The relaxing guitar instrumental sounds of Chet Atkins

[smahala1991]

Chet Atkins was a guitar virtuoso who could play just about any song or genre and master it without even really trying. I am doing this mytake to expose you to the talent of this man and hopefully you will find his music relaxing and enjoyable as I do. Here are a few of my favorites.

Mrs. Robinson

Orange Blossom Special

Sukiyaki

Heart of Glass

Sweet Caroline

Ode to Billy Joe

Battle of New Orleans

Yakety Axe (Benny Hill Theme)

Windy and Warm

And finally Limbo Rock

Yes, Chet was very versatile where he could play with the best of Symphony Orchestras or the most country of songs. he covered a lot more than this,but this is just a sample of his genius. I invite you to plug in your headphones and let this music take you away on a journey fueled by guitar strings.

#listentothemusic

#relax

[Whatthefluff]

Thanks for sharing!! I'll definitely be adding these to my playlist:)

[smahala1991]

I have these as a relaxing playlist

[Whatthefluff]

That's nice

[ChetAtkins]

He did an entire album with Mark Knopfler. (Lead guitarist for Dire Straits)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbv5gQS1hWc

I read his book. He said he was very poor growing up. He once broke a guitar string on his crappy guitar. So he pulled a wire out of his mom's screen door, and used that. He said he hated sports, but he kind of liked watching the cheerleaders! lol

[smahala1991]

Have you ever heard any of his Boston Pops albums?

[ChetAtkins]

It sounds vaguely familiar, but I'm not sure.

[smahala1991]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwCZPw6NGyw

Here's a cover of Windy and Warm he did with the Pops in the 60s

[ChetAtkins]

Yes, I've heard that before. As much as I love Chet, I know there are a lot better players. In my humble opinion, the best steel string acoustic player on the planet, is Tommy Emmanuel. He's an Aussie from down under.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ExFsLH-O-o
This kid is another Aussie who's playing one of Tommy's arrangements. I'm not sure if he was a student or what... but holy sheep shit! lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5J4mWddC70

[smahala1991]

I've heard of him. I liked Chet's work with Floyd Cramer roo

[PhilBurt]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaBTHu9JSB0

[NineBreaker]

Ever since you had that question about Windy and Warm, I added him to my Google library. Thanks!

[TadCurious]

Thanks for highlighting this truly great guitar player.

[Prankster13]

Niiiice. I like this music...