Chet Atkins Dark eyes

[@xxczerxx]

The fluidity of the melody along with the perfectly aligned basslines is truly staggering. No one will ever be like Chet!

[@ConstanceWhenever]

The bass player is playing lol.

[@StuPedassol]

@@ConstanceWhenever he is playing along.

[@alecblair11]

Tommy Emmanuel comes close to Chet lol. Both incredibly talented.

[@supersecularboypants]

He’s really incredibly fluid. Just amazing

[@supersecularboypants]

@@alecblair11 I agree, and Richard Smith also - his student

[@vedran8376]

American guitarist playing Russian song on the national TV in the middle of the Cold War. Nice!

[@JuanCarlos-tv2hu]

this song is from the Russian Empire era.

[@aaronjaben7913]

@i o no, it's Russian. Doofus en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Eyes_(song)

[@skiptrack326]

Oh you know about the cold war is what you want us to know huh! I dont know what the cold war is and I dont give a fuck

[@ikigai47]

@i o Ouch. You got served. Doofus ("Dark Eyes" (Russian: Очи чёрные, romanized: Óči čjórnye; transl. "Black Eyes") is a well-known and popular Russian romance song.)

[@StuPedassol]

@@skiptrack326 How in the world do you not know what The Cold War is? I think you might, you just could be forgetting.

[@fongsbasement]

this guys got the best grin on his face. He knows how fucking good he is.

[@uniworkhorse]

I guess you could say he knew he was the Chet

[@AC-nq6os]

Chet was a beast. He was to country guitar what Paco de Lucia was to flamenco, Segovia to classical, and Les Paul to jazz.

[@kenz2756]

@@AC-nq6os I'm always puzzled as to what genre that's actually called... Is is actually country? It doesn't sound like country to me, I'm not american though. That genre must've transformed.

[@AC-nq6os]

@@kenz2756 Yes, I agree with you here. I think it’s a Russian folk song.

[@kenz2756]

@@AC-nq6os Oh not this song in specific, just his own songs generally, they don't sound country to me. The country i know are those songs about trucks and farms with flatpicking in G.

[@thriftdig]

I was lucky enough to see Chet alongside Jethro Burns in Orange County Ca. Probably in 1984. I was 17 at the time. My friends and I went up early and got to the venue about 3 o’clock. We found an open door and went in. It was all dark but saw it was the backstage area behind the stage. We could hear playing and went in further to find Chet and Jethro sitting and practicing. We were pretty timid standing back just listening and Chet said “come on over boys” so we stood there aghast asking questions and talking with them about 20 minutes or so. Chet asked if we had tickets and we said not yet. He says “well I’ll get you you boys in”. They then said they had to do a soundcheck and he let us sit in the front to watch… asking us “ how’s it sound out there , is it too loud” etc. such a one of a kind experience we had by the ever gracious Chet and Jethro! So we saw the show with the seats he comped us and went backstage after the show and said thanks and had him sign some of our albums and concert program. Chet then said goodbye and got in his shuttle not before tossing his cigar. I waited till he left and grabbed that thing and smoked it! I kept the rest of it along with the flatpick he gave me which I still have along with the ticket stub. Thank you Chet!

[@Da_Xman]

✨Wonderful✨ story...!!! ✨🥴👍✨

[@alanwilkin8869]

Yip an amazing story, he sounds like a gentleman, knofflers a hero of mine, seeing that, chet Atkins was knoffs hero

[@MrTomanderson76]

Wow what a privilege !!!!!!!

[@Fooma777]

An excellent tale! Piece of history

[@DoomDaniels]

How do u know what year the gig was but not be sure of ur age? Are u unsure of ur birthdate?

[@robbourassaguitarist]

I never had posters of rock stars in my bedroom as a kid, but I had one of Chet on the wall. My biggest hero growing up.

[@codychickadee5095]

I've always been more into rock and roll/blues/hard rock but Chet's talent is undeniable. He's gotta be my favourite country guitarist.

[@speedfreakjive8843]

It's so amazing as a guitar player coming back to guys like Chet Atkins and Les Paul and just being at an absolute loss for words.

[@astral2151]

Chet knew what he was doing. He wanted to try to ease the conflict between America and Russia at the time through music. Music knows no boundaries nor holds no borders, it's a universal feeling; unity.

[@MrJakob49]

Yo this comment has a lot more meaning today

[@samilsam]

We need him

[@YASBEN1510]

Hope the world will be more resonable and find a way to leave in peace.

[@muchanadziko6378]

and how did his clearly Americana inspired music was supposed to ease any conflict?

[@ЗояЖосу]

​@@muchanadziko6378it's an old russian song

[@nomad90125]

One of the greatest guitarist that ever lived PERIOD.

[@thomasmartinscott]

I first heard Chet when I was 8 years old, in 1959. Without a doubt he was the biggest inspiration for my 57 year career in music.

[@cinnamonsinner4619]

Cool what do you do

[@bobbypinkston9374]

Mark Knopfler, his protégés helped inspire me get into music as well. Chets reach is so far and wide even after his death, RIP!

[@DavidOfWhitehills]

Spoken as a true drummer.

[@thomasmartinscott]

@@cinnamonsinner4619 I just play private parties anymore. I opened for the Allman Bros. Band in the '60s, for Moms Mabely and Ricky Nelson in the '70s, won the U.S. Air Forces Worldwide Talent Show with The Bitburg Bluegrass Band in '81, opened for the Judds, Ronnie Milsap, and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in '86, recorded 2 commercial Albums in '84 and '86, Was in the "nightclub" shots on Hee Haw in '85, played all over the country for the rest of the "80s, did lots of Radio Shows, and a TV Show, worked in a 6 nights a week "Branson Style Show" with Dennis Weaver in Ouray Colorado (Chester on Gunsmoke, and McLeod on TV) Played in several different Theater shows and outdoor shows, and now, I live way up in the mountains of SW Colorado, and just play on my porch.

[@terryallen9546]

@@thomasmartinscott Right on, man.

[@aleksandrsharikov9209]

Special thanks from Russia. Playing and knowing how to play this particular score correctly is just shocking !!! . The highest level !!!!!!!!!!!! There are practically no such people as Chet. !!!!!!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@vincerusso5619]

Chet was one of the greatest guitarists around. Playing such intricate songs on LIVE television

[@ccbphoto]

Such a guitar god!!!!!

[@ElwoodBlues68]

One of the best guitar pickers of all time!

[@sugarlife485]

no. THE BEST

[@hammertownpavao]

Not one of the best - but the Greatest Guitar Player Of All Time ! (Same is True of Danny Gatton)

[@aniquinstark4347]

@@hammertownpavao I think people like Eddie Van Halen, Buckethead, Eric Johnson, Steve Vai, ect. are objectively better guitarists but it's probably true that Chet was the best picker.

[@mdasikkhan1610]

@@aniquinstark4347 each with their own opinions so ait

[@redrocket9861]

Check is also a great nose picker aswell

[@tonyjones1560]

Chet Atkins. Glen Campbell. Jerry Reed. These guys were *beasts* on guitar. Here's an example of the Original Certified Guitar Player in action. Outstanding 👏👏👏👏👏

[@quailshootr6389]

Um, I think you left out the master of all of these guys.

[@tonyjones1560]

@@quailshootr6389 Entirely possible...Roy Clark was also a wizard, FTR. Who else you got?

[@quailshootr6389]

I can remember staying with my grandparents in the 70s when grandma would yell for me that Roy was on ( hee haw) . Roy Clark is a national treasure and a great picker for sure, but I was referring to Merle Travis .

[@tonyjones1560]

@@quailshootr6389 Yeah, that's a major oversight on my part. Believe it or not, I haven't had much exposure to Merle Travis but definitely heard the name. VERY solid name it is, too.

[@FlipDahlenburg]

'OCGP'?

[@jeepneygang]

The absolute control of his instrument is unparalleled. There are much faster guitarists out there but a master makes things look simple.

[@TheMarkstoutjesdyk]

I believe any artist that has mastered control of their "true self" will always showcase remarkable talent. "Don't let anything poison your individuality."-Rodney Mullen

[@davidjames3424]

There is a book called Psycho Cybernetics that you would probably like!

[@TheKidJake]

didn't expect to see a rodney mullen quote down here lol

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

I see. And what is the ontological nature of a "true self"?

[@MalAnders94]

@@whynottalklikeapirat and who is the you that controls the true Self?

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

@@MalAnders94 Indeed. Apparently it must somehow by implication be the "untrue self" yet not that other self which apparently some people mistake for their true self. It's a right rodeo show of selves this ...

[@barkbarkbarkbarkable]

I found it surprising to hear in an interview, that he only owned one electric and one acoustic guitar at a time, and was never a collector....

[@Bryan_Kay]

@Evan Hodge that's racist

[@rayray8687]

@Evan Hodge: Doesn’t a “classical nylon string” guitar (as you redundantly put it) qualify as “one acoustic guitar”?

[@bigman9854]

Evan Hodge what

[@sscctt]

@Evan Hodge why did u delete ur comment

[@jimjambananaslam3596]

@@sscctt Pretty sure comments delete themselves if they get downvoted enough. Or else he was being a know-it-all and made a fool of himself and then retroactively deleted it, in which case, I don't blame him lol.

[@GlazaVodolaza]

До мурашек. Amazing. Awesome artist.

[@LostSoulAscension]

Chet has no fret buzz or extraneous string sounds. Unbelievably precise technique. I always wonder how he learned the guitar.

[@alexissixela6914]

He learned playing classical

[@chubbycheese1234]

@alexissixela6914 was just thinking this. Traditional classical guitar players are extremely precise to people who learn outside the classical environment to some extent

[@gitaareddy]

He started by copying Merle Travis technique, mostly called 'Travis picking'

[@mdkguitar]

carefully

[@brianmclaughlin4419]

Don't Listen to people talk. He was raised in the countryside in a valley where radio stations were only local hillbilly music. Taught himself, Tal Farlow was an influence, Scruggs and Flatt, people like that, but Farlow was NYC jazz, so there's that. Then he played a little live radio, and traveling "Merry makers" with Real Hick, Cornpone musicians who hated his "Fancy Chords" that dumbfounded Local Yokels. So he moved to Nashville and made it into something cause it had one recording studio. Leastwise, that's what I heard.

[@fufu_slav]

What a gem. That little "Ha-" at the end gets me. He knew he was amusing the crowd

[@jaycue7641]

Chet is one of my all time favorite soloists by far. His tone is still so incredibly good. And clean as can be. Another favorite of mine from this era is Roy Clark. He is so underrated mainly because of his use of comedy while playing but the guy was a Monster Guitarist.

[@johnspeed5900]

I read or saw somewhere that Roy Clark was a classically trained musician . Chet Atkins and he were two of the all time greats!

[@mmmCrunchy]

Roy Clark also didn't play like that on his albums, for the most part. Going from seeing him on TV to listening to his albums was kind of a let-down if you're looking for guitar virtuosity.

[@amandahugankiss4110]

Roy Clark shot at my mother. On two separate occasions. Don't much care how well he plays.

[@GixxerRider1991]

No matter how many times I watch this it still blows me away.

[@dtanaka869-d]

Listening with my eyes closed, it sounds like 2 separate guitarists playing a duet; I guess it's a testament to how clean Chet was, utterly fantastic

[@vaguerth7864]

behind him you can see a bass player and a rhythm guitarist

[@tombarac8253]

in the beginning, he plays the rhythm section by himself.

[@Gollas4k]

there are 2 guitars and a bass

[@Whydoweneedhandlesagain]

There’s clearly a dude on upright bass

[@JeremyBryce-r5x]

I know what you mean, despite the observations of the other commentators; kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWfUlqRvnpWDaJY

[@dannymuhammad8321]

There's a lot of things that make Chet Atkins great. I've been trying to play like him for 45 years. I've come to some conclusions: his ideas and Concepts, his timing and sense of perfection. But really coming up with ideas is the main thing

[@georgethomas4419]

It nearly makes me give up hes a freak

[@andrewwye1058]

And the hours and hours of practice.

[@glen4326]

Best guitar tone I've heard in a while. This was our old generation's classy kind of music. I appreciate the realness of it.

[@weejim48]

One of the all time great guitarists ever. 👍

[@richardhepburn4746]

A true genius and giant of the guitar and such a humble and nice man xxx

[@ddivar8149]

Even when he plays fast its relaxing.

[@wichitarick]

Yes is part of why his style has always been my fav. guitar player,always get good vibes from it, feels like 2 or 3 instruments and indeed the UPbeat usually relaxes me :) and is about making the song or sound(vibe) unique) .Keep jammin. Peace . Rick

[@TheMidnightModder]

I guess it's because the beat may be fast but the melody in between is slower.

[@Julio_Gomes]

The man's face in the bottom right corner in the beggining of the video fills me with joy every time I see it. The same face the actor made in Roy Clark's legendary malaguena performance on tv. It's the exact moment a simple man notices they're standing next to a legend. Such a beautiful moment.

[@BaldwinManson]

Well said, he looks genuinely glad to be there

[@high-defRJ]

Chet Atkins is my favorite musician ever, regardless of an instrument. It always seems like Chet was versatile musician who can encompass many genres, have fundamentals, and have so much control of the instrument. Guitar was just his extension of his hands.

[@jefflindeman]

Chet, at the height of his prowess! The Legend will always live!

[@GregorLinch]

Sheer class one of the greatest guitar players of all time love him to bits.

[@memecathar1263]

Billy Strings and Chet Atkinson are American treasures.

[@Stevewatson3]

He always floats when he plays! Haunting yet wonderful😮❤

[@benitabezilia2526]

Блестяще!Высочайши й класс владения инструментом.Музыка легко ложится на 💓сердце,вызывая трепетное волнение,радость.Музыкант-талант,талантище!!!У меня день начинается с этой музыки всегда.Браво,брависсимо !!!

[@MF-qo4fe]

Tf u saying

[@maximalder5190]

@@MF-qo4fe wtf you saying? that was russian song, moron

[@MF-qo4fe]

@@maximalder5190 you're 2 months late white boy, cry elsewhere

[@cornucopia8591]

@@MF-qo4fe according to your account name, you're 266 years late, boy. Привет.

[@МорозовАлександр-щ8и]

Ребята, не сорьтесь! Музыка должна объединять, а не наоборот.

[@giacintolauretani9621]

Absolutely awesome fantastic great unique amazing fabulous wonderful talented gifted

[@ZeroFretGuitar]

If i owned a country Chet would be on the one dollar bill

[@Goldenrod01]

And a mt Rushmore with Chet, Merle Travis and Mose rager

[@bebopalloobop]

Jerry Reed on the 100 SON

[@handsomedevil4928]

@@bebopalloobop not quite. D’jango would

[@porkyswelding]

2 dollar bill could be Elton John

[@xannondaalder1173]

@@Goldenrod01 don’t forget Paul Yandell and Jerry Reed!

[@vincentbuccieri9305]

Master Atkins and Les Paul Were Two of the Leading Guitarest of there Era! Real Rock Stars!

[@tjhooker824]

They still are

[@jas_bataille]

My dad worked for Marcel Dadi, Chet's protégé in France. He was responsible for Marcel's guitar shop. He opened it so his parents could have an occupation - both Marcel and Chet were very rich men, Marcel especially was a ridiculously successful entrepreneur - but my dad did all the work behind the scenes. He said that every great guitar that came in during this time, from the original Fender Thinline 1963 (which he still own!) to one of the custom Yamaha for which each part was made by a different luthier in Japan (can't remember the model, apparently my dad said it was the finest guitar he had even witnesses in his life!) passed through my dad's hands. He bought quite a lot of them for himself, and had a collection of over 30 different ones. Chet and Marcel weren't big collectors, or so I've heard. Marcel didn't mind. 25 years later, when my dad came back to France, he went to 5 different guitar shops and was *instantly* recognized as if he had never ever leaved and it was the most natural thing in the world. I was 9 years old. Marcel tragically died in an airplane accident. He was the happiest man ever and everyone loved him. RIP Marcel and Chet, two of the greatest players and men of all time!

[@alexraphael6534]

What a great story. Thanks for posting! :)

[@papatango5085]

Mon oncle le connaîssait

[@benitabezilia2526]

Вот сейчас- настроение гадкое,прегадкое.Включила блестстательного гитариста и ВСЁ ПРОШЛО!!! Низкий поклон и память,память,память.

[@bentoamancio2586]

Tu eres hija, nieta de españoles? Tu nombre lo dice que si!

[@fernandogarajalde4066]

Best use of cross-picking, a Bigsby vibrato, and the adaptation of a Russian folk song to an American C&W audience. No wonder RCA handed him the keys to the kingdom! 🎸

[@Olegzyan]

fantastic! just awesome. I'm Russian and I can really appreciate this masterful guitar rendition of the wonderful song.

[@Comdev11]

I grew up in the 80's/90's and I keep coming back to Chet.

[@barryblack5562]

Chet was light-years ahead as a player and an incredible musician and arranger. 👏👏👏👏👏👏🎩

[@sugarlife485]

DJANGO IS SMILING....HE KNOWS CHET WAS THE GREATEST ALONGSIDE HIM THE GYPSY KING!!!!!!

[@djangodunn5968]

Yup

[@selmerlane943]

Yes sir

[@ashleygreen1627]

Chet had double the fingers and still couldn't keep up with Django.

[@selmerlane943]

Sure that is true but django would be proud of chet anyway

[@davidwalker5054]

Chets brilliant but Django was on a different planet

[@ColtDee]

Fantastic performance very lovely.

[@moose6676]

An absolute genius at work 🙏🏻

[@behnamzadeh1936]

he is American national treasure he was hero. unbelievable is not possible guitar

[@leswright4108]

Atkins is a masterful fingerstyle player and in this is offering what we classical types call a theme and variations--he introduces the tune then repeats it in increasingly more complex and virtuosic versions. I don't know if there is anything on record of Atkins playing a classical instrument and interpreting any of the classical or flamenco repertoire, but he no doubt could hold his own alongside the classical masters (Segovia, Bream, Parkening, Tennant, etc.) if he ever did!

[@aba8518]

late reply, but he is a pretttttttty sick version of Maleguena kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXrde2WQYsasmKc&ab_channel=daffydoug

[@jonbottensolhaug7948]

The greatest guitarists ever.

[@agnidas5816]

At his peak he was greatest. He's been surpassed. He definitely set a nice standard though. Down to the use of the dynamics - polished :) The audience can't even tell when the imitators don't use dynamics they just hear fast guitar picking heh

[@eltonron1558]

God bless Bob Hope, and the volunteers of those shows. I saw him at the bamboo bowl in the Philippines, and D C. July 4th 1970.

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Chet Atkins was a monster. Consider the time frame - he was ahead of his time. And an inspiration for so many later guitarists - like Steve Howe and so many others.

[@blujay9191]

Absolutely. Listen to The Clap by Steve Howe. It's got Chet Atkins all over it.

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

@@blujay9191 Agreed. And not to nitpick, but it's actually called "Clap". It was mis-titled on The Yes Album. He wrote it just after the birth of his son Dylan.

[@blujay9191]

@@ikkenhisatsu7170 .. Interesting .. I'm not saying that I don't believe you but I'd like to see a source. You're asking me to believe you instead of their own album cover.

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

@@blujay9191 I'll direct you to several interviews and Dan Hedges' book "Yes: An Authorized Biography". It makes sense if you think about it - Dylan was just born, his first child, and he called the song Clap. It was 1971, and an album when the record company (Atlantic) was about to drop them before it took off. No one paid attention to proofing the album sleeve.

[@blujay9191]

@@ikkenhisatsu7170 .. thanks .. there's so much plain b.s. flying around that any more I ask people to cite references. I appreciate the reply.

[@rockhaze]

I'm a guitar player. But early in my younger years, I played clarinet. I remember playing this song at a solo and ensemble competition. Sounds soooo good on guitar, Chet plays it well!

[@infoscholar5221]

Chet was an absolute master. Check out his album with Mark Knopfler.

[@akula_mike]

Bravo! A real virtuoso! Rock and roll version of Black Eyes.

[@АлександрКлиманов-к6и]

Ну, натуральный ЦЫГАН с чорными ОЧАМИ👍😍👌❗

[@МихаилКопышев-с3в]

И романс ... не цыганский, украинский.

[@МаксимФедотов-т9м]

Очи черные! Аmazing performance, thanks!

[@mehmetasmkara1118]

I felt like i knew the melody but i couldn't remember any song named dark eyes. Then realised it's ochi chernie 😂 Great song, i love it

[@jussigronstrand2871]

Chet is very great guitarist. Unbeliavable sounds!

[@brucegelman5582]

And this children is why Chet Atkins is in the top 10 greatest guitarists of all time.Technique AND musicality.

[@Crackers2549]

Absolutely one of the greatest players EVER!....... Mr. GUITAR

[@Faygo33]

Chet is probably one of the greatest guitarists of all time

[@tenorbanjoguy]

Such a wonderful touch and sense of musicianship!! Refreshing...again! Thanks for posting!

[@valodaslanian2000]

Well done bravo . I used to ply this beautiful Russian song it goes very well by accordion

[@michaelball7488]

Chet and my father were the first 2 🎸 guitarists to inspire me to start playing at the age of 4

[@tonytotten408]

Was the greatest gift d Guitarist in the world sadly missed 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tonibaños]

Chet era un genio de la guitarra. Excelente versión.

[@nathanlorenzo8550]

that was crazy. i love coming back to this video

[@danieledaroma1446]

Очи чёрные, очи жгучие, очи страстные и прекрасные, как люблю я вас, как боюсь я вас, знать увидел вас я не в добрый час. Очи чёрные, очи пламенны и мaнят они в страны дальные, где царит любовь, где царит покой, где страданья нет, где вражды запрет. Очи чёрные, очи жгучие, очи страстные и прекрасные, как люблю я вас, как боюсь я вас, знать увидел вас я не в добрый час. Не встречал бы вас, не страдал бы так, я бы прожил жизнь улыбаючись, вы сгубили меня очи чёрные унесли на век моё счастье. Очи чёрные, очи жгучие, очи страстные и прекрасные, как люблю я вас, как боюсь я вас, знать увидел вас я не в добрый час ...Amaizing!

[@qppain_killer44]

Beautiful Chet Solo... Beautiful

[@antonkrog843]

You know it's old when even the clapping sounds old

[@MrGregFrancis]

Ha

[@vitaliipogodin3936]

The black eyes, The passionate eyes, The burning eyes and beautiful I'm loving you I' m afraid you Apparently I have seen you In not kind hour

[@TheWildliferules]

Greg Ori here how amazing a wonderful style of chet guitar with the amazing variations in articulated offsets .

[@redhotchilliprawn]

Some backplay drama going on between Ms Stripey and Spotty from 00:44 to 1:25 . Them steel players are always hitting on anybody

[@rickjason215]

Watching Chet in his prime is incredible.

[@ColtDee]

FANTASTIC.

[@heavenlyguitar5913]

This man could play anything.

[@topografer]

You know what happens to me sometimes. I hear a lot of great modern guitar players with unique style. Then I hear players of the past like Chet Atkins and Ted Greene, etc etc and I understand where this comes from. It's a constant discovery game for me

[@martygardajr2455]

This whole performance is incredible but for me the bit at 1:02 is absolute mind-bending sorcery.

[@Sk3z]

one of the more inspiring guitarist ever

[@thegoodleathercrafts2560]

Душевно!

[@stepitupandgo67]

He was just amazing...noone had ever played electric guitar like this before...les paul, but chet was just so good....this whole show is time capsule stuff...should be shot into space...

[@RuskyED]

Wonderfully nostalgic! Chet belongs in the Russian Musical Hall of Fame!

[@JohnViinalass-lc1ow]

such an effortless performance by that inimitable guitartist!

[@ednik61]

Ай,хорошо!

[@fmahavishnu9807]

Почитайте комментарии! Ни одного матюка, доброжелательные отзывы.

[@donmathews5885]

An amazing talent. Has never been equaled, and probably never will be. RIP, Chester.

[@sugarlife485]

easily the greatest guitarist of all time

[@pankinkanarsky6725]

Chester Bennington

[@melindagrosch306]

Earl Klugh was given 1/3 of Chet Atkins guitars because Earl Klugh (self taught) learned to play guitar in the style of Chet Atkins. I bet Chet wanted those guitars to continue to play the music always, as was before he left this world.

[@purplelookplay2364]

What a wonderful talent !❤

[@garrettgoodman313]

Not a cell phone in sight. Just simply enjoying the brilliance of Chet.

[@kkfoto]

They had to check their phones at the door. House rules.

[@garrettgoodman313]

@@kkfoto ah that makes sense. Kudos to the venue!

[@redblack8414]

This man is unbelievable.

[@zerothreefive6014]

And motley Crue thought they got the ladies. Chet always had a crowd of women with him cheering him.

[@GregorLinch]

Americas greatest guitarist Mr handsome and a superb player in all aspects. I have played the guitar classical rock folk etc. Never came close to the musicianship of this genius

[@maximalder5190]

Очи черныя, очи жгучия, очи страстныя, и прекрасныя.. Как люблю я вас...! Замечательно играл товарищ Чет!

[@KimChibiIsPro]

1:51 best usage ever of Bigsby to me

[@j.dragon651]

they are the worst tremolo systems out there yet he made it sound good.

[@relevation0]

@@j.dragon651 i like em

[@sethcragan6649]

@@j.dragon651 I love the Bigsby. I have a Gretch Country Gentleman Chet Atkins signature model and I play the crap out of it.

[@j.dragon651]

@@sethcragan6649 "variety is the spice of life"

[@CarlHammer]

Chet recorded this in 1954 when he was about 29. He must have started BEFORE he was born....hahahaha. First time I've seen this clip. Fantastic.

[@ОооченьГлубинныйнарод]

Я такого красивого исполнения никогда не слышал!

[@mcknight8225]

А что за песня?

[@DM-ul5yc]

@@mcknight8225 Ты угораешь? Очи черные - Dark Eyes

[@RichieALevy]

Holy cow...man I forgot how freakin 😳 he was!! RIP Chet!

[@17primemover]

His talent was other-worldly

[@victorcontreras3368]

Good 'ol Chet! He certainly picks the best😊

[@imadlebiar1546]

i'm learning russian , i can listen to this all my life

[@denali371]

Как успехи в русском языке? :)

[@nurkenrustem6044]

Ilya Vishnyakov Кто придумал бутерброд с дикобразом по-царски? Они хулиганы! Они - бездельники! Хахаха!

[@xilon-vh3pt]

Yevgeny Hrebinka is the author of this song. He was ukrainian and is known as a ukrainian writer. There are two reasons why this song was written in russian language are (1) Ukrainian language was forbidden (2) the Russian Empire had two languages french for nobles and russian for the rest. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yevgeny_Grebyonka)

[@zeroto1erance351]

@@xilon-vh3pt епать да всем похер на украину хватит уже спамить за свою маленькую никчёмную республику или что у вас там , никто не знает даже где на карте эта украина

[@dan-3268]

Comrade, I hear you haven't been learning a lot of Russian recently. So how are we going to settle this?

[@PeterStrachanMusic]

Great guitarist... Just great.