Chet Atkins "Yellow Bird"
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Uploaded by daffydoug on Jul 1, 2008
Chet recorded a couple versions of this pretty tune...I'll post the other one later.
This one is my favorite...the simplicity of the melody gives no hint as to how hard this Chet arrangement is to play well..I know I spent years trying!
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This music is a traditional Haitian folk song that called Ti'zwazso "little bird". Harry Belafonte made the original English version "yellow bird". I love this song. It reminded me of my childhood.
1 year ago 6
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My ten year old son has been taking guitar lessons for over a year now and his favorite player is by far Mr. Chester Adkins, may he RIP. I had the pleasure of meeting him years ago in Belle Meade, TN. Had to be the late 60's or early 70's. He had an antique car we talked about. We listen to Chet and adore everything he does with the guitar. Thanks for posting.
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@deonal i first heard him play this on an old tv special. i'm SO HAPPY to find it here. thanks.
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it would have been awesome to see both chet and arthur lyman do this live... just guitar and vibs. RIP both of them.
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Love that beluga whale- had to hear another version of this song.
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daffydoug , I want to thank you for uploading this lovely folk song by Chet Atkins. If we're
talking about beautiful music, Chet is most definitely the man to talk about. He had the magic touch and shared his talent for such a long, long time. RIP Chet, our Friend and fellow musician. You certainly have earned it. We'll catch up with you before too much longer.
kitcat22791 3 weeks ago
@kitcat22791 You are welcome!
daffydoug 3 weeks ago
i posted a yellow bird by chet atkins guitar lesson plan here on youtube, it was this video from daffy's site that was sent to me by a friend that i fell inlove with, ihad never heard the song, thanks daffydoug.
deonal 7 months ago
@deonal You're welcome! Where can we view your video?
daffydoug 7 months ago
I play Chet's arrangement of Yellow Bird when I'm out busking and it's by far (along with his arrangement of The Third Man Theme) the most popular tune in my repertoire. Chet was the greatest.
judebnaylor 7 months ago 2
@judebnaylor Yes he was! By leaps and bounds!
daffydoug 7 months ago