Chet Atkins "El Condor Pasa"

My understanding is that this melody is an old Indian tune...it's haunting and I believe Simon and Garfunkle had a hit with it.
Chet's beautiful echo and masterful touch in this makes it a keeper!

[@tedtalour6414]

Somehow... To me at least, Chet is one of the most respected guitarists ever yet somehow seems underrated. He's that special.

[@edrenajones5960]

I love the reverb echo thing. I finally found this version, been seeking about 39 years.

[@dougsguitarstuff4446]

Edrena Jones You're welcome! One of the best Chet tunes I ever uploaded. And I can play it. Sort of.

[@rockinredneck57]

Chet always left you wanting more. It wasn't just what he played, but what he didn't play that made him great. He never added more than the song needed. Beautiful work!

[@samarnone9547]

Reminds me of the days when me and my dad watched all the western shows and movies together.We loved them all.

[@davidbryson4902]

He is the G.O.A.T, without a doubt.

[@Sibonsax]

Does anyone in 2011 really have enough peace (even if they have enough talent) to have the spirit to play something half as beautiful as the many beautiful pieces that this man played? (once upon a time, when there was more optimism & hope in this country). Thanks!

[@danjacksonguitar3701]

And all around the world, there is hardly a place even in Europe now.

[@choochoo3985]

It was from Peru I think back in 1913. I heard it the first time in Nakon Phanom Thailand in April of 1968. Loved it ever since.

[@michaelwertzy9808]

Paul Simon even said it was inspired by a traditional Peruvian tune mainly by wooden flutes ( some of which are considered "recorders"). Just as soccer is called football (or futbol) in most of the world. Pax, stay well and safe!

[@no1reallycaresabout2]

This song was composed by the Peruvian composer Daniel Alomía Robles, "in 1913 as part of a zarzuela, a musical play that alternates between spoken and sung parts, by the same name." (Quote from Wikipedia)

[@jimclarke1108]

Incredible player, now a legend

[@alysn8744]

Really enjoyed this; I am just getting to know Chet Atkins. Thank you for the upload!

[@dougsguitarstuff4446]

Alys N You are welcome!

[@auxiliadorapaula4455]

Muito bonito!!

[@watchandknock607]

outra bonita versão é esta de um Pernambucano ainda pouco conhecido que toca sózinho mas parece que tem 3 acompanhando! ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpzNp2WQis6pZqs )

[@CluvVenny]

Quechua is the language of the Andean people in Peru, as well as Ecuador. Spanish is their second language. I used to live in both countries at different times of course. The facts are correct that Danile Alomia Robles wrote this tune.

[@dannyceval]

I liked it!! Thanks Chet!

[@dredger9mm]

...if I could, I surely would. I'd rather be a hammer than a nail, yes I would... Wow, the things you learn about tunes that are changed around over time. Shades of "Edmund Fitzgerald" and such. Thanks, Daffydoug.

[@samarnone9547]

Very pretty song.

[@hazensweeney5633]

beautiful !!!!

[@jetaud555]

Years ago, I bought my first Chet LP, simply called "The Best of Chet Atkins" and from his photo on the cover I thought he was indeed part native American. Long hair was the go then, so maybe that added to the effect. Thanks for all your uploads, Daffy.

[@dougsguitarstuff4446]

jetaud555 You're welcome!

[@amaraljose4154]

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[@bobareeniobobareenio2935]

Wish I could have met Chet and become close friends; I feel as though I have and we are ~ ~

[@rohini2808]

Hi daffydoug. Luv this version by simon & garfunkel, and love this tune. chet plays it well. greetings!!

[@mikemorgan8588]

Since the ancient of South America had no stringed instruments, we are talking about Spanish people giving guitars to the natives and then they make music right? It could have been composed on flute-whistle type instruments, most likely. I am glad that they composed it and that it survives, but get real. By the way ancient Hawaii didn't have stringed instruments either.

[@mr.warmth1511]

original is by 2 brothers in peru

[@sixgunner455]

@sagorevach - odd that the Maya didn't live in the Andes, but in southern Mexico.

[@jrstuart99]

@rohini2808 , El Condor pasa is a composition from Daniel Alomia Robles, one of the most famous folk composers from Peru. Inca Music

[@mariebifarella2699]

Frisson✌️😀😢

[@dredger9mm]

@daffydoug Pretty cool. :)

[@harshoranje]

Not India dude...Indian music sounds very different..and would sriosuly never have a name like el condor pasa which is Spanish..this is Peruvian I think

[@Deivy_84]

peruvian style

[@amaraljose4154]

Chou

[@samarnone9547]

Reminds of how Texans and border patrol are fighting so hard to secure our border without any help at all from our White House. I feel terrible about it.

[@Cope1024]

Chet recorded another version later; not nearly as nice as this one IMO.

[@veterprimax374]

Are you fuckin serious? wow..............