What hit songs did Jimmy Webb write?

Jimmy Webb wrote the songs that lofted Glen Campbell to stardom in the late 1960s — “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston,” “Where’s the Playground, Susie?” — and the two remained friends for the five decades that followed.

Why was Jimmy Webb famous?

Jimmy Layne Webb (born August 15, 1946) is an American songwriter, composer, and singer. He has written numerous platinum-selling songs, including “Up, Up and Away”, “By the Time I Get to Phoenix”, “MacArthur Park”, “Wichita Lineman”, “Worst That Could Happen”, “Galveston”, and “All I Know”.

How old is Jimmy Webb the songwriter?

75 years (August 15, 1946)
Jimmy Webb/Age

Who wrote Galveston and MacArthur Park?

Jimmy Webb
Jimmy Webb took a wrong turning in the early 1960s: the writer of some of the most memorable works in popular music’s canon, including By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Wichita Lineman, Galveston and the downright weird MacArthur Park had a choice to make about 35 years ago.

Who wrote the song the worst that could happen?

The Worst That Could Happen/Lyricists

Who wrote song Galveston?

Galveston/Lyricists
Country singer Glen Campbell had a hit with songwriter Jimmy Campbell’s “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” in 1967. The two men didn’t meet until after the song was a success, but when they were finally face to face, things didn’t get off to a promising start.

Where was Webb born?

Elk City, OK
Jimmy Webb/Place of birth

What happened to Jimmy Webb songwriter?

Webb continues to write and record, and has released ten solo albums, while also writing for other artists. In Spring 2019 Webb will release SlipCover, his piano interpretations of contemporary composers including friends Billy Joel and Randy Newman. Webb is happily married to Laura Savini, a producer and host for PBS.

What do the lyrics to Galveston mean?

Webb wrote the song as a slow tempo weeper about a young soldier separated from his first love. In one line that changed over time, the scared and lonely soldier puts down his gun when memories of his partner become overwhelming.

Who wrote lyrics to Galveston?

What year was the song the worst that could happen?

1968
The Worst That Could Happen/Released

Who is the new lead singer of the Brooklyn Bridge?

Joe “Bean” Esposito
Singer/songwriter Joe “Bean” Esposito is currently the lead singer of The Brooklyn Bridge and a former member of The Brooklyn Dreams.