Cotton Pickin Kids' Charming Cover of Glen Campbell’s ‘Gentle on My Mind’

Check out this charming cover of Glen Campbell’s song ‘Gentle on My Mind’ from the group Cotton Pickin Kids. The singers in the group are all siblings, and the way their voices blend together sounds absolutely heavenly. Their rendition of this lovely song is sure to leave you smiling!

‘It's knowin' that your door is always open and your path is free to walk
That makes me tend to leave my sleepin' bag rolled up and stashed behind your couch
And it's knowin' I'm not shackled by forgotten words and bonds
And the ink stains that are dried upon some line’

What a wonderful rendition of ‘Gentle on My Mind’ by this talented family! Many people online shared their praise for the group and their music.

“Glenn Campbell is smiling from up above,” comments one person after watching the music video. “Y'all always do such a good job on your covers and especially your original work.”

“Love this song! It made Glen Campbell a huge star! I never heard of these kids before but they did a superb job!” writes another person online.

The Cotton Pickin Kids grew up in Alabama singing and playing bluegrass music in their family of 13. “As the saying goes, ‘Bluegrass is the best music because it sounds the same when the power goes out.’ Each child was taught at a young age to play various instruments, whether it be the guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, or harmonica. They would often play for family and social gatherings,” reads their bio on their YouTube page. What a wonderful way to enjoy using their talents – as a family!

As for Glen Campbell’s ‘Gentle on My Mind,’ his recording peaked in the top 30 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart. And in 1968, the song earned four Grammy Awards.
 
We hope that you enjoyed this beautiful version of ‘Gentle on My Mind’ from the Cotton Pickin Kids today!

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