James Taylor - Wichita Lineman - Grammy Nominated

James Taylor - Wichita Lineman Grammy Awards '09 2009 Best Male Pop
"Wichita Lineman" is a popular song written by Jimmy Webb in 1968, first recorded by Glen Campbell and widely covered by other artists. Campbell's version, which appeared on his 1968 album of the same name, reached #3 on the U.S. pop chart, remaining in the Top 100 for 15 weeks. In addition, the song also topped the American country music chart for two weeks, and the adult contemporary chart for six weeks. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" ranked "Wichita Lineman" at #192. It has been referred to as 'the first existential country song'. James Taylor recorded the song on his album, "Covers", released in September 2008. Taylor includes the soulful rendition in the first set of his current U.S. tour.
I am a lineman for the county.
And I drive the mainroad.
Lookin' in the sun for another overload.

I hear you singing in the wire. Chorus 1
I can hear you thru the whine.
And the Wichita Lineman,
is still on the line.

I know I need a small vacation.
But it don't look like rain.
And if it snows that stretch down south,
won't ever stand the strain.

And I need you more than want you. Chorus 2
And I want you for all time.
And the Wichita Lineman,
is still on the line.

Tree climbing is an activity consisting of ascending and moving around in the canopy of trees.


A tree climberTree climbing is safe when done with the proper training and equipment. Use of a rope, helmet, and harness are the minimum requirements to ensure the safety of the climber. Other equipment can also be used depending on the experience and skill of the tree climber. Some tree climbers take special hammocks called "Treeboats" with them into the tree canopies where they can enjoy a picnic or nap, or spend the night.

Tree climbing is an "on rope" activity that employs a mixture of techniques and gear derived from rock climbers, cave explorers, sailors and loggers. Modern tree climbing techniques are a derivative of these other activities. These techniques are used to climb trees for many purposes, including recreation, sport, research, and activism.

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[kalifson]

Your video is wonderful, thanks it does this lovely song justice.

[granako]

@kalifson "Billy Joel said, and it was at the Songwriter's Hall of Fame ceremony, that it was a song about an ordinary man thinking extraordinary thoughts. That brought tears to my eyes because he came closer than anyone to getting it." This is a quote from Jimmy Webb the writer of this song. Thanks for commenting:)!

[truck4jack]

James Taylor could sing the phone book and I'd buy the CD.

[GlorifyHim888]

@CJandthebreakfast : Prometheus Society: People in the 99.998 percentile of intelligentsia. Look it up. Only one notch higher: Mega Society. Must have 172 IQ to be in it. Mensa only requires 131 IQ and is the bottom notch of the intelligence societies. Enough of this plebian discourse. You go Gold!

[CJandthebreakfast]

@GlorifyHim888 Jeez.  I'm not the one in the Prometheus Society...give me a break. :)

[GlorifyHim888]

@CJandthebreakfast :You seem to be the one egging Gold on. Let it go. The King would say that Balaam's ass was smarter than you. just let it go. Your ego is showing.

[ahknanowt]

jimmy webb master of his craft, great download jim's song with the voice of james taylor . just perfect.

[CJandthebreakfast]

@GoldZahava Dude, you really seem like a jerk. How would the King better say "asshat?"

By the way, the uploader of this video has long ago visited my versions page and commented. He seemed not upset at all at my original comments and even made a joke of his own in similar nature. So, again, relax, listen to this sweet song and just...relax.

[GoldZahava]

@CJandthebreakfast: The song is rife with simile, metaphor and allegory. The lyrics are the utmost in romanticism. As for my ability to read, look up The Prometheus Society. I am a member de facto. Phonics are for lazy people who cannot master the King's English. Enough said.

[CJandthebreakfast]

@GoldZahava Thanks for the education on the allegorical nature of these trees. I kinda feel dumb that I didn't know the word belay, my dang dictionary is broken. By the way, I've already uploaded my own version, long ago. Good grief, get hooked on phonics and learn to read maybe?

Jeez, sorry this is outta hand. Relax, any decent artist understands some criticism and trust me I was just being facetious with my original comments. I find this song, this version & this vid, lovely.

[GoldZahava]

@CJandthebreakfast God forbid you should upload the travesty.

[GoldZahava]

@CJandthebreakfast Quite the contrary, the maker of this video understood the song perfectly, and is also a visual artist of excellent caliber.

[GoldZahava]

@CJandthebreakfast RAPPEL means to ascend a vertical structure by rope. BELAY is the reverse procedure. Linemen rappel and belay, and the trees are allegorically representing telephone poles. Good grief, get a dictionary. These are common rock climbing and alpinist terms.