this is the best rendtions of this song originaly dun by glen campbell who is a country singa !!!! big up da crwon prince we will always miss u !!!!! from bobby konders
This is one of the best renditions of this song that I've ever heard. It's sort of haunting. I have listened to it eight times already...beautiful! Reminds me of Al green's "Simply Beautiful."
Incredible version! My ear can targets a great version of any song within the first five notes or beats, and this is a GREAT RENDITION. Having lived nearly 50 years as a native of Georgia, USA, I've heard Glen Campbell sing this live, Sammy Davis Jr., and James Taylor's recordings. I send gratitude to whomever added Dennis Brown's version to my appreciation list. Many thanks and blessings to you.
The original by Glen is and always the great, but this is incredible. An outstanding and reverent version worthy of the sentiments the song means to convey. Just an outstanding version. Amazing!
I love Dennis Brown, he's the greatest reggae artist in my eyes. But i never knew he'd covered this track until someone posted a link on the Glen Campbell version, well done to you sir!
This is just epic, really beautiful music......right now, I feel a long, long way away from the artificial lighting and air con of my office.......
@82jules82 the greatest reggae artist is quite a heavy statement, i personally still like marley and peter tosh better but to each his own....btw, if you haven't checked out willie hutch's version of this song you should...it's a great rendition as well
There are some songs that are impossible to break, and this one by Jimmy Webb is one of those songs. It became Glenn Campbell's signature more than forty years ago. Yet, it's been covered by many artists who all bring something to the table in a positive and characteristic way. This is a great version.
thanks CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd... I discovered this by accident exactly a year ago.. and sent it out to many people ... and look at the difference a year makes - they sent it on, and so on, and so on, and so on .. THANKS TO YOU FOR POSTING!!! Very haunting and beautiful -- love that Glen Campbell actually posted a comment ... must have meant a lot to you. Thanks MUSIC LOVER!!
@Kelly48811 Got your message ChewD... was surprised to see you were a girl as well... I do not know where you ever found this... but you know how you feel like you discovered it all over again?? That's how I felt last summer ... and I sent it out again ... and LOOK AT ALL THE COMMENTS FROM THE LAST FEW MONTHS... somebody sent it out again... and oh my God this rendition -- I believe I have probably added 250 hits just myself as I just listen to it if I'm bored, sad, happy, whatever..eml me!
This is the best version of this song. I've always loved Dennis' Version - even though I didn't know there were so many covers but after listening to them this is still the best.
Beautiful, beautiful 'cover' of this song!!! Love the voice! Sad to only now, discover this wonderful singer ..... RIP..........But imagine the joy he's giving the angels, with his sweet voice ...... Actually think this is a much better and much more honest redition of the song ........ Love this!!!
for those who don't know this artist,he is a jamaican born singer,and musician.who started making records at 13yrs old. he was in his mid teens when he recorded this cover tune. he is the greatest male vocalist the island of jamaica has ever produced!! sure,bob marley is biggest star,but dennis brown could sing anything! bob marley could'nt have covered this tune and did it justice!
Dennis' cover is so damn beautiful... it pays homage to this song far better than anyone else has ever done. This is is a "stay in bed rainy day and purposely make love until all
definition fades away" take on this classic. It belongs in the Reggae realm as well as
Country. Great music defies all limits and descriptions, as do the artists that perform it.
For all you haters out there who feel like you hafta "clarify and classify", do the world a huge favor- reduce your carbon footprint- DIE.
Pretty cool rendition; one I've never heard before. I actually prefer the Wade Hayes country cover to even the Glen Campbell original. REM's cover is pretty good, and James Taylor did the song justice more recently, too. Really a great song that has been well-done by a wide variety of artists over several eras, showing just how lasting a good tune with great lyrics really can be.
Rarely do I take the time to give my two cents, but bravo-well said...
Might even have to save your qoute and use....Surely there are more comments to come where your reply simply says it all....Thanks for the smirk & smile this morning :)
This version is very nice. Although my all time favorite is an instrumental by Kool and the Gang, Live at the Sex Machine....a 7 minute version...it's HOT!!!
Wow!!! I love so many versions of this song especially Glenn Cambell's version but this one by Dennis Brown and the version by the Dells are what should be considered a Soul Masterpiece. This is one of those songs where you think of everything good in the world. Why isn't this on itunes...Good one CHEWDwivTHEinCrown...
It's a good version, a really good version. But wouldn't james webb, the actual writer be the one that was do most of, if not all of the credit? for any version?
Haven't heard this before. Just Fantastic...what a voice! Many thanks for Posting. About thirty years ago I had a live album by Kool and the Gang, recorded very early in their career in a club in New York. Their take on this track was just instrumental and more on the jazzy side of soul but....wow, also at least as good as the original recording. Like Denis Brown, I haven't heard ot for so long!
Thanks for posting this. i grew up listening to dennis brown. I always loved his music, with his smooth silky voice, but I don't recall hearing this tune. Now you got me looking for more dennis brown on ytube.
I haven't heard from Dennis Brown in a long time.the 80s..I'm not at all suprised to hear a reggae star tackle Witchita Lineman..60s-70spop-country style always lent itself well to Reggae..EXCELLENT
@Blaine202020 - Dennis Brown is for me Reggae's King. He has fabulous vocals. Singing from a little boy. This song was done when he was in his teens. Listen to his other songs. He was a lover's rock man but does truths and rights music too. Big up DBrown. R.I.P. my artiste. Its been over 10 years now
I hate this new way you tube is dispalying everything, it's much more difficult to reply to specific comments. This is to BLAINE202020 (previous question was addressed to ontoitinThere) THANKS BLAINE .. i'm aware from my comments that i've introduced Dennis's track to many, and despite all probs with this tube, it kinda makes it worthwhile when i'm able to share a beautiful track. I'm not here to make money,, just a music lover. So TY again for your comment.
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd,You really are Spot-On to describe this beautiful rendition as the Ultimate Version,I think Dennis was still a teenager when he cut this amazing track!
Glen Campbell is the Wichita Lineman! His voice and cowboy image fit the song Jimmy Webb wrote and that's why he chose Glen. I don't think that was unfair. I do however really enjoy Dennis Brown's version and it is definitely a great rendition. Thanks for posting it!
DB is a wonderful singer. But he doesn't sound like he's ever been near Wichita. I'd second the sentiments of "Ontoitin There", regarding this particular song.
Of course, it is such a wonderful melody, almost any respectful rendition will sound good. I enjoy Glen C's (of course), and Jim Webb's own recorded versions. Interestingly, Cassandra Wilson does a nice rendition. I like very much Johnny A's instrumental take on it, too.
Thank you very much for this - it IS terrific! I'm not a reggae fan, but this is not reggae. It's too bad Dennis Brown did not get credit for this fabulous cover. Thanks again for posting it, I love it.
Dennis Brown is one of the world's most underrated singers of his generation. If he were American he would have certainly received the credit he was really due. RIP Dennis Brown, Big Up Yourself Anyweh Yu Deh!!!
I have heard 'em all! And this version is right up there, if not supreme. Sublime melody and rhythm. Captures the mood perfectly...the songwriter would be proud.
well I have to say I am in agreement with 02bliss as glenn is one of the best but I quite like this version and can you imagine I have never heard of denis brown until now hmmm go figure i guess ill have to check him out
hold on a minute.... one of my all time favourite ever singers singing one of my all time favourite ever songs... and i never knew this version even existed! thank you so much :)
I was prepared to hate yet another cover version of what I regard as a timeless masterpiece. But I really like this version. Really really like it. It succeeds because it doesn't try to copy the original. It's a totally different genre paying respect to the original. Very mellow. Having said that, Glen still owns this one. Cheers!
Oooh, this is nice. Thanks for posting. I like the better known Campbell version too, as well as the Urge Overkill version, but this is very nice indeed. Just shows how many ways a song can be handled.
You're very welcome, and good luck with the band. I've got problem with my audio drivers/device so rgt now unable to listen, BUT would love to hear your version, hope's you'll send it to me.
Thanks for such an excellent comment, when I manage to sort my audio device etc i'll immediately check your channel and artists you mention. Thanks again.
That's exactly how it first hit me, and has remained exactly the same ever since .. when i read great comment like yours, soooo glad I took the time to share it. Thank you for your brilliant comment. When I've got more time and fixed audio on my puter i'll check your channel.
Unaware that he passed, guess I should have done my homework & completely read your writeup. So in retrospect what I thought would be a lighthearted comment now appears to be in poor taste. Sorry 'bout that & no disrespect intended. Would also mention that I have an affinity for people with dreadlocks as it oft seems an indication of a free, open-minded spirit (people I like to associate with). I'm sure Dennis was a special person so thanks for making us all aware of his legacy.
Sadly Dennis died in 1999, but this rasta with such beautiful locks left us the gift of his spirit & exceptionally beautiful voice when he made the ultimate version of this great song, don't you think? If not, why the comment?
See there, thought I'd hate this version but gotta say... not bad. Prefer Glen's and even James Taylors but this was well done, classy for this genre.
Good version. I have been listening to almost every version I could find. I like the REM version, the original, the James Taylor version and of course this one.
I'm STILL coming back to this version. I now think it's the best version I've heard. Dennis had such a fantastic, soulful, seductive voice. He could so easily have done this as a reggae cover, but I'm glad he didn't.
Absolutely agree with you ... No matter how many times I listen to this I still love it & just don't see how he could have improved on gift he gave us, to my ears it's perfection.
The more I listen, the more I like it. He sings like he knows what he's singing about. I guess it's hard to screw up a Jimmy Webb tune, but this guy could sing anybody's stuff. Really good... Reeeeeally good........
I'm glad you enjoyed, and you hit on a great idea, I think if you read my comments, that's kind of what's been goin on here. I love Dennis's version, it never fails to reach me deep, even if for some reason youtube seemed to have slowed it down a little zzzzz perhaps some with power prefers glens version lol, good luck to 'em, would be boring world if we were all like clones, the same. ANNOYIN THEYV SLOWED THIS DOWN, BUT WHAT CAN I DO, ANYONE WITH IDEAS OF A REMEDY PLSE LET ME KNOW, its unkind.
That is a beautiful voice.
NotaPizzaGRL 2 days ago
a little bit more was my fav by dennis. think this 1 has it beat.
MsL0vie 1 week ago
this is the best rendtions of this song originaly dun by glen campbell who is a country singa !!!! big up da crwon prince we will always miss u !!!!! from bobby konders
MASSIVEBTV 2 months ago
dennis brown is the king, i love him and im honored he was a part of my life
baileytops 3 months ago
I just wrote that Glen campbell's Wichita makes me want to cry......just played this version and I cried.
andrewfrancis74 4 months ago
Bob Marley once said Dennis Brown was his favorite vocalist.
MrMonsterstiffy 5 months ago
This is luscious. I have never heard of him before. I will look for his work now! Thanks for this wonderful posting! Hugs, Gitl
gitlgitl 5 months ago
This is one of the best renditions of this song that I've ever heard. It's sort of haunting. I have listened to it eight times already...beautiful! Reminds me of Al green's "Simply Beautiful."
kevster617 6 months ago
I really like The Meters cover of this song...
whatleston 6 months ago 2
Have you seen "reggaelinx website" it is like YouTube for reggae videos. It is so much easier to find and play reggae videos.
dealdesign0003 7 months ago
Incredible version! My ear can targets a great version of any song within the first five notes or beats, and this is a GREAT RENDITION. Having lived nearly 50 years as a native of Georgia, USA, I've heard Glen Campbell sing this live, Sammy Davis Jr., and James Taylor's recordings. I send gratitude to whomever added Dennis Brown's version to my appreciation list. Many thanks and blessings to you.
miss30427 9 months ago
Seriously cannot stop playing this...goosebumps every time!
dylan240269 9 months ago
songs sounds even better when I'm high. beautiful. bingd tears to my eyes.
MsL0vie 10 months ago
Not bad, good voice, but Glen's original is still the best and definitive voice!
manygate10 11 months ago
how high was he when he made this?
MsL0vie 1 year ago
@MsL0vie
Not too high I hope, he was only 15 :)
dylan240269 9 months ago
@dylan240269 -oh ok. hahahaaaa
MsL0vie 8 months ago
thanks for this beautiful video
jade5991 1 year ago
nice viedo. keep music alive
jade5991 1 year ago
Smooth Blues, Great Job Man.
ulcohatchee1959 1 year ago
I have the "dennis brown & friends" dvd. fell in love with his version, & play it countless times.
didn't know it was an american song until recently. lovely.
MsL0vie 1 year ago
whoa this is wicked, ive seen dennis live, never knew he sung this......
nitroinc4 1 year ago
This is a kick ass version
jth626 1 year ago
Ouhh! I like that type of music and that voice also. Chill
grrrcat 1 year ago
Brilliant! Maybe better than REM's cover. But this is a slightly different and spellbinding take.
adamstokke 1 year ago
this version desserves a special" Wichita lineman" rendition Award 4 sure!....The best in sensuality ever...
mokacode 1 year ago
The original by Glen is and always the great, but this is incredible. An outstanding and reverent version worthy of the sentiments the song means to convey. Just an outstanding version. Amazing!
bebailey2 1 year ago
nice
DrewAnti1960 1 year ago
He gets it.
voiceofmegatron 1 year ago
I love Dennis Brown, he's the greatest reggae artist in my eyes. But i never knew he'd covered this track until someone posted a link on the Glen Campbell version, well done to you sir!
This is just epic, really beautiful music......right now, I feel a long, long way away from the artificial lighting and air con of my office.......
Repeat track? I think so.........
82jules82 1 year ago
@82jules82 the greatest reggae artist is quite a heavy statement, i personally still like marley and peter tosh better but to each his own....btw, if you haven't checked out willie hutch's version of this song you should...it's a great rendition as well
versatilethearcane 1 year ago
jimmy webbs tune, any way its sung...beautiful!
alansmollen 1 year ago
This is pretty damn good.
hallandoat 1 year ago
nice version
sadie46A 1 year ago
Glen Campbell would be yr ultimate antithesis, well done.
saltifish 1 year ago
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rbtcurtis 1 year ago
@rbtcurtis You stupid idoit. This guy was a teenager when he sang this. I''s a great version. But what would idoits like you know
x1panther1x 1 year ago
like alot of you...this is one of my favorite classics. glenn campbell was great, no doubt! ...BUT, THIS GUY...WOW! SO SMOOTH, SO SOULFUL! TY
bigbigplay 1 year ago
Very nice! Thanks for the post!
budmuth 1 year ago
This is so beautiful ..he definatley has made it his own I love it ..keep playing over again thanks ...
dustysmith7 1 year ago 3
very good version thanks for posting
my all time favorite version is dwight yokam's
kurumais 1 year ago
Glen's the best version, but this is good as well in it's own way.
cliffcox66 1 year ago
this is fucked. really fucked. Soul singing licks balls and wipes ass.
One man's opinion feel free to disagree.
Souplesse000 1 year ago
@Souplesse000 No thanks.
CardiffBoy1927 1 year ago
smooth and laid back! great work!
bluesmann8 1 year ago
Great Rendition. One of the greatest songs ever, done by a smooth crooner. Smooth man.
bdazgtrmn1 1 year ago
great version!!! love this!!! i'm definitely a new fan of this guy!
inemilysworld 1 year ago 2
There are some songs that are impossible to break, and this one by Jimmy Webb is one of those songs. It became Glenn Campbell's signature more than forty years ago. Yet, it's been covered by many artists who all bring something to the table in a positive and characteristic way. This is a great version.
mnaran 1 year ago 3
Does anybody know what album this is from?
Or is it a b side?
ThePhreekyg 1 year ago
thanks CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd... I discovered this by accident exactly a year ago.. and sent it out to many people ... and look at the difference a year makes - they sent it on, and so on, and so on, and so on .. THANKS TO YOU FOR POSTING!!! Very haunting and beautiful -- love that Glen Campbell actually posted a comment ... must have meant a lot to you. Thanks MUSIC LOVER!!
Kelly48811 1 year ago
@Kelly48811 Got your message ChewD... was surprised to see you were a girl as well... I do not know where you ever found this... but you know how you feel like you discovered it all over again?? That's how I felt last summer ... and I sent it out again ... and LOOK AT ALL THE COMMENTS FROM THE LAST FEW MONTHS... somebody sent it out again... and oh my God this rendition -- I believe I have probably added 250 hits just myself as I just listen to it if I'm bored, sad, happy, whatever..eml me!
kellym2005 1 year ago
As a big Glen Campbell fan, let me say, this version is OK and thanks for posting it!
jocon307 1 year ago
jah rasta fari he don steal he don gamble talk about the man dennis brown seen
zappadead13 1 year ago
This is the best version of this song. I've always loved Dennis' Version - even though I didn't know there were so many covers but after listening to them this is still the best.
Shahz39 1 year ago
this is great
vandos11 1 year ago
Beautiful, beautiful 'cover' of this song!!! Love the voice! Sad to only now, discover this wonderful singer ..... RIP..........But imagine the joy he's giving the angels, with his sweet voice ...... Actually think this is a much better and much more honest redition of the song ........ Love this!!!
gulfgypsy 1 year ago
This is so lovely. I can't stop listening. Thank you for posting it. What a voice.
sea2skye 1 year ago
Beautiful version from Mr Brown
Shahz39 1 year ago
for those who don't know this artist,he is a jamaican born singer,and musician.who started making records at 13yrs old. he was in his mid teens when he recorded this cover tune. he is the greatest male vocalist the island of jamaica has ever produced!! sure,bob marley is biggest star,but dennis brown could sing anything! bob marley could'nt have covered this tune and did it justice!
yellyyow 1 year ago
Dennis' cover is so damn beautiful... it pays homage to this song far better than anyone else has ever done. This is is a "stay in bed rainy day and purposely make love until all
definition fades away" take on this classic. It belongs in the Reggae realm as well as
Country. Great music defies all limits and descriptions, as do the artists that perform it.
For all you haters out there who feel like you hafta "clarify and classify", do the world a huge favor- reduce your carbon footprint- DIE.
dieselheart001 1 year ago
Unitl today I'd never heard Dennis Brown, but I'm sure glad I found this one. Just beautiful.
jgcaesar4 1 year ago
Pretty cool rendition; one I've never heard before. I actually prefer the Wade Hayes country cover to even the Glen Campbell original. REM's cover is pretty good, and James Taylor did the song justice more recently, too. Really a great song that has been well-done by a wide variety of artists over several eras, showing just how lasting a good tune with great lyrics really can be.
GoldenGaleStables 1 year ago
@thehomefront The great thing about the internet is that anyone and everyone can be a dickhead in the safety of anonymity fueled by a large audience.
KaiserMachead 1 year ago
@KaiserMachead Sad but true- it couldn't have been said better. Thank you! DZL<3
dieselheart001 1 year ago
@KaiserMachead
Rarely do I take the time to give my two cents, but bravo-well said...
Might even have to save your qoute and use....Surely there are more comments to come where your reply simply says it all....Thanks for the smirk & smile this morning :)
NICNLV 1 year ago
Nice n smooth took his time. I also like Glenn Campbells version too but this hits the soul.
erocablok 1 year ago
my cousin turned me on to this CLASSIC back in late 80 s /early 90 s. i finally found his cd. this is simply BREATHTAKING!!!!!!!
blacknuss6 1 year ago
my cousin turned me on to this classic back in the late 80 s early nineties. i finally found his cd. simply breathtaking!!!!
blacknuss6 1 year ago
This version is very nice. Although my all time favorite is an instrumental by Kool and the Gang, Live at the Sex Machine....a 7 minute version...it's HOT!!!
Nyrobii 1 year ago
Wow!!! I love so many versions of this song especially Glenn Cambell's version but this one by Dennis Brown and the version by the Dells are what should be considered a Soul Masterpiece. This is one of those songs where you think of everything good in the world. Why isn't this on itunes...Good one CHEWDwivTHEinCrown...
rodddb 1 year ago
It's a good version, a really good version. But wouldn't james webb, the actual writer be the one that was do most of, if not all of the credit? for any version?
djduckie 1 year ago
Haven't heard this before. Just Fantastic...what a voice! Many thanks for Posting. About thirty years ago I had a live album by Kool and the Gang, recorded very early in their career in a club in New York. Their take on this track was just instrumental and more on the jazzy side of soul but....wow, also at least as good as the original recording. Like Denis Brown, I haven't heard ot for so long!
YsanneOshea 1 year ago
love this song, what a great version
CowToungue 1 year ago
oh nice.. does it well...im lovin this..
ABITTERSWEETGIRL 1 year ago
I only wonder... If George Jones sang 3 little birds. How many would love it ?
This is my message to you.
Smackdaddy9 1 year ago
I like it thanks for sharing this awesome version.
ocpud2999 1 year ago
wow!, thanks for sharing this, I love reggae and glen campbell both, what a great combination.
johnnyhstat 1 year ago
I am a big fan of Dennis Brown but never knew he did a version of this song! Thanks!
fodera6 1 year ago
Wow.. This Redintion of "Wichita Lineman" is Fantastic! I am really feeling it! Thanks so much for sharing!
Sallywalker1 1 year ago
I have never heard of Dennis Brown either - but I'm so glad that I have now! What a fantastic voice - love this version too.
SisterSeventies 1 year ago
I too thank you for the post! XOXO (What blaine202020 and other + comments like his said), plus,... this version moves me to tears!
54jujujuju 1 year ago
Nice! Thanks!
MMRD50 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this. i grew up listening to dennis brown. I always loved his music, with his smooth silky voice, but I don't recall hearing this tune. Now you got me looking for more dennis brown on ytube.
supremelysexy 1 year ago
this is an AWESOME version of this awesome old tune...PLEASE give a listen
jamie7170 1 year ago
man there is some real intricate notes and augments going on in this tune,, great version,, best i've heard... thanks for posting
jamesraymondsmith 1 year ago
I haven't heard from Dennis Brown in a long time.the 80s..I'm not at all suprised to hear a reggae star tackle Witchita Lineman..60s-70spop-country style always lent itself well to Reggae..EXCELLENT
malondo7 1 year ago
Wow what a voice, I could surf on that harmonic.
Its one of those songs where there's only ever going to be one person remembered for it aka Glen Campbell but great cover.
ams3521 1 year ago
@Blaine202020 - Dennis Brown is for me Reggae's King. He has fabulous vocals. Singing from a little boy. This song was done when he was in his teens. Listen to his other songs. He was a lover's rock man but does truths and rights music too. Big up DBrown. R.I.P. my artiste. Its been over 10 years now
EVER4MJ 1 year ago
An underrated D. Brown classic
raspacious 1 year ago
I'm so glad that I gave this a listen. Lovely rendition.
jgcaesar4 1 year ago
i never heard of this guy! i clicked it on by chance. now i'ts my favorite version. listened to it 20 times or more already. great post. great find.
blaine202020 1 year ago 14
I hate this new way you tube is dispalying everything, it's much more difficult to reply to specific comments. This is to BLAINE202020 (previous question was addressed to ontoitinThere) THANKS BLAINE .. i'm aware from my comments that i've introduced Dennis's track to many, and despite all probs with this tube, it kinda makes it worthwhile when i'm able to share a beautiful track. I'm not here to make money,, just a music lover. So TY again for your comment.
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 1 year ago 8
@CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd EXCELLLLLLLLLENT OK?
kalifson 1 year ago
@blaine202020 Great version. Never better than the original but certainly just as good. Thanks for posting.
scrumpymanjack 1 year ago
@blaine202020 you never heard of Dennis Brown??? where you been? lol
Listen to his other stuff. he's a legend!
MissGuidance 1 year ago
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd,You really are Spot-On to describe this beautiful rendition as the Ultimate Version,I think Dennis was still a teenager when he cut this amazing track!
Great Post!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago 8
Blushing now as that's quite a compliment coming from YOU! THANK YOU x
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 1 year ago
That is pretty sweet.
cigarzan 1 year ago
Thank you for posting...very much.
SmoothJazz98 1 year ago
nice version very nice
worm60 1 year ago 2
Glen Campbell is the Wichita Lineman! His voice and cowboy image fit the song Jimmy Webb wrote and that's why he chose Glen. I don't think that was unfair. I do however really enjoy Dennis Brown's version and it is definitely a great rendition. Thanks for posting it!
OntoitinThere 1 year ago 17
@OntoitinThere
DB is a wonderful singer. But he doesn't sound like he's ever been near Wichita. I'd second the sentiments of "Ontoitin There", regarding this particular song.
Of course, it is such a wonderful melody, almost any respectful rendition will sound good. I enjoy Glen C's (of course), and Jim Webb's own recorded versions. Interestingly, Cassandra Wilson does a nice rendition. I like very much Johnny A's instrumental take on it, too.
RootsinBrooklyn 1 year ago
I love his singing! Thank you for this post.
blununu 1 year ago 2
you are very welcome, i'm happy you enjoyed.
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 1 year ago
I didn't expect this to be so good...excellent version of a classic
jerrethej 1 year ago 3
This is a wickedly cool version of that old classic! Thanks for posting!
WebbiesTV 1 year ago
You are very welcome!
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 1 year ago
Crazy version, cant believe Ive never heard this...
micr0cosm 1 year ago
Well you are sharing now!
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 1 year ago
awesome singing, luvvit!
maiax2k6 1 year ago
Glad you liked it!
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 1 year ago
When I clicked here, I was "...oh another crappy version"...WRONG!...the mellowness brings a new quality to a great song...4+/5
SolarTiger 2 years ago
"I really feel this is the most endearing interpretation of my song. Many thanks to Dennis!" -Glenn Campbell
HunterMann 2 years ago
Thank you very much for this - it IS terrific! I'm not a reggae fan, but this is not reggae. It's too bad Dennis Brown did not get credit for this fabulous cover. Thanks again for posting it, I love it.
mk19103 2 years ago
You are most welcome, glad you like it!
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 1 year ago
is he dennis brown?
Wattanawit90 2 years ago
yah mon! he did it justice.
stooge81 2 years ago 3
yessssssssssss he did!
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 1 year ago
Dennis Brown is one of the world's most underrated singers of his generation. If he were American he would have certainly received the credit he was really due. RIP Dennis Brown, Big Up Yourself Anyweh Yu Deh!!!
Raddics1 2 years ago
BIG TUNE big up the the crown prince of reggae!
tls2156 2 years ago
I have heard 'em all! And this version is right up there, if not supreme. Sublime melody and rhythm. Captures the mood perfectly...the songwriter would be proud.
mark22isaking 2 years ago
Sammy Davis, second best.
mydeardiaries 2 years ago
Awesome cover.
DigitalLoveDaftPunk 2 years ago
RIP Dennis Brown.
beowulven 2 years ago
agree with sprcub...amazing version by a great musician...hafta check out more...
grndlmagic 2 years ago
well I have to say I am in agreement with 02bliss as glenn is one of the best but I quite like this version and can you imagine I have never heard of denis brown until now hmmm go figure i guess ill have to check him out
sprcub 2 years ago
hold on a minute.... one of my all time favourite ever singers singing one of my all time favourite ever songs... and i never knew this version even existed! thank you so much :)
nathanjhood 2 years ago
Really good version, like it.
august251976 2 years ago
Lovely version. Just a wonderful song...period.
UandMeKid 2 years ago
wow.. like others what I expected was certainly not what I got.. sweet version
cnc66 2 years ago
I saw him do this song live at the old Sumbraro Club back in 1972. did not know that he did do a recording of it too.
Soulyadie 2 years ago 2
Love the song (well in the last 10 years..) and love the superb version here. Too cool
mark22isaking 2 years ago
I love both versions. This is played with a smooth style that the song can adapt to. It's great! Thanks for the enlightenment!
I've heard that Isaac Hayes has a version of,..... damn. I forgot what song it was. Hold on,.....Walk On By. I haven't found it yet.
mousepd 2 years ago
a beautiful version of one of my all-time favs!
selloutasaurus 2 years ago 3
I was prepared to hate yet another cover version of what I regard as a timeless masterpiece. But I really like this version. Really really like it. It succeeds because it doesn't try to copy the original. It's a totally different genre paying respect to the original. Very mellow. Having said that, Glen still owns this one. Cheers!
02bliss 2 years ago 2
Thanks to Glen Campbell and to you or I would never have known about Dennis Brown. WOW!!
Can't get this out of my head! The Ultimate, for sure.
Seahag97136 2 years ago
Great version.
This song is just wonderful. Think I'll steal this version for my band!
Patsik 2 years ago 3
Oooh, this is nice. Thanks for posting. I like the better known Campbell version too, as well as the Urge Overkill version, but this is very nice indeed. Just shows how many ways a song can be handled.
TheGaslightHorror 2 years ago 2
how smooth is this...???!!!
bigbigplay 2 years ago
Reggae's answer to Isaac Hayes ala "By the time I get to Phoenix"
benaiah68 2 years ago
Beautiful voice, beautiful cover.
Thanks.
GWC56 2 years ago
Simply awesome! Glad to see someone else as ecclectic as myself with tastes of such diversity in music!
charlottesmusic 2 years ago
Bitchen version...!!!
Thanx for posting this :)
econoroller 2 years ago 2
Thanks for your excellent comment, .. my thoughts entirely!
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 2 years ago
The vocal acrobatics are distracting but there's no question that this is a cover worthy of posting.
A few beers, a summer's evening...
ihadaralf 2 years ago
My band just worked up a version of this tune. This will be my reference from now on, man. Thank you!
OLugs 2 years ago
You're very welcome, and good luck with the band. I've got problem with my audio drivers/device so rgt now unable to listen, BUT would love to hear your version, hope's you'll send it to me.
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 2 years ago
Thanks for such an excellent comment, when I manage to sort my audio device etc i'll immediately check your channel and artists you mention. Thanks again.
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 2 years ago
This is very nice.
Galactu5 2 years ago
Thank you for commenting & glad you liked it.
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 2 years ago
Holy shit, this cover is amazing! I can't stop listening to it. Only heard the Glenn Cambell version before. But this is fucking magical. 5 / 5
Smeggypoo 2 years ago
That's exactly how it first hit me, and has remained exactly the same ever since .. when i read great comment like yours, soooo glad I took the time to share it. Thank you for your brilliant comment. When I've got more time and fixed audio on my puter i'll check your channel.
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 2 years ago
Unaware that he passed, guess I should have done my homework & completely read your writeup. So in retrospect what I thought would be a lighthearted comment now appears to be in poor taste. Sorry 'bout that & no disrespect intended. Would also mention that I have an affinity for people with dreadlocks as it oft seems an indication of a free, open-minded spirit (people I like to associate with). I'm sure Dennis was a special person so thanks for making us all aware of his legacy.
Enigma758 2 years ago
Sadly, the dreadlocks would have to go if you were to be an actual lineman - too much risk for electrocution!
Enigma758 2 years ago
Sadly Dennis died in 1999, but this rasta with such beautiful locks left us the gift of his spirit & exceptionally beautiful voice when he made the ultimate version of this great song, don't you think? If not, why the comment?
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 2 years ago
Yeah! The Witchita ganja, baby! Hahaha...
reno93535 2 years ago
Fricken awesome, it is almost haunting...
comradeinjun 2 years ago
Love this so much.
Exceptional version of a classic, totally worthy.
In my opinion.
Daves0nDrums 2 years ago
Thank you, i'm glad you enjoyed.
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 2 years ago
See there, thought I'd hate this version but gotta say... not bad. Prefer Glen's and even James Taylors but this was well done, classy for this genre.
squonk61 2 years ago
Good version. I have been listening to almost every version I could find. I like the REM version, the original, the James Taylor version and of course this one.
Wodanaz 2 years ago
seen dread Ire rasta
zappadead13 2 years ago
Yes I was sooooooo lucky to see him live too .. If ever you find a video of him performing this beautiful track please let me know.
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 2 years ago
I'm STILL coming back to this version. I now think it's the best version I've heard. Dennis had such a fantastic, soulful, seductive voice. He could so easily have done this as a reggae cover, but I'm glad he didn't.
MartianTom 2 years ago
Absolutely agree with you ... No matter how many times I listen to this I still love it & just don't see how he could have improved on gift he gave us, to my ears it's perfection.
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 2 years ago
I'm strickly a country music fan, but this is really good. Love this version. Good stuff...
coleyman1 2 years ago
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed.
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 2 years ago
The more I listen, the more I like it. He sings like he knows what he's singing about. I guess it's hard to screw up a Jimmy Webb tune, but this guy could sing anybody's stuff. Really good... Reeeeeally good........
coleyman1 2 years ago
Excellent cover!
789trebor 2 years ago
Thank- you.
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 2 years ago
I wasn't sure how I would react to this but he just glides all over the song...excellent vocals and instrumentation
ActorGuy 2 years ago
Classic track.... Classic artist.
spensive77 2 years ago
wow, cool. i love the loungy organ, the panning on the guitar solo, the out-tro, and such great vocal tone. great stuff.
sidethehead 2 years ago 2
Keep comin' back to this... great cover, great voice, great groove...
MartianTom 2 years ago 2
This cover won't replace the original (Glen's version) but it does have a special quality that makes it quite charming.
What it does for me is to bring out qualities of the song that are worth emphasizng.
It would be intersting to have a concert where different performers could each perfom their own version of the song.
But then there is YouTube which makes it possible to do it at home!
Thanks for posting this.
cikaris 2 years ago 2
I'm glad you enjoyed, and you hit on a great idea, I think if you read my comments, that's kind of what's been goin on here. I love Dennis's version, it never fails to reach me deep, even if for some reason youtube seemed to have slowed it down a little zzzzz perhaps some with power prefers glens version lol, good luck to 'em, would be boring world if we were all like clones, the same. ANNOYIN THEYV SLOWED THIS DOWN, BUT WHAT CAN I DO, ANYONE WITH IDEAS OF A REMEDY PLSE LET ME KNOW, its unkind.
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 2 years ago
Love Jimmy Webb's own version on his Ten Easy Pieces album, but Brown's is just as great !
wingrhames 2 years ago
excellent post. Dennis Brown was a legend . . still is!
ADF1962 2 years ago
He had a beautiful voice & depth of feeling he shared with us, in all his songs, thanks, sweetie.
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 2 years ago
nice nice nice post
pkp6dr9 2 years ago
Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 2 years ago