Glen Campbell: Rhinestone Cowboy Quiz

Answer: Turn Around, Look At Me

Glen co-wrote this song. It was a minor hit on the Crest label. The Vogues later had a hit with the song. He recut it for Capitol. (Note: his autobiography, Rhinestone Cowboy, says that this version appeared on his "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" album. Actually, it was on his "Hey Little One" album. I have a copy.

It's a good book, and very helpful with this quiz. But there were other goofs.) Both versions appear on his Legacy boxed set.

Answer: Doug Dillard

John Hartford wrote the song. Glen heard his original version on the radio. Hartford did play it on Glen's TV show. It was the theme song. Glen also plays the banjo on occasion. Steve Martin wrote for Glen's TV show. He self-taught himself the banjo.

He was a performer at Disneyland. The banjo was also a staple of his stand-up act. Glen's book has a picture of him playing banjo at one of Glen's concerts. Oh yeah, Steve Martin won a Grammy for his appearance, along with Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, Leon Russell, and Paul Shaffer, on Earl Scruggs' "Foggy Mountain Breakdown." Russell worked with Glen early in their careers. You may have heard of the bluegrass group The Dillards.

They also played the Darling boys on The Andy Griffith Show.

Answer: Don Ho

Can you imagine that? I like Don Ho too. I've only heard Glen's imitation of Don Ho's version. Incidentally, Glen worked with the other artists during his days as a studio musician and harmony singer.

Answer: Johnny Rivers

Johnny Rivers' company published many of Jimmy Webb's early hits. Glen found it on one of Rivers' albums. After hearing Rivers' version, Glen did a session with Pat Boone. Guess which song was done? Glen also worked with the other artists mentioned.

Answer: Organ

Jimmy Webb wrote this song especially for Glen. After hearing it, Glen wanted to record it right away. In order to get the same sound as the demo, he helped haul Webb's Hammond B organ to the studio. (Those things are mucho heavy!) Webb played it on the recording.

Answer: Joe Namath

This was Glen's only starring film role. It reunited him with True Grit producer Hal Wallis and co-star Kim Darby. Dom Deluise was also in it. Glen wrote that he threw the football with Namath between scenes. Does anyone remember Namath's NBC series "The Waverly Wonders?" He played a basketball coach! Personally, I didn't think it was that bad.

The series was short-lived. Broadway Joe shouldn't feel too bad about it. New NBC president Fred Silverman ended up cancelling every series introduced that fall season.

Answer: Smothers Brothers

The Summer Brothers Smothers Show led to his Goodtime Hour. Tom Smothers was impressed by Glen's appearance on The Joey Bishop Show. (The brothers also belong to the long list of artists graced by Glen's studio work.) Johnny Cash and Roger Miller both had their own network series.

They also did guest appearances on Glen's show. Jerry Reed was a regular on Glen's series. He was Glen's summer replacement!

Answer: Tanya Tucker

Bobbie Gentry got top billing on their album. They toured together. (Their version of "All I Have To Do Is Dream didn't appear on this album.) Anne Murray was a regular on Glen's TV series. She later dueted with Glen on the title song of the "Show Me Your Way" album. "Ernie Sings and Glen Picks" was an unusual album. Mr. Ford sang lead on every song. Glen played some great guitar.

He made occasional comments, and did brief duets on at least two songs. Many people may remember his wild affair with Tanya Tucker.

While they did sing and record together, there was never an entire album.

Answer: Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers' work as a photographer is well-known. The album was "The Best Of Glen Campbell." (An interview that appeared on the sleeve was very helpful with this quiz.) Glen played for him during the First Edition Days. Buck Owens and Merle Haggard (still another artist Glen played for) appeared on Glen's TV series.

It's probably best that I not discuss his history with Mac Davis.

Answer: Phil Driscoll

He co-wrote the song with famed producer Lari Goss. Glen said that it was like his life flashed before their eyes. The song first appeared on the "Show Me Your Way" album. It was later the title song for a collection of his Christian hits. Like most hits albums, some songs were missing.