Rhinestone Cowboy

Glen Campbell

About Rhinestone Cowboy

"Rhinestone Cowboy" is a song written by Larry Weiss and most famously recorded by American country music singer Glen Campbell. When released in 1975, it enjoyed huge popularity with both country and pop audiences.


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I've been walkin' these streets so long
Singin' the same old song
I know every crack in these dirty sidewalks of Broadway
Where hustle's the name of the game
And nice guys get washed away like the snow and the rain
There's been a load of compromisin'
On the road to my horizon
But I'm gonna be where the lights are shinin' on me

Like a rhinestone cowboy
Riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo
Like a rhinestone cowboy
Getting cards and letters from people I don't even know
And offers comin' over the phone

Well, I really don't mind the rain
And a smile can hide all the pain
But you're down when you're ridin' the train
That's takin' the long way
And I dream of the things I'll do
With a subway token and a dollar tucked inside my shoe
There'll be a load of compromisin'
On the road to my horizon
But I'm gonna be where the lights are shinin' on me

Like a rhinestone cowboy
Riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo
Rhinestone cowboy
Gettin' cards and letters from people I don't even know
And offers comin' over the phone

Like a rhinestone cowboy
Riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo

Like a rhinestone cowboy
Gettin' cards and letters from people I don't even know

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Glen Campbell

Glen Travis Campbell (born April 22, 1936) is an American country music singer, guitarist, television host and occasional actor. He is best known for a series of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as for hosting a variety show called The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television. more »

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Written by: Larry Weiss

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Feature
"Rhinestone Cowboy" is an iconic song released by American country music singer Glen Campbell.
Release Year
The song was first released in May 1975.
Song Composition
It was written by Larry Weiss and became one of Campbell's signature tunes.
Chart Performance
The song quickly climbed the Billboard Hot 100, eventually reaching number one, the top of both the Billboard Country Chart and the Hot 100. It even crossed over to the Adult Contemporary chart.
Meaning
The song reflects Campbell's own life story, mirroring his journey from rural Arkansas to Hollywood fame, much like the imagined trajectory of the song's character who dreams of success "like a Rhinestone Cowboy."
Awards
Glen Campbell won "Single of the Year" at the 1976 CMA Awards due to the song's massive popularity.
Album Inclusion
"Rhinestone Cowboy" was also the title track on Campbell's 30th album.
Cultural Impact
The song has been covered by a variety of artists, displaying its wide-reaching influence across musical genres.
Radio Milestone
In 1975, it was considered the first song ever to top both the Billboard Hot 100 and Country Singles charts until 1980.
Enduring Popularity
In 2013, almost 40 years after its original release, the song was used in a radio commercial for the popular video game Grand Theft Auto V, proving its enduring popularity.
Film Appearance
"Rhinestone Cowboy" was featured in the 2005 Robin Williams movie, "RV."
Final Performance
Campbell performed "Rhinestone Cowboy" as his farewell song at the 2012 Grammy Awards, two years after publicly announcing his Alzheimer's diagnosis.

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