Joel Paterson - Mr. Sandman

I always have to brush up on the Chet Atkins classic “Mr. Sandman.” There are a lot of twists and turns and I always curse Chet and his long fingers when I try to do those crazy stretches, I can never quite nail it. Here’s my version based on Chet’s recording, played along with a backing track I made so I could play it live on my solo shows. I know this one’s been done to death but I always love playing this song!
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[@DefinitelyNotPaul]

another classic one, reminds me of Chet Atkins playing it on live TV 1954, great playing as always!

[@biff1tannen]

Watch you from Norway in europe🎶🕺 reminds me of Marty McFly when he went back to 1955 in Back to the future😅👍🎶🕺

[@MoonDoggie999]

Looping this for awhile!

[@kentborges5114]

MR. PATERSON, IT WOULD BE SUCH A PLEASURE TO SEE YOU IN OREGON. I LIVE IN ALBANY, OR. YOUR TALENT IS TREMENDOUS !

[@Jason.Brayshaw]

Honestly, bro. I could happily watch and listen to you play for hours. Your videos are just the best. Fantastic playing.

[@waylonvids]

Amen!

[@aaroncabral]

It's not fair that his pinky is as long as my middle finger

[@dancicero]

And that stretch with the first finger in the first couple of measures will break your hand!

[@budg.6094]

To me it would not make any difference. My little finger is so weak it is essential useless for guitar. I watch players who use their little fingers with something that approaches envy.

[@GarryAReed]

Excellent Chet would be proud of you ! 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@michaelcantwell3652]

Not only does Joel play this tune masterfully, he has the hair and glasses perfect for the job.

[@saposabio03]

listening here to sleep thank you, you have talent

[@greatvanzini]

Ah, sweetness to my ears! & a es 295 is always the correct guitar.

[@Nofrillsasmr]

Saw you perform this at the HiFi tonight and it was to highlight of the show for me. Thanks for a great night! 💐

[@oddjobtriumph1635]

love listening to Joel play

[@jeffpagel8178]

just amazing

[@dlmullins9054]

Great playing! I had two of the fifties es-295's but sold both like an idiot. One was a 52 and the other a 55. Thanks for the video!

[@chirilas5217]

Great performance Joel, excellent sound and beautiful execution. Just like Chet. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@timbrundage3745]

The tone!!! The clean notes and beautiful feeling rhythm. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrAhor18]

Awesome guitar, and skills playing of course

[@thebluetabby9265]

amazinggg

[@taraadcock1503]

So glad you recorded this piece. Your playing is beautiful. I never get tired of Chet or Jerry.

[@danackroydsbutt]

Mrs. Paterson is a lucky lady

[@Shivayoudestroyme]

Wow

[@RobertSpitzer]

Fantastic renditon.

[@inspiration8823]

I love your playing😍😍😍😍

[@arinlionnikwe]

Good job!

[@isramynor]

Yeah! Great sound Mr. Paterson

[@gabrieleguidoni2867]

love it

[@jonathoncampbell5630]

Another sublime performance. Thank you

[@stanlees3721]

Hoo, I know how much practice went into that rendition! Very well played. I'm still practicing and practicing! 😅

[@BillyBons-qw8cf]

Отличное исполнение. Примите моё уважение!)

[@mastersoftheuniversity]

Thought about releasing our version of Mr. Sandman. Glad we didn’t. After this we’d end up embarrassing ourselves

[@shotaenoshimacgp8213]

nice playing!!

[@pd33]

It's a really catchy tune! Good job!

[@45zapatero]

" I can never quite nail it "🤣🤣. How do you think this makes us "modest level" players feel. This was excellent !!!! You don't realise how outstanding you are !

[@AresJazzOfficial]

Bravissimooo mi son iscrittooo...

[@ignacio76]

fantastic!!

[@Atkinsfan]

That was impressive !!

[@chirilas5217]

This was a beautiful performance. Perfect.👏

[@evelknievel3091]

Quel superbe son chapeau bas monsieur from france 😊

[@VirtualWoodshed]

Very faithful rendition! I wish I could do more of the Travis/Chet stuff but I’m afraid I’ll have to leave that to long fingered folks like you. Great pickin!

[@paolospadaro]

Molto bravo!!!! 👋👏👏👏

[@laurenthugon2712]

Bravo Joel

[@TwangAndDrip]

That's a very sweet play trough these tune, just on point as you always do. I have a question, do you play with flats o rounds? Would you be so kind to make a video of your setup? Your guitars, amps, pedals if any. Have a great time and keep these hot n' sweet tunes coming out of the oven.

[@thejoelpaterson]

I don’t flats on this guitar

[@christopherpage9859]

How long does it take you to learn a tune like that from start to finish?

[@markv.5962]

Good job.What year is the gibson?

[@begtotheroots]

👏👏👏👌

[@improca4881]

Destination token

[@barbarossa4868]

😎

[@ultraparadoxical7610]

Sounds amazing. Is that a 175?

[@paolospadaro]

Gibson ES-295

[@timhopper8688]

My guitar just won't do that!!

[@johnniejohnson6848]

Dad...is that you???

[@barbarossa4868]

wow