's "By the Time I Get to Phoenix", "Wichita Lineman" and "Galveston", Larry Weiss's "Rhinestone Cowboy" and Allen Toussaint's "Southern Nights".
Campbell made history by winning four Grammys in both country and pop categories in 1967. For "Gentle on My Mind" he received two awards in country & western, "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" did the same in pop. He owns trophies for Male Vocalist of the Year from both the Country Music Association (CMA) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM), and took the CMA's top honor as 1968 Entertainer of the Year. In 1969 Campbell was hand picked by actor John Wayne to play alongside him in the film True Grit, which gave Campbell a Golden Globe nomination for Most Promising Newcomer. Campbell sang the title song which was nominated for an Academy Award.
In 2005, Campbell was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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Self (archive footage)
Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity, and hear from dozens of musicians who explain the ways bluegrass music transcends generational, cultural and geographic boundaries.
Classic male country singers from the BBC vaults, journeying from The Everly Brothers and Jerry Lee Lewis to Garth Brooks and Willie Nelson, and featuring classic songs and performances by Glen Campbell, Charley Pride, George Hamilton IV, Kenny Rogers, Clint Black, Johnny Cash, Eric Church and more. This 50 years-plus compilation is a chronological look at country kings as featured on BBC studio shows as varied as In Concert, Wogan, The Late Show and Later with Jools Holland, plus early variety shows presented by the likes of Lulu, Harry Secombe and Shirley Abicair.
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Poderoso retrato de la vida y carrera del icónico músico Glen Campbell, que abre al espectador al mundo del singular talento creador de grandes éxitos como 'Rhinestone Cowboy', 'Wichita Lineman' o 'Gentle on My Mind'. Ganador de un Grammy a su trayectoria y miembro del Country Music Hall of Fame, Glen fue el primer músico country que alcanzó lo más alto de las listas de éxito, abriendo un nuevo mundo de oportunidades para las siguientes generaciones de músicos country. Después de que se le diagnostique la enfermedad de Alzheimer en 2011, Campbell reúne fuerzas junto con su familia para emprender la lucha más grande de su vida.
Himself (archive footage)
Profile of singer-guitarist Glen Campbell, a story of success, disgrace and redemption.
Self
A documentary on the history of the song "Hava Nagila."
Himself
Una celebración de la obra musical de un grupo de músicos de estudio conocido como "El Wrecking Crew", una banda que proporciona respaldo instrumental a artistas legendarios como Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys y Bing Crosby.
Music
A karaoke video for the song Rhinestone Cowboy by Glenn Campbell.
Himself
Like a smooth vintage wine, Glen Campbell just gets better with age. In this live concert with the symphony orchestra of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Campbell showcases his timeless talent by performing many of his 27 top ten hits. The legendary session picker and chart-topping cross-over sensation is joined by his vocalist daughter for this homespun show first broadcast on PBS. Songs: Wichita Lineman, Gentle on My Mind, Dreams of the Everyday Housewife, (The) Highway Man, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Classical Gas, It's Only Make Believe, Little Green Apples, Southern Nights, Rhinestone Cowboy, Galveston, Since I Fell for You, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, The William Tell Overture, True Grit, Still Within the Sound of My Voice, Amazing Grace. Five bonus tracks: Don't Pull Your Love/Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye, MacArthur Park, Let It Be Me, Time in a Bottle, and Try a Little Tenderness.
Himself
One of the dominating figures in Elvis Presley's life was his manager, who was known as the "Colonel". No other relationship in Elvis' life was as controversial and misunderstood as the one he had with Colonel Tom Parker. The truth about their unique friendship is revealed in this documentary.
Himself
"The Television Years" examines the events that took place in the years between 1956 and 1960, in which Elvis Presley excited a whole nation as the "King of Rock and Roll" in the big television shows of the time. One highlight of this time periode was Elvis' 1960 combeback hosted by Frank Sinatra, which marked his first appearance on televison after his two-year stay in the army.
Security guard
Loose cannon cop Capone returns to his home town of Kingston to join a group of officers fighting organised crime in the area. On his first day he uncovers gun smuggling operation that may be connected with lead criminal Oney. However his old crew, led by Ratty, also are involved leading Capone to a choice between his job and his old crew.
Himself
This documentary includes footage from a Brian Wilson solo concert and documents the making of his 1998 album "Imagination".
Chanticleer / The King (voice)
Chanticleer es el gallo de la granja, el que canta todas las mañanas para que salga el sol. Una mañana, los búhos impiden que cante y el resto de animales se decepcionan al descubrir que, cante o no, el sol sale igual. El gallo, avergonzado, abandona la granja para perderse en la ciudad. Y es entonces cuando empiezan los problemas: el sol ya no brilla y la lluvia asola las tierras causando inundaciones. Entonces, algunos de los animales deciden entrar en la ciudad para encontrar a Chanticleer y pedirle que regrese, pero los búhos tratarán de impedirlo...
Enjoy the Beach Boys in a 90 minute concert celebrating their 25 year anniversary with guest artists like Glen Campbell, Ray Charles, The Everly Brothers, Jeffery Osborne, Belinda Carlisle and Three Dog Night. The concert was recorded in December 1986 on the sunny Waikiki beach in Hawaii.
Country legend Glen Campbell performs many of his greatest hits live in front of an enthusiastic Dublin audience in this historic 1981 concert. The Grammy Award-winning artist kicks off the show with the classic "Rhinestone Cowboy," then treats Ireland to a true taste of country and blues with "Wichita Lineman," "Galveston," "Country Boy," "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry," a bluegrass instrumental with Carl Jackson and many other favorites.
Captain Hazelton
Two unemployed good ol' boys are mistaken for a pair of notorious bank robbers.
Self (archive footage)
A collection of bloopers and outtakes from an enormous selection of Hollywood classic productions spanning from the 1930s through the 1980s.
Self
A celebration of The Beach Boys' musical career.
Self
Philo Beddoe y su inseparable amigo Orangután Clyde siguen dedicándose a las peleas clandestinas. A Philo le ofrecen una pelea con Jack Wilson, el campeón de la costa este, al que patrocina la Mafia. Cuando Philo por azar le salva la vida a Wilson, la Mafia secuestra a su novia para obligarlo a participar en el combate.
Grandpa Jones / Disneyland Visitor
It stars Art Carney, Sandy Duncan and Glen Campbell, each playing a dual role. Art Carney plays both a miserly grandfather referred to as "Gramps" and a jolly magician named Dr. Wunderbar. Sandy Duncan plays a Disneyland tour guide and Snow White. Glen Campbell plays a Disneyland cast member and Santa Claus.
Self
Over fifty of the greatest living comedians are called to a party at Bob Hope's house, where each of them is systematically killed (and their bodies thrown in Hope's pool!). Hope and the rapidly shrinking cast try to discover who is the mysterious killer known only as "Joys."
The Midnight Special es un programa musical emitido en horario nocturno por la cadena NBC durante los años 70s y principios de los 80s creado y producido por Burt Sugarman. El primer programa fue emitido como un especial el 19 de Agosto de 1972 y comenzó su emisión regular el 2 de Febrero de 1973, su última emisión fue el 1 de Mayo de 1981. El programa, de 90 minutos de duración se emitía los Viernes después del "The Tonight Show" presentado por Johnny Carson. El programa tuvo varios presentadores excepto en el período de Julio de 1975 hasta Marzo de 1976 en el que la cantante Helen Reddy lo presentó de forma habitual. Wolfman Jack fue también presentador del programa siendo Helen Reddy una de sus frecuentes invitadas. La canción tradicional folk "Midnight Special" cantada por Johnny Rivers era la que servía de sintonía del programa.
Bill Halsey
A small-town sheriff is surprised to see his brother show up in town, a man whom he hasn't seen in 20 years--and who has graduated from petty thievery to murder.
Norwood
A Vietnam veteran returns to his Texas home but feels restless and decides to become a radio singer.
Self
Artist Peter Max pulls the strings as the pop group The Fifth Dimension travels through a technicolor land inhabited by wacky people.
Self
John Wayne and an all-star cast tell the story of America.
Self
CBS Television with Warwick's guests Burt Bacharach, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Glen Campbell
"La Boeuf"
Un viejo agente del Gobierno, alcohólico y tuerto (John Wayne), es contratado por Mattie Ross (Kim Darby), una valerosa y obstinada joven, que se propone capturar al asesino de su padre. Contarán además con la colaboración de La Boeuf (Campbell), un ránger de Tejas.
Self (uncredited)
A Classic Holiday Celebration with Dean and Friends.
Patrick
A young, millionaire rock promoter creates a new boy/girl team for his teen TV dance show. Will the ambitious go-go dancer and has-been pop star fall in love for real?
Band Member
Henry Thomas (Steve McQueen), un convicto al que le conceden la libertad condicional, vuelve a un pequeño pueblo de Texas, donde actúa como cantante de una banda. Su madre le insta a que deje de cantar y reanude sus estudios. Su mujer, Georgette (Lee Remick), y su hija vuelven para vivir de nuevo con él; pero su fuerte temperamento pondrá en peligro su libertad.
Self - Guitarist in House Band (uncredited)
Hailed by one music reviewer as "the grooviest, wildest, slickest hit ever to pound the screen," "The T.A.M.I. Show" is an unrelenting rock spectacular starring some of the greatest pop performers of the 60s. These top recording idols - representing the musical moods of London, Liverpool, Hollywood and Detroit - packed the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium with 2,600 screaming fans and virtually brought down the house. This is the cinematic record of that electrifying event.
The Midnight Special es un programa musical emitido en horario nocturno por la cadena NBC durante los años 70s y principios de los 80s creado y producido por Burt Sugarman. El primer programa fue emitido como un especial el 19 de Agosto de 1972 y comenzó su emisión regular el 2 de Febrero de 1973, su última emisión fue el 1 de Mayo de 1981. El programa, de 90 minutos de duración se emitía los Viernes después del "The Tonight Show" presentado por Johnny Carson. El programa tuvo varios presentadores excepto en el período de Julio de 1975 hasta Marzo de 1976 en el que la cantante Helen Reddy lo presentó de forma habitual. Wolfman Jack fue también presentador del programa siendo Helen Reddy una de sus frecuentes invitadas. La canción tradicional folk "Midnight Special" cantada por Johnny Rivers era la que servía de sintonía del programa.
