GLEN CAMPBELL CHATS AND PICKS WITH STEVE LUKATHER. (BONUS CLIP WITH JERRY REED)

Without belaboring the point, I'll admit upfront that Steve Lukather is not one of my favorite guitarists. Regardless, in his role here asking Glen Campbell questions about guitar and sessions in the old days, he acquits himself adequately. He's obviously a serious player.

I haven't watched this in depth yet, but it's essential viewing for me because of Glen's comments about his work on Beach Boys sessions. It's only really a minute or less of valuable material on that topic, but I'm always fascinated to learn even a tidbit about who played which guitar part on those records.

A few other highlights from me skimming it--

1. Glen Campbell couldn't remember the name of the instrumental "Raunchy," although he could play the sax part from it. Steve Lukather had evidently not heard it before.

2. Lukather asked about the rumor that Glen had played the McGuinn 12-string intro on "Mr. Tambourine Man." I had never heard this rumor. The other parts were played by session guys, I believe. Campbell played great 12-string elsewhere, but according to him the Roger McGuinn part was played by McGuinn.

3. Early in the clip, Glen plays some burning solos on a country progression. It's a little sloppy, maybe, but it's a quick little lesson on how Glen can tear it up in one position. Then he has some flashy position shifting licks. (It's good to be able to work in both of those ways. Basically, you play hot in one position, then play hot while you're shifting to another, then play hot in the next position. It really is that simple!)

4. Glen plays some of the chord voicings from "Lovin' Feeling."

Here's a bonus, a TV clip with Jerry Reed and Glen playing "Guitar Man." Now, that is hot.

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