Galveston (song)
"Galveston" is a song written by Jimmy Webb and popularized by American country music singer Glen Campbell who recorded it with the instrumental backing of members of The Wrecking Crew. In 2003, this song ranked number 8 in CMT's 100 Greatest Songs in Country Music. Campbell's version of the song also went to number 1 on the country music charts. On other charts, "Galveston" went to number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the "Easy Listening" charts. It was certified gold by the RIAA in October 1969.
| "Galveston" | ||||
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One of US reissues | ||||
| Single by Glen Campbell | ||||
| from the album Galveston | ||||
| B-side | "How Come Every Time I Itch I Wind Up Scratchin' You" | |||
| Released | February 24, 1969 | |||
| Recorded | November 27, 1968 and January 9, 1969 Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California | |||
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| Length | 2:39 | |||
| Label | Capitol 2428 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jimmy Webb | |||
| Producer(s) | Al DeLory | |||
| Glen Campbell singles chronology | ||||
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