chet atkins and tommy emmanuel part 1.mpg

[@bgdenham]

I took my grandson to see Chet in 1999. I asked Chet what advice he would give this young guitar player. He said “Do something else for a living and play guitar for fun “. He’s now a doctor and plays for fun. Thanks Chet for your words of wisdom for my grandson.

[@LowdownBoy]

@Sabah Zarid Hey man, if you want to play then play. Let it out. If you're not happy otherwise, find a way to alleviate the weights of your world. The best inspiration, I've found, is happiness. It could be love or anything really.

[@rezang5026]

How old are you dinosaur?

[@timshaw7007]

@@rezang5026 I know right 😂. I had to click his profile, he like in his 80s or 90s and has uploads of him playing Chet!

[@bgdenham]

Too old for you.

[@dmitry.skripnikov]

@@timshaw7007 whose profile?

[@justrbloke]

I've seen Tommy live many times, and he never fails to mention Chet Atkins as his inspiration. He reveres this man.

[@counciousstream]

Atkins was an iconic performer yet his greatest legacy was changing the way the guitar as an instrument can be played. The "greatest" guitarists in country and rock music all point to Chet Atkins as the master.

[@forthebirds4]

Just look how jubilant and happy Tommy is. This is what we should all strive for. Not a hint of pretension or ego, just joy and respect of the moment. This is why he captivates me, even more so than his guitar playing, he's a good soul. You don't see to many reach his age and keep that spirit.

[@coryCuc]

I'm a decade late, but you are so right! He's truly enjoying himself.

[@paulspurlock2420]

Both of them are humble, they don't have to be but for me I can enjoy them a great deal more.

[@donsimons9810]

he seems boyish. nigh irresponsible

[@cocolossal69]

Tommy always radiates joy when he plays, but the only other time I've ever seen him look this blissfully happy playing with someone else is when he's playing with his brother Phil 💕

[@demef758]

It still breaks my old heart whenever I see an old Chet video, particularly as his health began to decline. I love how Tommy shows infinite love, respect, and admiration to Chet for all that he did for Tommy's development over the years. Now pardon me while I go have a good cry!

[@fishboy91]

You think that you just saw a declining Chet? I must have watched a different video.

[@j.s.1766]

Tommy is actually kind of a jerk. I met him once

[@1954tele]

My father introduced me to Chet's music early in my life. He was a jazz guitarist and began playing at age 4. He left me long ago but instilled in me the importance of respecting one's elders. I pay homage to Chet's work ethic . Very few are aware that Chet battled cancer for the last 25 years of his life. Don't know of a single instance of him cancelling an appearance. Also notable is Chet's efforts to introduce Tommy Emmanuel to his fans. We honor Chet and those he honored.

[@benindavisca]

Chet always played like he wasnt even thinking about what he was doing.. so relaxed.. just sitting there ripping along.

[@Pearls_Have_Eyes]

reminds me of robert fripp in that regard

[@Tier_1_Golf_Academy]

100% and it becomes all the more astonishing when, like I have, you study him for a decade and come to understand just how difficult his compositions really are. The greatest to ever wear a thumb pick.

[@markschweitzer661]

benindavisca the master

[@noahthomsen9686]

Tommy is seriously one of the best guitarists ever

[@tristannolan85]

sitting next to the best

[@cgprande]

A great entertainer and makes good use of the flat-pick but I personally know of songs that he has publicly admitted that he couldn't play because of the limitations of his style.

[@bryanpasian]

@@cgprande which in particular?

[@jacob8577]

He is the best. Of all time. He plays the guitar effortlessly, acoustic guitar on top of that. Bends notes like he’s playing an electric.

[@Koertvis]

Tommy is so full of life.

[@curzongaming]

The thing I find so special about this is Tommy wrote fan letters to Chet and Chet replied. Then they play together on stag truly a special moment

[@badfinger848]

Atkins and Emmanuel's THE DAY FINGER PICKERS TOOK OVER THE WORLD is one of the best collaborative albums I've ever heard...of course, with Chet Atkins and Tommy Emmanuel, how could it NOT be anything other than great?

[@LittleMAC78]

Two of the finest to ever play a guitar. That must have felt so special for TE as CA was his guitar hero. I love the look that Chet gives around 2:12 to Tommy as does a little lick. Chet was impressed, I think and that is a special moment. I feel bad that I've only recently discovered more of the genius of Chet Atkins but also the late, great Jerry Reed. Tommy, Chet and Jerry Reed are very special players.

[@RyanChenMusic]

At 2:12 that lick is a Chet quote! Tommy was being cheeky haha

[@vilmathomas5158]

Tom's face and body language were full of admiration for the maestro!!!!

[@Bigpineapple]

it's so funny how Tommy's just beaming with happiness when playing with him.

[@jestelle5994]

look at Tommy's face, full of happiness and admiration. Stop staring at Mr. Atkins, you fan boy. Lol

[@KyThumb]

j estelle a

[@abelardomurillo5170]

Bravo maestros

[@jamesvalls8530]

Tommy is such a gent. He keeps this music alive.

[@llvlleeks]

I think you are confusing cocaine with happiness.

[@tkbikesnc6079]

@SvendBosanvovski Incredible! I hadn't known that. Makes this even more awesome to watch. Especially after watching all the videos of Tommy talking about how Chet was literally his first inspiration to pick up the guitar, as a young kid.

[@kerrymullen3922]

I have watched this 100 times. I will watch 100 more . Touching

[@valdo345jr]

Tommy just look like he's having so much fun playing. Always has a big cheese eating grin on his face. Love that guy! Amazing performer.

[@oksalbright]

When I was about 6 yrs old, my Uncles had Chet Atkins does the Beatles. Would spend hours listening to this album and then listening to my Uncle playing Art and Garfunkel. My Grandfather and his brothers would play together. Brings lots of wonderful memories.

[@jimclarke1108]

Chets music lives through tommy

[@cgprande]

Only because Tommy mentions Chet but not because of the music.

[@robersniper]

@@cgprande he got some techincs that are chets signature. As well as merle travis and reed... You can see the inspiration when he plays, but ofc he has his own style, but still.

[@HTNT9]

This is timeless and golden..2 guitar legends jamming to a great tune with so much fun and joy. Tommy has carried the torch given by Chet with class and dignity.

[@rexroman5211]

Chet Atkins is such a gentleman! An amazing Guitar player being so humble is a lesson to all of us!

[@nicholaswoolfenden5254]

Fab. What else can I say? This is tops on top playing. Tommy not only keeps the flame burning but is am extraordinary player on his own. As a Duo with Phil his brother they were unbeatable entertainment in Australia.

[@wauberz6587]

I think this is such a great example of the apprentice surpassing the master in a way. Tommy certainly has such amazing admiration for Chet yet in my opinion surpasses him in ability, but you can hear how Chet really is such a huge inspiration in Tommy's playing and helped him gain the sound he has through inspiration.

[@r.c.vincent6063]

You can tell Tommy is just about to bust with joy playing with his guitar hero. It is so cool to see. He's not trying to outplay Chet. Tommy is showing his skill level while not disrespecting his hero. He has so much respect for Chet. It's obvious!!!!! Loved their playing together.

[@mikmop]

You're right, he's not trying to out-play Chet. There's a KZbin video where Chet is giving Tommy his CGP award and jokes to Tommy saying, you're now just showing off, and Tommy says: No Chet, I'm showing YOU off.

[@mickgeorge4984]

Two masters of their craft always a pleasure to listen to and it’s nice to see the admiration in Tommy’s face who has gone from strength to strength

[@williamalbritton1867]

I didn't know Tommy and Chet played together. Thanks for letting us know. What a supreme treat.

[@vernoningles4919]

CHET WAS THE THE BEST GUITARIST THAT HAS EVER PLAYED, WHAT A GIFT GOD GAVE THE WORLD, WITH CHETS MUSIC !!!!!

[@TiMauricien]

The student has become the master

[@marcocanil4147]

+Ryan Smith Yes but probably if Chet wouldn't have done what he did Tommy wouldn't started playing the guitar as he do, and he knows that. Altought now he is better than Chet i think he will always admire him, and in this video you can see this :) Sorry for my awful english ;)

[@soofitnsexy]

@@marcocanil4147 better my ass...NO ONE NOOOOO ONE IS BETTER THEN MISTER GUITAR

[@MasterPiece-rg7ed]

@@marcocanil4147 well then he wouldnt have been the student to start with, so what are you saying lol

[@marcocanil4147]

@@MasterPiece-rg7ed well, I cannot understand whether you agree with me or not ahah

[@ttj9157]

Roy Clark Alabama Jubilee

[@buryinman1]

I was just reading the response from Larry23116. He hit the nail right on the head. Chet was responsible for so many rookies becoming stars that it's hard to count them. And he did it from the goodness of his heart and the intelligence of his brain knowing talent when he heard it. My hat's always been off to him for all the good he's done. And no one can come up with any bad that he's done. Pretty remarkable life for a great man. God rest his soul forever and ever. I miss you, my friend.

[@shawnchaudry2126]

Gotta love Tommy’s joyfulness while playing, and can’t help but admire how little effort it seems Chet needed to accomplish the same amount of noise. Both these guys are class acts.

[@TheDrummie1]

Two marvellous guitarists, I just love the way Chet just sits perfectly still and plays, so composed and relaxed.

[@allgoo19]

I didn't know they had jam together. This is priceless.

[@adamkeenan5707]

Usually it'd be subjective, but these are truly two of the best guitarist to ever live no dispute.

[@masterbrian57]

Sounds like a classy comment from a person with class. Should be more of you on here commenting on rare jewels like these two. Thanks for your positive energy.

[@stevesheldon8616]

Nobody has more fun playing the guitar than TE.

[@cohenpark4246]

Tommy looks soooo happy there!!!

[@patperrieryogawithatwist557]

The quiet body of Chet Atkins and the energizer bunny Tommy Emmanuel!

[@Stevegoodine]

Amazing gift and to be able to watch two legends play years later is great.

[@martyfan11agnosticalienfan]

Dear Chet. Thankyou for being such an inspiration, and for inspiring such a fab guitarist who is in his own right an influential guitarist judging by those guitar skills. And thankyou for your music. Lots of love. A dedicated country/bluegrass (mainly bluegrass) music fan.

[@neilangus4401]

Don't you just love it when Chet Acknowledges Tommy's efforts At a certain part in the song with just a rise of the eyebrows

[@KiloMintoni-kg4kn]

My parents (born in the 1930s) wanted me to play like this after one year of lessons and self teaching. I used to look at them and laugh. Oh, yeah, I'm on it! Any day now! I was thirteen. I still have difficulty executing parts of this 30 years later. Gotta love it.

[@andrewjenkinson8948]

For any American friends that might not know, the second melody is the iconic Australian bush song Waltzing Matilda - and an incomparable version by the two CGP masters. RIP, Chet. Gone, but never, ever forgotten.

[@SaveClanPMT]

mymentor whats the first song

[@woomi177]

@@SaveClanPMT jingle bells

[@flylippfantom8425]

Wow amazing to watch Tommie play with the man and legendary acoustic guitar player that inspired him.

[@aldusmanutius51]

Two beautiful souls....for who loves music love life and to look up in the skies at night...

[@CornelisvanderMeij]

You are never to old to present nice music !!!

[@crosshairstare]

Thank you for the kind comment,sir.I had to change my tag.I'm glad Chet made the choices he did.When he realized he was putting alot of players out of work,he moved to producing -I don't know of anyone that conscientious and thoughtful.I love Chet Atkins,as if he was my father.My regret is that I never met him.For a man to have started life poor and isolated,he had a wealth of talent and hoards of people that thought the world of him-I know I still do.

[@MrLongmanandersen]

Tommy's smile is contagious!

[@terrytwotoes3225]

Tommy is a friend I'd love to have

[@tanner28624]

ONCE AGAIN!! I love that laid back smile and the picking and grinning. yeahhhh.

[@gabrielmgbr]

listening this on Dec 25th - 2020 randomly. Thanks Tommy and Chet!

[@stephensmith1034]

Fantastic! Why can't we have television like this anymore?

[@AGuitarFreekOfficial]

oh my lord my head can't handle this. too much talent going on at once

[@beingaquatic]

I have listened to both of them a lot in my life and I knew that Tommy was inspired by that man but how the hell did I miss this video of them playing together??? Love them. RIP Chet Atkins

[@Crackers2549]

Two of the greatests guitar men ever, period!

[@rinkrude1]

Tommy was having a good old time...student exceeds the master and they both knew it.

[@ccastu]

Every time I have seen him is always has the same expression, very stoic.

[@RingsOfNeptune]

Seeing these two play together defines world peace to me

[@NovakGoran]

2:13 the moment when they both realised how sick that lick was...

[@ningsangjembawalling3096]

He used this lick in the intro of classical gas

[@kedarnathkay7922]

Chet Atkins is always remembered.. Tommy is so lucky ..

[@KingKoboldMcMarco]

R.I.P. Chet Atkins those two guys are defently two of the best guitarist ever!!!

[@woodrowboudreaux9951]

Good Lord these two are definitely masters of the guitar. Wow.

[@JaredFreiburg]

Love how much fun they are both having. Some amazing music making

[@massimilianocastellani669]

Simply Wonderful, A piece of music history

[@jackofeet1000]

this has been the best day ever, have been browsing through old tommy and chet footage and having the best time ever!! truly thankyou for this and also thanks youtube giving u the chance to share it with all of us

[@lowrider950]

2 of the best pickers in the world ,,chet wish you were here !

[@geoffbeyer1873]

chet would have to have the most relaxed style of playing i have ever seen, What a boss!!

[@walace2162]

2 pure guitar genius's there are no other words

[@adamredman3000]

Unbelievable! When I was 25 my neighbor loaned me her nylon string. I accidentally hit it on a chair and put a dent in it. My GF at the time said she new a bloke in the mornington peninsula. I was totally dubious. We went there and in his workshop were posters of Clapton and Emmanuel, signed "Thanks". Its amazing the world of guitars. Two of my heroes here. I never knew they played together!

[@user-pt5dc6rj4d]

...brings happy tears to one's eyes.. 🌅

[@laserbeam002]

R.I.P Chet. You were my inspiration also.

[@KellyEzra]

Speechless..My favorite and best guitarist

[@maryhansen8674]

I've seen Roy Roger's play "Malaguena"...WOW !! As a young kid I was not impressed but later in life understood how technical that song is and was blown away!!!

[@dingoswamphead]

Was just thinking how generous Chet was in doing this to introduce Tommy to an American audience and give him his blessing. He was obviously not feeling at all well, but played and joked like not just a professional, but a warm human being. No wonder Tommy loves him so much.

[@georgianeff4818]

2:13 ..Chet looks like he's thinking,"Tell'em, Son!" ;)

[@bbbwc]

Yes! Like a 'Jerry Reed' moment ❤

[@stevel178]

two great musicians just having fun, great tune!

[@6stringwood]

How cool for ol Chet to impress a young boy so far away in Australia and then share the same stage with him years later. Though some of the finest pickers are gone today like Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Jerry Reed, Tommy will now stand in their place on stage and do their picking style justice. Great job!

[@vilmathomas5158]

holy guacamole.....our own tommy emmanue with the maestro himself.....thank you for uploading ..a privilege indeed!

[@badfinger848]

@1954tele Chet Atkins seemed to try and help "unknown" talents get recognition quite often...Jerry Reed, Suzy Bogguss and, of course, Tommy Emmanuel. Now, thanks to KZbin, we can see Chet Atkins and all the other great musical artists whenever we want!

[@klavier1us]

Super Post- The Day Fingerpickers Took over the studio! What an unusual medley "Jingle Bells" with "Waltzing Matilda", great stuff. Wish there was more!

[@amazingme1408]

AND TO THINK CHET WAS VERY SICK HERE.... HE DIDNT LIVE TOO LONG AFTER....AMAZING

[@On_The_Farm]

I believe this was his first battle with brain cancer. Unfortunately the second round took his life.

[@martinaxman2033]

Great big smile on my face! Thanks for putting up this gem!

[@taytan1969]

Just imagine, writing into your idol at 7 years old only to have him respond, and later play with the person who influenced you most in life........If it weren't for Chet, then we woudn't have TE. Imagine life without either......Just wouldn't be the same.....

[@junsulee]

Thanks....happy to see they are playing together

[@stephenduclos9693]

This is arguably the the best version of Matilda by Chet and Tommy, even better than their album cut. Their harmony is enough to bring tears to your eyes.

[@steverobertsmusic8019]

I love Chet's reaction at 2.14 ...great playing!

[@bobsaturday4273]

I wasn't so crazy about Tommys playing from some solo stuff here on YT but this duo w/ Chet is pure gold !

[@prevarctorII]

Good point Trevor! This is great stuff. I'm thankful it still exists.

[@del2reb]

chet is my idol while i admire guitar players like tommy, what a pity this video is not available here in the philippines but as soon as i got back in europe i'll be trying my best to watch this!!!!

[@stringbender57]

Two of the BEST!

[@LaurenaLaCroix]

we loved them both, thank you

[@66guitaROB]

WoW..........stunning !!!

[@scottrussell2281]

Tommy just looks SO happy.

[@toneroable]

Tommy looks so happy next to Chet Atkins...................nice play

[@lukiebartlett]

Chet makes finger style guitar look so easy to play.

[@geetarrulz]

Chet Atkins and anyone is great, Tommy is still awesome.

[@tuxguys]

At 5:27 Lenny Breau gets mentioned... The idea that Atkins, Breau, and Emmanuel are in the same place at the same time, even if it only happened once, stuns me. I am also stunned by their ability to make "Jingle Bells" sound hip, and because of that, when they follow with "Waltzing Matilda," I had to listen to it a couple of times before I realized that they hadn't put a really cool bridge to "Jolly Old St. Nicholas." (Addendum, a year later:) It dawns on me that the only multi-generational/"swimming through the same gene pool" relationship that I can think of, similar to this one, is the one between... Jonathan Winters and Robin Williams.

[@zacharron]

Man, this is just great. I didn't know there was any footage of Tommy and Chet playing together. Thanks for posting!

[@jeffreyhofma1943]

Tommy is on a whole new level ,that's why he;s 1 of 3 Certified guitar players ,Tommy is a genius that was inspired by Chet ,how cool

[@hendrix4259]

2:13 Chet is impressed😄😂

[@rednef71]

I had to see if anyone commented on that moment. The look on Chets face is priceless. Lol. I was mesmerized by that run down the fretboard too!

[@TacomaPaul]

There are "Favorites" and there is the "Best". And if you know music, you all have Favorites that others disagree with. As it should be ! Best = Chet Atkins

[@dpre100]

this video is the definition of joy and happiness