this vid is an an example of what youtube is great at--not the goofy stuff that gets voted up so high, but this archival footage that someone was wise enough to keep and now we can all see and learn from. It's wonderful history. Thanks for posting.
There are many great players but Chet is definitely one of my favs. The man oozes taste and class. His humility is an example that anyone should follow. The arrogance displayed by so many people, much less "stars" is so unbecoming. A person can only hope to die knowing he was loved as much as this man. Great musician. Stellar human being.
"Pop and country will merge until there's one style..until people get sick of it." Kind of sounds like country music today. Hopefully, Chet's prophesy will soon come true.
I've only been listening to Chet for 40 years and I agree that he is the best that ever was. He never seemed to let his talent go to his head. Mr. Atkins you are sorely missed!!
Chet, your the best. I have listened to your guitar picking for years, and I personaly feal that there will never be any one better than yours. I am 68 yrs old, and started listening to you when I was 4 years old.
this vid is an an example of what youtube is great at--not the goofy stuff that gets voted up so high, but this archival footage that someone was wise enough to keep and now we can all see and learn from. It's wonderful history. Thanks for posting.
grnhair2001 8 months ago
What can i say that has not been said about him i loved listening to him i have almost every album he made
chester777ful 1 year ago
hes self taught - no lessons. its the best way!
skint0n0minted 1 year ago
It's Fascinating what great stuff came on the 70s-Tellie in the USA. Here in Krautland u never saw a guitar on tellie.
sa7sul 2 years ago
I used to watch Arthur Smith every morning outta Charlotte...where are the tapes to this old show????I'd love to see them again!!!
999manman 2 years ago 2
Here is hoping that some television station puts all of these clips together and make a Chet Atkins documentary out of it. At least I can hope.
fridrikur 3 years ago
There are many great players but Chet is definitely one of my favs. The man oozes taste and class. His humility is an example that anyone should follow. The arrogance displayed by so many people, much less "stars" is so unbecoming. A person can only hope to die knowing he was loved as much as this man. Great musician. Stellar human being.
hueseph 3 years ago 9
Good comment. I agree. That is why people loved him. I do too.
fridrikur 3 years ago
Lovely!
M55ikael 3 years ago 2
"Pop and country will merge until there's one style..until people get sick of it." Kind of sounds like country music today. Hopefully, Chet's prophesy will soon come true.
TeleDan 4 years ago 2
I've only been listening to Chet for 40 years and I agree that he is the best that ever was. He never seemed to let his talent go to his head. Mr. Atkins you are sorely missed!!
Atkinsfan 4 years ago 2
Chet, your the best. I have listened to your guitar picking for years, and I personaly feal that there will never be any one better than yours. I am 68 yrs old, and started listening to you when I was 4 years old.
eugeniafalls 4 years ago 3
Only Chet is worthy of 64 years of listening!!
prompen3 3 years ago 5
Thanks for the heads up but I probably won't be re-posting it.
mrragman 4 years ago
If this is from VHS there is a way to get rid of that jittering sound.
muzikman74 4 years ago