Glen Campbell

Galveston by Glen Campbell - Wake Up a Memory (1969)

The song Galveston by Glen Campbell was released in 1969. It was written by songwriter Jimmy Webb and became a major hit for Campbell, reaching number one on the country charts and number four on the pop charts. The song tells the story of a soldier who is fighting in the Vietnam War and longs for his hometown of Galveston, Texas. The song has become a classic, known for its memorable melody and heartfelt lyrics.


Glen Campbell 

Did You Know

  • Glen Campbell released the song Galveston in 1969.


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  • The song was written by Jimmy Webb.
  • Galveston reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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Lyrics

Galveston, oh Galveston, I still hear your sea winds blowin'

I still see her dark eyes glowin'

She was 21 when I left Galveston


Galveston, oh Galveston, I still hear your sea waves crashing

While I watch the cannons flashing

I clean my gun and dream of Galveston


I still see her standing by the water

Standing there lookin' out to sea

And is she waiting there for me?

On the beach where we used to run


Galveston, oh Galveston, I am so afraid of dying

Before I dry the tears she's crying

Before I watch your sea birds flying in the sun

At Galveston, at Galveston

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