Elton John, Eric Church, Dolly, More Appear On New Glen Campbell Duets Project
A new project, Glen Campbell Duets – Ghost on the Canvas Sessions, reimagines Campbell’s history-making 2011 farewell album as a duet project featuring some of music’s biggest icons, including Elton John, Dolly Parton, Sting, Brian Wilson, Carole King and more.
Two new tracks from the album, “Hold On Hope (with Eric Church)” and “Nothing But The Whole Wide World (with Eric Clapton),” are out now.
Set for release April 19 via Big Machine Records and Surfdog Records, the project is the first of its kind. It was recreated completely as duets posthumously, blending the late Campbell’s original vocals with other artists to create a unique body of work that celebrates the Rhinestone Cowboy’s final ride. Ghost on the Canvas Sessions was created out of love for Campbell and his moving take on the conclusion of his life, and legends from all genres came together to work on the thought-provoking tribute.
Beloved by so many, a myriad of artists and musicians from all genres tendered their talents to this project including Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins), Chris Issak, Wendy Melvoin (Prince and the Revolution), Rick Neilsen (Cheap Trick), Steve Hunter (Lou Reed), The Dandy Warhols, Chris Chaney, Jason Faulkner Jr., Kim Bullard, Josh Freese (The Foo Fighters), Vinny Caliuta, Marti Rifkin, Dick Dale and Tim Pierce.
“I’ve always admired Glen Campbell’s guitar playing and loved his singing. I was moved recently when one of his final performances, during his illness, came on TV,” shares Eric Clapton. “When I was asked to sing and play with Glen on the song Jakob Dylan wrote, it all just felt right, and I am happy to be part of it.”
“It was really special to me to be able to be part of this project. Glen was so important to not just country music, but all of music. What a stallion!” adds Eric Church.
Campbell’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis in 2011 shocked the world, but gave people hope with the release of his Ghost On The Canvas album and subsequent Goodbye Tour. Before succumbing to the disease in 2017, Campbell released the inspiring documentary Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me, which followed Campbell and his family as they overcame the hardships throughout his farewell tour across the globe.
Glen Campbell Duets – Ghost on the Canvas Sessions Track List:
1. “There’s No Me… Without You (with Carole King)”
2. “Ghost On The Canvas (with Sting)”
3. “Hold On Hope (with Eric Church)”
4. “The Long Walk Home (with Hope Sandoval)”
5. “Nothing But The Whole Wide World (with Eric Clapton)”
6. “In My Arms (with Brian Setzer)”
7. “A Better Place (with Dolly Parton)”
8. “Strong (with Brian Wilson)”
9. “A Thousand Lifetimes (with Linda Perry)”
10. “It’s Your Amazing Grace (with Daryl Hall & Dave Stewart)”
11. “Any Trouble (with X)”
12. “I’m Not Gonna Miss You (with Elton John)”
