British guitarist reacts to the country MASTER Chet Atkins SWEEP PICKING IN 1964!

Tonight I'm taking at the legend Chet Atkins unleashing some crazy techniques!
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[@NuclearGrizzly]

Back in the mid 80's I did amp repairs at Foster's Music in New Orleans. One fine day Chet Atkins came in with a guitar in need of a tune up. While waiting, he played for about an hour. Just played for the sheer joy of playing. It bordered on a religious experience.

[@melvynobrien6193]

Good one!

[@NuclearGrizzly]

@WAFFEN COLLIDER One day I'll tell you the story of the time Gary Richrath (REO Speedwagon) dropped off the 9 '59 Flametops he toured with in the '80s for tune ups. I couldn't breath.

[@constantine7382]

WOW!

[@beckygould7509]

Wow ! How cool !

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

NuclearGrizzly @I bet that was an amazing experience.

[@bjrnmgranvang1107]

April 15th 1964, I was there, and it changed my life. Learned every tune Chet played on that show. Still playing my Gretsch, and I have a Gibson Country Gentleman that Chet played on when in France back in the early 90ties and gave clean bill of health. Like Chet, I always carry a thumbpick in my left pocket, and I'll be carrying it to my grave.

[@1satisfiedmind]

Fil, one thing I love about your channel/breakdowns is the comments section. So many channels contain rudeness, criticism, and debate in the comments, but your videos inspire conversation, spark memories in your viewers of the first time they heard the prayers, or special memories. This is truly more than a reaction video series, it's a community. Great job getting the discussions started and inspiring us to participate.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah its cool!

[@steve83333]

Chet Atkins was one of the best ever......by far! I'm not even into country music but this guy is incredible beyond belief. Thank you Fil for educating so many of us with your reviews. I mean that seriously.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@carolinasbeauty]

Is there anything you DON'T know? Amazing! Yes, Chet Atkins was responsible for the success of a lot of unknown artists. He listened, he appreciated and made it happen. Thank you for all you do!

[@christinegeary8170]

Many years back, I drove up to Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to visit a friend who lived WAAAAY out in the country. He had managed to get some tickets to a benefit show for a little local girl who was ill. It was a very stormy night with gale force gusts of wind, lightening and tornado threats, and I wasn't sure I wanted to go, but eventually, faced with the prospect of another night staring into a fire, I went. Turns out, someone knew someone who knew Chet Atkins, and he showed up unannounced as the headliner. Chet brought along his friend Mark Knopfler! They played at least a dozen songs-- just 2 men, 2 guitars in a small dark theater on a stormy Tennessee Valley night. To this day, it's still one of my best musical memories.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Wow cool!

[@KStewart-th4sk]

THAT is an interesting story and you were so lucky to be there. Thanks for sharing!

[@paulfuller8985]

Must have been great Christine . Those sort of things stay with you .

[@Diosprometheus]

Mark and Chet also made an album, Neck & Neck. They even put out a tab book so others could learn the songs they played on it.

[@rattleballs1414]

@@Diosprometheus Thanks for that info, Dios....I just ordered a copy. Thanks, to you too, Christine...what an amazing experience!

[@drewpall2598]

You're quickly becoming known as "Analysis Fil" for all the right reason. You know what you are talking about through your knowledge and musical background and how well You've done your homework on the artist. two thumbs up Fil.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks a lot Drew! 🙂

[@elleboucher]

Yes... I'm learning so much. Arpeggio... loved how you explained how he though Mel was playing with 3 fingers and the thumb.

[@Hickbilly9]

@@wingsofpegasus The talent of Chet, Merle, Jerry, Mose and so on, started with a black man. Arnold Shultz is his name and he's buried less than a mile from home in an all black cemetery. He also played fiddle. It was rumored he was poisoned by putting something in his whiskey because of certain white guitar players were jealous of his playing ability. I don't know if it's true but the story has been passed down for decades. His tombstone has a guitar on it. Just a little local history. Lol... Keep up the great videos!

[@winstonking5683]

@@wingsofpegasus He is right ... You're by far the best analyst on KZbin ...You certainly do your homework but not just that ... You're intuitive way you can dissect what the artist is doing and feeling through the instrument

[@bdizzle2144]

Hearing you say "grand ole Opry" was worth the thumbs up. Another great one, Fil.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha said with a total lack of country twang! I blame Oprah Winfrey!

[@bdizzle2144]

I blame oprah for everything. Everything.

[@kevingoodson9042]

You ain't from around here are ya?

[@jmchessor]

Opry rhymes with "Hop"ry, not "O"pry. Just saying.

[@johnvignola9323]

a little anecdote: In the 90's I was the service tech for a small company that built mixing consoles(desks) for recording studios. All service related phone calls were routed to me. A friend of mine used to prank me by calling the service desk, and pretend he was a famous engineer usually with a British accent. He succeeded at fooling me a couple of times with this. One time I got a call, and in a thick country accent a man said "Hi I'm Chet Atkins and I'm down here in Nashville at my studio and I'm having some problems with My Neotek mixing board and I was wondering if you could help me." I thought that for sure it was my friend pranking me and I was tired of falling for it so I almost laid into the caller saying that I had enough of his jokes but then it dawned on me that perhaps I was actually speaking to the real Chet Atkins (which it turned out I was). As I recall, I got to help him, send him some spare parts and he was as sweet as could be.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha cool!

[@rockinredneck57]

His brother who he got his guitar from was apparently no slouch himself as he played early on with Les Paul. That's where Chet met Les and they later became good friends and recorded a couple of albums together. Chester and Lester, and Guitar Monsters. The two styles are so different but they blended them so well. They had a blast together in the studio.

[@bettylynne7364]

My goodness, I've admired this man since I was a kid in '60 something, now I know how and why he reached such heights. Thanks Fil.

[@bethcoddington2150]

These were the innovators. They didn't need all the auto tuning and fancy equipment to sound incredible. They had the talent at their fingertips. Thank you once again, Fil. Really appreciate not only the analysis but the history lesson as well!

[@kozkoz7776]

Chet Atkins is that master that person who stands out that audiophiles adore like myself I'm in my late 50s and it's great to see someone like your young self ? bring this hopefully not forgotten magic these icons gifted us

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@TruthSurge]

If I'm not mistaken, Les Paul was doing sweep picking in the 50s. and of course lots of those old Spanish and classical players were prob doing it long before then. Chet Atkins... just Mr. Smooth. I can't even remember hearing him ever hit a wrong note.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@jwa718]

Chet MIGHT have once hit a wrong note---but with his genius it would have sounded like the perfect note anyway. :)

[@knurd75]

Les talked about Chet showing him sweep picking back in the day. They seem to have been good friends.

[@michaelsgarden3874]

dude sweeps were being used long before either of them

[@buckyccovington3048]

I think he mighta hit one on the Johnny Cash show.

[@sooz9433]

This version of Malagueña by Chet Atkins really reminds me of crystal clear water flowing in a stream... sounds silly I guess but this particular piece is almost liquid... his playing as flawless as water flowing because nature doesn't make mistakes... another of the most incredible guitarists to ever play...thank you for this analysis...💞

[@willmorrison1022]

A true master of the thumb pick. Chet was one of the first guys I ever heard play guitar who I thought was just incredible. I still have my first Chet record. "It's a Guitar World". Has a great version of "Cast Your Fate to the Wind". A true gentleman and nice guy, too.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@rickjason215]

Every guitarist I have met that played with a thumb pick was terrific. There must be beginners who start playing with it, but I have never met one.

[@CJTELE]

Just a quick story I went to see Chet in 65 He was on a bill with Jerry Reid and Glen Campbell During Chet's performance He sat down with a classical guitar and played The Theme from Dr. Zchivago about midway through he botched a note I looked at my friend And he shook his head and I thought Gee I must have heard that wrong The show went on By the way The Jam at the end was amazing Any way the next day I read the review in the Paper The reviewer said You know you are truly great when Fifteen Thousand people would rather accept they heard it wrong rather than believe that Chet Atkins could make a mistake

[@BonnieHalfElven]

LOL! That's a great story!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha cool!

[@rickjason215]

Joe Pass, the guy I consider the greatest guitarist ever said he made mistakes all the time and people just didn’t know. I don’t know what Pass considers a mistake.

[@elleboucher]

My piano teacher referenced when the trumpet player, who played at John F. Kennedy's funeral, made a mistake he continued... playing the rest flawlessly. She was so impressed by that...and I agree completely. It even added more...because it expressed our feelings at the time. Overcome with emotion. I just thought of that when you mentioned Chet Atkins making a mistake.

[@willykanos1044]

A story about a professional musician: He was at the top. He said this: "If you make a mistake onstage do it again at the same spot in the piece. People will notice the mistake but when you continue to do it they will call it style".

[@amer-hh6kp]

My grandmother exposed Chet to me in the early 60s. She was a music teacher and said he was the best. Later Chet tried to get Mark Knopfler to quit his job and come tour with him exclusively. They did end up recording with each other and it was awesome.

[@futuredirected]

Another great analysis video, Dear Fil! You are curating a collection of the finest performances in the history of guitar music. Chet kills it. He was amazing. ❤️

[@jime386]

yup

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍😁

[@jime386]

you are plucking my heartstrings

[@hyacinthheart]

Fascinating tidbits about one of the greats!! Saw him in Bakersfield probably about 20 years ago. I was surprised and delighted to learn he has a dry witty stage presence, had the crowd in his hand. Thank you Fil for this

[@hyacinthheart]

Lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/j32TdmuKZdGjnbM

[@3GreeneBJ]

Good coverage of the CGP that was CA. I was very lucky to get on to Chet as early as I did because he wasn't well known over here in the late 50's. He taught me humility at a tender age. I know my place. The techniques you mention mostly remain beyond me but I did get the trained thumb at least. Much more than that is the musical choices and the little things that can make such a difference to the result. Some of that can be in the recording quality. Chet didn't leave out the study of any of the dynamics. What about standing up to play? As the years rolled by Chet never let me down. A clean living humble yet reliable man probably well used if not sometimes abused, he retained his gentlemanly persona. In the end he was tested by cancer and he knew the extremes that life as a child, as a teenager and as an adult can throw at you. He seemed to find a way through it all. Chet has never been far from my side and I like to think he's still there now with his dry witted quips to help me along. And if that doesn't work - then he'll play me a tune and that always will. Yes I miss him but hey, he ain't far away. BjG Oct2020

[@lastone783]

That look on your face. You were mesmerized! Didn’t think you would even remember to stop the video😹 Love when Chet played with Mark Knopfler and with Vince Gill. Some of my favorites❣️

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍😂

[@conniedavis]

I was lucky enough to see him perform in Seattle in the early 80s. My then-husband was a huge fan and we were able to meet Chet and give him a gift. So much talent in one human being!

[@dlou3264]

I really love your channel, appreciate your background and technique commentary. You also have a wonderful spectrum of artists. I enjoy your bright, cheerful presence - it makes for pleasant viewing and listening, along with your wonderfully chosen music selections. Wonderful Listening! You’re really worth listening to, and deserve much praise. Thank you, and stay safe and well! (From Mississippi in America)

[@herbert9241]

Hear, hear - I go along with all of that.

[@gyorgyakos9618]

So do I

[@TheWodasi]

I remember my Mom playing Chet albums in the early sixties .. Terrific Video Fil,, thanks ....sigh old geezer i was born in 54,,,,,

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@Lisa-ld1mn]

Fil...I love to watch your face when you're reacting to masters of their instruments..makes me smile!

[@lantose]

Thanks for bringing all these masters back to life for all the youngsters that will hopefully watch!

[@robertlawrence492]

My father was a big fan of Chet and other country artists, so consequently my brother and I were able to watch all these great artists back in the early 60's thru the 70's. Thanks for doing this video and showcasing the the humble talent of Mr. Atkins. And as you brought up Charlie Pride, he was another performer we were able to see live waaay back in the late part of 1969. ROCK!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@fredrodnick2881]

His expertise is amazing. I think a lot of people would think some guitarists that can play fast single notes for instance are genius guitarists, but to me Mr. Atkins is one of the best and is probably played the most difficult arrangements.

[@danw1955]

Thanks Fil, great review!! Chet literally invented more playing styles than I could name off the top of my head. He was a true *master guitarist* in his own right!😉👍👍

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@scray00]

I feel like I’m taking a college course on music 😂 you’re absolutely brilliant on the technique, and the history. Really loving your videos. Thank you yt algorithm for putting this on my recommended. 🤘🏼

[@stargazer1460]

What a great tone and guitarist, truly one of the best of his era.👍😎🤘

[@constantine7382]

Any era! That man was about as close to perfect as a guitar player can be.

[@stargazer1460]

@@constantine7382 You got that right 😁

[@wingsofpegasus]

🤘😎

[@markstephens2234]

Chet was THE best of all time! He was as good in his field as Django was in his. This is coming from me as a self-proclaimed Django fanatic. There are many, many fantastic fingerstyle guitarists around today, probably far more than than when Chet was blazing the trail for them. Many of them can play at lightning fast speeds and can articulate rapid fire jazz tinged single note solos with their performances. None can come close to playing with the taste,finesse, or intricate dynamics that were a part of every Chet Atkins performance. It was innate to him to play every tune at exactly the right tempo, never too fast or too slow. He always knew exactly which notes and chord voicings sounded just right for what he was playing at any given moment. And on a final note, Chet could dial in his electric guitar tone in the blink of an eye regardless of what guitar or amp he was using at the time.

[@likhound]

Thanks for featuring Chet Atkins , he was my all time favorite guitarist.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍🙂

[@user-nu7kk4uw6k]

Thanks Fil, for posting this. It's from the show in Oslo, Norway, on April 15 1964, the same one that featured Jim Reeves and The Blue Boys, Bobby Bare and The Anita Kerr Singers. You posted an excellent review of Jim Reeves singing I love you because from this very show. Chet is playing his signature Gretsch 6122 - 1959 Country Gentleman with a Filtertron and a Supertron pickup, thence the superb tone. I was present at that show and was blown away by his artistry and sound. I lusted for a similar guitar, but it was very expensive and not easily available in Europe at the time, but finally, in 2011 (!) I got a 6122 - 1959 Nashville Classic, which is identical to Chet's. Thanks again.

[@user-nu7kk4uw6k]

And he was the producer of Jim Reeves Bobby Bare and The Anita Kerr Singers as well.

[@mbdelong]

Your positive attitude and genuine appreciation of the people you review is absolutely refreshing and inspirational. In addition, you are a great musician and you know what you're talking about. Thank you for these great analysis videos.

[@plasticoflamingo2952]

Another great one. Keep it going, Fil. These have been amazing! Seems like it's been a while since anyone had this much respect for real music.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@johnnycashmiller288]

Self taught musical genius was chet,we appreciate that you are young but are honoring old school music Phil the rap of today does not even compare musically,thanks for what you do phil.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem, I agree! I really don't 'get' rap!

[@webbtrekker534]

Fil, loved watching your face a Chet played. The look of joy on your face as you listened and watched is priceless.

[@Tetsujin-28]

That is the best work you've done so far. Spectacular. A rare treat.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Robert!

[@cryptodream5092]

Looking like you were in heaven watching him strum away 😀

[@roman14032]

the guy just understood how the instrument worked no one could develop a guitar arrangement more intelligently than him that knowledge and ability was beyond peer a true master

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen.

[@thinman8621]

Fil presents a great review of so many musicians that earned a bit of spotlight being shown on them.

[@malcadorthesigillite2541]

What a beautiful piece. Beautifully played.

[@NickRatnieks]

Chet's a man of many parts. Of course, he was an RCA executive as well as a musician and producer. When RCA bought Elvis from Sam Phillips and ignored all his advice as to what Elvis should record, they went into the studio and recorded Heartbreak Hotel- a song as far away from the Sun Records sound as imaginable. Anyway, Chet could have easily played lead but he let Scotty Moore play up front and he played second guitar. Chet played plenty of rock and roll on Everly Vros records- he could rock and his early 1950s recordings were a great place for early rockers to pick up ideas.Chet really was a multi-talented player and everyone- be it Scotty Moore or Duane Eddy and layer on monster players like Big Al Anderson copied his licks. One of my favourite anecdotes is when he travelled to the UK and Europe- by ocean liner. He was out on deck practising- he used to say you should learn a new lick EVERY day. Someone was listening and came up to him and said: "You're pretty good but you ain't no Chet Atkins." Chet's other early influences were George Barnes and Django Reinhardt- who he saw on his trip to the USA after WW2. I love this clip- which features his brother-in-law Kenneth "Jethro" Burns who was also a very hot guitarist but mandolin virtuoso. They married twin sisters and Jethro with his musical partner Henry "Homer" Haynes played on Chet's first successful recordings circa 1947- one that they play in this clip. It is worth mentioning that Homer and Jethro- Chet said Homer was the best rhythm guitarist in Nashville were also comedians and Jethro was a really funny guy as well as a virtuoso mandolin player. Gallopin' Guitar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6iqhoOEbpKWoJI Chet endorsed Gretsch guitars for many years which explains why so many players- Duane Eddy, the Beatles' George Harrison and so many others played Gretsch guitars.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@gflyer45]

Great analysis, Fil. You were spot on with the comment about remembering that this was 1964. There was no internet, few guitarists, and even fewer soloists. Like Les Paul, he was making up techniques on the fly that we take as routine today. And one thing I’ve always noticed about Chet is that he treasured accuracy in playing; he only played something if he could do it perfectly. All that time in the chair, I guess.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@tonyhemingway7980]

I believe it was at Merle Travis's induction, into the country music hall of fame, that Chet Atkins said that he learned to play from listening to Merle Travis. Merle's reply was, in essence, "if you learned from me, then I must have forgotten a lot".

[@kendavis8046]

You've once against struck a chord with my childhood. Charlie Pride was played all the time back on AM/FM in the early 1970's. I was also a minor fan of Chet Atkins, and actually bought at least one of his "Chet Atkins Method" (if my memory serves) guitar books. Doesn't matter if I am wrong on that, as I promptly threw out all books once I bought them and became the cowboy chord player that I am to this day, self taught. Thanks again, Fil, and thumbs UP!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@mikejohnson5837]

You know Fil it wouldn't surprise me if he had been able to play in his sleep! The man was absolutely out of this world talented but at the same time always kind of humble. This clip was pretty rad for it's day with the multiple profiles of him wasn't it! Really cool.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@pauljohnson7382]

Great review Fil! This had to be one of the earliest videos of Chet that I've seen. Remarkable man, we'll done! 🤘ROCK!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Paul!

[@nematode9223]

Brilliant, but humble! I read that after each performance on tour, he would say to his manager "well, we fooled 'em again".

[@wandaburnsworth1588]

I am from Nashville and this is the music I grew up with. Some of the songs I have written reflects that. I am a rock and roller but I also love all different kinds of music. Fil you rock big time!

[@Snarkapotamus]

It's really amazing how many rock/metal players adopted a lot of Chet's techniques. That right hand fretting without the cover of any effects is just awesome!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@larryhaynes1970]

Such a great analysis! Great tribute to a legendary musician, thank you Fil!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍🙂

[@shano92107]

wonderful to see ol Chet still being recognized and appreciated. Thank you for posting this ❤️

[@HuckBowlt]

Thanks for recognizing the old masters I've heard many other artists say that mr.Atkins was a demanding perfectionist.

[@disneylana]

Again I love the smile you get on your face when a really good guitar player is playing my father was an excellent guitar player my uncle Vernon was a Studio Miss musician who work with the likes of Glenn Campbell and and actually played with shit at Ken’s and later oh my goodness he played with all of them but I have a wonderful appreciation for the guitar and Daddy could play the guitar if it all the piano all of it by ear I play but I have to read music and play it and it’s not the same there’s comes from the soul and mind comes from practice

[@toddjones3969]

Fil, I know just enough guitar to play first position chords to entertain myself. But that’s more than enough to know that Chet’s a legitimate BADASS. Never watched this before, awesome!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍😁

[@thomasbrewer3571]

I enjoyed your segment of Hank Williams it really helps when that person actually has their facts of whom they are talking about. Love everything from the 60’s and 70’s. Thanks Fil

[@robertjrobicheau8456]

Thank you for doing the home work Fil. I appreciate the lessons you give.

[@THUNDERWORX]

Wow, I hadn't realized sweeping wasn't a recent invention. Great video and insights. I play with a guy in my church in his eighties who plays much like Chet. He showed me a picture of him and Chet from many years back and Chet has his arm around his shoulder. I'll have to see if I can get a copy of it.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@beckygould7509]

Beautifully done! Thank you for sharing this classic performance!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍🙂

[@kenharvey8946]

In an interview on Rock Around The World in 1976 Paul McCartney said Chet was a huge influence on his playing.

[@perspexsavant4787]

Grand ‘Ole What??? That was awesome. Being from the South, it was too funny. Remember “Op” as in “operation”. It was called “Opera”, but no one around here calls it the Grand Old Opera...haha Thanks for the chuckle. Chet was amazing...

[@vegashdrider]

Complete master I'm in awe. Sad that today's country and all genres of music do not produce these legends anymore, the greatest gift humanity ever gave itself is music, there's no better feeling then playing a guitar by yourself, I wish everyone could experience that, then maybe we would still have artists like this rising in the ranks.

[@Jack96993]

Maybe not at Chet's level, but have you heard Billy Strings? Pretty darn good on the flattop

[@TroublesomeOwl]

@@Jack96993 And Molly Tuttle. To say no legendary musicians are produced anymore is willfully ingorant at best. There is amazing music being made the world over, you just have to look further than top 40 radio for it.

[@DeansMayhem]

I really like the fact that you research your subjects. Keep up the good work Fil!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@SuperSlik50]

Played for 30 years. I’ve learned so much watching your analysis videos.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@davidwayne9982]

I love hearing him play YANKEE DOODLE AND DIXIE at the SAME TIME.... and they're both very clear.... beautiful.. as everyting else he did.

[@parkviewmo]

Thank you. Each note is a jewel. Such a great player.

[@jazzcat8786]

Beautiful sound, I love the tapped harmonics and arpeggios!! Way way ahead of its time🤯 very informative, you certainly did your research🤘🏻

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@RCHeath]

Still love it when he played with Jerry doing Jerry’s Breakdown

[@RosaKay55]

Such an amazing guitarist! Thanks for this interesting analysis of Chet Atkins.

[@jackgiuffre3501]

Chet was a true gentleman and an absolute master of the guitar. Lots of great players over the years, lots of unique styles. I can’t recall anyone who played more precise or effortless as Chet. I’m also a huge fan of Jerry Reed, one of Chet’s favorite players.

[@cliffordholloway6291]

another good one Fil. Chet was also for a time a regular on the Prairie Home Companion radio show. Could and would play with almost anyone.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@davidwiser3883]

Fil I absolutely love watching your attentiveness during this video. Your face says it all. Love you brother.

[@benjaminhawthorne1969]

The magnificent Steve Howe of YES, credits Chet Atkins as one of his major influences. One tune in particular, that represents Chef's style, is Steve's tune "Clap." The lead singer of YES, Jon Anderson, used to introduce this in live shows as "THE Clap," which is another name for the sexually transmitted disease "Gonorhhea." It has taken nearly 50 years, but now at least most people call it, as intended "Clap," because Steve envisioned the audience clapping along with his playing. 😉

[@reeseroberts2587]

Very nice back story on Chet. Thanks once more Fil! Sure glad he pushed for Charley Pride, he was one of my very favorite entertainers. You are correct, black singers in country music were rare then, and still are today but I think that is because black entertainers don't really want to sing country. My grandfather sure liked Charley Pride too, and he was born in 1895, in the south. The secret was that people in those early years fell in love with Charley's singing long before they ever knew he was black. Charley didn't have the typical accent of a black person born in the south. He started singing to the Grand Ole Opry on the radio and by mimicking those singers, he sang and talked just like them. Plus, he was so charming and had a real sense of himself, and when he started touring, he would come out on the stage and crack a joke about being a black man, which always broke the ice. There were audible gasps at his initial concerts until people were used to the idea. I'm glad those days are gone because I would like to see more talent like Charley Pride come to the country arena.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen.

[@filianablanxart8305]

While he grew up in Mississippi , after he left the Service , Charlie was living in Montana for several years, where he achieved local popularity , before going to Nashville . DeFord Bailey was one of the first members of the Opry . In the '80s , Big Al Downing had several Country Hits .

[@darlatidwell9995]

My family had some Chet Atlkins Albums. My brother tried to learn guitar with a book that was bought for him but he became a drummer instead. He's still pretty good.😊 Thanks for choosing Chet Atkins for an analysis, he's such a legend. (RIP and God bless )

[@brianfuller7691]

One of the best guitarists ever, he was amazing and one of the most genuine people you could ever meet.

[@eheavensone]

Old Chet always played like a true master. Great piece!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍🙂

[@BigRandyR]

Great story! Thanks for always taking the time to educate us. 👍👊

[@drewpall2598]

Triple R, Who said that KZbin can't be Educational? I agree with your comment.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks! 🙂

[@Kyle-dj2gv]

Wow, Chet Atkins is on a whole different level, truly in a league of his own. Thanks for another great video Fil. Rock on my friend.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@gnolan4281]

You are amazing Fil. Because I didn't particularly care for the Country music genre I was dismissive and even disdainful of it. Your passionate and forensic ability to explain what's going on has left me flabbergasted. Case in point; I never paid much attention to Glenn Campbell but your explanation of what was really going on with him has opened my mind.

[@Boertje247]

Well, I asked you to do a breakdown on Chet Atkins, only to search and find you’d done several! Thank you SO much! He was a brilliant producer as well!

[@BOOMNERD51]

Love this! Such clarity. Thanks for the history, which proves introverts really get things done. Falling asleep playing guitar wow!♡

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@mairianncullen8753]

Randy Scruggs, son of Earl Scruggs, and a wonderful Nashville session player, producer, and guitarist did that, too! True obsessive love and talent for guitar music.

[@williamaker7803]

I really enjoy your videos you don't care what genre it is. You know real talent when you hear it and you give credit where credit is due. Another great video thank you!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks William!

[@Metaphyve]

The malagueña on electric fingerstyle with whammy??? Amazing!! Thanks Fil!

[@paulacorreira3943]

Thanks for bringing profiles of these legendary artists to a new generation, Fil. And for helping us all to understand better.

[@timothybessemer7316]

Thanks for bringing to light another guitar master that some may not have been familiar with. Your reviews cross many genres and brings to light how good some players really are. Chet seems a country legend yet outside country and western not so many have been blessed with having Atkins revealed to them. Much appreciation of your being broad based in your reviews. : ) I didn't know that part about him taking a stand for Charlie Pride. Appreciate getting a fuller scope of what was going on behind the scenes.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@bekind6763]

Chet performance was superb. He is proof that practice:makes perfect. Yet another great video and analysis! 🤘

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍😁

[@brianjohnson8834]

Love all your input and insight .don't apologize for cutting in.

[@JubileeValence]

....top of his game..and then he signed a young kid to his record label... enter Jerry Reed and "the student becomes teacher"....Thanks Fil we're enjoying these videos in our lockdown! Cheers! (Pssst! Go ahead and post Sabicas playing the same song that Chet just played)

[@sbigford]

I remember an interview with Chet and his wife back in the 70s, Leona was asked how often Chet played the guitar around their house. Leona's reply was 'he practiced every single day at least 4 hours every day. He was the master and he worked hard for that title. Thanks for another great video.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@jime386]

U know yer stuff Fil..... much applause 4 U buddy

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Jim!

[@alansmith7626]

when you own the instrument you can express anything...we are all blessed to still have this, bravo Fil, keep on keepin on!

[@suzannerobbins6293]

Hi Fil....Adore this man! He could really make good music! Country music at it’s best! Fil you appreciate music period! All of the best from all generations! Hugs Fil from a mamaw!

[@gtsteele6219]

The "greatest guitarist in the world" debate gets so tiring.............because Chet Atkins is the winner. No, I don't think he wrote much, didn't sing much, but he could play any style, any genre, play with an orchestra, by himself, or a four piece band. He played classical, folk, country, rock n' roll, big band, show tunes or bluegrass and just freakin' owned it. My love of Chet came around 1967 when he did "Chet Atkins Picks on the Beatles". It is a true homage to the latent talent of the Beatles but what it showcases is his pure musicanship. His record with Les Paul is also a masterpiece. Fil, you've paid a great tribute to this awesome man.

[@christoh711]

My dad had several Chet Atkins records even though he played classical guitar (he also had Julian Bream n John Williams records - these three guys primarily made up his record collection). So my dad was my first guitar hero and it was thanks to him being aa music teacher that I managed to hear such diverse guitar music: Tommy Garrett to Beatles to Black Sabbath.

[@robertrobles4028]

Fil, another fine video. Maybe some of your younger audience may not be aware of Chet Atkins huge influence on the Beatles. George Harrison’s playing of a Chet Atkins Gretsch on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 spawned an entire generation of musicians. George clearly stated that Chet was one his his very favorite guitarists and this influence can be heard on many Beatles classics.

[@dustietu]

Thank you for all of these clips and commentary on these CROWN JEWELS of music.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@andrewpuckett5295]

It was fun to watch the bromance of Chet's incredible technique from Fil. Lol.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍🙂