Classical Gas

This is a somewhat shortened version, because for the life of me I cannot master the left hand fingering on the 1 of the final 3 chords. Also, I couldn’t find a good backing track for it, so I’m playing along with the original recording, so I end it just before the very brief drum solo. This tune wore me out! I’m too old to work this hard!
This is in G tuning.

[@martinmonfee7974]

Another awesome tune, and one of my favorites, perfectly done Granny! Great to have you back and sharing your time and talents!😊

[@banjogranny9156]

Thank you so much!

[@RubensSSouza]

That's another level!!!! Amazing! Congratulations Banjo Granny!

[@banjogranny9156]

Thank you! 😊

[@larrybeach2894]

Love this!!! now i gotta learn this as well. sounds great.

[@banjogranny9156]

Thanks!

[@darktimesatrockymountainhi4046]

Great work, Granny! This brings back memories of my childhood, when I first heard Classical Gas & was amazed by the grand orchestration & quartal harmonies & secondary dominants (but did not know them as such). Well, I became an orchestra musician, teacher, and conductor, but never performed Classical Gas. THAT is a tragedy that I must remedy in the next year or so!

[@banjogranny9156]

Thanks! It is a magnificent piece!

[@brianhenderson1145]

THAT was MAGIC!!! How incredible!!!

[@banjogranny9156]

Thank you!

[@philipfontaine8964]

Oh my gosh Granny, as I am checking out your channel, you have chosen my favorite tunes. Thanks for sharing.

[@banjogranny9156]

Sounds like you have great taste! 🤭😉

[@brentnearhood8874]

Thanks! Granny 🎶🪕

[@danlynch2174]

Sensational! I always loved this tune, but was never able to play it. What a wonderful rendition! Thank you.

[@banjogranny9156]

Thank you so much!

[@TheWoodyworker]

Great, love Mason Williams.

[@banjogranny9156]

Thanks, me too!

[@dollarstorequality]

I was introduced to this song by the Simpsons as a kid, many years ago lol.

[@denisewildfortune4058]

Always love hearing this song! Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@banjogranny9156]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoy it!

[@Wahwah999]

Just Wow!! Genius!! This is one of my favourite songs I’ve tried playing on the guitar but never mastered it like my dad did. I’m definitely going to give it a go on my new banjo I got for my 50th a couple of months ago.

[@banjogranny9156]

Thanks!

[@AWhinyKid]

Thanks for sharing. You're inspirational!

[@banjogranny9156]

Thank YOU! 😊

[@oobihdahboobeeboppah]

Flashback to my high school days. You're great, keep on strumming!

[@banjogranny9156]

Thanks!

[@chrisknowles]

It's a deceptively tough piece. I've been working on it for 40+ years myself. Nicely done!!

[@banjogranny9156]

Thank you! 😊

[@secretagent86]

A big thank you for sharing your talent

[@banjogranny9156]

Thank you!

[@snapdragon7505]

Kind of good!

[@dollarstorequality]

Good stuff, rock on!

[@banjogranny9156]

Thanks!

[@2000HoursofBanjo]

Inspiring

[@banjogranny9156]

Thanks!

[@shooterscott]

I love this thank you for sharing!

[@banjogranny9156]

Thanks for watching!

[@evildevil364]

Nice!!

[@banjogranny9156]

Thanks!

[@dennisclapp7527]

Sounded good to me. Keep it up, you'll get it.

[@streamofconsciousness5826]

Thanks for sharing.

[@banjogranny9156]

Thanks for listening!

[@dstdenis01]

Nice playing!

[@banjogranny9156]

Thanks!

[@librandy77]

Very cool granny…🪕🪕🪕

[@banjogranny9156]

Thanks!

[@soldiercreekbison]

Nice cover Mama!

[@banjogranny9156]

Thank you son! 😊

[@chuckpatch1230]

i'll say it again You're Awesome ~!

[@banjogranny9156]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@golflre7179]

Very nice! 👍

[@banjogranny9156]

Thank you! 👍

[@cartae2059]

👏👏👏

[@banjogranny9156]

Thank you! 😊

[@markmcdougal1199]

nice!

[@banjogranny9156]

Thanks!

[@randywhitebanjo]

nice work

[@banjogranny9156]

Thanks

[@67wing]

You've gotten sooo good

[@banjogranny9156]

Thank you solo much! 😉

[@67wing]

@@banjogranny9156 sorry for autocorrect. I meant you've gotten sooo good. I appreciate what you do 😊

[@bubbledreams6382]

Please get Spotify, put out a cd or something so i can play this in my car

[@banjogranny9156]

Maybe one day! 😊