In 1975, I was invited to a luncheon in downtown Houston, TX. Mr. Chet Atkins was there to play for us. There were only about 75 - 80 people there. I sat about 10 feet in front of him as he played. Was anyone else there? How great he was!!!
Wildwood flower. Was my 1st. I live in Eastern Va. I played ina country band, in Ga at the time. I was playing bass with the band, but guitar was my maininstrument. Weplayed at the EM clubs in Ft Benning Ga for the boys soon to go too VietNam.
When I was a lad, I was lucky because even though I lived on the outskirts of Birmingham (UK), there was a small record shop that sold American import vinyls, so some of my first LPs were those by Chet, Johnny Cash et al. I still have them.
My dear father ,introduced me to the music of the great ,Chet Atkins. It's led to an appreciation,of Les Paul, Wes Montgomery. Et Al. I am no guitarist. But I learnt music ,very young. Although I've lost the skill. But I know quality and great music. NO MATTER THE GENRE
Agreed - same here... reminds me of something my grandma used to say (and I know I'll get the spelling wrong): Takk skal do ha, og gift skal do bli, sa fa du ingen heles, sa fa du felie jente mi. ;-)
Go watch Lenny Breau bro. Chet did that, but right after him Lenny perfected it and went almost unnoticed. A Jack of all trades of a player, different styles included, just as Chet.
I saw him concert he did segovia, wes Montgomery and django pieces, as well as his own famous stuff. It was a demo of incredible variety and precision of pure music and flawless technique, he also played two songs similtaneously, he destroyed my ambition to be a great player, he could do any style or genre, lots of players have great left hand technique, his right hand was unbelievable,
Just returned to this. If you haven't watched the whole thing, flip forwards to the end and how he watches and then swaps looks from about 21.33+ with the bassist during the final medley, stopping to watch his playing at one point. And then his small but deliberate acknowledgement as soon as they finish the set. A genuine gent. Magical.
Oh sweet..all guitar players steal chops and technique from other players.chet got a lot from Merle Travis and of course Les Paul..such deft touch I really enjoyed that thank you whoever you are.
A friend had moved to USA in late 1950s (we had a kids skiffle group together in UK) and he sent me Chet's 'Fingerstyle' guitar LP. What a wonder! Loved him ever since. Thanks be to RUclips for keeping his memory and music alive.
Hi, I remembered someone wrote the full playlist in a comment. Video is updated with correct titles. The song you are questioning is called "yes Ma`am"
Wow. Chet kicking ass 1 year before I was born. Amazing. His first song ever learned where he was from was way different than me.... Paranoid by Black Sabbath.
In 1975, I was invited to a luncheon in downtown Houston, TX. Mr. Chet Atkins was there to play for us. There were only about 75 - 80 people there. I sat about 10 feet in front of him as he played. Was anyone else there? How great he was!!!
Always intrigued by Chet Atkin's guitar playing!
If you're watching this you have great taste. 2022 and he's still an amazing guitarist.
And always shall be
Wouldn't happen without his pal jerry
@@cadetwright6496 Huh? I'm a huge Jerry fan. Jerry contributed GREATLY but Chet was already a legend before Jerry ever entered the picture.
@@johnnyx9892 heard around the web that Reed had some inspiration in Chet's music besides playing in his brother's in law concert.
WAS a great guitarist. :-(
The satisfaction in his face shows his confidence & mastery
00:00 Intro
00:59 Levee Walking
02:58 Wildwood Flower
05:33 Yes Ma'am
07:22 Malagueña
10:32 Greensleeves
11:19 The Streets of Laredo (The Bard of Armagh)
14:11 The Peanut Vendor (El manisero)
18:13 The Tiger Rag
Kids nowadays think
Mr Hendrix & down are the only ones to
Hold a guitar. Live & Learn .Young folk.
I've been looking for this performance of the peanut vendor for years, I'm so glad I found it again ❤
Always loved his style of guitar picking nice & smooth!
I'm sure that Chet may have played a wrong note, but can't ever find it in one of his performances. What a legend.
Truly a world class player.
> arrives in some nordsmen hall
> inserts jack into the amp
> people roll with it
Wildwood flower. Was my 1st. I live in Eastern Va. I played ina country band, in Ga at the time. I was playing bass with the band, but guitar was my maininstrument. Weplayed at the EM clubs in Ft Benning Ga for the boys soon to go too VietNam.
When I was a lad, I was lucky because even though I lived on the outskirts of Birmingham (UK), there was a small record shop that sold American import vinyls, so some of my first LPs were those by Chet, Johnny Cash et al. I still have them.
Chet is a man who inspired so many of today's greatest guitarists.
So smooth it’s like melted butter with honey
I was 23 at this time. Many great memories from this music. My favorite guitar player ever.
Great what year was this
@@jameslesher3579 1964 I was born in 1941. comment made in 2022
In the early 60s Chet was so popular. Everyone I knew wanted to learn his style.
The best...Roy Clark was fast, but Atkins had style
My dear father ,introduced me to the music of the great ,Chet Atkins. It's led to an appreciation,of Les Paul, Wes Montgomery. Et Al. I am no guitarist. But I learnt music ,very young. Although I've lost the skill. But I know quality and great music. NO MATTER THE GENRE
I'm a Chet fan & haven't seen this before, it fantastic! Takk skal du ha.
Den er god. Var overrasket at det ligger slikt på nrk.no. Bare til å søke der.
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Agreed - same here... reminds me of something my grandma used to say (and I know I'll get the spelling wrong): Takk skal do ha, og gift skal do bli, sa fa du ingen heles, sa fa du felie jente mi. ;-)
Excellent
Chet was awesome... one of the best period
Chet Atkins, along with Eddie Arnold, and Ernie Ford, were Mom's favorites in 1964.
The only Guitar player in the Smithsonian Museum. The only one who gives out the #CGP label
I'm a great fan. I saw him live at his concert in 1994 in Bristol UK.
Humblest absolute legend ever
He's doing harmonics 15-yrs before the fusion guys made it popular
Go watch Lenny Breau bro. Chet did that, but right after him Lenny perfected it and went almost unnoticed. A Jack of all trades of a player, different styles included, just as Chet.
Tommy Emmanuel took harmonics to another level
The faces of the young people in the audience tell me more than a few took up the guitar after seeing Mr. Atkins in action.
Masterful. Purposefully playing and singing discordant harmonies. So good.
I love how they clap on the 1 and the 3. Don't get me wrong, I love polka too
EVERY note is PERFECT
There was only one great Mr Chester Atkins the greatest
At about 12mins at the end of Streets of Laredo Chet quotes some chords and a line from Django's Improvisation #1.... ❤
Different level!!
Verdens beste guitarist.
Verdens bedste guitarist - 100% enig👍
Didn't realize what a versatile guitarist he was.
Tapping and whammy bar in 1964!!!
And sweep picking. Existed long before 64
@Joe Beef Hash Where his right hand
moves up the neck of the guitar and he taps the string instead of plucking it,
causing a harmonic.
Want to know the same!
Originator of guitar in rock n roll
Is'nt no wonder Chet earned the name "Mr. Guitar"!
Still my Hero!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIP
Great video! As the host is saying in norwegian: "There are many guitarist, but only one Chet Atkins!"
The sound quality is amazing.
I can't understand why eveybody flipped out when Dylan went electric, can you?
Great music love it 😍😍😍😍😍😍
I want that Gretsch that he is playing.
Just buy one. It'a Gretsch G6122-1959 Country Gentleman still available.
It’s like there’s a bass player hiding in the background
I saw him concert he did segovia, wes Montgomery and django pieces, as well as his own famous stuff. It was a demo of incredible variety and precision of pure music and flawless technique, he also played two songs similtaneously, he destroyed my ambition to be a great player, he could do any style or genre, lots of players have great left hand technique, his right hand was unbelievable,
The Big Boss.
Чет Аткис удивительный человек!
Just returned to this. If you haven't watched the whole thing, flip forwards to the end and how he watches and then swaps looks from about 21.33+ with the bassist during the final medley, stopping to watch his playing at one point. And then his small but deliberate acknowledgement as soon as they finish the set. A genuine gent. Magical.
I’ve always thought Chet Atkins was the best but it depends on
what kind of music you listen to.
In Rock music there are some great guitarists also.
Oh sweet..all guitar players steal chops and technique from other players.chet got a lot from Merle Travis and of course Les Paul..such deft touch I really enjoyed that thank you whoever you are.
Very powerful and beautiful 😂
Талантливо!
9:55 - Drop D, 30 years before it was cool. Go Chet!
Excellent!!!
No effort at all.
I very much doubt the world will ever produce another finger-picker like Ol' Chet.
Semplicemente immenso.
A friend had moved to USA in late 1950s (we had a kids skiffle group together in UK) and he sent me Chet's 'Fingerstyle' guitar LP. What a wonder! Loved him ever since. Thanks be to RUclips for keeping his memory and music alive.
That is all just lovely.
Eddie was first at finger tapping - it was Chet Atkins. I'll be darn! Cheers from the Mississippi Delta
What's the name of the song that starts at about 5:30 ?
Hi, I remembered someone wrote the full playlist in a comment. Video is updated with correct titles. The song you are questioning is called "yes Ma`am"
Wow. Chet kicking ass 1 year before I was born. Amazing. His first song ever learned where he was from was way different than me.... Paranoid by Black Sabbath.
That s/b be "Eddie wasn't the"
Levee Walkin' first piece
Thank you:)
Thank you so much
Anyone know what the tune at 5:35 is?
I had to look up the information on NRK where I got this from. This tune is called "Yes Ma`am" and is written by Jerry Reed.
@@tipetu wow, cheers for the fast respsonse man!
@@tipetu I love Jerry, I had no idea this was his piece!
Savage
great guitar player that chet atkins
Excellent.
👍
1:26 is emo AF! xD
Dang never knew he was using the hammer on technique
He needs a Metal Zone