Glen Campbell Sings With Dolly Parton, Eric Church And More On Posthumous Duets Album
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In a recent announcement, a tribute album titled Glen Campbell Duets – Ghost on the Canvas Sessions has been unveiled to pay homage to the country legend.
The new project will transform Campbell’s groundbreaking 2011 farewell album into a collaborative endeavor with music’s major icons, such as Elton John, Dolly Parton, Sting, Brian Wilson, Carole King, and others.
A Timeless Celebration Of Glen Campbell’s Ghost on the Canvas Album
Approaching the tenth anniversary of Glen Campbell’s Ghost on the Canvas album, Surfdog Records’ Dave Kaplan aimed to commemorate the milestone. Inspired by Natalie Cole’s successful duet album with her late father, Kaplan envisioned a unique twist for Campbell’s work. Imagining a collaboration of music icons across genres, he sought to breathe new life into the album, creating a timeless celebration of Campbell’s legacy.
Upon solidifying the concept, Kaplan contacted Julian Raymond, the producer of Ghost on the Canvas, to spearhead the new project. Raymond confessed to having initial doubts. He reflected, “At first, I thought it was a bit unusual to do duets with someone who was no longer with us.”
Raymond expressed concerns about maintaining the quality and preserving Campbell’s legacy. He admitted, “I want to keep Glen’s legacy alive with something with quality. So I was a little worried about it and how it would be perceived.”
Raymond’s concerns were put to rest with his first call, as Elton John showed immediate enthusiasm about contributing his voice to “I’m Not Gonna Miss You.”
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His Journey Of Legacy And Resilience
In 2011, the announcement of Campbell’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis sent shockwaves worldwide. Accompanying this revelation was the release of his Ghost On The Canvas album and the initiation of his Goodbye Tour.
Despite succumbing to the disease in 2017, Campbell left an enduring legacy, complemented by the uplifting documentary Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me. The film chronicles Campbell and his family’s resilience as they navigated the challenges during his poignant farewell tour across the globe.
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His New Album Features A Diverse Array Of Collaborations
Due out everywhere on April 19th, Glen Campbell Duets – Ghost on the Canvas pays homage to both Campbell and his iconic album. The project features newly recorded duets, bringing together Campbell with various artists, each contributing to songs from the original album.
Country representation comes from Eric Church’s “Hold Out Hope” and Dolly Parton’s “A Better Place.”
“It was really special to me to be able to be part of this project. Glen was so important to not just country music, but all of music. What a stallion!” shared Eric Church.
Eric Church’s contribution was released yesterday (Jan. 25). Listen to the full song here!
The project also showcases contributions from notable artists such as Elton John, Brian Wilson, Carole King, Hope Sandoval, Linda Perry, Sting, and Brian Setzer.
Glen Campbell Duets – Ghost on the Canvas Sessions Tracklist
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“There’s No Me…Without You (with Carole King)”
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“Ghost On The Canvas (with Sting)”
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“Hold On Hope (with Eric Church)”
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“The Long Walk Home (with Hope Sandoval)”
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“Nothing But The Whole Wide World (with Eric Clapton)”
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“In My Arms (with Brian Setzer)”
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“A Better Place (with Dolly Parton)”
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“Strong (with Brian Wilson)”
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“A Thousand Lifetimes (with Linda Perry)”
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“It’s Your Amazing Grace (with Daryl Hall & Dave Stewart)”
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“Any Trouble (with X)”
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“I’m Not Gonna Miss You (with Elton John)”
Regarding how the public will embrace such an unconventional project, Raymond revealed his uncertainty.
“I have no idea what to expect,” he says. “I’m sure somebody will think it’s morbid or weird. But the bottom line is that we didn’t twist anyone’s arm to do it. Nobody did it for money. Everyone was there out of love for Glen.”
Get ready for the release of the new album on April 19th! With contributions from Elton John, Dolly Parton, Eric Church, and more, the excitement is building for this unique musical journey.
Listen to Glen Campbell’s “I’m Not Gonna Miss You” below.
