Glen Campbell’s Daughter, Ashley Campbell, Sweet Performance Of ‘Pancho And Lefty’

Ashley Campbell, the daughter of the late and legendary country musician Glen Campbell, stopped by Larry’s Country Diner for a sweet, heartfelt performance of “Pancho and Lefty.”

Glen Campbell was a legendary and beloved musician. Throughout his career, which spanned decades, he produced memorable and classic tunes. Many people, when they think of Glen Campbell, will immediately go to “Southern Nights,” “Gentle on My Mind” and "Rhinestone Cowboy.”

While Glen may have tragically passed away in 2017 from Alzheimer’s disease, his musical talent continues to live on in his daughter. Ashley has proven that she has inherited her father’s gift for music and sound. In a clip posted on YouTube, she put that talent on full display.

Instead of singing one of her late father’s hits, Ashley strummed the banjo and sang a tune originally performed by two other country music legends. “Pancho and Lefty,” released in the 1980s, is a song from Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard.

“All the Federales say
They could have had him any day
They only let him slip away 
Out of kindness, I suppose”

Even those not fans of country music will appreciate Ashley's performance. It’s fantastic and one performance that should be listened to multiple times. 

In this short clip, Ashley demonstrates that she has a terrific voice. Her tone is so smooth, clear and soothing, one that could be listened to for hours. Her voice fits perfectly with the country music genre. 

While Ashley’s singing and strumming on the banjo are noteworthy, the lyrics elevate her performance. The words are beautiful. The song is expert-level storytelling and writing from two of the greatest country musicians to ever have picked up a guitar and a microphone. 

Most people would agree that this song and others like it are head and shoulders above what is considered and passed off for country music today. Most of what is on country music radio is pop music with some twang.

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”