Wichita Lineman
song by Webb
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"Wichita Lineman" is a hit song written by Jimmy Webb and famously recorded by Glen Campbell in 1968. The song is known for its evocative lyrics that paint a picture of a solitary worker maintaining power lines in a rural landscape. It became one of Campbell's signature songs, alongside other hits like "Galveston" and "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," all written by Webb. The song's success solidified Webb's reputation as a prominent songwriter and Campbell's status as a country-pop star.12
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