Wichita Lineman from Coverlings by Renee Cologne
And this is the song that started it all: hearing Jimmy Webb play this song in the studio with Terry Gross on Fresh Air. My grandparents used to love Glen Campbell, so I remember them playing Glen's version of this song when I was a kid. As an adult and musician, I've grown to apreciate the economy and poignancy of the lyrics. Check out Jimmy's version on "Ten Easy Pieces" 1996.
Tracklist
| 12. | Wichita Lineman | 3:53 |
Lyrics
I am a lineman for the county.
And I drive the main road.
Searching in the sun for another overload.
I hear you singing in the wire.
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.
And I want you for all time.
And the Wichita Lineman,
is still on the line.
And I need you more than want you.
And I want you for all time.
And the Wichita Lineman,
is still on the line
Credits
Mixed by Brad Fischer
Piano Pete Vitalone
Recorded at Kaleidoscope Sound
Bass Mike Stanzilis
License
All rights reserved.Tags
Renee Cologne is a multi-instrumentalist, producer who makes electronic, orchestral pop music. In Coverlings, available 1/4/2019, Cologne breathes new life into a collection well-known pop songs from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s; using both human (earthling – voice, acoustic, orchestral) and machine (alien – electronic, beats, synths) elements in a way that is fresh, rich and nuanced.