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What was Glen Campbell's first hit song in 1965?

  • "Universal Soldier"

  • "Gentle on My Mind"

  • "By the Time I Get to Phoenix"

  • "Rhinestone Cowboy"

Answer

Glen Campbell's first hit song was "Universal Soldier", which was released in 1965. The song was written by Buffy Sainte-Marie and was originally recorded by her in 1964. Campbell's version of the song was a major hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is a protest song that speaks out against war and violence.
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