Galveston
Glen Campbell, Jimmy Webb
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Galveston, oh, Galveston, I still hear your seawinds blowing; I still see her dark eyes glowing. She was twenty one, when I left Galveston. Galveston, oh, Galveston, I still hear your seawaves crashin, while I watch the cannons flashin'. I clean my gun, and dream of Galveston. I still see her standing by the water, Standing there looking out to sea. And is she waiting there for me, On the beach where we used to run? Galveston, oh! Galveston, I am so afraid of dying, Before I dry the tears she's crying, Before I watch your sea birds flying in the sun, at Galveston, at Galveston
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Written by: JIMMY L WEBB
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11 facts about this song
Creation Details"Galvestover" is a song written by the famous American songwriter Jimmy Webb and performed by the renowned country musician Glen Campbell.
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Release DataThe song was officially released on February 17, 1969, as part of Glen Campbell's album also named "Galveston".
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Chart PerformanceNot long after its release, "Galveston" topped the Billboard Country Singles chart and reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song MeaningThe song is a poignant narrative from the perspective of a soldier waiting to go to the Vietnam War, expressing his longing for his girl and the seaside town, Galveston.
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Military ConnectionWebb's inspiration for the song was driven by images of the US soldiers in the Vietnam War, making it prominent during the anti-Vietnam War protests.
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Cover versions"Galveston" was later covered and performed by other artists, including Don Ho and Dean Martin.
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TV appearancesGlen Campbell played "Galveston" on TV in a variety of settings, turning it into a signature song in his career.
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Grammy ConnectionThe song positioned Campbell onto the Grammy Winner's list in 1969, for the Best Vocal Performance, Male category.
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Song RankingThe track "Galveston" was ranked at number eight in the "Top 100 Singles of 1969" by Cash Box.
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Relation to The CityQuite interestingly, the city of Galveston, Texas, for which the song is named, did not have any special association or connection with Jimmy Webb at the time of writing the song.
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Production Contribution"Galveston" was produced by Al De Lory, an important figure who played a crucial role in shaping Campbell's hallmark "countrypolitan" style.
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