The musician behind such indelible songs as ‘Galveston’ and ‘Wichita Lineman’ recounts his story in a tribute special ...
From Wichita Lineman to MacArthur Park, he penned masterpieces. As Jimmy Webb resurrects his unheard numbers, he recalls writing for Dolly, Frank and Glen – and the night Richard Harris stripped off a ...
The legendary songwriter behind some of the most celebrated songs of the past six decades is taking the stage with a group of country stars for a special performance.
Webb has written music for a host of superstars. Now 80, he has a new album of previously unreleased songs and he performs on PBS' Great Performances later this month. Originally broadcast in 2004.
“He said, ‘And I need you more than want you … that’s divorce, right?’” ...
Fifty-nine years ago today, Glen Campbell released the Jimmy Webb-penned song that would become his first top 10 hit.
In 1968, at just 21, Webb won the Grammy for song of the year for the effervescent "Up, Up and Away." He was the youngest winner in that category until Alicia Keys won in 2002 for "Fallin.'" Webb was ...
Hall of Fame songwriter Jimmy Webb talks about writing some of the 1960s songs he’s best known for: “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,” and “MacArthur Park.” Now 80, he’s got a new ...
Songwriter Jimmy Webb won his first Grammy with “Up, Up and Away,” recorded by The 5th Dimension, in 1967. Glen Campbell’s “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” ...
PBS' GREAT PERFORMANCES will air a concert special celebrating songwriter Jimmy Webb, filmed at Oklahoma State University's ...