Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me (soundtrack)

Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me (EP Soundtrack)
EP by
ReleasedOctober 17, 2014 (2014-10-17)
Recorded2014
GenreCountry music
Length15:52
LabelBig Machine
Producer
Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
ReleasedOctober 31, 2014 (2014-10-31)
Studio2014
GenreCountry music
Length32:48
LabelBig Machine
Producer

Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me is the soundtrack to the 2014 American documentary film of the same name based on the life of country music singer Glen Campbell. An extended play consisted of five songs was released by Big Machine Records was released on October 17, 2014, in anticipation of the film's theatrical release, and was followed by a full soundtrack featuring 10 songs, which also includes tracks from the extended play, released on October 31.

Prior to the soundtrack release, three of the songs were released as singles. The Band Perry's rendition of "Gentle on My Mind" and Campbell's last studio recording of "I'm Not Gonna Miss You" were released on the same date, September 29,[1] whereas "Remembering" sung by Ashley Campbell, was released in late-2015, after the soundtrack releases. At the 57th Grammy Awards, the first two songs, won awards for Best Country Song and Best Country Duo/Group Performance,[2] while at the 58th Grammy Awards, the soundtrack won the Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.[a] The song "I'm Not Gonna Miss You" received nominations at various ceremonies, including the Academy Award for Best Original Song.[5]

The album debuted at number 147 on Billboard 200, and peaked at number 103, the following week.[6] It also topped the Soundtracks chart and on Top Country Albums, and also sold a total of 23,100 copies as of July 2015.[7]

Release[edit]

Singles[edit]

On September 8, 2014, Campbell at a press release stated that, he would record his last song titled "I'm Not Gonna Miss You" which will be released on September 29.[8] Its music video was released on October 12.[9][10][11] The Band Perry's rendition of "Gentle on My Mind" from the soundtrack was released as another single on the same date as the first track released, and performed the track at the Country Music Association awards broadcast on November 5, 2014.[12] "Remembering", sung by Campbell's daughter Ashley Campbell, was released as a single on June 25, 2015.[13]

Albums[edit]

The extended play of the soundtrack consisted of five songs and was released on October 17, 2014, a week prior to the theatrical release.[14] The full soundtrack was released on October 31.[15] A vinyl edition of the album was released on May 1, 2015.[16]

Track listing[edit]

Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me (EP Soundtrack)
No.TitleWriter(s)PerformerLength
1."I'm Not Gonna Miss You"Glen Campbell, Julian RaymondGlen Campbell2:58
2."Gentle on My Mind"John HartfordThe Band Perry3:11
3."Home Again"Jesse Hodges, Larry RintyeAshley Campbell2:54
4."Wichita Lineman" (Live from Ryman Auditorium)Jimmy WebbGlen Campbell4:11
5."A Better Place" (Live from Ryman Auditorium)Glen Campbell, Julian RaymondGlen Campbell2:38
Total length:15:52
Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
No.TitleWriter(s)PerformerLength
1."I'm Not Gonna Miss You"Glen Campbell, Julian RaymondGlen Campbell and the Wrecking Crew2:58
2."Gentle on My Mind"John HartfordThe Band Perry3:40
3."Remembering"Ashley Campbell, Kai WelchAshley Campbell3:58
4."All I Need Is You"Glen Campbell, Julian RaymondGlen Campbell4:00
5."The Long Walk Home"Glen Campbell, Julian RaymondGlen Campbell2:20
6."Wichita Lineman" (Live from Ryman Auditorium)Jimmy WebbGlen Campbell4:11
7."A Better Place" (Live from Ryman Auditorium)Glen Campbell, Julian RaymondGlen Campbell2:38
8."Gentle on My Mind" (Single Version)John HartfordThe Band Perry3:11
9."Home Again"Jesse Hodges, Larry RintyeAshley Campbell2:54
10."I'm Not Gonna Miss You" (Single Version)Glen Campbell, Julian RaymondGlen Campbell2:58
Total length:32:48

Personnel[edit]

Credits adapted from Allmusic[17][18]

Production
  • Glen Campbell – composer, songwriter, primary artist
  • Julian Raymond – album producer, songwriter
  • Dann Huff – album producer
  • John Hartford – songwriter
  • Ashley Campbell – songwriter, primary artist
  • Kai Welch – songwriter
  • Jesse D. Hodges – songwriter
  • Larry Rintye – songwriter
  • Jimmy Webb – songwriter
  • Jeff Pollack – music supervisor
  • Seth Morton – recording, mixing
  • Howard Willing – recording, mixing
  • Steve Marcantonio – recording, mixing
  • Hana Ali – recording
  • Juliette Amoroso – recording
  • Drew Bollman – mixing
  • Justin Niebank – mixing
  • Hank Williams – mastering
  • Sean Neff – music editing
  • James Keach – executive producer
  • Trevor Albert – executive producer
  • Scott Borchetta – executive producer
  • Alicia Matthews – music co-ordinator
  • Laurel Kittleson – music co-ordinator
  • LeAnn Bennett – music co-ordinator
  • Mike Griffith – music co-ordinator
  • Sarah Boddie – music co-ordinator


Musicians
  • Glen Campbell – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
  • TJ Kuenster – backing vocals
  • Shannon Campbell – backing vocals
  • Danny Rader – acoustic guitar
  • Ryan Jarred – backing vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Ashley Campbell – backing vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo, keyboards
  • Ilya Toshinskiy – acoustic guitar, bass
  • Jerry McPherson – acoustic guitar, electric guitar
  • Mac McAnally – acoustic guitar
  • Tim Pierce – acoustic guitar
  • Dann Huff – electric guitar, dobro, piano
  • Mike Ward – electric guitar
  • Julian Raymond – backing vocals, bass
  • Siggy Sjursen – bass
  • Joe Osborn – bass
  • Mike Brignardello – bass
  • Jimmie Lee Sloas – bass
  • Reid Perry – bass
  • Aaron Sterling – bass, drums
  • Charlie Judge – keyboard, synthesizer, accordion
  • Bennett Salvay – keyboard
  • Zac Rae – keyboard
  • Tim Lauer – keyboard
  • Don Randi – piano
  • Cal Campbell – backing vocals, drums
  • Hal Blaine – drums
  • Chad Cromwell – drums
  • Neil Perry – mandolin
  • Dan Dugmore – steel guitar
  • Paul Franklin – steel guitar
  • Nat Smith – cello
  • Will Carter – dobro

Charts[edit]

Chart (2014) Peak

position

US Billboard 200[19] 103
US Country Albums (Billboard)[7] 47
US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard)[20] 6

Accolades[edit]

Ceremony Date Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref.
Academy Awards February 22, 2015 Best Original Song "I'm Not Gonna Miss You" – Glen Campbell Nominated [21]
[22]
Georgia Film Critics Association January 9, 2015 Best Original Song Nominated [23]
Grammy Awards February 8, 2015 Best Song Written for Visual Media Nominated [24]
[25]
[26]
Best Country Song Won
Best Country Duo/Group Performance "Gentle on My Mind" – The Band Perry Won
February 15, 2016 Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me Won [27]
Houston Film Critics Society January 10, 2015 Best Original Song "I'm Not Gonna Miss You" – Glen Campbell Nominated [28]
Satellite Awards February 15, 2015 Best Original Song Nominated [29]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ The songs were eligible for nomination at the 57th Grammy Awards, as the tracks were released during October 1, 2013–September 30, 2014,[3] while the album was released only after the deadline date. However, it was considered for the 58th Grammy Awards.[4]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ Shetler, Scott (February 8, 2015). "Glen Campbell's 'I'm Not Gonna Miss You' Wins 2015 Grammy Award for Best Country Song". The Boot. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  3. ^ "57TH GRAMMY AWARDS® SEASON IS UNDERWAY WITH CLOSE TO 13,000 SUBMISSIONS". The GRAMMYs.
  4. ^ "The Recording Academy, CBS and Staples Center Announce The 58th Annual Grammy Awards® Will Air Live Monday, Feb. 15, 2016". GRAMMY.org. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
  5. ^ Kreps, Daniel; Grow, Kory (January 15, 2015). "Hear the Oscar Nominees for Best Song". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  6. ^ Wade Jessen (February 26, 2015). "Aaron Watson Debuts at No. 1 on Top Country Albums, Oscars Lift Glen Campbell". Billboard.
  7. ^ a b Bjorke, Matt (July 13, 2015). "Country Album Chart Report for July 13, 2015". Roughstock. Retrieved June 26, 2022. Sales figure given here
  8. ^ "Glen Campbell's final single, 'I'm Not Gonna Miss You,' due Sept. 29". Los Angeles Times. September 8, 2014. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  9. ^ Kreps, Daniel (October 12, 2014). "Glen Campbell Shares Poignant 'I'm Not Gonna Miss You' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  10. ^ Brandle, Lars (October 13, 2014). "Glen Campbell Releases His Final Song 'I'm Not Gonna Miss You': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  11. ^ Ryan, Patrick. "Glen Campbell releases emotional last song, video". USA TODAY. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  12. ^ Watts, Cindy (November 5, 2014). "The Band Perry goes 'gentle' on country radio". The Tennessean. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  13. ^ Thompson, Gayle. "Glen Campbell's Daughter Pens Touching Tribute to Her Father". The Boot. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  14. ^ Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me - EP by Glen Campbell, October 17, 2014, retrieved June 26, 2022
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  18. ^ Glen Campbell - I'll Be Me [Original Soundtrack] Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved June 26, 2022
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  20. ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Soundtrack Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
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  22. ^ Gallo, Phil (February 20, 2015). "Oscars 2015: Predicting the Song Category". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
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  27. ^ "2016 Grammy Awards: Complete list of winners and nominees". Los Angeles Times. December 7, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
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