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Listen to Glen Campbell's farewell song, 'Adios'

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 16: Glen Campbell performs during the Alzheimer's Association Evening with Glen Campbell at The Library of Congress on May 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 16: Glen Campbell performs during the Alzheimer's Association Evening with Glen Campbell at The Library of Congress on May 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images)
By Joy Johnston, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
May 3, 2017

Before the release of country legend Glen Campbell's final album, "Adios," fans can now listen to the title track.

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Acclaimed songwriter Jimmy Webb wrote "Adios," which was a hit for Linda Ronstadt in 1990. According to friends, Campbell has long loved the song, but never had the chance to record it.

Webb told Rolling Stone that when he heard Campbell's recording, he cried.

"Adios" will be released June 9.

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