Brass Ensemble Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.854886 By Glen Campbell. By Jimmy Webb. Arranged by Joseph Pugh. Contemporary. Score and parts. 6 pages. Joseph Pugh #5298969. Published by Joseph Pugh (A0.854886). Galveston is a song written by Jimmy Webb and popularized by American country music singer Glen Campbell who recorded it with the instrumental backing of members of The Wrecking Crew. In 2003, this song ranked number 8 in CMT's 100 Greatest Songs in Country Music. Campbell's version of the song also went to number 1 on the country music charts. On other charts, Galveston went to number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Easy Listening charts. It was certified gold by the RIAA in October 1969.