I Knew Jesus (Before He Was a Star)

I Knew Jesus (Before He Was a Star)
Studio album by Glen Campbell
Released	May 1973
Recorded	1973 at Hollywood Sound Recorders
Genre	Country
Label	Capitol
Producer	Jimmy Bowen
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I Knew Jesus (Before He Was a Star) is the 24th album by American singer/guitarist Glen Campbell, released in 1973.

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Track listing

Side one

1. "I Knew Jesus (Before He Was a Star)" (Neal Hefti, Seymore Styne) - 2:50
2. "I Take It On Home" (Kenny O'Dell) - 3:11
3. "Sold American" (Kinky Freidman) - 3:22
4. "I Want to Be with You Always" (Lefty Frizzell) - 2:18
5. "If Not for You" (Bob Dylan) - 2:46

Side two

1. "Give Me Back That Old Familiar Feeling" (Bill C. Graham) - 2:46
2. "You're the One" (Bob Morrison) - 2:42
3. "Amazing Grace" (John Newton) - 4:24
4. "On This Road" (Ted Hamilton) - 2:18
5. "Someday Soon" (Ian Tyson) - 2:16

Personnel

• Glen Campbell - vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, bagpipes
• James Burton - electric guitar
• Carol Kaye - bass guitar
• Robert Ross - acoustic guitar
• Hal Blaine - drums
• Larry Muhoberac - keyboards
• Josephine Dapar - backing vocals

Production

• Producer - Jimmy Bowen
• Arranger - Dennis McCarthy
• Engineer - John Guess
• Art direction - John Hoernle
• Design - Roy Kohara

Charts

Album - Billboard (United States)

Chart	Entry date	Peak position	No. of weeks
Billboard 200	06/09/1973	154	6
Billboard Country Albums	06/09/1973	13	9

Singles - Billboard (United States)

Year	Single	Hot Country Singles	Hot 100	Easy Listening
1973	"I Knew Jesus (Before He Was a Star)"	48	45	26