Chet Atkins "Mr Guitar" 3 of his very best

[@Pete.Franco]

My dad told me when I could play guitar like Chet Atkins, he would upgrade my acoustic guitar to an electric guitar. It was not until years later I realized my fathers sense of humor...

[@false-flagburner4184]

that's great... I think that may be like me getting as many Superbowl rings as Tom Brady

[@sergetrahan8244]

Yep , you can say that again

[@karlfisher1864]

One comment suggested that you could be as good as Chet, but Pete, you are probably a good man. There is only one Chet Atkins. K

[@williamkelley4899]

@@false-flagburner4184 I have four Chet designed guitars, been playing professionally since 1969 , I had to quit Chet style and learn chicken picking, it was a great time to play country, Burrito brothers, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard were setting the pace for the next new style, it was called country rock, it was fun to be playing music for a living in those days. I got compliments for finger style Buckaroo, and others. A lot of rock and jazz pickers moved to country, that’s where the money was.

[@BURGRKNG]

@@williamkelley4899 chicken picking can be more versatile in a lot of ways, although you do have one less finger available... I learnt all my finger picking tunes that way and I regret not learning it like chet cause I have one less finger available lol

[@williamkelley4899]

I’m 75, I’ve been listening to Chet since the 50s. I own a country gentleman guitar and, I learned some of my favorite Chet songs. I play them sometimes just for me.

[@CoDRagna]

i envy you

[@Stephanie9959]

Gee only 75, well you have many years left to play. My uncle is 92 and plays guitar, piano and sings. Music keeps you young.

[@constantine7382]

If you can play anything by Chet, my hat's off to you sir. Well done and God Bless! Keep playing and enjoying this amazing man. A true gift from God!

[@brahmburgers]

I'm 68 and also play guitar (since age 13). I'd like to hear some of your versions, but then you'd have to reciprocate and suffer through some of mine, ha ha.

[@constantine7382]

@@brahmburgers If you can get through some of Chet's pieces, I don't think it would be suffering. Hat's off to you.

[@steatipygous]

I had the great honour of meeting Chet in RCA studios way back in 1967 on the day he was recording Jerry Reed singing & playing Guitar Man. Following the recording he was going to lunch with Roy Orbison. Had the pleasure & honour of shaking the Big Os hand when he came to meet with Chet. Dim & Distant past but great memories. Sadly they have all passed on but we still have their great music to treasure.

[@tawakoni2010]

0:27 Blue Angel 2:42 Tahitian Skies 5:20 Cascade

[@gp74990]

Thank you!

[@kadenschilling8377]

Thank you!! I’m just getting into chets music and was wondering what these pieces were!

[@SoloJoute]

thank you so much

[@sethhurst751]

You sir are a gentleman and a scholar

[@chauncey5962]

You deserve too comment

[@ibleedoranbla]

His fretting hand technique is incredible. It literally never comes away from the neck and his hand just glides like it's a stick of butter. This man is a legend.

[@myrryxmas691]

And yet his tone is so clean...

[@Fastrip]

Yeah its insane!

[@ohhkennny766]

took me 15 years to reach that level of fingerstyle it's so satisfying to be able to play what you want to play but I still can't play as smooth as him it all comes down to the thickness of your fingers to get the cleanest sound possible, Or just heavily calloused fingers and the experience of playing a thousand songs a hundred times over to the point where you know the frets inside and out I highly encourage everyone to try playing at least once and maybe practice 1 song you love to hear and you'll never regret it no matter how angry you get at it or even if you break your guitar out of frustration since I've broken 2 of my acoustics while I was mad years back I regret it still since they were beautiful guitars, anyways I got off track and made it sound a little braggy but when I get too old and can't play anymore I want to hear the younger generations shredding better than I ever could've it's always a soul warmer listening to someone play good music

[@wildriverguitarlockdownlic110]

@@ohhkennny766 it's only "bragging" if you can't back it up with a video of you playing like Chet. Otherwise it's just talk and talk is cheap.

[@samclean_spb]

Да я вообще не понимаю, как он это делает!!!

[@johnroberts5562]

My Dad did & could play like Chet... He took me to a bar once (mom made him take me to keep him out of trouble) where a band was but no one was dancing. When they went on break one of them asked Dad if he wanted to play during break. When Dad started playing, just about everyone got up to dance ! Yep my pop was good :) He got me my 1st electric for my 14th BD, in 1966. A 1966 Gibson ES335 .. Still have and play it..

[@SillyGoofySponge]

Cool! Jesus loves you by the way❤

[@tomcoryell]

I was about 17 or so and just started getting into guitar. I was a solid Jimmy Hendrix and also Eric Clapton fan. My mom said “ If you really want to hear a good guitar player, you need to listen to Chet Atkins.” She then bought a Chet album for me for my birthday. It was a real eye opener and I nearly wore it out. Those vinyl albums were precious treasures to me back then.

[@jameslewis6259]

good mama

[@kimmedavid]

"Jimmy hendrix" sure a big fan....

[@katelynnwoods]

Don’t forget Roy Clark and Mr Glen Campbell.

[@tuguspuspayoga]

@@kimmedavid maybe he's using voice typing. he's sure old, my dude. ain't no old dude can type fast enough. don't judge someone by the way they're typing something.

[@sotnec1596]

Hendrix but great but men like Chet and Roy Clark were on a completely different level.

[@cruiseguitar]

The grandmaster of fingerstyle guitar, nobody was smoother, more tasteful, or more versatile than the great Chet Atkins- that was a masterclass!

[@stpisls]

He even has the bb king/albert king style tone in a single bended note that just screams emotion, all with a carefree expression. He had it all, really.

[@crobertmayes1464]

Could not have said it any better. Spot on.

[@willstamps1710]

Chet wasn’t a “finger picker”! Watch the way a Spanish or flamenco player uses all 4/5 fingers playing treble and bass notes at the same time . Chet was about as good as Segovia or the Romero’s when playing Spanish or even Bach music especially orchestral music written for guitars. Chet was a master guitarist.

[@jackakascko]

Today i discovered Chet Atkins and my life is a bit better for it, good day

[@keithcarr2053]

I think Chet was the greatest guitar player of all time yet hes never in the conversation?

[@TheNostramo]

From my point of view, Chet is the most complete guitar player ever. He can play classic guitar, country, jazz and anything he likes. Bless him.

[@dounaldtobing7393]

And his disciple name Tommy Emmanuel. In an interview Chet admit that Tommy will be faster than him and yes i deed.

[@TheNostramo]

@@dounaldtobing7393 Certainly Tommy Emmanuel is unique, and sometimes histrionic... :-)

[@jbrashguitarist]

He's very good but most complete ever is very hyperbole. I hear multiple intonation and fingering errors in this performance alone.

[@Powermad-bu4em]

@@jbrashguitarist He's playing live standing up dude.

[@jbrashguitarist]

@@Powermad-bu4em So has almost every live performance guitarist in history.

[@patriciacountryman2773]

Chet is the greatest and my dad Dennis Elrod was second. I miss them both terribly.

[@false-flagburner4184]

If you haven't heard or hear of Chet Atkins, they you are missing out some of the most perfect guitar sounds of all time in the whole universe my friends.

[@fargeeks]

I read that he was The Greatest guitar player around And they say Jimmi Hendrix was the Greatest

[@donmac5918]

⁠@@Rider-hh9itJose could…from the 1960’s..Malagueña~ kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5yWn2CLhp5-ibs 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎸 He was born blind…

[@admobeer9551]

Effortlessly, beautiful guitar playing. Chet Atkins is the real deal.

[@silvermediastudio]

White people approved

[@bl688]

Chet Akins and Roy Clark two of the best guitar players in country music that most younger people have never heard of before!

[@ZCAR355]

Can’t leave out Glen Campbell 😊

[@jameskester7745]

Or Jerry Reed

[@frankpryor4839]

Or Luther-who played for Johnny Cash

[@flylooper]

Probably the best guitarist this country's ever produced. The guy was just phenomenal. Rhythmic as all get-out, melodic, great tone.

[@paulsmith8212]

That was mind boggling! He did this in front of an audience and national TV . No room for mistakes. Just wow! I like to listen to him and Roy Clark and Glen Campbell jam.

[@RC67010]

Now that I'm in my late 70's, I still contend Mr. Atkins is a MASTER magician with a guitar. There is NO ONE better!!!

[@Themheals]

You know who I think is close but would NEVER say so is the amazing Tommy Emmanuel.

[@servicarrider]

I have never seen another musician that gave me the same sense that every note he played was the most important note in the world at that moment in time and I always got that from Chet Atkins.

[@kelliephilpott4547]

Try listening to a little Jerry Reed. He and Chet playing together was magical!!

[@ejharrop1416]

Try to find Tommy Emmanuel if you can. He is epic and was Chets friend for a very long time.

[@thinkingoutloud6741]

I grew up with Chet Atkins music as my dad used his records to teach himself to play the guitar through the 60s. He never got as good as Chet, but every time I hear Chet play, I can hear my dad too.

[@patriciawilliams1068]

My dad that same thing when I hear Chet my thoughts are the same 😊

[@patriciawilliams1068]

When my dad passed he left me all his Chet songs 🎵

[@shawnscott2133]

A pity the way we categorize music. I never listened to this guy until after he was dead, because he was "country", and I didn't like country. A friend was playing some of his stuff, and I was really impressed. When I asked who it was I was told "Chet Atkins". Amazing.

[@theuofc]

Yes, for a long time I just scrolled by Mr. Atkins' music thinking "Country." What a fool I was to miss those years of listening to a great like him!

[@stubbzzz]

same here. My guitar professor in college played with Chet regularly, and talked about what a legend he was all the time. But it wasn't till I saw old footage of him on TV playing with George Benson, Mark Knopfler and others that I realized Chet Atkins is awesome and he can legitimately play whatever genre he wants.

[@Will_DiGiorgio]

Les Paul said, "why can you look at what I'm doing and play the same thing better than I do, but I look at what your doing and can't even begin to play".... I'm paraphrasing a little but you get the idea... High praise indeed, coming from Lester.

[@eddriver7815]

such a wasted life !

[@XAVYMARTIN]

Shawn Scott kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2SkdIuKor18gZY

[@Alex-mx3ic]

If you’d ever thought to yourself: “No one’s perfect” Well you’d be right. Except Chet. Chet is perfect.

[@fretlessrick]

Every single note. Every single time. Always. Everything.

[@thegloobster]

And Mr. Rogers.

[@j.letner183]

YEP

[@stevealsford1723]

Christine used to be Perfect. Until she married John McVie.

[@brahmburgers]

People used to think I was perfect, until they talked to some of my ex-girlfriends, ...ha ha.

[@itsamaggooful]

Sometimes you just have to look up and thank God for musical abilities and grace that we are so honored to hear and enjoy. Just a gem of a musician

[@jimdawson5299]

God had nothing to do with it. In his own words, “I worked harder at it than anyone else.”

[@BirdYoumans]

What a storied career this man had, and for good reason.

[@denverattaway9895]

A musical inspiration to any who have an ear to listen. Chet was one of a kind who helped spawn other guitar prodigies like Lenny Breau. Their album together, Stand Brands is one of my all time favorites.

[@BirdYoumans]

@@denverattaway9895 When I first started playing guitar, I learned Windy and Warm. Loved him throughout his storied career. He not only influenced me, but many guitarists.

[@denverattaway9895]

@@BirdYoumans Indeed. I can't listen to Standard Brands without it evoking a tear. Chet was kinda like a father to Lenny. The emotion and duel chord voicings. One of my all time favorite albums. Im a decent finger picker myself.

[@fergusbrady8519]

My name is Fergus Brady,I’m from Dublin Ireland & my late friend Louie Stewart was one of the best jazz guitarists in the world, what an incredible unbelievable master of the guitar,his passing was a great loss to a lot of Irish musicians,I had the privilege of seen him play with Benny Goodman in Dublin in the early 70s.Rated up there with the best but probably not recognized or respected, check him out folks.

[@b.terenceharwick3222]

A VIRTUOSO is an understatement when Chet Atkins plays the guitar....

[@charlieb3885]

I must have watched this at least 100 times, and I never get tired of it. What a player!

[@donnagaffney6467]

yes!

[@claytonwebb1999]

At least 100 times.

[@jamesphillipshort]

I been playing guitar over 20 years, but I cannot play anywhere near as good as Chet. He was an amazing guitar player.

[@easyenetwork2023]

Clapton and Campbell, along with Roy Clark are really good.

[@donaldtackett6020]

Yes a great you can add Ricky Scaggs to the list of greats there is no instrument with a string Ricky cannot master !

[@chester777ful]

The greatest guitarist of my generation my inspiration

[@jamesejohnston8441]

chet atkins doc watson

[@B.D.B.Outdoors304]

chet atkins 2nd best, boogie bill boggs was untouchable yet his demons and pride snuffed out his spotlight before the world would ever remember his name.

[@cartnhorse]

@@B.D.B.Outdoors304 Thanks for that fact - my opinion is clearly incorrect ;-)

[@B.D.B.Outdoors304]

cartnhorse lmao, your opinion is your opinion and Chet Adkins is definitely one of the greatest to ever live. I'm biased simply because my grandad was boogie bill, who chet disliked due to his talents

[@Wal3R]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpi1aIyApbSihqc

[@mirrored4055]

Thank you KZbin. As a kid I had to pay for guitar lessons. Now I can watch at my leisure and learn from the master.

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

I'm sorry that I never paid attention to his genre of music before; absolutely fabulous! WOW!

[@getcrunk64]

One of the smoothest pickers to ever live..

[@gfunkk]

you can't touch that phrasing. I have been trying to play cascade for years but my puny hands just can't make that first chord cleanly.

[@danarzechula3769]

It's just so precise and seemingly effortless😮

[@jojomama4787]

not only did he understand the guitar better than most but he also understood the human ear better than most...a true maestro,God bless the man,we were SO lucky to have him

[@TheJofrica]

JoJo Mama The human soul

[@Martiniization]

The Mt. Everest of guitarists. Chet Atkins is/was, while being on Earth, so elevated as to clearly count as part of Heaven.

[@RSpracticalshooting]

He transcended being just a guitar player. He was truly connected to the instrument like very few are. Playing was as effortless as breathing it seemed, anything he could think of he could play, a true master.

[@JamesBarcus]

Chet Atkins, Glen Campbell, Roy Clark are three of the four on my version of the Mt. Rushmore of guitarists.

[@hgbarmann]

He was my brothers idol...had all his records....we got the chance to see him when he came to our town...my brother was just recovering from a throat operation...he was in heaven....

[@donwalker7518]

I hope people can appreciate just how difficult it is to master those songs. He does it with such grace and makes it look easy. Bless you Chet!

[@fargeeks]

Yeah Someone said it took them 15 years to play as good as chet did

[@SidLaw500]

He paints musical pictures with an advanced vibe and technique. All memorized. It takes more than talent and hard work to get to this level. You have to be gifted.

[@longbo2771]

Years ago, when I was dating my now wife, I took her to see Chet in concert. We had front row seats and he walked out and said" hi folks, I'm Chet and pick guitars", and amazed all of us for over three hours. I have never seen such talent on stage.

[@andrewstachelski5357]

Chet Atkins... wow! Let's hear it for higher education!!!! Thank you for your life long dedication,for sharing!! I've been playing about 40 yrs thank God I still am! Let's celebrate! The ones left behind there the ones who hurt! He left all of us with his love,heart and Faith! Anyone who misses him need only listen,... his music!!! He'll always be here to mend hearts and sooth the soul!! He did it all for us you know.

[@jwills8606]

I've learned to mimic a few of his songs over the years, but of course never like the CGP himself. When players play fast, it always seems like they are hurried, but no matter how fast Chet played, he always played relaxed. It was like he had a note due in 3/1000ths of a second, so he kind of moseyed up to it, smoked a cigarette, and then played it with perfect timing. I guess nothing but hours of practice every day can do that. But the KIND of man he was even overshadowed his perfection as a musician. He was a fellow who had very little coming up, yet never lost his kindness and gentle concern for others. Another like him shall not pass this way again.

[@garrymitcham7693]

Very well put

[@GodsFavoriteBassPlyr]

Been listening to Chet for well over 50 years.. and I still never ceased to be completely amazed at his style, virtuosity, and tasteful playing.

[@Bevglo1]

Chet Atkins was all that my dad listen to on our RCA Radio turn table. He would pretend he was playing along with a broom. Lolol. I Loved listening to Chet Atkins since I was a toddler. Thanks Dad.🤗

[@BassicVIC]

I know Chet Atkins is Mark Knopfler´s guitar idol. Now I see where Why Worry comes from!

[@teddymorgan1901]

Tommy Emanuel

[@brettsmith2197]

Totally agree, that one in the middle it reminded me a little bit if the theme from local hero. But I agree with you more now, sounded a bit like why worry.

[@luckyamm]

Love Mark too.

[@res3382]

And Steve Howe

[@cheesemouse7774]

Mark Knopfler. IMHO, the most underrated guitarist ever!

[@daniellaubsch1605]

My dad loved chet back in the early 60's had quite a few of his albums in his music collection. One of his favorites was named "The Other Chet Atkins ". It was all spanish guitar work ask me to sit down with him & listen to it. I still have that album plus his other works from the late 50's. Many from the 60's. I too now in 2021 listen to his music. All I can say to my late father, thanks for turning me on to his music!

[@gregmirr]

Chet will always be Mr Guitar .. my earliest memory is Chet playing Apache on Ed Sullivan show i was hooked and still play everyday 50 years later .. Thank you Chet !

[@brahmburgers]

Similar for me. I've been playing and gigging for 50 yrs. Chet is tops. You know he wrote 'Walk Don't Run.' I play it often.

[@MusicWeRemember]

@@brahmburgers Walk Don't Run was written by Johnny Smith, but it was Chet's version that the Ventures copied. Great players all!

[@bumble1612]

The joy on his face, what a joy indeed. In complete awe, best wishes from a snowy Scotland.

[@MyklFTW]

My dad was a big Chet fan. Played his records a lot. As a kid I loved when Chet kicked on the echo, made me feel like I was flying. When I got in my teens, rock and blues were my addiction and I wanted to play guitar. Started taking lessons and wished I had a Les Paul or a Strat like my rock and blues heroes. My dad went out for my birthday and bought me a Gretsch! I thought, 'oh no, he's gonna want me to play Chet's music!' Because he was so perfect in his playing. Over time, I came to appreciate Chet greatly. I repaid my dad in the early 90s by taking him to see Chet with Jerry Reed live. He was beaming from ear to ear. Chet and my dad are both long gone, but I still have my Gretsch guitar, and I still can't play like him, lol.

[@eddriver7815]

In my books ... still the best ever . And such a wonderful person to boot . My musical hero !

[@Crackers2549]

Well said...! AGREE 100%... The greatest American guitar player, EVER!

[@johannehaugan6657]

Ed Driver good ol chester do it eitth no plastic,like robbie Krieger

[@kevindean6600]

Doc Watson, tommy Emmanuel, Merle Travis and jerry reed aren’t too shabby. And let’s not forget the originator les Paul. Go back and listen to his virtuosic performances.

[@MaxxLargeMaxx]

BEST EVER! Agreed!

[@rotory2002]

Cannot argue with that Ed :)

[@princebonnie1357]

Chet Atkins. Incomparable greatness on acoustic or electric. Now I can understand why it is he has set such a high bench mark for guitar players like Mark Knopfler and Tommy Emmanuel to try and follow. I love it when he plays nylon string/classical guitar, makes me want to buy one again after many years of not owning one. Bravo Chet.

[@mcpeebles9476]

Watch his face while he plays “Cascade,” the last arrangement of the three. This man loved what he did, and what he did was use God’s gift of incredible talent with a humble (but wonderful) personality. Chet will always be the best.

[@jelhel700]

The best together with Jerry

[@ryanpoikus6521]

MC Peebles do you know what the second song is

[@markpeebles6531]

@@ryanpoikus6521 Tahitian Skies.

[@mH8675309]

Seen Roy Clark do this - he made faces when he did it

[@marcelt7203]

Most talented there ever was and Will be! And such a Nice man, I always wished hé Would have been my grandfather

[@flatfoot38]

He was my dads hero. Conway even wanted my dad to tour with him, miss dad dearly

[@rchancock]

Well at least the great ones

[@stanaoki330]

Chet defies any style: He plays it all and then some! Amazing footage of a legend.

[@Gretsch6113]

Saw him in concert, Had my picture taken with Chet, Best Guitar player ever and a nice guy!

[@charles3200]

This guy was one with any guitar he played. Simply amazing

[@archerc4828]

Chester Atkins is a straight up Jazz musician that has a profound fondness for country music.

[@foto21]

Sounds as classical flamenco to me as jazz, but he had what he wanted at his disposal.

[@dontaylor7315]

​@@foto21 He's got an album titled Class Guitar, where he plays every selection on what might be the guitar he's playing on this video. He does touch on flamenco as well as a Broadway show tune or two, but it's mostly classical music.

[@woodfreak814]

If I had 1 millionth of his expertise on the guitar, I would be so happy. He makes it look so easy.....which it ain't. His little smiles and smirks....he actually looks likes he really enjoys it, albeit with no effort what so ever. What a guitarist.

[@joeincogno265]

A player with TRUE FEELING, and he can shred too! His arpeggios are SICK!

[@lenoregrunsell]

A great musician and a wonderful human being. Thanks for the music to remember you by.

[@robertmastnak581]

The country Gentleman, my one of the favourite... God bless.

[@bluenote1951]

What a gentleman and a singular talent! He's sorely missed.

[@robbiepoulin920]

I LOVE IT!! Only heard him play, never watched him play. KZbin is great.

[@paulblissett7016]

I don't know of any artist who rose so far above his peers, played such a wide range of genres and styles, always respected the music and melody and was as prolific in the number of albums he recorded. His albums are really a journey through popular music.

[@staceyowens8496]

I've never understood how he remembered so many songs.

[@MattAlexan]

Yep, Chet made over a hundred albums and guested on countless more!- while holding a day job with RCA!

[@jpcrawdaddy8456]

@@staceyowens8496 Honestly with many artists like this, I tend to believe that ^that is their primary talent/gift, and the technical skill comes so they can express the former

[@jimyost2585]

Several years ago I saw a KZbin video interview with Chet Atkins in which he said in his opinion Mark Knophler is the world's greatest guitar player. Personally I think the two best tunes Mark did are "Calling Elvis," and " Planet of NewOrleans." I wish he'd make more music like that.

[@georgesheffield1580]

Another tale about the 2 guitarist : Mark had finally after a few months been able to play one of chess tunes . CHET answered him by telling Mark that he had just duplicated 2 musicians with one guitar .

[@susanboylefanable]

A now-deceased lady I knew mentioned once that Chet played at her high school prom many years ago! A benefit of having grown up in small-town Indiana!

[@leobrooke2034]

There are no words for this excellent performance. A true master of the guitar !!!

[@erikmaki8642]

+Leo Brooke Still we all here try to... But, yes. A true master.

[@hankappleman3114]

When I was 10 to 12 wears old going down town on walnut st or chestnut st st the place was world less ? Music store you had to go up stairs to get to guitars and try them out I was poor didn't have the money hard life now I am 76 wears old a way back it was all ways Chet aktkins all ways now I am trying to get a grets guitar when I get the money

[@antonsavin72]

Yes, he is!

[@spookyvangimp]

Incredible. Unbelievable that he can play like that without gurning or contorting his face like he is severely constipated, just the occasional smile or admonishment as if judging the quality of each note.

[@schifferbrainz]

Gurning is a problem with me as well.

[@bonban8079]

Goodnight my love

[@francisthorpe7378]

schifferbrainz b

[@emiltrees]

I'm 68 and my feet and lower legs bother me but my fingers are fine. And I attribute that to Fingerpicking all my Life. No Arthritis in my upper body and hands. Lower Back is a different story. Cheers! And if you play don't ever stop because it's fun.

[@harrybhaskara3361]

Mike Green

[@paulconnelly4050]

3rd tune, Cascade. One of my favourite guitar instrumentals of all time, thank you Gene Slone

[@huntergray2280]

You’re a hero

[@macahuna]

I still remember standing outside in the rain in front of the local "rock and roll" radio station, listening to "Boo-boo-stick beat" as a junior in high school. I was hooked on Chet and still am 60 years later. You are my idol, Chet. RIP CGP!

[@XJonAye]

God I love how he picks the strings, a true legend

[@stevestringer7351]

Just hearing this brilliance makes me smile.... I can only imagine how I would feel to be playing on this level of brilliance....

[@gibbyrock6648]

Chet Atkins is just magical with a guitar in his hands 🎸

[@dounaldtobing7393]

A true 🐐 of guitar in his time. He inspires so many gutarist includes me. Thanks God for having this video here.

[@dnalormlohdil4896]

Mark Knopfler is my all time guru. I believe Chet was one of Marks inspiration.

[@johnnytightlips991]

More than that. He was his musical idol I think

[@Wookie8058]

Mark & Chet recorded and produced quite a few tunes/albums. They are an incredible combination to watch and listen too! And Yes, most certainly Mark was heavily influenced by Chet

[@hisrighthandsaves]

Chet plays a guitar so smooth, my uncle played on the grand ole oprey. Chet would come over my uncles home in Valdosta Ga on his travels. My uncle was called The Guitar Man and would spend hours a day playing. Chet loved playing with my uncle

[@davidlong5898]

Exquisite.... Whenever I'm feeling down I listen to Chet.... Sails, one of the most tenderly beautiful songs he's ever recorded... Man, but we miss you!

[@des2610]

Mr. Chet Atkins, Master player, thank you for your music.....you were one of the better things in life.....

[@paulraymondtagg9764]

What impresses me about Chet is that he is not trying to impress anybody.

[@samwellchanz]

Paul Raymond Tagg you fell in to his trap

[@Hootowls5]

Nope, he's just having fun.

[@daveowens]

...except himself. :D

[@BSE1320]

He doesn't have to. :)

[@tradubois3253]

CERTIFIED GUITAR PLAYER! Thanks Chet & Jimmy for posting

[@timgeary4550]

CGP

[@steveboyer3895]

The beAutiful sound coming from Chats hands can be heard across oceans on foreign lands. The greatest the world has ever seen and can play that guitar so clean and mean! We salute you Chet for being the absolute best whether playing back East or way out West!!!!!

[@a.porter5543]

Really amazing talented quiet spoken genius. Just lovely 😊

[@terryashley9934]

Third song is Cascade...I have the first and third on a CD. Awesome just to see him play it!

[@frankmasiella2426]

Whats the first song called?

[@jazzguitar_22]

everything he touches becomes gold

[@rebeldetail6134]

Man he could play miss Mr Chet some people are just amazing and he is one of them I been playing 35 years and never be that good or even close but watching him inspires me to this day

[@catboyzee]

Only two words I can use to describe this performance: Freekn amazing.

[@RennyJackson]

Can't believe I've only just discovered this genius!!! Amazing playing :)

[@eddriver7815]

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER !

[@SiGs1922]

None better than the late GREAT MR. GUITAR Chet Atkins!

[@apachepete4967]

There is, .. a guy who was influenced by him, an Australian, by the name of Tommy Emmanuel .. I think he has outdone the master .. if you get a chance Check out Tommy, I haven't seen ANY better .. just saying !

[@kevins.3825]

I'm a hard rock guitarist for the most part that listens to music from classical, rap, pop, latino, country and metal...that's right love it all from Wagner to Slayer. Chet's playing almost brings tears to my eyes, such an amazing guitar player and the time he was doing it with guys like Roy Clark, and Jerry Reed took pure discipline and dedication to learn their craft...no KZbin lessons to see how it is done. No ProTools to clean it up, just live performance mastery. Wearing a shirt, tie, and jacket, jut like Buddy Rich used to do on drums....and old lol. I think the Bass player in this video is playing a Steinberger too lol...shredders.

[@edsauer2931]

the greatest guitar player that ever lived!!! A style for the ages !

[@soofitnsexy]

easily and i heard them all

[@krismartin2954]

I'm speechless, so all I can say is:

[@boba3475]

ㅤ

[@carpediem4887]

♧

[@mirekr2256]

That's maestro....and Tommy Emmanuel is another one.I wish I could play like them.

[@rogersahlin2022]

Mirek R listen to Emil Ernebro, real master too!

[@blonchie4724]

@@rogersahlin2022 Emil is unbelievable! Perfect tone and clarity on his technique! I love Tony too, but sometimes (and only sometimes) I think he sacrifices tone and clarity for too much adornment! Still up there with the top 5!

[@johnnycash4217]

Don't forget good ol Jerry Reed!

[@edsauer2931]

magnificent guitarist!!! Smooth as silk. What a once in a lifetime talent.Maestro extroidinare !!! Greatest hands I've ever seen!

[@davidsauls9542]

PERFECTION ! ! ! He was a master in every area/type of music he cared to communicate with.

[@larrymccoy1489]

WOW I only been playing for 65 years! Love that sound!

[@diodechip]

THE true guitarist!

[@paulconnelly4050]

Holy moley. That is some fine guitar playing.

[@steinderbush]

This man had connections with someone above, the best of the best!!!

[@robertlawson7204]

The name of the second tune on Chet’s trio of tunes is tahaition skies .very easy to learn,

[@donrush5311]

My mom had some of his albums when I was a kid. I loved listening to his music.

[@orgillmathew]

Don Rush your Mom had great taste 🤘

[@twtnk9]

still loving it and chet.rest in heavenly peace chet,you will never be forgotten,.

[@robbiepoulin920]

Love this.... can't get enough of this collection.

[@OldDogNewTrick]

Guitar genius, and a heck of a nice guy too. Have enjoyed his music for a long time now.

[@rogerspence5149]

Love the re-tune on the fly - didn’t miss a beat :)