Comments on: Glen Campbell covers U2

By: p8ru2

p8ru2 — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:05:29 +0000

love the stories here & love the song itself but I’m not so crazy about Glen Campbell. I guess its an ‘ok’ version but I won’t be running out to get it. It lacks the original’s passion and fire ( I’m biased for U2 obviously!). And yep… a botox’d Glen is a bit scary! I can’t get his deranged DUI pic out of my mind, either!

By: The Week In Blogging | Matt McGee

The Week In Blogging | Matt McGee — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:49:00 +0000

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By: u2gek

u2gek — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:17:37 +0000

I was so ready to make some sharp comment about aging artists trying to find new audiences (a la Pat Boone and his heavy metal gig), but found that I really actually liked this. The version was pretty faithful to the original and Glen really can move for a 72 year old….except his forehead, which seems to have the same problem as Barry Manilow, Kenny Rodgers and Nicole Kidman…go figure.

I was impressed. Now we’ll just have to check out the Green Day covers.

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:57:07 +0000

Amen, Brett…. I used to sing my youngest son to sleep with this song – one of the few U2 tunes that are actually within my limited vocal range. Watching it just now, he overheard the video and asked me if that’s the song I used to sing to him, because he recognized it (he’s six).

Another feelgood parenting moment.

By: brett

brett — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:40:56 +0000

gives me chills.

could it be cause my parents admired campbell so when i was a child? is it the unmistakable voice that he has not misplaced? is the fascination with how his aging must certainly be a reflection of mine?

it’s none of those reasons – it’s THE SONG. All I Want Is You, one of the greatest U2 has come up with.

By: Silvrlvr

Silvrlvr — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:41:01 +0000

Does anyone else see Billy Graham?

I think this is right pretty. It’s always been one of my favorite U2 songs, and wouldn’t it be great if he and Bono could duet on this? They could crossover on GAC.

By: K2

K2 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:16:50 +0000

You have to admit, the guy can still sing. The arrangement sure sounds familiar, doesn’t it?

By: germana

germana — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:14:23 +0000

The video is no longer available. Why?

By: U2isABLE

U2isABLE — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:57:02 +0000

I agree with Dave about being teleported to 2032 and potentially watching Bono singing it (without the country voice of course)…only trouble is I think he’ll have more wrinkles, but similar hair.

By: Dave Waltman

Dave Waltman — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:06:21 +0000

I have a very funny story about the seemingly deaf custodian at my school and Glen Campbell’s “Wichita Lineman” but that’s for another day. Anyway, Campbell does a nice job here but what struck me initially was his Bono-like Vertigo era hairstyle. Put on a black leather jacket and some platform shoes and we have Bono 2032. Of course, only after Bono loses weight for the 2033 World Amphitheater Tour.