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Glen Campbell – Gentle On My Mind

The song reaching number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 30 on US Hot Country Songs (Billboard). Its success was undeniable, earning Campbell two Grammy Awards in 1968 for Best Country & Western Solo Vocal Performance, Male, and Best Country & Western Recording.

Glen Campbell – Gentle On My Mind: A Journey Through Time

When it comes to iconic country music, few songs resonate with the soul quite like Glen Campbell’s «Gentle On My Mind.» Picture yourself driving down a dusty country road, the radio crackling with that unmistakable voice, and the lyrics painting vivid scenes of love and longing. But what’s the story behind this timeless tune? Let’s delve into the depths of its creation and the profound impact it’s had on the world of country music.

The Story Behind the Song

Album Cover Gentle On My Mind Capitol 1967
Album Cover Gentle On My Mind Capitol 1967
Recorded on June 1967, «Gentle On My Mind» was penned by the legendary John Hartford. This masterpiece found its way onto Campbell’s album of the same name, released in 1967. Produced by Al De Lory, the song quickly climbed the charts, reaching number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 30 on US Hot Country Songs (Billboard). Its success was undeniable, earning Campbell two Grammy Awards in 1968 for Best Country & Western Solo Vocal Performance, Male, and Best Country & Western Recording.

The Meaning of «Gentle On My Mind»

At its core, «Gentle On My Mind» is a poignant reflection on the transient nature of love and the enduring memories it leaves behind. The narrator expresses a longing for freedom while acknowledging the comfort and solace found in the memories of a past love. It’s a bittersweet ode to the complexities of human emotion, capturing the essence of love’s enduring presence in our lives.




Glen Campbell: A Country Legend

Cover Single Wichita Lineman 1968
Glen Campbell
Born in 1936, Glen Campbell rose to prominence as one of the most influential voices in country music. With over 80 million records sold worldwide, Campbell’s legacy is nothing short of extraordinary. He dominated the charts with hits like «Rhinestone Cowboy,» «Wichita Lineman,» and of course, «Gentle On My Mind.» With a staggering 12 gold albums, four platinum albums, and four Grammy Awards to his name, Campbell’s impact on the genre is immeasurable.
«Gentle On My Mind» stands as a testament to the enduring power of country music to touch our hearts and souls. From its humble beginnings to its meteoric rise to fame, this timeless classic continues to captivate audiences around the globe. So, the next time you find yourself lost in the beauty of a country melody, remember the story behind Glen Campbell’s «Gentle On My Mind» and let its timeless charm wash over you like a warm breeze on a summer’s day.
Remember, keep your heart gentle and your mind open to the beauty of country music’s enduring legacy.

COUNTRYPEDIA




Glen Campbell – Gentle On My Mind lyrics

It’s knowing that your door is always open
And your path is free to walk
That makes me tend to leave my sleeping bag
Rolled up and stashed behind your couch
And it’s knowing I’m not shackled
By forgotten words and bonds
And the ink stains that are dried upon some line
That keeps you in the backroads
By the rivers of my memory
That keeps you ever gentle on my mind
It’s not clinging to the rocks and ivy
Planted on their columns now that bind me
Or something that somebody said
Because they thought we fit together walking
It’s just knowing that the world will not be cursing
Or forgiving when I walk along some railroad track and find
That you’re moving on the backroads
By the rivers of my memory
And for hours you’re just gentle on my mind
Though the wheat fields and the clothes lines
And the junkyards and the highways come between us
And some other woman’s cryin’ to her mother
‘Cause she turned and I was gone
I still might run in silence tears of joy might stain my face
And the summer sun might burn me ‘til I’m blind
But not to where I cannot see
You walkin’ on the backroads
By the rivers flowing gentle on my mind
I dip my cup of soup back from a gurglin’
Cracklin’ caldron in some train yard
My beard a roughening coal pile,
And a dirty hat pulled low across my face
Through cupped hands ‘round the tin can
I pretend to hold you to my breast and find
That you’re waiting from the backroads
By the rivers of my memories
Ever smilin’ ever gentle on my mind

GENIUS




Single Gentle On My Mind Capitol 1967
Single Gentle On My Mind Capitol 1967

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