Glen Campbell – Wichita Lineman

After seeing Glen Campbell on Later with Jools Holland last night, I was reminded of how much I love this song, possibly the first existential country song – and truly a classic:

I am a lineman for the county.
And I drive the main road.
Lookin’ in the sun for another overload.

I hear you singing in the wire.
I can hear you thru the whine.
And the Wichita Lineman, is still on the line.

I know I need a small vacation.
But it don’t look like rain.
And if it snows that stretch down south, won’t ever stand the strain.

And I need you more than want you.
And I want you for all time.
And the Wichita Lineman, is still on the line.

Glen Campbell – Wichita Lineman (1968)