Trevor Griffiths was born in 1935.
`` Wichita Lineman '' is a song written by American songwriter Jimmy Webb in 1968 .. Wichita Lineman. Wichita Lineman ( album ). Jimmy Webb. Jimmy Webb. It was first recorded by American country music artist Glen Campbell with backing from members of The Wrecking Crew and widely covered by other artists .. Glen Campbell. Glen Campbell. country music. country music. The Wrecking Crew. The Wrecking Crew ( music ). covered. cover song. Campbell 's version , which appeared on his 1968 album of the same name , reached # 3 on the U.S. pop chart , remaining in the Top 100 for 15 weeks .. pop. Pop music. 1968 album of the same name. Wichita Lineman ( album ). pop chart. Billboard Hot 100. In addition , the song also topped the American country music chart for two weeks , and the adult contemporary chart for six weeks .. country music. country music. country music chart. Hot Country Songs. adult contemporary chart. Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks. It was certified gold by the RIAA in January 1969 .. RIAA. RIAA. The song reached # 7 in the UK .. In Canada , the single also topped both the RPM national and country singles charts .. Canada. Canada. RPM. RPM ( magazine ). In 2010 , Rolling Stone magazine 's list of the `` 500 Greatest Songs of All Time '' ranked `` Wichita Lineman '' at # 195 .. Wichita Lineman. Wichita Lineman ( album ). Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone. 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. List of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It has been referred to as `` the first existential country song '' .. existential. existentialism. British music journalist Stuart Maconie called it `` the greatest pop song ever composed '' ; and the BBC referred to it as `` one of those rare songs that seems somehow to exist in a world of its own -- not just timeless but ultimately outside of modern music '' .. pop. Pop music. music journalist. Music journalism. Stuart Maconie. Stuart Maconie. BBC. BBC. `` Wichita Lineman '' was featured in series 12 of BBC Radio 4 's Soul Music , a documentary series featuring stories behind pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact .. Wichita Lineman. Wichita Lineman ( album ). BBC. BBC. BBC Radio 4. BBC Radio 4