VINTAGE stuff this from country and western legend Glen Campbell, with a lot of help from his family and friends.

Now 74, the US star made his debut at The Sage to a near-capacity audience of about 1,700, nearly halfway through his 15th tour of UK concert halls.

And, despite critical reports that he had lost some of his magic – notably on his last British tour more than a year ago – he proved he can win over the hearts of his many fans. Although it does help to have a self-confessed passion for the genius of songwriter and composer Jimmy Webb.

Following a dramatic opening with Galveston, Campbell gave the audience renditions of six other Webb hits, including By the Time I Get to Phoenix and Rhinestone Cowboy.

What he may have lost in voice quality and range over the years, he more than made up with his mastery of guitar solos.

Campbell has also cleverly balanced his performances with the introduction of a band of young players, including his son, Cal, on drums.

Alongside him are Norwegian-born Siggy Sjursen, on bass, and much-talented rock singer and guitarist, Ry Jarred, who hails from Phoenix, Arizona. Oldest daughter, Debby, on vocals, and her sister, Ashley, made up the rest of the Campbell clan on stage.

All of this emerging talent was cleverly pulled together by Campbell’s musical director and friend for 35 years, Chicago-born TJ Kuenster.

Campbell only paused briefly between numbers, but couldn’t resist relating how he had played a hapless young sidekick to John Wayne in the movie, True Grit. He followed this with his crazy interpretation of the William Tell Overture, which ended with him playing the guitar on his head.

The concert ended as it started, with a song by Webb – and a standing ovation from the fans. The voice of Glen Campbell may be fading, but the Wichita Lineman is still firmly on the line.