The latter part of July in 1956, #CarlPerkins classic “Blue Suede Shoes” ended a big 21 week run on the Billboard Hot 100. It was a spectacular breakthrough to the upper regions of the pop, R&B & country charts. Check out the songwriting story: tinyurl.com/yv64dk57

7/30/71-#GlenCampbell visited Glen Campbell, PA, founded in 1889. His TV show was at the height of its popularity, & the visit had a feature story in #TVGuide Magazine. Interviews by a popular Pittsburgh radio host of those who had met Glen, were shown on Glen's Goodtime Hour.

#WayBackWednesday An outdoor rehearsal with #GlenCampbell 1974

#InCaseYouMissedIT An interview which includes the story of writing "Where Words End" by request from Johnny Rivers and comments by Billy Joel on Wichita Lineman. Check it out here: youtube.com/watch?v=xU5w9a… #johnnyrivers #billyjoel

Thanks to Mike Howard for the review of the recent Denmark show in the September 2024 issue of Record Collector. #recordcollectormagazine

Remembering the beloved Glen Campbell April 22, 1936 - August 8, 2017 I think of you everyday pal. Love, Jimmy Glen Campbell GlenCampbellFanForum

Always respect & love for #WaylonJennings. He loved JW songs & was very good at singing them. Yesterday singersroom listed their 10 Best Waylon Jennings Songs of All Time incl The Highwayman (recorded & performed w/ The Highwaymen) and MacArthur Park tinyurl.com/369hjcm9

David Crosby August 14, 1941 - January 18, 2023 Remembering #DavidCrosby on his birthday today. @Davidcrosby

Happy Birthday to Jimmy Webb. Thank you for the songs, the deep thoughts that become lyrics,  the storytelling, and the deep caring for everyone you meet. You are an off the charts husband, grandfather, father, and friend. "I love you and that's all I know." Your wife, Laura

At this time in 2011, #GlenCampbell and his wife Kim were sharing their journey through Glen's Alzheimers diagnosis with the public. Their courage and kindness helped people all over the world. #glencampbelllegacy Glen Campbell GlenCampbellFanForum I'll Be Me

#JimReeves (8/20/23 – 7/31/64) was born today in 1924 and was the 1st country artist to cross over onto the pop charts, something #GlenCampbell also did later in the decade w/great success. In 1960, his song "He'll Have to Go" was at #2 youtube.com/watch?v=bpi8Be…

Happy Birthday to Songwriters Hall of Famer & singer #JackieDeShannon today -born Aug 21st. Known for her songwriting legacy. Put a Little Love in Your Heart, Bette Davis Eyes, When You Walk in the Room & her recording of What the World Needs Now (Bacharach/David) & more.

Kicking off the Fall 2024 Tour on Sept. 22nd! See you over the next few months! Info at jimmywebb.com/shows

#BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice, opens 9/6 & features a JW surprise! Time Magazine says: The movie’s centerpiece is a gonzo operatic tableau set to the Richard Harris version of what is possibly the greatest terrible song of all time, Jimmy Webb’s “MacArthur Park. Can't wait to see it!

The JW song, “Too Young to Die”, was originally recorded & released by #DavidCrosby on the 1000 Roads album. JW’s own version, prod by #LindaRonstadt & George Massenburg came out 31 years ago this week. #AlbertLee just released a version of the song on his new album, Lay It Down

The JW song, "MacArthur Park" features prominently in the new Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice movie. The New York Times offers a history lesson on the song! The article is here: nytimes.com/2024/09/07/mov…

11 yrs ago this week, on 9/10/13, Jimmy's 2nd album of duets, Still Within the Sound of My Voice was released. The album featured guest artists on 14 classic JW songs: Lyle Lovett, Carly Simon, Keith Urban, David Crosby& Graham Nash, Joe Cocker, Marc Cohn, America, Brian Wilson.

Happy Belated birthday to long time friend, #GerryBeckley (#Americatheband) who celebrated yesterday (9/12). Had a great time @ America's concert last Aug joining them for "A Horse With No Name". Great guests on the album Still Within the Sound of My Voice. Best wishes Gerry!!

Jimmy & Glen Campbell did an album together called Glen Campbell and Jimmy Webb: In Session w/ visual clips talking about the songs & performing. Glen always made songs better and his vocals shimmer in this one. If These Walls Could Speak. tinyurl.com/2u7pdbam #glencampbell

JD Souther embodied the songs he wrote. He had that high beautiful voice, that "make my day" attitude & the respect of the music community. He played hard, loved hard. JD used to meet me in the desert & I would take him flying in my glider. I will miss him. JD Souther