Country music fans, both those who enjoy traditional and modern styles, have something to look forward to. On Friday (Jan. 26), a new version of Glen Campbell's song "Hold on Hope" featuring a duet with Eric Church was released.
The unexpected release is included in the revamped and posthumous edition of Campbell's album "Ghost on the Canvas" from 2011. This new version will be available on April 19 through Surfdog Records and Big Machine Label Group.
The song was written by Robert Pollard and it carries a deep emotional message. In the song, Church and Campbell take turns singing the four verses, which tell the story of a tired individual reflecting on life, feeling lonely, and holding onto the belief that tomorrow will be better.
Each road is dimly lit and unfolding in a mysterious manner, as we venture into the unknown. We constantly strive and put in effort, searching for a helping hand that remains unseen. It seems that everyone clings onto hope, and for me, it is the only thing that keeps me going, as expressed by Campbell and Church accompanied by the strumming of an acoustic guitar.
"Come join us for the final dance, and afterwards it will be time to depart. However, this is the consequence we face when we deceive one another. Like an animal mother, she freely exposes herself. Everyone clings onto hope, as it is the only thing that keeps me going," they sing in the second verse, while the drumbeats intensify the rhythm of the song.
Included in the album Glen Campbell Duets – Ghost on the Canvas Sessions, you will find various collaborations with artists such as Dolly Parton, Sting, Daryl Hall, Carole King, and Eric Clapton. One of the songs featured on the album is a rendition of "Nothing But the Whole Wide World" performed by Clapton and Campbell.
Campbell, known for popular songs like "Rhinestone Cowboy," "Gentle on My Mind" and "Southern Nights," passed away on August 8, 2017, at a care facility in Nashville. He had been publicly fighting Alzheimer's disease for a significant period of time.
At the same time, Church's song "Man Made a Bar," which he collaborated on with Morgan Wallen, is gaining popularity on the country music charts. Additionally, these two superstars have also decided to join forces to bring back the print editions of Field & Stream magazine.
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