On this Day in Music History - Jan 9, 1969 Glen Campbell records the instrumental tracks for the song "Galveston" with the help of members of The Wrecking Crew, Hal Blaine - drums, Al Casey - acoustic guitar, Leon Russell - piano, Joe Osborn - bass guitar. The record would top the Billboard Easy Listening chart and reach #4 on the Hot 100. **"Galveston"** by **Glen Campbell** is a heartfelt country-pop ballad released in **1969**. Written by **Jimmy Webb**, the song tells the emotional story of