A very tender and nuanced rendition of a song that chokes me up every time I hear it. Don McLean is a very gifted songwriter, and Chet's talent was perfectly suited to play this song. Very touching.
McLean unfortunately loses focus in the final verse. The “frameless heads” are probably busts of Packer Hall of Famers in Canton, Ohio; the “silver thorn” could be a Super Bowl Trophy; and the “bloody rose… crushed and broken on the virgin snow” is possibly a reference to Al Rose, who played end for the Pack in the 1930’s. The rest of this is just babbling.
@irishace11 I was wondering the same thing. He had reached the status of a guitar god long before he died. The Chet Atkins Appreciation Society (CAAS) is still a huge annual draw to Nashville. He's respected and revered by guitarists of all genres, including classical and jazz. The general public obviously thought highly of him; he recorded well over 100 albums, all of which did very well. Who does that leave to underrate him?
@BarerMender Well, maestro, see how clean you play when you're that age. Obviously, you don't know timeless talent when it walks up and smacks you in the face.
@BarerMender Friend, listen to him when he was younger. One of Chet's greatest attributes was how incredibly smooth his playing was. Also, he's playing an acoustic guitar with a pickup in it. They inherently lack the smooth quality you normally get out of an acoustic.
@BarerMender thats like saying when a legendary marathon runner comes out of retirement at 80 and runs 27 miles that he "Should of run 35 miles!!!" i can clearly tell you you have no idea how hard it is to play this piece of music at 25!...................never mind 65!!..........the faculty that man has at his age is unsurpassed!!
Chet Atkins lets you feel what is inside of him with all of his music. His music makes me what to practice more because he inspires me! I am a young guitarist and I what to keep his style around, seeing as talent like his is starting to fade! You are my hero!
Incredible...bass notes, middle notes and melody..softly played...lets hope in heaven this guy is around by the time I get there...play myself for 40 years...but man...speechless..
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JoeyCali1 4 days ago
such beautiful, lush overtones played so elegantly :-)
shrubhater 1 week ago
A very tender and nuanced rendition of a song that chokes me up every time I hear it. Don McLean is a very gifted songwriter, and Chet's talent was perfectly suited to play this song. Very touching.
anguspodgorney1969 1 week ago
McLean unfortunately loses focus in the final verse. The “frameless heads” are probably busts of Packer Hall of Famers in Canton, Ohio; the “silver thorn” could be a Super Bowl Trophy; and the “bloody rose… crushed and broken on the virgin snow” is possibly a reference to Al Rose, who played end for the Pack in the 1930’s. The rest of this is just babbling.
irishace11 3 weeks ago
Underrated by whom? He's universally regarded as one of the best who ever lived.
irishace11 3 weeks ago
@irishace11 I was wondering the same thing. He had reached the status of a guitar god long before he died. The Chet Atkins Appreciation Society (CAAS) is still a huge annual draw to Nashville. He's respected and revered by guitarists of all genres, including classical and jazz. The general public obviously thought highly of him; he recorded well over 100 albums, all of which did very well. Who does that leave to underrate him?
bobburford 2 weeks ago
What kind of guitar is he playing? It's sounds perfect.
DanielThalen 1 month ago
He is playing this song way to fast.
Lamegameful 1 month ago
@Lamegameful and you can't accept a different interpretation of the song.
JempyHuelSe 1 month ago
This is the most peaceful piece of music I think I've ever heard. Chet is the man though, no surprise.
n2091m 2 months ago
He didn't sing, but I could hear every word crisp and clear.
Great performance.
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VinceTarrance 3 months ago
何度聞いていても良いな。最高だ！
ksmghrnb 4 months ago
Miss you Chet. The emotion you bring to this song brings a tear to my eye.
Thank you!
trucker1954 4 months ago
The master's hand.....
kipthecourtjester 6 months ago 3
his smooth hands and calm expression make this song look so easy... but don't be fooled
yamamonkey 7 months ago 9
how stupid.
criize chet atkins.
bc77077 7 months ago
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He really puts the music across. But (while I admit he plays rings around me) for a professional guitarist it could be cleaner.
BarerMender 9 months ago
@BarerMender Well, maestro, see how clean you play when you're that age. Obviously, you don't know timeless talent when it walks up and smacks you in the face.
StvMcQueen1 8 months ago 4
@BarerMender Get over yourself. This is a master at his craft.
jazzygc 5 months ago 2
@BarerMender Friend, listen to him when he was younger. One of Chet's greatest attributes was how incredibly smooth his playing was. Also, he's playing an acoustic guitar with a pickup in it. They inherently lack the smooth quality you normally get out of an acoustic.
EpitomeOfBlasphemy 5 months ago 2
@BarerMender thats like saying when a legendary marathon runner comes out of retirement at 80 and runs 27 miles that he "Should of run 35 miles!!!" i can clearly tell you you have no idea how hard it is to play this piece of music at 25!...................never mind 65!!..........the faculty that man has at his age is unsurpassed!!
vetmusician 4 months ago
Chet Atkins lets you feel what is inside of him with all of his music. His music makes me what to practice more because he inspires me! I am a young guitarist and I what to keep his style around, seeing as talent like his is starting to fade! You are my hero!
derekdehaan 9 months ago 2
Incredible...bass notes, middle notes and melody..softly played...lets hope in heaven this guy is around by the time I get there...play myself for 40 years...but man...speechless..
Dubaiman123 1 year ago 5
A true master of the guitar
RayGettings 1 year ago 2
Truly one of the greatest guitarists.
rckymtnhighs 1 year ago 2
I love this guy's style
He's got superb control over the music
khuggf 1 year ago
No guitarist worth his/her salt underrates Chet Atkins, and who cares about anyone else?
bibhuna 1 year ago 2
I couldn't help but chuckle at 'underrated' as I have always heard Chet was one of the best in the world, and I think most would agree.
TheJascal 1 year ago
The best
harveyjohnny1967 2 years ago
love you,Chet
matt1284508 2 years ago 2
One of the greatest - may he rest in peace.
propagandatechniques 2 years ago 2
beautiful
ointna 2 years ago 2
I miss Chet 5 *****
VickyGoss 2 years ago
mr guitar
frantnik 2 years ago
i love this!
biietchx 2 years ago
he made it so beautiful perfect..god..i wish i was there..
froglife143 2 years ago
so beautiful
outmytube 3 years ago
He looks so old, and at peace. He was a great musician.
oddclown 3 years ago