Chet Atkins - Classical Gas

[@dannykoslowski2684]

Chet Atkins is my favorite guitarist , even though there's many great guitar players out there . Saw him 5 times live and each time he was great. Please remember, he played all styles of music, country, classical, jazz, rock, and popular. Thank God for this special musician. He's helped inspire a lot of musicians and others to happiness.

[@AboveRL]

one of my favorites too

[@charleshill9649]

A story that Chet was on cruise with wife; one night asked band guitarist if he could play during break. Afterwards, guest (who didn't recognize him, stopped by his table and told him "you're good, but you're no Chet Atkins". Chet C.G.P

[@nancydemoss8421]

Chet always played gentle and soothing. His kind will never come around again.

[@colezen1]

That’s a sad belief

[@fufu_slav]

how to spot someone growing old

[@gman4860]

That’s the truth. There are faster and flashier players, players tapping and beating on guitars but this man and his touch on a guitar likely only comes around one time. Pay no attention to the little millennial jerks who respond.

[@nancydemoss8421]

@@fufu_slav how to spot someone who's had his head in the sand his entire life.

[@daniellaubsch1605]

I've been a big fan of Chester Atkins for many many years. Love his style of playing weather it be acoustic or electric!

[@rigelmoon9030]

I love the way he Chetifies all his covers. I'm so pleased to be a part of this world at this time with people like Chet Atkins.

[@cakeblade6954]

My absolute favorite was the sweet spin him and Jerry reed put on Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright I like it more than the original lol

[@KrunkCobain]

Hate to break it to you, but Chet's been dead for a while

[@rigelmoon9030]

@@KrunkCobain Uh, duh....."like Chet Atkins"..your interpretation skills need more work.

[@R.L.KRANESCHRADTT]

I've been pickin' w/chet recordings since '1970.... "Chetifies"... is the BEST term I've ever heard to identify his style... Just a few notes and you know it's Chester. All the Greats have that special unique quality in their persona.

[@TheSeoulsista]

My nephew played Classical Gas for me only a few years after he discovered guitar hero…. It brought tears to my eyes… auntie Cherie Will always love her little Topher….

[@perrythomasmusic3709]

I had the privilege of meeting Chet twice in my life and it was such an honor. Since then, I have done concert events for guitarists like Stephen Bennett, Muriel Anderson and the great Richard Smith, who can play anything that any of them ever played. Chet started a certain style that only a few guitarists can do. He will always be regarded as perhaps my favorite guitarist of all time, regardless of the genre.

[@charlesaguilar1708]

Chet Adkins, One of the best guitarist of all time! Always loved his work and he inspired me to play guitar!

[@kayandonopoulos1452]

This is the most authentic performance I'v heard to date.Clean and pure.

[@jerrycoon3369]

THIS ONE WAS GREAT. tHE ONE WITH GLENN CAMPBELL PLAYING THE HOLLOW BODY ACOUSTIC WITH THE ORCHESTRA IS REALLY GREAT TOO. Oops. Sorry about the all caps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGWqkmlteqmlgas

[@trebleclef46]

Chet was a great leader in his field..But, Tommy Emmanuel, who learned from Chet..has now far excelled this old Master.

[@Ki-ex2wu]

​@@trebleclef46Tommy Emmanuel is a skilled guitarist but his version of classical gas is absolutely terrible. Pure showboating and the song suffers badly for it

[@sjrisher51]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/joOagHZufZaJqZI

[@elouise5593]

The most AUTHENTIC recording of this was by Mason Williams, because HE was the composer. He also played all of the orchestra instruments in making the ORIGINAL recording.

[@coreolanus2.02]

Ik zal blijven terugkeren om te zeggen dat dit muziekje zooooo reuze is

[@Michael-u4v7g]

Chet is the reason I started playing guitar and still do,thanks for your influence

[@user-md4di6yg2p]

Who on earth has the audacity to give this a thumbs down? You have my deepest sympathy. As for me, I'm lovin' it!

[@ImaDoIt]

Hahah somebody made a mistake

[@rimmersbryggeri]

Could be becasue of bad video or sound quality or becuse of the fact that the premise of the recorded made it so that a sub par guitar had to be used. I personally think that those thumb ratings a juvenile.

[@cordjastram]

The people who burn their own guitar after seeing the video :-)

[@sunking2001]

There are rotten punks who give a "thumbs down" to everything. Just punks...

[@Mike-fi5se]

Sadly, somebody that either cannot appreciate the dexterity and emotion embodied by Chet's playing or is envious.

[@TerryFlynn-sd1ho]

When I was in 6th grade I entered the High School talent Show ,Played 'Classical Gas' won 2nd place. Of Course I didn't play with the precision of These Guys.Im 66 now but always thought that was a Great Song!

[@rankedpsiguy1]

There is a smoothness to Chet Atkins playing unlike any other. He soothes me.

[@dayneallensheetsftm]

I love watching his face when he plays. It soothes and calms me 😑

[@Mike-fi5se]

The spacing that let's the notes blend is a signature Chet Atkin's trademark. He gives the notes just the right enough time to bloom.

[@josephgiustiniani2834]

@@Mike-fi5se Yes, and that gives it the Chet sound. Willie Nelson usually plays behind the beat. Like he's trying to catch up, but instead it sounds great. Guitar greats are always just a bit different. We the students, get to watch and learn......

[@appalachiangunman9589]

The man seemed like he was just incredibly relaxed while he played. He made it look so easy.

[@vibefrequencyable]

Most surely...

[@rogerdixon1069]

As far as Chet Atkins is concerned, there is only one, will never be another one, and I’m sure as hell glad I got to listen to him when I was younger

[@boguitar87]

What a treasure! Never seen him play this live. Thanks so much!

[@coryCuc]

Same here. Amazing

[@wschield608]

I was 14 years old taking guitar lessons from Mrs. Middlestead. She repeatedly claimed that Chet Atkins was the finest guitar player in the world. This was during the age of some great players in the 60’s and I thought she was senile. Who knew this little old lady was right.

[@Bazza8199]

She knew what she was on about .

[@jayleeper1512]

Chet, Roy Clark and Glen Campbell were all the best. At that level, it is no longer skill but style.

[@jamespruitt3159]

Brings tears to my eyes!!! Surely miss this great virtuoso!!!

[@user-md4di6yg2p]

Virtuoso! That's the word I was looking for!! Thank you!

[@petertelford5338]

Mason Williams, Glen Campbell, Chet Atkins, with a Grammy Award winning piece of music.

[@loribragg2947]

Absolutely! The top performers of this fabulous piece of music!

[@amyjoyballor8775]

Jim Stafford also!

[@petertelford5338]

@@amyjoyballor8775 I need to check that out.

[@petertelford5338]

@@amyjoyballor8775 He is a power!

[@JuggleBolaWORLD]

I think of Tommy Emmanuel when I hear this song. Chet & Tommy played together and recorded an album together. Chet was Tommy's musical hero. Pretty cool. Thanks Mason Williams for composing this masterpiece.

[@Rygabo]

Fewer than 40,000 views. Criminal. Chet was incredible. Never heard Classical Gas played like this.

[@markw3598]

Yeah, he ruined it.

[@alwaysright3718]

380,000 views...

[@bobareeniobobareenio2935]

How I miss Chet ! ! ! ! I still have the album of his that I bought in the late 60s. .

[@tom.hoffmann6585]

Wow😃

[@AndyCutright]

Holy cow. Wow, just breathtaking.

[@HowardBelton-ji3tv]

the man the myth the legend bless him for showing us True Music and the passion he gave it

[@jeffjames4064]

Have mercy! He makes it look so easy.👍

[@lisbethbird8268]

I love this. It never gets stale. Thank you for sharing.

[@reservoirquarantine]

What a pretty piece of guitar music. I remember hearing it long ago on the radio as a passenger in my mother's car. She is the least musically inclined member of my family and remains completely disinterested in such matters. Even so, she immediately identified this as Classical Gas by Chet Atkins. I think that says something.

[@FrettieFingers]

The Striker of the Strings. Masterful as always.

[@jasonknox7807]

Chet was amazing. I only hope to be 1/4 that great in my old age.

[@HermanPickels]

Always been a fan of Chet Atkins. Love to hear him play. ❤

[@Jaden48108]

Great song. Great playing.

[@peterjordan5813]

Beautiful indeed. Very special talent wonderful to listen to.

[@maxflyman5435]

First time I have seen/heard this rendition. But it doesn't matter. With the exception of the hardware, Chet Atkins created the guitar. GOAT, bar none. No slight to other genres, but ask them...who inspired them? Not a one will not mention the legendary Chet Atkins. Reason I begged my parents for a $12 guitar when I was 10....Been playing, (with a few upgrades, lol) for over 60 years now. Thanks, CA for giving the world your gift, and showing the versatility of this great instrument.

[@bobbywolff1274]

notice his G-string is nylon! CLASSIC

[@TrevorParsnips]

Chet knows what the boys like!

[@mga2899]

Remarkable variation on this impeccable standard.

[@joej7527]

What a gift to humankind. Amazing guitarist. One of a kind.

[@jbcrazy]

No wonder my favourite player, Mark Knopfler, loved Chet so much! Absolutely the standard in skill and artist.

[@tom.hoffmann6585]

Chet was so darn good and admirable 😊

[@timallbritton7329]

Maybe my favorite version ever. Relaxed and impeccably clean. Like Chet. He was one in a million.

[@BegToDiffer99]

Well said.

[@jamessmelcer616]

The “Master “ has spoken ! ……in my opinion 👏👏👏👍❤️🎼❗️

[@peterbulloch4328]

I remember watching him play for President Bush where he played two tunes simultaneously, can't remember what they were but you could hear them distinctly at the same time....brilliant!

[@Fingerstyle123]

The two tunes were most likely Yankee Doodle and Dixie.

[@freerkottema]

You would like Tommy Emanuel too... he ones played with this Master

[@Wileylikethehawk]

My fifth grade teacher used to play this in the classroom…. It inspired me to love music, and now I’ve been playing guitar for 22 years. And yes - I happen to have a Chet Atkins CE nylon!

[@Fingerstyle123]

I too have a Chet Atkins CE nylon and was lucky enough to meet Chet and have him sign it. It is one of my prized guitars!

[@Wileylikethehawk]

@@Fingerstyle123 That’s amazing!

[@GuyGooding-q9o]

The amazing master , Chet Atkins playing with all 10 ! Not many guitarist can , some don't even know what I mean .

[@wayneconn1079]

Many come and go . But chet is still the man at the front . He had the touch and the emotion to bring a song to life .

[@landrion7]

He made it look so easy if you've every tried to play even one riff then you know this is one of the hardest song ever on guitar

[@sinisaplavsic6851]

Ова је мелодија у свакој верзији задивљујућа! Синиша од Срема и све Војводине.

[@P_RO_]

One of the greatest guitar talents ever playing one of the greatest guitar songs ever.

[@johntechwriter]

An understated and complex rendering of this classic. Proof you don't need to burn down the barn to get it across. As always, Chet honors the music through his uniquely subtle interpretation.

[@josephgiustiniani2834]

He not only honored the music, but he almost always honored the other artists who were lucky enough to sit in with him. Never about one up Manship. He really listened to and enjoyed other artists. I don't know how many Chet albums I wore out............................... sure do miss the guy. And Paul Yandell.

[@henrimatisse7481]

gorgeous

[@jonathanmacpac]

A little flamenco in the intro. Some baroque flavor in the middle section. Atkins is a man of many influences.

[@luiscarrasquillo8299]

A beast, a horse wow way ahead of his time

[@joemccarron199]

CHET ATKINS the guitar players guitarist. Yes he was a country boy so he naturally played country, but he played many different genres of music Jazz, Caribbean, Flamenco, eastern European, Hawaiian , pop , etc.

[@Nickgreek123]

For me this is the best acoustic version of this track. This truly captures the emotion of the track. beautiful.

[@jackduguid177]

It’s good, but you need see Tommy Emmanuel play this... You’ll thank me later.. 😉

[@gman4860]

@@jackduguid177 louder and faster do not equate to better.

[@MFDOOOOM]

@@gman4860 true dat

[@deannaervien2481]

Hey! I didn't put a thumbs down on his performance! I'm definitely a thumbs up! I had this played at my wedding as the recessionary. Damn phone.

[@MelvilleG]

Chet and Tommy play this piece so differently that one can imagine that these are two separate compositions.

[@benbolt9354]

The man who inspires, "Future Greats!"

[@camilonawell1287]

es vieja escuela don Chet. mucho respeto y admiración por su exelente técnica

[@astroman30]

A gift from God.

[@TomVAtkinson]

Excellent! What a great musician Chet was!

[@hurricanejoe5446]

Amazing!!!!

[@jessebriggs9405]

He played all the time. Gifted plus work ethic and therefore unmatched.

[@michaelmirabal6349]

I love Chet Atkins. He was such a great guitarist. One that can't be left out, though, is Paul Yandell, who is playing with him on this show. Paul was like Chet's sideman, but was a great guitarist in his own right.

[@deannaervien2481]

Wow! He was REALLY good. Man!

[@herdingcats3850]

Master of his instrument. A fine gentleman.

[@norrisdurrant4019]

This is truly a treasure to behold, as one of my favourite songs of childhood.

[@doggonepointgooddogbacking3248]

I can honestly say I did not always like the direction Nashville took Country Music's production, but that which traditionally became known as the "Nashville Sound" was purely Chet. This is beautiful.

[@joeharrison1142]

Beautiful...

[@Mike-fi5se]

Chet could take an old fan belt, nailed across a warped piece of 2 by 4 wood, and still make it sing!

[@Robin-iy7sy]

You got that right! He was and still is.. The BEST

[@jeffstowe4860]

Ahhhh, the IMORTAL Chet Atkins...

[@pauldashwood2897]

Pure class .

[@elouise5593]

The one who originally wrote and performed this was Mason Williams. He also recorded himself on different tracks, playing all of the other instruments in the recording and put them together.

[@НиколайМаленко-т7ю]

Он лучший кто это исполнял, просто шикарно!

[@emilybennett6567]

Delightful!

[@dylanbrockguitar]

This is great! Always wanted to see him play this one live!!!

[@robgrune3284]

I had no idea Atkins could perform on a classical guitar. in another link, he performs Alhambra, not the greatest but certainly competent. seems I have under-appreciated Atkins!

[@heliob.n.591]

Notem que dos três bordões, somente a quinta corda é enrolada no bronze, enquanto a quarta e a sexta cordas são prateadas. Alguém sabe se foi por acaso?

[@sandrafarley7967]

Jim Stafford Plays Classical Gas Branson, MO

[@MrSF247]

Love the Allegro Spirituoso, Op. 15 No. 1 by Mauro Giuliani excerpt. Anybody know what piece(s) he insterted to intro the allegro spiritoso?

[@allan2098]

Are you referring to where he starts at 1:30? It sounds like a snippet of 'El Noy De La Mare' by Miguel Llobet, but he plays it slightly differently.

[@WellnessRosterHQ]

@@allan2098 I remember when his recording of this came out and he spoke about it. He never liked the orchestral break in Mason Williams version and thought it was kind of filler material. So he took that out and added in the bits from a couple of classical pieces.

[@allan2098]

@@WellnessRosterHQ I would never have thought to put that piece in there, but that's why he was one of the greatest and I'm not!

[@jackvoss175]

Two guys I really like to hear play Classical Gas - Chet Atkins and Mason Williams. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying.

[@FR-tb7xh]

… and Glen Campbell! ❤️

[@jamesroets800]

This is every bit as good as the full-blown orchestral masterpiece. Chet could make "Mary Had A Little Lamb" sound like Beethoven's Fifth.

[@DongusMcBongus]

SRV has a killer Mary had a little lamb.

[@stag3t-muspsa910]

Master at finger picking.

[@nyumupuvmmpa5172]

Should be in the Rock and Roll HOF

[@JosephAdcock.]

It's funny there's a guy that's standing with a strat thinking This guy could shred me to pieces

[@nobrainsnoheadache2434]

and then came Les Paul :)

[@mikedegregorio9113]

That guy is Paul Yandell and he played alongside Chet for about 25 years. He could play whatever Chet played.

[@gman4860]

@@roman-fo2sk paul was my friend and even her would take you to task for that statement. There is one Chet. “You can’t out Chet, Chet”.-Paul Yandell.

[@rockinredneck57]

Paul Yandell was an excellent gui player. He backed the Louvin Brothers in the 50s and played with Chet for many years. Chet's family posthumously gave Paul the very last CGP. Chet, Paul, Tommy Emmanuel, Jerry Reed, Steve Wariner, John Knowles. The only GCPs on the planet.

[@rockinredneck57]

@@nobrainsnoheadache2434 Les came before all of them. Chet's older brother played with Les.

[@doctorstrainlove6318]

My nephew said "I didn't know George Bush played guitar" 🙄

[@JoeNathan42420]

Kids gonna be a star ✨😅

[@MikeMillington]

And Herb Tarlick on keyboard. 🤪

[@lindalm6148]

😅

[@YvngCheese]

😂😂

[@filtheus5338]

and my nephew is the president

[@rossitherhodie5659]

The greatest......

[@gregwebb1107]

WOW!

[@barbstegner4639]

Heard this before but never heard this performed and orchestrated by the one an only man Chet played this radiation to Perfection 🥰 💞 Rip 🙏 🕊 ☮ Chet

[@timthompson8297]

A master.

[@johnclark1146]

A master at work (or play)

[@cyrusacre]

Gibson Chet Atkins model - the best solid body nylon string guitar in the world, with no equal since! Peavey amplification - built to LAST, with no equal since!!

[@kimc3024]

Chet Atkins was a guitar genius!!

[@starke2908]

if you get a chance , see him in person then tell who the greatest, bestist player is....go ahead i will wait

[@MsLashlarue]

Damn. Perfect song, perfect performance. Stunning.

[@knutmoheim9978]

the master.

[@justinhorn2395]

Life is a little better now

[@jamespruitt3159]

Best in the business with Tommy Emanuel a very close second.

[@normanapplegate9678]

Tommy Emanuel can run with him. Both on a pedestal.. great to hear them both

[@ErgonBill]

I believe Tommy exceeded Chet a few years ago. Not dissing Chet, he was amazing.

[@guyinpajamapants6892]

That guitar is worth a fortune!

[@Fingerstyle123]

I am not only lucky enough to own one of these guitars but also that Chet signed it for me at CAAS back in 1991.

[@MFDOOOOM]

@@Fingerstyle123 wow give it to me please. 😁🥳

[@notbraindead7298]

Read comment (above) by Bruce Fulton.

[@MG-ep5mm]

classical guitar purists are giving the thumbs down. to be fair, he did crossed the line with those pan flute synths.

[@jimclarke1108]

Guitar legend

[@manfredhermann9576]

top Musik

[@ummglick]

GOAT ❤