In the UK this was a single and that's was the first time I heard it. It blew me away and I wore it out within a couple of months. It never made the charts though because it was banned due to the word b**tards. This song is best played very loud to get the full effect of the brilliant arrangement.
I like every version of this song! It is my favorite song of all time. But, I've always thought that it seemed a curious case of reincarnation of a spirit that is beset by terribly bad luck! Every demise in this song is tragic!
DONT READ THIS CAUSE IT ACTULLY WORKS. YOU WILL BE KISSED ON THE NEAREST POSSIBLE FRIDAY BY THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE. TOMARROW WILL BE THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE. HOWEVER IF YOU DO NOT POST THIS COMMENT TO AT LEAST 3 VIDEOS YOU WILL DIE WITHIN THE NEXT 2 DAYS. NOW UV STARTED READING THIS SO DUNT STOP. THIS IS SO SCARY PUT THIS ON AT LEAST 5 VIDEOS IN THE NEXT 143 MINUTES WHEN UR DONE PRESS F6 AND UR LOVERS NAME WILL APPEAR ON THE SCREEN IN BIG LETTERS THIS IS SO SCARY CAUSE ITWORKS
Original was on 45 and by the writer, Jimmy Webb. This is a poor version by comparison. Can't find original on You Tbe so I suppose I'll have to post it!
@charliedehaven Bah! This is the best version. Webb did an excellent version, but it didn't have the "bite" this one does. Plus Webb didn't have the vocals Campbell had.
@thinkhard34- I like the "Highwaymen" version also, as a different singer 'embodies' each aspect of the highwayman persona. But I shy away from calling any version 'better', because it becomes a matter of personal taste and preference. After all, it's a well written song, and all the versions I've heard have been great.
It seems I remember Campbell doing a live version of this with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band . Or it could have been with John Hartford. Anyone help me with this? Thanks Great song.
It seems I remember Campbell doing a version of this with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band . Or it could have been with John Hartford. Anyone help me with this? Thanks Great song.
In the UK this was a single and that's was the first time I heard it. It blew me away and I wore it out within a couple of months. It never made the charts though because it was banned due to the word b**tards. This song is best played very loud to get the full effect of the brilliant arrangement.
monkeeshead 3 months ago
I like every version of this song! It is my favorite song of all time. But, I've always thought that it seemed a curious case of reincarnation of a spirit that is beset by terribly bad luck! Every demise in this song is tragic!
jasoneb2006 5 months ago
Saw Jimmy Webb on a show that Bobby Bare had on The Nashville Network years ago and he said this song came to him in a dream.
My favorite version is the one Glen did live with the South Dakota Symphony. It used to be on here but I guess it got taken down.
EclecticHillbilly 6 months ago
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DONT READ THIS CAUSE IT ACTULLY WORKS. YOU WILL BE KISSED ON THE NEAREST POSSIBLE FRIDAY BY THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE. TOMARROW WILL BE THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE. HOWEVER IF YOU DO NOT POST THIS COMMENT TO AT LEAST 3 VIDEOS YOU WILL DIE WITHIN THE NEXT 2 DAYS. NOW UV STARTED READING THIS SO DUNT STOP. THIS IS SO SCARY PUT THIS ON AT LEAST 5 VIDEOS IN THE NEXT 143 MINUTES WHEN UR DONE PRESS F6 AND UR LOVERS NAME WILL APPEAR ON THE SCREEN IN BIG LETTERS THIS IS SO SCARY CAUSE ITWORKS
LitZena 6 months ago
Original was on 45 and by the writer, Jimmy Webb. This is a poor version by comparison. Can't find original on You Tbe so I suppose I'll have to post it!
charliedehaven 8 months ago
@charliedehaven Bah! This is the best version. Webb did an excellent version, but it didn't have the "bite" this one does. Plus Webb didn't have the vocals Campbell had.
rickv404 8 months ago 3
@thinkhard34- I like the "Highwaymen" version also, as a different singer 'embodies' each aspect of the highwayman persona. But I shy away from calling any version 'better', because it becomes a matter of personal taste and preference. After all, it's a well written song, and all the versions I've heard have been great.
RobL2756 8 months ago
not bad, but yes, the highwaymen did it better. My preference though
thinkhard34 9 months ago
Thanks for the upload, best version of this song to date
lastchip 1 year ago
Nice version of the highwayman. I only knew the Makem and Clancy version which I adore. Thanks for sharing.
Plathyrhinchos 1 year ago
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It seems I remember Campbell doing a live version of this with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band . Or it could have been with John Hartford. Anyone help me with this? Thanks Great song.
pep2399 1 year ago
It seems I remember Campbell doing a version of this with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band . Or it could have been with John Hartford. Anyone help me with this? Thanks Great song.
pep2399 1 year ago
i need his concert in south dakota version of this song...
gardeyoyo 1 year ago
The way those strings rise and resolve on the words "reach the other side" on the last verse gives me shivers. So great.
TheOriginalRealist 1 year ago
I always did prefer Glen over Cash and co.. soz all :/ but who did the original?
rycor85 1 year ago
@rycor85 Jimmy Webb - who also wrote this...
2301h 1 year ago
@rycor85
The writer, Jimmy Webb.
rickv404 1 year ago 2
@rickv404 haha correct and the highwaymen did it differently but by no stretch was Glen better, personal preferance though i suppose :)
damienf117 10 months ago 2