And I Need You More Than Want You...

 

 

Witchita Lineman.  written by Jimmy Webb, and a hit for Glen Campbell in 1968.  And covered by contless folk.  Campbell's version peaked at #1 on the Country Charts, and #3 on the Pop Charts.  More than 35 years later, it was ranked #192 on Rolling Stone's list of 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time.  (Revised down to #195 on the 2011 version).  It has been a favorite of mine since it was current. 

 

I am a lineman for the county, And I drive the main road
Searchin' in the sun for another overload

I hear you singin' in the wire, I can hear you through the whine
And the Wichita Lineman is still on the line

 

I know I need a small vacation, But it don't look like rain
And if it snows that stretch Down South won't ever stand the strain

And I need you more than want you, And I want you for all time
And the Wichita Lineman is still on the line

 

And I need you more than want you, And I want you for all time
And the Wichita Lineman is still on the line

 

 

Image is from fall 2012, I recropped and added the text.