Wichita Lineman

"Wichita Lineman"
Single by Glen Campbell
from the album Wichita Lineman
B-side"Fate of Man"
ReleasedOctober 26, 1968 (1968-10-26) (week of)
Recorded
  • May 27, 1968
  • August 14, 1968
Studio
GenreCountry rock
Length3:05
LabelCapitol 2302
Songwriter(s)Jimmy Webb
Producer(s)Al De Lory
Glen Campbell singles chronology
"Gentle on My Mind"
(re-released 1968)
"Wichita Lineman"
(1968)
"Galveston"
(1969)
Audio
"Wichita Lineman" on YouTube

"Wichita Lineman" is a 1968 song written by Jimmy Webb for American country music artist Glen Campbell, who recorded it backed by members of the Wrecking Crew. Widely covered by other artists, it has been called "the first existential country song".