Live. In 1 take. In front of an audience. Just an acoustic guitar, no pedals, effects, ear monitors, or any aids. Playing a song difficult as hell in an instrument that will unmercifully expose any flaws. Jerry was a beast of a performer.
@bundr: One more thing. Alongside Chet Atkins, the guy that Jerry Reed considered both his Best Friend and his Guitar Guru! Pressure scarcely describes it.🤔😂😏🎤🎼🎵🎶🎸B.W.
Jerry never got the credit he deserved. It angers me to no end. He's one of the best guitarists to ever live. There had better be some posthumous awards.
He is/was one of the 6 "cgp" guys that Chet Atkins appointed... Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Steve Wariner, John Knowles, Paul Yondell and Tommy Emmanuel ..... I don't think you can rank any higher in the "best players club".... I just wish more people knew about Reeds ability to play, instead of stupidly only knowing him from Smokey & The Bandit
Chet will NEVER be forgotten. Jerry Reed must ALWAYS be remembered: For an all-too-brief time, he was a major figure, not just on guitar, or in music, but in all of Show Business.
+gewerh44 a country player sweep picking in 1975...simply stunning. this is one of the best guitar duets I've ever seen. and they probably rehearsed once if that. musicianship at its finest.
Is that like the first ever record of sweep picking? That's seriously some amazing stuff right there. By the way, your own cover of Jerry's Breakdown i amazing, Cheers mate!
1:13 not like an impossible sweep, its actually very simple. But its certainly not a common technique in this type of songs. Plus it looks so natural that it looks amazing. Even Jerry shows how cool that sounded.
Lawrence Genereux Those lists mean nothing. Does any list include Lenny Breau or Joe Pass. How about any of the great classical and Flamenco Guitarists. It’s just some guy who probably doesn’t play makes up a list. Eric Clapton on his greatest day couldn’t play the stuff Joe Pass played,
Jerry was always smiling when he played. He must have known what gift he had. RIP Jerry Reed, you may be gone but you're musical talent will continue to inspire generations of guitar players.
@@justsomeguy1074 Anywhere north of the Mason-Dixon Line. Country didn't become a thing in Pittsburgh until Urban Cowboy...and even after that, The Gatlin Brothers, Alabama and Ronne Milsap, weren't a thing unless you lived in Greene County or Claysville...close to West Virginia.
Whenever you hear a true master of their instrument play it just sends chills down your spine and you wish they would just keep playing. RIP Mr Jerry Reed. Your truly one in a million.
Chet Atkins was a COMPLETE musician. He didn't use techniques to show off. He could sing, play rhythm, be 2nd guitarist and when necessary, totally shred....anything. He had a ton of technique but only used it when the song needed it.
I remember getting ready to see Van Halen for the first time, back in 1983. As I was walking out the door, I said to my father, "I'm going to see the greatest guitarist in the world!" To which my father replied, "You're going to see Chet Atkins?" Love my dad.
What blows my mind is Jerry using his ring finger instead of his pointer in classic three-finger technique, and at that speed no less. That's some serious dexterity there.
As an old school classical guitarist I don't understand that all kinds of country players don't use their ring finger. I think I was 16 before I touched the first Fender Stratocaster (a sunburst 1962) after playing nylon string classical guitars just like Jerry for 7 years. Since then I have been playing all kinds of guitars for over 45 years now, and added ukes, mandolins and mandolas. It's a lot of fun.
@@gingerbeer914 i know why i don't use my ring finger much at all. introducing that makes it way harder to still be in a hand position that allows for quick palm muting, 3 fingers is kind of in between both worlds imho besides a lot of fingerstyle players use their thumb to honky tonk to the G string from the bass strings and back, in classical guitar, using your thumb for the G string is a no-no. you could very well argue that's a pointless limitation to give yourself all the same, different rules, basically there are no rules :D
Even Chet was in awe of Jerry's picking. I never realized that Jerry was so good. In a similar way that I never realized that Roy Clark was maybe the best guitarist of all time.
Nope. Do some research. Even he’s said it. Sorry, GC was the man on guitar. Roy was great on multiple instruments. But on guitar? He takes a back seat.
+theScytheofGod +1! YES!! For the non-guitar players its at 1:13 in the video. Atkins does this on CLEAN electric guitar FINGERSTYLE. Take THAT metal players! I also note, that Reed is playing a cutaway, but otherwise conventional classical guitar!
"Amos Moses" introduced me to Jerry Reed, but "Jerry's Breakdown" made me a fan of his for life. The addition of guitar virtuoso Chet Atkins makes this already amazing song into an absolute masterpiece.
I believe Jerry Reed is one of the greatest guitar players of all time. He is so unique in his style and sound. His deep baritone voice is icing on the cake.
Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins have been taking guitarists to school for over 40 years now and they still are even so both have passed on. Their ability is what created their legacy, guitarists will still be in awe of this a 1000 years from now.
Two incredible guitar legends I'll always highly admire till the end of musical life. The 167 people who gave this stellar performance a thumbs down, have no clue what real top high caliber guitar players are all about. Down right jealous, they'll never be anything near what Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed musically shared with the world (R.I.P.). Thanks for sharing this amazing video.
I like rock music better than country overall, but I LOOOVE this! I don't know which is more fun, hearing them play it, or watching how much fun they're having playing it. Sort of a win-win, no matter how you look at it! Two greats going at it, and we all get to come along for the ride.
@@vernonbird4590 Wow, Vernon, I just watched that and Roy Clark was GOOD! Most guitar players will never come close to being that good, but admittedly they won't have to either.
Just insanely good. It’s not only the technical difficulty, it’s also that it is executed so cleanly. Only the absolute best of the best can ever hope to do that. On top of that, every decision when composing those riffs is made with impeccable good taste. True artistic genius - both Reed and Atkins.
This kind of entertainment was always on in my house growing up. I was too young and stupid to realize what I was seeing and apreciate it. Thank God for youtube.
Been playing for over 20 years, jerry and Chet still explode my head. This is live and it’s better than the studio version. I’d like to see any modern artist so such a thing.
There's likely only a few, one is Tommy Emanuel. I saw him live at the State Theatre in Portland Maine on May 29 2013 and he single handedly reduced that stage to a smoldering pile of ashes. I saw Jerry Reed at the Asheville Civic Center and he should have been the headliner instead of Waylon Jennings. Jerry left us a legacy of great tunes and his guitar playing was simply unbeatable, I try to play like him a lot but he was so damn good it is a goal I will never be able to reach. Truly God given talent. I look up his tunes all the time and thank you Lord for all the greats that have come before us.
Amen on that! And one other thing that grinds my gears is these guys were laying it down clean as a whistle,no effects,just them and their hard earned talents! Strip down some guitarist to playing without effects and see what they are really made of!
Everyone always looks amazed when they see Jerry shred but my favorite part is that Jerry always looks just as surprised and impressed with his guitar playing. Like hes thinking to himself "dang, aint no way i could be this good!"
What great guitarists they are! Apparently Jerry hold the key part. This is mainly because this song was composed by him. Chet plays thrilling adlib and harmoney. They created such a deep and exquisite performance. Thanks for the nice clip.
Jerry Reed is one of the Top-10 most underrated guitarists in popular music over the last 50 years. He's absolutely top shelf, and I barely hear his name mentioned among great guitarists...but damn!
I never realized Jerry Reed was that good AT THE TIME. I've known about it for years now, what an amazing guitarist. I'll never forget him. Chet too...two great great talents. Miss you guys.
Fabulous. I have always (62 years now) been a fan of Chet's, but Jerry Reed was a wonder too! Their in-synch melody and harmony near the end of that tune shows so much skill, and ear for beautiful music as well!
I came here because both of them fellas played/recorded with Elvis..boy I'm I glad I did! They are so good that I truly hope younger generations will fathom. I'm afraid they will not.
I've tried to play this. The best I could do was play the rhythm part. The fingering is so crazy I have decided the song should be retitled "Jerry's Nervous Breakdown"!!!
Get the Guitar Pro tab. Right on the mark. I learned the song, but it didn't take a month. A year to get it to 90% speed. He's correct. I'd be glad my part was over too. The ending lick is great.
Fantastic. I love listening to guitar virtuosos of many styles and genres, after a while it all starts running together. This music brings it all back down to earth again and makes me smile. And I love the cleanness of the sound, after all the other styles start running together in my ears.
+Vince Black I love him too! I listened to him play "Malaguena" on YT, and wondered if that was a one-off in that style, or if he was really familiar with more classical/Spanish style guitar than is widely known. He did a beautiful version of it (though my favorite will always be Al Di Meola's version from "Elegant Gypsy")
Jerry Reed and Chester preformed together from time to time . We all know Chet was a master guitar player as was Jerry Reed ..Great guys ..RIP my guitar Heroes ...
Dont let that fishin hat fool ya! Wow! Chet is one of the GREATEST of all time, and he cant pick as fast as Jerry! Hats off to you Mr. Reed. One of Americas great Icons in my opinion.
I'm more of a delta blues and soul fan but this video clip is one of the first RUclips clips I found and I just love coming back to watch these guy's perform
They don't even try to make it look easy. On my stereo, the record "Jerry and Me", is like sitting on a sofa with Chester B. on the right and Jerry on the left. -SON!
No idea thatthe snowman from smokey and the bandit was one of the best country guitar players on the planet and wrote some great songs like guitar man. I think his brain is wired a different way to most guitarists listening to some of his other work with unusual guitar tunings. Sad that Jerry and Chet have passed on..
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Live. In 1 take. In front of an audience. Just an acoustic guitar, no pedals, effects, ear monitors, or any aids. Playing a song difficult as hell in an instrument that will unmercifully expose any flaws. Jerry was a beast of a performer.
@bundr: One more thing. Alongside Chet Atkins, the guy that Jerry Reed considered both his Best Friend and his Guitar Guru! Pressure scarcely describes it.🤔😂😏🎤🎼🎵🎶🎸B.W.
@@madbrowniac7871 watch how Chet is peeking and grinning at the same time
Just think how much worse this performance would have been had Reed used ear monitors.
Jerry Reed is coolest white boy of all time. LOVE me some Jerry
Grew up on Smokey and the Bandit. Never knew Jerry was a monster picker too! 😮 🔥
Is it me or does Jerry Reed not get the credit he deserves?
Jerry never got the credit he deserved. It angers me to no end. He's one of the best guitarists to ever live. There had better be some posthumous awards.
Jerry Reed was one of the greatest players of all rime. Hands down
The cats who know - really know - great guitar playing and musicianship know all about ole J.R.
He is/was one of the 6 "cgp" guys that Chet Atkins appointed... Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Steve Wariner, John Knowles, Paul Yondell and Tommy Emmanuel ..... I don't think you can rank any higher in the "best players club".... I just wish more people knew about Reeds ability to play, instead of stupidly only knowing him from Smokey & The Bandit
Jerry should be right up with hendrix as far as im concerned
1975 and Chet is sweep picking. Stupid good.
Adolph Oliver Bush I couldn't believe the sweeps when I saw them. I had to roll the video back 6 or 7 times before I could get a grasp on it.
FusionAmoeba Chet Atkins is one of the greatest guitar players of the 20th century and you couldn't believe how well he plays? wat?
Also, it's called an arpeggio. Don't insult his playing by comparing it to a "metal" style in which "sweeping" is the only technical thing they do.
RoboticsNShenanigans
And don't take offense where none is given.
We're all fans here.
Fair enough. Happy listening.
Hey , I have a guitar but it doesn't do that
Then I'll play like Chet ?
Tommy Haynes Thank christ i'm not the only one. Thank you.
+Tommy Haynes I have a couple too. I just put them in the trash can.
+James Danley HA!!!! I just broke my guitar-strap trying to hang myself with it!
Yeah, I think my guitar is broken or something.
I can't believe 9/10 people today have no idea who Jerry Reed is!
He is a national treasure!
And his personality is hilarious too. He has that "it" factor. He grabs everyone's attention when he walks in a room.
Think it's more like 9/11
Smoky and the Bandit.
Most people know his acting roles and from the song when you're hot, you're hot, but country fans know his musicianship.
I can't believe 3 out of 2 people can't do fractions.
Jerrry Reed to me is the most underrated country guitarist ever. He had his own style and nobody sounded like him and he didn't like like anyone else.
Not just country. Jerry's gotta be one of the most underrated guitarists period.
He's really Good. His calling was Country. But he would've been as Good as Any I've ever seen. I think as a Guitarist He was very underrated.
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Check out Jim Hurst. He loves Jerry's work and tries to live up to him.
The guys actually PLAYING and writing knew there was no equal. And, he really didn't care; he just played what he loved.
Chet will NEVER be forgotten.
Jerry Reed must ALWAYS be remembered:
For an all-too-brief time, he was a major figure, not just on guitar, or in music, but in all of Show Business.
Amen to that brother.
Chet, that sweep picking... dear Jesus, have mercy.
Damn, thats what I call A GUITARIST.
You two guys are missed.
+gewerh44 a country player sweep picking in 1975...simply stunning. this is one of the best guitar duets I've ever seen. and they probably rehearsed once if that. musicianship at its finest.
Is that like the first ever record of sweep picking? That's seriously some amazing stuff right there. By the way, your own cover of Jerry's Breakdown i amazing, Cheers mate!
Thanks Lorde. I dont know if its the first. However, its definitely one of the first times sweep picking is a thing.
Where does he sweep pick??
1:13 not like an impossible sweep, its actually very simple. But its certainly not a common technique in this type of songs. Plus it looks so natural that it looks amazing. Even Jerry shows how cool that sounded.
Two of the finest guitarists ever showing us their stuff. RIP Chet & Jerry.
Any "100 greatest guitarist" list that doesn't contain both of these guys (and glen campbell) is just not legit from the start.
Eddy Van Halen wanted guitar lessons from Campbell
When Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed and Glen Campbell aren't on that list but Slash is, the end of the world must be near.
Lawrence Genereux Those lists mean nothing. Does any list include Lenny Breau or Joe Pass. How about any of the great classical and Flamenco Guitarists. It’s just some guy who probably doesn’t play makes up a list. Eric Clapton on his greatest day couldn’t play the stuff Joe Pass played,
Glen was awesome
Absolutely!
Jerry was always smiling when he played. He must have known what gift he had. RIP Jerry Reed, you may be gone but you're musical talent will continue to inspire generations of guitar players.
It's great that moments like this get uploaded, preserved, and shared with the world.
Just when you wondered "How bad ass is Jerry Reed"... Who else would hang his hat on Chet's guitar?!? Awesome isn't a big enough word for these two.
Who else COULD?
@@SteveDeHaven - Good point. ;-)
Two ends of the spectrum, Mr. layed back and Mr. over the top, and the were great together.
Respect to a master but Jerry would be more fun to party with
@@SteveDeHaven Yup, If I'm correct in my remembering, they were friends. And Jerry was a certified guitar player!
I'm more of a metal fan but these guys, particularly Jerry Reed, are insanely underrated
Who is underrating them? No one in my world!
Me too, how bout those sweeps by Chet!😵💫
@@justsomeguy1074 Anywhere north of the Mason-Dixon Line. Country didn't become a thing in Pittsburgh until Urban Cowboy...and even after that, The Gatlin Brothers, Alabama and Ronne Milsap, weren't a thing unless you lived in Greene County or Claysville...close to West Virginia.
@@CodeBleu724 But Chet and Jerry superceded all that!
Whenever you hear a true master of their instrument play it just sends chills down your spine and you wish they would just keep playing.
RIP Mr Jerry Reed. Your truly one in a million.
That was perfection…. Jerry was so underrated….. 2 absolute greats there ….
No he wasn't. He was very highly rated.
Those in the know know all about Reed, Roy Clark, Glen Campbell, among others.
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jerry's little laugh after the sweep is great. this dude loved what he did
Chet Atkins was a COMPLETE musician. He didn't use techniques to show off. He could sing, play rhythm, be 2nd guitarist and when necessary, totally shred....anything. He had a ton of technique but only used it when the song needed it.
I remember getting ready to see Van Halen for the first time, back in 1983. As I was walking out the door, I said to my father, "I'm going to see the greatest guitarist in the world!" To which my father replied, "You're going to see Chet Atkins?" Love my dad.
As far as Im concerned, and being from the 60's 70's musical influence, jerry Reed was one of the most under-rated guitarists of all time.
Play it, Snowman ! 🚛 🎸 Right On !
Chet and Jerry = Legends.
What blows my mind is Jerry using his ring finger instead of his pointer in classic three-finger technique, and at that speed no less. That's some serious dexterity there.
As an old school classical guitarist I don't understand that all kinds of country players don't use their ring finger.
I think I was 16 before I touched the first Fender Stratocaster (a sunburst 1962) after playing nylon string classical guitars just like Jerry for 7 years.
Since then I have been playing all kinds of guitars for over 45 years now, and added ukes, mandolins and mandolas. It's a lot of fun.
James Myers I actually ask Jerry why he picked that way. His answer was his forefinger was damaged..
It’s a better way of picking if you use a regular guitar pick that way you don’t need to change your hand from alternating picking and economy picking
Claw hammer banjo technique
@@gingerbeer914 i know why i don't use my ring finger much at all.
introducing that makes it way harder to still be in a hand position that allows for quick palm muting, 3 fingers is kind of in between both worlds imho
besides a lot of fingerstyle players use their thumb to honky tonk to the G string from the bass strings and back, in classical guitar, using your thumb for the G string is a no-no.
you could very well argue that's a pointless limitation to give yourself all the same,
different rules, basically there are no rules :D
Two of the finest finger style players the world has ever known.
Two good friends who never tried to out-do each other, but always respected the others playing and skills. They are sorely missed.
These men are unearthly beings👽
Metal is good and I like some beiber songs but there isn't a good bass drop in this.
"Do it, son!"
"bass drop" what is that?
aleaallee listen to dubstep music bass drops
i don't get dubstep music, what is its purpose? i don't feel anything when listening to it or any other electronic music
Even Chet was in awe of Jerry's picking. I never realized that Jerry was so good. In a similar way that I never realized that Roy Clark was maybe the best guitarist of all time.
Roy Clark was good but he was no Chet or Jerry!
Roy Clark isn’t in their league
Chet, Jerry, Glen Campbell, and Roy Clark in that order. There may be others I haven't heard but these are my top 4 best country guitar players.
@@fernmann7 yes Roy Clark is in the same league as Chet and Jerry
Nope. Do some research. Even he’s said it. Sorry, GC was the man on guitar. Roy was great on multiple instruments. But on guitar? He takes a back seat.
This is the most amazing piece of music I’ve heard in years.
Chet sweep picking arpeggios, that makes me happy.
+theScytheofGod +1!
YES!! For the non-guitar players its at 1:13 in the video. Atkins does this on CLEAN electric guitar FINGERSTYLE. Take THAT metal players!
I also note, that Reed is playing a cutaway, but otherwise conventional classical guitar!
Yes sir!! Watching Mr. Guitar shred before shredding was even a thing.
4 million views but I bet only a handful of people have watched this video, I know I've watched it about a million times.
Jerry's comping is every bit as cool as his solos.
what a masterful player :)
Folks, this is supreme guitar picking by two guys into their craft and easy in others company. It's just so good on all levels. RIP both.
"Amos Moses" introduced me to Jerry Reed, but "Jerry's Breakdown" made me a fan of his for life. The addition of guitar virtuoso Chet Atkins makes this already amazing song into an absolute masterpiece.
I believe Jerry Reed is one of the greatest guitar players of all time. He is so unique in his style and sound. His deep baritone voice is icing on the cake.
Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins have been taking guitarists to school for over 40 years now and they still are even so both have passed on. Their ability is what created their legacy, guitarists will still be in awe of this a 1000 years from now.
Two incredible guitar legends I'll always highly admire till the end of musical life. The 167 people who gave this stellar performance a thumbs down, have no clue what real top high caliber guitar players are all about. Down right jealous, they'll never be anything near what Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed musically shared with the world (R.I.P.). Thanks for sharing this amazing video.
How do you not love this! Legendary American innovators and players.
Chet doing sweep arpeggios well before metal guitarists were doing them.
I like rock music better than country overall, but I LOOOVE this! I don't know which is more fun, hearing them play it, or watching how much fun they're having playing it. Sort of a win-win, no matter how you look at it! Two greats going at it, and we all get to come along for the ride.
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Here's someone else who is insanely talented and always seems to have FUN playing.
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@@vernonbird4590 Wow, Vernon, I just watched that and Roy Clark was GOOD! Most guitar players will never come close to being that good, but admittedly they won't have to either.
Jerry Reed was a force of nature!! What a great player, and an extremely charismatic character. Finger picks on a nylon string, one of kind.
Two of the absolute best , and how so many of us miss them.
So damn good!
Man I love your backing tracks! Its cool to see you comment here and to know that you also respect the legends!
I jam to your tracks all the time, these two are absolute legends!
I'm impressed by the sheer accuracy at which this is played.
It's crazy how Jerry tucks away that index finger when he picks. He's awesome!
At first, I thought he didn't have an index F!
I guess I'm doing it wrong using the index. This guy was one of the best
frank maffa because he hybrid picks with a plectrum. Usually
He's wearing a thumb pick instead of using a regular pick, he's just got it tucked to keep it out of his way
@@bigfootedhunteruk2225 jerry never used a flat pick he nearly always used a thumb pick, he just didn't really use his index finger.
Jerry Reed always brought a smile to my face and to watch him play alongside Chet Atkins is amazing. Two great guitarists!
Just insanely good. It’s not only the technical difficulty, it’s also that it is executed so cleanly. Only the absolute best of the best can ever hope to do that. On top of that, every decision when composing those riffs is made with impeccable good taste. True artistic genius - both Reed and Atkins.
This kind of entertainment was always on in my house growing up. I was too young and stupid to realize what I was seeing and apreciate it. Thank God for youtube.
Takes raw talent to play like that and have no distortion to hide behind. That was wicked. I couldn't find a mistake. WOW
Jerry always does sound so unique..love to play his tracks, especially his rhythm feeling
Been playing for over 20 years, jerry and Chet still explode my head. This is live and it’s better than the studio version. I’d like to see any modern artist so such a thing.
Yeah, even if they COULD, they would have no interest in it. Sad.
@@b3j8 if they play instruments at all right lol
There's likely only a few, one is Tommy Emanuel. I saw him live at the State Theatre in Portland Maine on May 29 2013 and he single handedly reduced that stage to a smoldering pile of ashes. I saw Jerry Reed at the Asheville Civic Center and he should have been the headliner instead of Waylon Jennings. Jerry left us a legacy of great tunes and his guitar playing was simply unbeatable, I try to play like him a lot but he was so damn good it is a goal I will never be able to reach. Truly God given talent. I look up his tunes all the time and thank you Lord for all the greats that have come before us.
I've watched this video so many times that those sweep arpeggios at 1:13 have started cropping up in my dreams.
How cool is THIS!? Two of the greatest old school Masters of guitar jamming together!! Top notch shredding!
Gotta love Chet's custom "Wonder Bread Night Fever" shirt.
I peed
Jerry Reed...such a bright shining spirit!
i am not into country music.....but i have always liked jerry reed...and chet atkins plays some great music.....two legends...
Amen on that! And one other thing that grinds my gears is these guys were laying it down clean as a whistle,no effects,just them and their hard earned talents! Strip down some guitarist to playing without effects and see what they are really made of!
this video changes my perspective way back 2012 now i can play jerry's breakdown but everytime i watch this video still gives me goosebumps
Everyone always looks amazed when they see Jerry shred but my favorite part is that Jerry always looks just as surprised and impressed with his guitar playing. Like hes thinking to himself "dang, aint no way i could be this good!"
Love the bridge on this tune. The whole thing, start to finish, is so good it picks your feet up off the ground...
For all the shredders.....Chet doing sweep picking. In context!
What great guitarists they are! Apparently Jerry hold the key part. This is mainly because this song was composed by him. Chet plays thrilling adlib and harmoney.
They created such a deep and exquisite performance. Thanks for the nice clip.
Jerry Reed is one of the Top-10 most underrated guitarists in popular music over the last 50 years. He's absolutely top shelf, and I barely hear his name mentioned among great guitarists...but damn!
Jerry Reed a bigger than life personally.
Hello how are you doing today…?😊
I never realized Jerry Reed was that good AT THE TIME. I've known about it for years now, what
an amazing guitarist. I'll never forget him. Chet too...two great great talents. Miss you guys.
Fabulous. I have always (62 years now) been a fan of Chet's, but Jerry Reed was a wonder too! Their in-synch melody and harmony near the end of that tune shows so much skill, and ear for beautiful music as well!
What a lovely sound from Chet's guitar.
Is anyone today even close to either of these legends?
Tommy Emmanuel
That level of talent leaves you speechless Jerry was beyond the guitar, no doubt
so well put brother so beyond
Everybody gangsta until Chet starts sweep picking.
I can't get enough of Jerry's breakdown....
Chet always seemed to be at his happiest performing....when he performed with Jerry!!
Jerry running on the ragged edge is a beautiful thing.
I came here because both of them fellas played/recorded with Elvis..boy I'm I glad I did! They are so good that I truly hope younger generations will fathom. I'm afraid they will not.
I've tried to play this. The best I could do was play the rhythm part. The fingering is so crazy I have decided the song should be retitled "Jerry's Nervous Breakdown"!!!
Torben Otten I have been blessed with a written copy of the way it is actually played. The musical notation looks even crazier then it sounds!!!
Get the Guitar Pro tab. Right on the mark. I learned the song, but it didn't take a month. A year to get it to 90% speed. He's correct. I'd be glad my part was over too. The ending lick is great.
Jerry wrote a song called"nervous breakdown". Check it out on RUclips. On par with this one.
Underrated comment :):):)
Fantastic. I love listening to guitar virtuosos of many styles and genres, after a while it all starts running together. This music brings it all back down to earth again and makes me smile. And I love the cleanness of the sound, after all the other styles start running together in my ears.
+Melanie Felsher Two of my favorite guitarists! Roy Clark is great, too!
+Vince Black I love him too! I listened to him play "Malaguena" on YT, and wondered if that was a one-off in that style, or if he was really familiar with more classical/Spanish style guitar than is widely known. He did a beautiful version of it (though my favorite will always be Al Di Meola's version from "Elegant Gypsy")
+Vince Black Have you heard of Django Reinhardt before? He's an excellent guitarist too.
Yes, I first heard him about
45 years ago...
Can't believe this was 1975 and they were at that level. Incredible!
Jerry Reed and Chester preformed together from time to time . We all know Chet was a master guitar player as was Jerry Reed ..Great guys ..RIP my guitar Heroes ...
Dont let that fishin hat fool ya! Wow! Chet is one of the GREATEST of all time, and he cant pick as fast as Jerry! Hats off to you Mr. Reed. One of Americas great Icons in my opinion.
Great 😃 guitar skills from two power musicians. Cool 😎 presentation!
I think my very favorite part is that sublime interlude starting at 0:24. Jerry at his most wonderful.
Me too...beautiful
Jerry Reed is wholly underappreciated as the incredible entertainer he was!
Two Great Guitar Legends...Atkins & Reed...Awesome.
Is anyone more underrated than Jerry?
I love Jerry's laugh when big Chet bust out the sweep pickings
If I could make artists immortal these guys would be on the list so every generation could hear them perform live.
Chet getting wild, very cool. Jerry is wild as well.
Sooooo good.
I'm more of a delta blues and soul fan but this video clip is one of the first RUclips clips I found and I just love coming back to watch these guy's perform
wish we still had shows like this instead of all this bs we have on tv now
Well at least we have RUclips if you want to watch the old good stuff.
When they played,I knew they weren't superstarlike that differed from me
but two naughty energetic kids playing music with passion and love :)
Listening to talented people, what a great idea. Thanks Snowman and The Professor.
Guitar players realize how good Jerry was.
They don't even try to make it look easy. On my stereo, the record "Jerry and Me", is like sitting on a sofa with Chester B. on the right and Jerry on the left. -SON!
BixLives32 I'm going to have to do some digging. I know I have some Jerry reed and Chet atkins vinyl around here somewhere
After all these years, still awesome !
1:13 I remember as a kid seeing Chet do this, still gives me goosebumps hearing and seeing it played.
No idea thatthe snowman from smokey and the bandit was one of the best country guitar players on the planet and wrote some great songs like guitar man. I think his brain is wired a different way to most guitarists listening to some of his other work with unusual guitar tunings. Sad that Jerry and Chet have passed on..
Jerry wasn't one of the best COUNTRY guitar players. he was one of the best guitar players, thats all.
Same here mind blowing
Jerry and Chet videos are the best! I can't stop watching them now! RIP JR and CA!
Some folks were underrating Jerry in these comments, dude was amazing! Both Jerry and Chet were incredible.
I can't listen to this enough....sofa king awesome...
I could listen to the both of them for hours!
Reed's finger dexterity was plain nuts. God damn.