Chet Atkins, Les Paul "Moonglow/Picnic"

[bloke372]

Surely the two finest guitarists who ever lived,no disrepect to Mark Knopfler who must rank along side with these two absolute giants

[colodude3]

'Chester & Lester' is one of the greatest albums of the 20th century, not just in the 'Country' classification but all kinds of music. I loved it from the moment I owned it -- LP, cassette tape, CD. I'm pretty sure it won some sort of Grammy.

[vashonjeff]

Thanks for your posting of this Wonderful music, by 2 of the greatest guitar players of All Time.

[The900custom]

perfection times two!

[RayBushfox]

Great!!

It's track 2 off an album called 'Chester & Lester' released in 1976

Side One 1. "It's Been a Long, Long Time" 2. "Medly: Moonglow/Picnic" 3. "Caravan" 4. "It Had to Be You" 5. "Out of Nowhere"

Side two 1. "Avalon" 2. "The Birth of the Blues" 3. "Someday, Sweetheart" 4. "'Deed I Do" 5. "Lover, Come Back to Me"

[brownriceseaweed]

where did you find this recording?

[dinguitas]

I go to the sky with this song!10!

[brucew44guns]

To read up on Les Paul and Mary Ford, then go to researching facts about Chet in various internet places, you can't help but somehow wish you could have been a close friend to them both. It wouldn't have hurt either----if some of their talent rubbed off on you!!!

[TheVoodooDevil]

RIP les paul. you created a way of life for many of us out there..

[somewarnvictorysomed]

RIP man, almost 100 years of a life as innovating, exciting, ground-breaking and beautiful as any you'd find.

coming from a guy who only discovered your music 2 months ago, you will be missed x

[TeleJB97]

RIP Les Paul. We'll miss you, buddy.

[mooaks]

Chet will always remain an all time favorite of mine. He just played sweet and uncluttered. Les Paul is a giant in multi track recording. I have a copy of Jazz at the Philharmonic done in the early 40s with Les Paul on guitar and Nat Cole on piano, many other jazz greats. Les Paul and Nat play a few copy cat riffs on "Tea for Two" that will just blow you away. What a shame that we all have to go through that nemisis of man kind called old age. Thanks for keeping their memories alive.

[injamaven]

ah, when the Picnic theme enters, I get chills!

It's such a moving tune.

[AFrame88]

i just got an unreleased c.d. of lester and chester from an elderly friend of the fam who used to be a singer in st louis. the story is theyre just jamming and "drunk as skunks"

this is more than rare its ultra rare

[daffydoug]

wow! Sounds fantastic!

[SrArkie]

What can you say.. The two most dominant guitar players from the 40's until now. Two different styles but both masters of their own and the standards by which all others are judged.

[daffydoug]

That about says it! Two giants, in class by themselves!

[georgereuter]

WHERE WAS THIS PICTURE TAKEN? It seems as though it was taken in Chet's later years.....perhaps after the brain tumor....anyone?

[daffydoug]

Indeed it was. You are correct. In Nashville, they have a bronze statue of Chet, here he is posing by it.

[georgereuter]

Thanks! He looks like he's been through a lot.....notice the cane.  It is a very heartwarming picture considering that they don't usually make a statue until after one dies....this is a great honor!

[daffydoug]

Yes. Chet did indeed go through a lot. It broke my heart in two to see Mr guitar have to go through all this sickness. I cried a lot.

[georgereuter]

It was so sad. I know that we have good memories of him and his videos, recordings, and the like will remain with us forever.

[zthetha]

Pure genius - Les was quite simply years ahead of his time - we're still trying to catch up. One guy did - and if you've seen my other comments the initials DG will be enoughl.

[georgereuter]

If this isn't soothing, then I give up! I could listen all day.

[daffydoug]

I DO!!

[georgereuter]

I've been a fan of Les Paul and Chet Atkins since I was 4 or 5 years old. I enjoy the friendship that they had over the years. They worked well together and the music shows it.

[msbilliej]

Thanks for sharing daffy doug. Keep sharing.

[71sunset]

Excellent!

Thanks for posting.

[daffydoug]

You're; welcome Thanks for tuning in!

[Johnm1941]

Thank God I'm old enough to appreciate two great guitarists, playing the theme from a great movie. Atkins and Paul...what a combination.