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A little bit of rock history from my friend and co-writer Larry Weiss. Not everybody gets a song like this and becomes a piece of musical history. I'm very proud of him and have a ton of respect for Larry. Looking forward to seeing him in Nashville this month. Congrats Larry! Thanks Doak Turner
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On this day in 1975, the Glen Campbell single “Rhinestone Cowboy” debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at #81 (May 31)

"Rhinestone Cowboy" was written and originally recorded by Larry Weiss, a Brooklyn songwriter whose credits include "Bend Me, Shape Me" by The American Breed.
The song appeared on his album “Black and Blue Suite”.

It originated when Weiss overheard the phrase, "Rhinestone Cowboy" in a conversation. He told American Songwriter magazine September/October 1984: "I heard the phrase and thought, 'Boy, I like that title'. I put my own meaning to it and wrote the song.

I'll always be a kid at heart, and 'Rhinestone Cowboy' was sort of a summation of all my childhood cowboy movie heroes - particularly Hopalong Cassidy."

In late 1974, Campbell heard the song on the radio and, during a tour of Australia, decided to learn it.

After its release, the song became a huge hit around the world.

It went all the way to #1 in the US, Canada, Ireland, and Yugoslavia, #2 in New Zealand and South Africa, #3 in the Netherlands, #4 in the UK and Belgium, and #5 in Australia.

Campbell performed this song at the Grammy Awards ten years ago in 2012, where he received a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Click on the link below to watch:

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My last morning in Texas for a bit and I relish every second. I had my 2nd cup of coffee, got my last pile of rocks from my neighbor Nick,, sitting here having some honey and gluten-free bread, honey furnished from the Phelan Family from South Dakota bees. Mickey Phelan
So good! Maybe I should get that sponsorship lol..
My lake is almost full again. I thought it would never come back, but God had a better plan. Thank you for the support and love you give me in my music...friends, family and God. I'm forever grateful.
See you July 12 at America Reclaimed in Comfort Texas and July 13 at 5D Steakhouse Kerrville. More to come!

I'm pretty excited about heading back to Texas for a few weeks on Friday. I will be performing at the 5D Steakhouse Kerrville Texas, 7 PM to 9 PM on May 18th. I've got a small gang coming, but I could always use more. It's a good steakhouse, reasonably priced drinks, and easy location just off the I 10. I would think reservations would be a good idea on a Saturday night. Come on in and hear my brand of music. My beautiful sister, Donna McClintock, is in town too. Dan Kinney Cathy Kinney, Jerrie Greeley Hiltscher, Martin Burniston, Nick Frame, Kelly Garry, Kelly Downey Frame, Steve Garry, Dickie Kaiser
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