This 1973 single from Campbell found him covering the Ed Bruce song "I Knew Jesus (Before He Was a Star)," a novelty tune that was a departure from his usual repertoire. It was issued as a single on Capitol Nashville.
- The single was released on May 1, 1973.
- The song was originally written and recorded by Waylon Jennings, who recorded it in 1970. Guinness World Records lists this song as the first recorded song about Jesus.
- This recording was not included on any of Glen Campbell's studio albums. It was later included on the 2006 compilation release "Glen Campbell: Greatest Hits."
Glen Campbell was a country-pop singer from Arkansas who placed 77 songs on Billboard's charts, becoming a household name in the late 1960s and early 1970s. By 1973, he had already hosted his own variety show and was a familiar face on network television.
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