texasproud33 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

@Ladyboyloverxxx2 what? a lineman is a worker for electric companys? they are the ones who climb the poles.

StillGotMyElf (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

It's hard to see how someone with no mike and no lead in his guitar is ad-libbing. Still, it's a brilliant song and a brilliant recording of it. Jimmy Webb is one of the greatest composers of our time.

Mintaraga81 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

Just one word to describe this song and Glen Campbell's interpretation: "Awesome!"

TyrantsAREhere (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

LOL, I am a linebacker for the county...that's funny

bigbabysurfer (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

Listen to the lyrics...it doesn't have anything to do with football.

Ladyboyloverxxx2 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

wouldn't it make more sense if this song was called "the Wichita Linebacker"?....as in a linebacker for the Wichita football team?

bubbabraun (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

I've heard that the actual studio recording's electric bass was played by Carol Kaye.

monomakako (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

esta cancion me lleva completamente al pasado , un tema precioso me encanta lo mejor que he escuchado un 7 desde aqui CHILE

HermBidiots (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

That's a baritone guitar, I believe...A cross between a regular guitar and bass. I love this live version and his ad-lib at the end. This song is one of the great Jimmy Webb written songs, considered an all-time top single in many polls. Webb used a rudimentary synth to make the line-hum sounds at the end. One of the true unique and great songs for many reasons. Check out Jimmy Webb's 10 Easy Pieces for versions of his most famous songs, all sung by him and excellent in their own right.

1969pontiac1 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

God bless you, sometimes we forget where our lights come from, storms etc. I am sorry about your father. You will see him again someday. I glad he is still on the line for us. May God comfort you! Thanks for sharing such a sweet story.