Glen Campbell Performs Ellen's Favorite Song

The iconic country singer was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, but that hasn't stopped him from doing what he loves. The legend was here today to tell Ellen about his health, and to perform one of her favorite songs as a special gift just for her.

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[lgttb1]

I SHOWED MY 85 YEAR OLD MOTHER THIS VIDEO CLIP AND HER EYES FILLED WITH TEARS OF JOY AND SHE STOOD UP AND APPLAUDED HIM AS IF HE WAS IN THE ROOM SINGING FOR HER SHE WAS SO HAPPY.

[DEANOCHILL]

saw glen with my brother aweek ago in bristol,..he was great , you could see a differance in him,..his daughter was watching out for him every sec,..  but it was still a great performace,.. Made me feel warm of the memories, listening to him in my dads truck,..true grit,..with the duke,...also had tears in my eyes like i have now watching this,...hope you dont suffer glen...and thank you so much,..for being apart of my boy hood to man hood............your songs will stay in my heart for ever,

[JCBitB]

Why did they mute his guitar? He's very clearly playing leads on that strat that aren't being heard.

[professor65ful]

@lgttb1 brilliant. this proves there is a God, or at least a force of divine harmony that has filled this man with unspekable genius. . .I see some dislikes on this comment board; who could dislike this ?

[shetaz905]

@Thetusnicki My mom died of Alzheimer's. My thoughts are with you. It's such a wretched disease. You lose them twice. It was the most difficult time of my life, and I don't think I'll ever be the same again. I'm sending you lots of love.

[shetaz905]

The man has Alzheimer's. No lip syncing...rips it up on guitar. God bless Glen Campbell.

[Thetusnicki]

Know all about Alzheimer's. My dear mom has it and it has not been a bowl of cherries let me tell you. God keep Glenn strong and especially his family. Family struggles just as hard if not harder than the sufferer. Good luck and God bless you Glenn

[thomnixon]

the brandy gets so much better with aging ! What fond memories his singing reminds me of . Will love him for ever.

[CaliforniaDebi]

@jfsgro Amen.....same here. Love you Glen.

[jfsgro]

LOVE YOU GLENN!! THANKS FOR PLAYING THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY EARLY LIFE, AND FOR ALL YOUR PRECIOUS GIFTS, LIKE THIS INCREDIBLE SONG!

[Emet1949]

I had never appreciated Country music until my French husband introduced me to this song and this man :-) Glen: I pray that this ugly disease will be rebuked from you in JESUS all powerful Holy Name! Be healed and be well.

[Enaguiss]

...realmente una enfermad horrible, espero que al Señor Campbell le vaya excelente y reciba muucho amor y mucha ayuda y pido pasiencia y paz para su gente!!!!...

[agavigan1]

Glen has always been my favorite singer. Wichita Lineman is one of my favte songs. So sad, but courageous at the same time. He wants to play guitar until he no longer can do it any more. Very brave!

[bishopaz]

EXCELLENT,EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT!!! 

[rkhobo]

How wonderful he has chosen to go on and still play and tour! This interview made me sad for him though and I wish him the best. Thanks for the great music over the years, Glen!

[MrBarneyb1]

Nine people have no soul!



[RTT8001]

Love Glen. Wichita Lineman is amazing; Jimmy Webb. Still have my original Rhinestone Cowboy. Seems like pop radio was more open back then; turn on the radio to one station and hear country, soul, rock, pop etc. Those two girls who were texting at the Grammys when he performing should have been thrown out of the building

[txvstromrider]

Brings a tear to my eye.

[peeterpoon]

PURE CLASS!

[oceanbound222]

Awesome talent !!!

[ThePrintmaker1]

"You're funny" :D

[samscott54]

love you pal

[nosnayack]

I love Glen Campbell. I grew up listening to him. Not a record in the house until I bought a great

collection of him doing Hank Williams songs. We watched his show he hd great musical segments and guests. Wichita Lineman is amongst my most favorite songs ever and those

songs (By the Time I get to Phoenix, Gentle on My Mind) transcend their country music label.

And so I sit and remember and will play Wichita Lineman and dig up the lyrics and sing with

my old friend Glen. God Bless and thank you!

[rwb010109]

God bless you Glen..RWB

[damnyankeefl]

just got tickets for silver springs yeah go glen

[governorgilf]

Glen can still outplay me on guitar any day, even at 75 years old. Truly one of the greatest talents I've seen in my lifetime.