Everything a Man Could Ever Need

"Everything a Man Could Ever Need" is a song written by Mac Davis, and recorded by American country music artist Glen Campbell. It was released in June 1970 as the first single from his album Norwood. The song peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.^[1] It also reached number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.^[2]

"Everything a Man Could Ever Need"
Norwegian release picture sleeve
Single by Glen Campbell
from the album Norwood (soundtrack)
B-side	"Norwood (Me and My Guitar)"
Released	June 1970
Genre	Country
Length	2:26
Label	Capitol Records
Songwriter	Mac Davis
Producer	Neely Plumb
Glen Campbell singles chronology
"Oh Happy Day" (1970) "Everything a Man Could Ever Need" (1970) "It's Only Make Believe" (1970)

Chart performance (Campbell version)

Chart (1970)	Peak position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3]	5
US Billboard Hot 100[4]	52
U.S. Billboard Easy Listening[5]	3
Canadian RPM Country Tracks	1
Canadian RPM Top Singles	47
U.K. Singles Chart[6]	32

Cover versions

• The song was recorded by Roy Drusky for his 1970 album All My Hard Times.
• Australian Matt Flinders covered the song for his 1972 album Matt Flinders On Television.

Use in other media

Glen Campbell's version was used in the 2002 film Heartlands, starring Michael Sheen and Mark Addy.