Oh My Darlin'
Glen Campbell · Too Late to Worry, Too Blue To Cry [1963]
Won't you tell me, oh my darlin'
That you love no one else but me
For I love you, oh my darlin'
You are all the world to me.
Oh, tell me darlin', that you love me
Put your little hand in mine
Take my heart please, oh my darlin'
Say that you will give me time.
Molly, there is sweetest and dearest
Look up darling, tell me this
Do you love me, oh darlin'
Let your answer be a kiss.
Let your answer be a kiss...
Oh My Darlin' by Glen Campbell
Glen Campbell's 1963 recording of 'Oh My Darlin'' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery of the steel guitar and his ability to blend country storytelling with pop sensibilities. Released on the album 'Too Late to Worry, Too Blue To Cry,' the track showcases Campbell's signature warm tone and his skillful arrangement of the song, which was originally written by Jimmy Webb. The recording captures the melancholic yet hopeful spirit of the late 1960s country sound, featuring Campbell's distinctive vocal delivery that balances narrative clarity with emotional depth. As a staple of his discography, this version remains a defining moment in his career, illustrating his role in popularizing the 12-string guitar in mainstream country music while maintaining the integrity of the song's lyrical themes regarding lost love and longing.