A posthumous duet between Hope Sandoval and Glen Campbell that reimagines his song “The Long Walk Home” has been released as the latest preview of the upcoming album Glen Campbell Duets – Ghost on the Canvas Sessions. Stream it below.
On the new version of “The Long Walk Home,” the Mazzy Star singer’s airy vocals pair seamlessly with Campbell’s, bringing extra melancholy to the song — which was written about the late country singer’s battle with Alzheimer’s. “I know I’ll never be the same again/ I hope I’ll still remember you,” they sing together. “Above it all I know our love will transcend/ On my long walk home.”
In a press statement, producer and co-writer Julian Raymond revealed how Sandoval inspired Campbell’s music: “Glen and I listened to a couple of different Mazzy Star songs while we were preparing to record the Meet Glen Campbell album and after listening to ‘Mary of Silence’ he said, ‘I can’t do better than that.’ He greatly admired Hope’s talent. Her vocal on ‘The Long Walk Home’ is just stunning and beautiful, you really feel the emotion of the song.”
Sandoval expressed her admiration for Campbell in a statement of her own, saying, “It’s been a great honor to have been invited to sing with Glen on this stunning song, ‘The Long Walk Home.’ His voice is captivatingly beautiful. He is by far one of the best country music artists and vocalists of all time.”
Glen Campbell Duets – Ghost on the Canvas Sessions arrives on April 19th, and pre-orders are ongoing. It also features contributions from Brian Wilson, Carole King, Dolly Parton, Elton John, and Dave Stewart.