Chet Atkins "Mrs. Robinson"

[@garygullikson6349]

Why must people compare great artists as if they were in competition. Can't we just appreciate their achievements and differences in styles. Atkins, Sabicas, Hendrix, Segovia, De Lucia and hundreds of other great guitarists have each made our world better with their efforts.

[@robertsilver3570]

thank you!!! agreed!!!

[@robertsilver3570]

thank you!!! agreed!!!

[@mr.warmth1511]

ditto

[@jdoe27]

and a bunch of miserable assholes like myself jealous as hell

[@kevinjones2268]

This a thousand times yes. Music is infinite! As are individual likes and dislikes!

[@annaangel7883]

One day you pick up the guitar and you feel like a great master, and the next day you feel like a fool. It’s because we’re different every day, but the guitar is always the same…Just beautiful.

[@radrook4481]

In the case of some acoustic guitars, sometimes it's the guitar reacting to the weather and making what sounded nice before sound like crap. That is bound to affect how we feel.

[@darkclaw8959]

What? Lol I never feel like a fool when I pick up my guitar, practice practice practice, u will get better

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

@@darkclaw8959 well, I can only speak for myself and i can personally relate to the original post. Some days are better than others. Some days im really cooking it and new creative ideas are just flowing out of me, I can hardly get it down fast enough. Then some days I can't properly piece together licks and phrases, can't focus on where I should be going next, can't improvise like i know i should... Often it's when I'm tired or exhausted from work but sometimes it just seems like it's "not my day" type of thing.

[@lh7801]

@@darkclaw8959 we are all very impressed with how perfect and amazing you are. For a lot of us, we have good days and off days. Sometimes I feel like superman on the guitar. Other days I feel like I cant put anything together. Most of the time it's probably closer to the middle.

[@sureimhappy]

@@the_original_Bilb_Ono yep, same here. Have good days and bad days

[@mvies77]

Not only a great guitarist but a man of class and excellence.

[@Danocaster214]

Chet always makes it looks like he's known the music his whole life. I've heard it said, "don't practice until you get it right, practice until you can't get it wrong." That's the genius of Chet Atkins.

[@Amy-st3ry]

the people who disliked this doesn't know music. He's chet atkins, one of the best classical guitarist in this whole wide world... I wud always want to play the guitar like him someday!!

[@deldia]

Since when is Chet Atkins a classical guitar player?

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

Assumption not based on anything. Atkins wasn't a classical guitar player. There's nothing to argue about here.

[@ThePaddymike]

He played classical music and on classical guitars, but his specialty was country.

[@Amy-st3ry]

lol roasted for jus giving my opinion! 😂😂

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

Amy That's internet for you. Don't take it personally :D Have a good day, or something :)

[@arnienewman785]

God Blessed us with Chet Atkins

[@bobmessina1315]

Smoothest coolest player ever...

[@jimreeves1954]

Mr Chester Atkins , oh how we miss you, talents such as yours are so very hard to come by. You were indeed very special. What you and your old friend, Jim Reeves gave this world will be enjoyed and passed along for generations to come. I wish you could know what joy you and Jim gave me in the time I have been on this earth. I hope we really do meet some day just to shake your hands. Forever a fan!

[@nestor3196]

Hermosa canción , estoy sorprendida la calidad con la que toca la guitarra este hombre , muchas gracias al legado que nos ha dejado, un saludo desde Argentina

[@maurieer]

Steve Suierveld Mr. Guitar. Among the best if not the best.

[@luigilamorte7753]

Chet Atkins was one versatile great guitarist. He along with other greats like Joe Pass, Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel, Charlie Byrd have left this world a more enjoyable place. Thank you all.

[@alibalibee-jy4of]

My Dad was a guitarist and all the guys you listed were all his favourites. He had a Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean which my brother has now. Thanks for stirring some great memories 😊

[@yiushin2]

I wish Chet Atkins was still alive

[@maurieer]

yiushin2 So do I.

[@George-fh9zm]

Why?

[@9496TULL]

yiushin2 me too

[@snowroom1]

Cincinnati Kid what do you mesn

[@Grace-wg7fq]

Why do great people always die first❓😭

[@laidsgpr63]

I have always loved and admired Chet Atkins on his amazing talent on the guitar. You are, and always will be a star Sir !!!

[@jimtryon6018]

I'll tell you what, I don't care what Chet Atkins plays , it's always the BEST ,no one can hold a light to him . He can drop a guitar on the floor and it would sound good. No one but no one has accomplished and I don't think they ever will, what Chet Atkins has. It's a crying ass shame he had to up and die on us........ The man could play "ANY SONG ,ANY STYLE" it's just a damn shame we lost him....!! JIM TRYON~~~~

[@SirGigalot941]

Chet is a fantastic melodist player... he keeps the melody strong while adding clear, excellent harmony!

[@grumblekin]

Mr. Atkins never needed to look at the strings. He only did so because he was looking on proudly as each of his 6 children hummed and sang to the people in the crowd. On the 7th day God rested...and Chet provided the soundtrack!

[@rogerhuff9556]

grumblekin AMEN

[@bzssheetmetal6783]

grumblekin Chet Atkins is still around he plays Pat Robertson on the 700 Club

[@skyfix9813]

He was the grand dad on Johnny winters, Jimmy Hendrix. And Mic Box.....All hail

[@hankt8720]

+BZS sheetmetal You're probably thinking of a different Chet Atkins Because he died in 2001

[@zachdods]

Must have been heart breaking when he broke strings

[@mayuquitomayu4743]

Gotta love this guy. No comparisons. Such a valid request. He plays with love and style. This is just wonderful. Bravo Chet Atkins.

[@lchawngthu6985]

Just so beautiful I just can't hold back my tears. Thanks Chet for giving the world a wonderful music.

[@harlemsar]

scrolled to much to find this comment, same feeling bro.

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

I was lucky enough to see Chet in a solo concert in a small theatre in the round back in the seventies. I remember it like it was yesterday and I'm still trying to get that sound.

[@SmileyD1125]

Such a pure gentle sound he makes...

[@gregfrancis5252]

WHAT A GREAT MAN ,,,,GUITAR MAKER,,,INNOVATIVE STYLE,,,PRODUCED ELVIS,,,PLAYED ON SOME OF HIS GREATEST HITS,,,,WHAT A LIFE.

[@arntigreat1]

In my opinion Chet Atkins was one of the best guitarist ever.

[@wesn3846]

One if not the most versatile guitar player that lived. Could play any style music and make it sound great. Was recognized by all as one of the greatest.

[@pc4mlc451]

Pure Americana. Gives me goosebumps! :)

[@chester777ful]

Apart from writing many fantastic arrangements he was responsible for the Nashville Sound he produced so many recording artists he was a fantastic guitar player how can any sane person put this man down

[@andrewstuart9487]

Definitely ...the Godfather of Guitar!!! awesome rendition...

[@Chronologo]

man, Atkins was so humble and loved the music so much, I wish he come backs to life just to see him play live

[@eddriver7815]

I did in 1976 in Edmonton Canada

[@greenfinmusic5142]

You can see him singing his guitar parts through his guitar. He breathes as if the guitar phrases are sung, i.e., takes his breath before playing a phrase. It's a great lesson on how a guitar player should conceive of guitar playing.

[@ARichardP]

He really gives it that Nashville Sound. Makes it look effortless.

[@bobcarey7235]

What a beautiful guitar played by a masterful guitar player, well done sir!!

[@harveyandthewallbangerspod8773]

One word FANTASTIC!

[@jizzbols]

im actually related to chet atkins he's my great uncle my granddads brother i only got to meet him once before he died and he gave me one of his guitars to practice with he showed me how to play and i will never forget him R.I.P

[@jerryburns5121]

When I was very young I always wanted to play like Chet. I don't think I will ever Master the guitar the way Chet did. I do love this style. But as I have gotten older, I have learned just to be myself as much as I can. Practice practice practice. Really do miss Chet

[@estrellitaramos2801]

Everytime I listen to your music Chit, I can't help but see my father in you! You're in heaven now but will always be in our hearts.

[@brucewbowser]

This guy is the one that got me started!

[@taylormoore6379]

Reminds me that I was blessed to call Nashville “home” 😊

[@rcamp72]

Atkins confirms Paul Simon's reputation as a great song-writer and guitar master with this tribute. Both give the song the credit it's always deserved, but Simon created one of the 20th century's best classics. Great video.

[@calcorrfan]

Thanks for posting. The more I watch Chet videos, the more I appreciate his great talent and the diversity of his musical interests.

[@ddivar8149]

God bless you Mr. Guitar.

[@elizabethpaier1411]

Fantastic.. Thank you !!

[@telecastor69]

If a version of this song better than S&G's own were possible... only Chet The Great could achieve it! Thanks for posting so much beauty!1

[@paulrio46]

One of the all time greats

[@semitar6]

A very underrated masterful performance...

[@axeln48]

Could listen the whole day long to this wonderful playing

[@juliusdanielsson5757]

He makes it look so easy, incredible!

[@alberguecotoreal8347]

Simply fantastic

[@noraMaiden]

CHET I LOVE YOU!! ALWAYS REMEMBER!!

[@MitchTenderness]

what a tremendous talent!

[@cmartin1959-qq2mi]

A great guitarist and a great person.

[@burnindownthehouse]

Flawless! A very talented guitarist.

[@DexterHaven]

One of my fave instrumentals!

[@AgentRafa]

Absolute boss playing. Bravo bravo Mr Atkins

[@newnoggin2]

Always tastefully done

[@miltonramirez3214]

Muy buena interpretación de Chet Atkins, imposible no recordarla película El Graduado con Dustin Hoffman, Gracias, saludos.

[@08bourquem]

bro could shred

[@demonicsweaters]

Beautiful playing

[@Cal0rb]

Smoother than butter

[@josemolina959]

Beautiful!

[@kgopu24]

No doubt chet atkins is one of the world's best guitarist. I recollect his number called guitar boogie. his playing will be fantastic. gopu from India

[@Peakabike]

Chet for PRESIDENT !!! There is a Hi-Fi version available on Spotify to hear this version in all its glory ;-)

[@paullie1963]

Definite the master of the guitar

[@drkfive]

Really love this!

[@hardgreenhorn]

loves Chet.....!! thanks so much for adding this!! ^^

[@michaelasuch1272]

You know he is very much a legend.

[@williamodom924]

He is simply the best guitar picker in Nashville...XXXXXXOOOOOO’S

[@karenkirwan1280]

He's the best ever 😍

[@toama376]

RIP Chet🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

[@bryanmannoia8410]

wow, truly amazing artist.

[@001Geoff]

Truly gifted.

[@CoolHandLuke7]

Where have you gone Joe Dimaggio? A nation turns it's lonely eyes to you. Man Paul Simon can write, and Chet Atkins can play. This was really cool.

[@AmericanIsraeliJew]

One of the Lions of Music!

[@Yes_NotAndrey]

Hi from 26.1.2022

[@frankburns8871]

I'm not sure why that's so amazing. But it sure as hell is.

[@Safetysweet]

His playing is so freakin smooth!!! Certainly one of the best jazz guitarists in my book along with Lenny Breau and Joe Pass.

[@shrayesraman5192]

Hes not really Jazz... More Rockability... Def a amazing player no doubt

[@KJJ3DS]

He dipped his toes in many genres

[@jimandpamrobinson3307]

Good sounds bless you chet 👍

[@CANIMALEDETTI]

God bless you please, Mrs Robinson!

[@hellswinter]

love that vibrato

[@doggonepointgooddogbacking3248]

To quote Jimbo, "Dude, that guy's guitar is talking!"

[@robertlee8042]

Nobody every played as effortlessly and tastefully as he. Like Doc Watson, who played a totally different style, he never played a tasteless note and never sacrificed the song to show off.

[@raptorsan85]

stellar job

[@pdl5344]

The little break at 2:04 is just absolutely beautiful!

[@markhanson8366]

Agreed DF! Chet's way of saying "I'm over here, now following that sound in my head". The best can do that!

[@deborahkeesee7412]

Wonderful!

[@bernardl.4908]

Super Chet !

[@charlesrast4235]

Chester Atkins GOAT♥️

[@lilstephens5537]

Chet must be one of the best if not the best!

[@gerryrotondo79]

I got to see Tommy Emmanuel a few years ago - another amazing gifted man with a six-string ! But seeing les Paul in July 2001 at Iridium - that could not have been timed better !

[@dinalmeecle]

Chet ❤️💯

[@rufinosanchez2703]

Muy bueno. Me gusta.

[@DanielBender1984]

smokin tune...

[@TheBeatlesfan1991]

you can really hear how george harrison got that early beatles sound from when you listen to this lol

[@eddriver7815]

YESSSSSSSSSSSS

[@osamabinladen824]

@Wayne Pitty Really?

[@SteveAndJohnnieShow]

Actually, George got his sound from the Gretsch Chet Atkins. In this video Chet is playing his Gibson signature model. Either way, George obviously paid attention to what Chet played and how he played it.

[@dagnabbit6187]

SteveAndJohnnieShow but George really didn’t like it . He wanted a Stratocaster . He was about to buy one in Hamburg but another RocknRoll Guitarist beat him to it . I think George finally got one and used it on the Revolver and Rubber Soul LPs. Of course with the Beatle clips George is seen with different guitars like a Gibson SG and Telecaster . As a soloist George settled on Fenders and in particular the Strat , to which he invented that signature slide sound . Yes I do know where that Gibson SG wound up .

[@ClipontheEar]

And Harrison later said ‘My guitar sound then was crap.’ Some have taken this as criticism of George Martin’s production, but Harrison seemed to me to saying ‘I’ve moved on to different instruments and sonorities and styles’ e.g. playing through a Leslie organ speaker box. The Beatles were recorded ‘clean’ in their early tracks, so what you hear is what they were and what they wanted. And that Chet Atkins Gretsch of George’s on those recordings chimes like a Liberty Bell.

[@afoolsuchasi]

この動画、２年前に見たきりで、いくら探しても見つからなかったのに 突然現われた（笑　　サイコー！

[@superslayerguy]

Chet grew up with spine problems so he had to sleep on his back all the time, he would practice guitar EVERY night in his bed until he went to sleep. that's how you get good at something, nobody is born with talent.

[@australier263]

Unbelieveable good!

[@666dynomax]

Love to have that guitar

[@jean-marieboucherit4716]

What class!!!!

[@catboyzee]

Chet Atkins' sound is among the twangiest in the history of twang...much respect.

[@JazzEthics]

GREAT STUFF!

[@horacioaspillaga6383]

muy bueno chet sos un grande,que dulzura para tocar

[@MrNonaste]

I wonder who in hell could give a thumbs down to this performance. I'd sure like to hear their stupid reason. I just wish some musician would make tabs for this beautiful rendition so I could learn it.

[@mrmxyzptlk-imp]

Ray I maintain it's just trolls who go around hitting the thumbs down on videos just to be pricks and get a rise from people. If they were serious and had a real criticism they would've posted on why they didn't like it

[@Wintergatan_2]

woooo

[@venderstrat]

I'm thinking of him as 'Chester' from now on. What a talent.

[@valeriizhyrnov1211]

Позитив 100%!

[@robertsloan9284]

Hello from America!

[@NytronX]

Look at Chet just big chillin up there! It's like watching a big trophy fish lay under cover under a dock or a tree. Compare this playing to his 1963 Malaguena performance and you'll realize he is trying about 1% here. This Mrs. Robinson performance was easier than breathing for him.

[@RaymondUpenieks]

A true guitar great.