Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Kool & The Gang
Performer
Dennis Thomas
Alto Saxophone
Robert Bell
Bass
Claydes Smith
Guitar
George Brown
Drums
Ricky Westfield
Keyboards
Robert Spike Mickens
Trumpet
Ronald Bell
Tenor Saxophone
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jimmy Webb
Songwriter
Gene Redd
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Gene Redd
Producer
Malcolm Addey
Engineer
Lyrics
I am a lineman for the county
And I drive the main road
Searchin' in the sun
For another overload
I hear you singin' in the wires
I can hear you through the whine
And the Wichita lineman
Is still on the line
I know I need a small vacation
But it don't look like rain
And if it snows that stretch down south
Won't never stand the strain
And I need you more than want you
And I want you for all time
And the Wichita lineman
Is still on the line
And I need you more than want you
And I want you for all time
And the Wichita lineman
Is still on the line
Still on the line...
Written by: Jimmy Layne Webb