Chet Atkins - Me & Bobby McGee

Chet playing a great version of this song, written by Kris Kristofferson and made famous by Janis Joplin.

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• chet
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• paul
• yandell
• fingerstyle
• guitar
• bobby
• mcgee

[discharge13]

To Mitchflorida: the version looks boring because Mr. Atkins plays the instrument so effortlessly. Tommy Emmanuel once said something to the effect that many people don't give Chet his due credit because he made playing the guitar look so simple. But if you paid attention to what he was doing, it was truly amazing.  There will never be another Chet Atkins.

[vendanges3]

I agree with you discharge13. I'm a guitar player, but it would take me years and years to be able to play like him. He was one of the most gifted guitar player of all times. RIP Mr. Atkins

[profards]

its only just today that i know this guy and admits that he truly is gifted by God. Glory be to God and admiration to this guy given back to the One

[damanfrom808]

Janis did it great!!! and Chet does it awesome too!!! great post

[bobdylan1956]

As far as I know it was Gordon Lightfoot who recorded it first. Anyway, thats what the back of the cover of the album I got says

[mat0920]

One of the greats. Lot of opinions on here about this song. Kris kristofferson wrote this Roger miller was the first to record it and I believe that Jerry reed also had CGP status

[Gatekpoin]

jocormer1000,we have the same comment about this great man,we enjoying listening to his treasures again and again,I will never get tired of listening to his musics,Its a great pleasure watching all his skills and I know most of us missing him and pray for him at the same time,what a tragic lost to us all,Daddy we are missing you so very much indeed,May God Bless you for all you have left us behind its priceless,R.I.P.My Great Musician,I will never forget you,

[jpcormier1000]

@Gatekpoin Not only did Mr. Atkins forget more about the guitar than any of us will ever know (including Tommy,lol) He invented 90% of the technical tricks used by all modern guitar players, including false harmonics, broken chords, etc etc the list is endless. I've played his music since I was 5 and have made my living as a guitarist, I am 42 and still learning the nuances of his genius. These videos are such a gift to us, just as he was. He helped me get my work visa for the US. Great man!RIP

[Gatekpoin]

Missing you Dad,but you have left us all you treasures for us to enjoy and you are surely be remembered for ever,R.I.P.

[DUGGER1947]

HogSlayer, Chet discusses bestowing the CGP to Marcel Dadi and Muriel Anderson in a youtube video titled Vaudeville Daze.

[DUGGER1947]

Accoring to Paul Yandell, -- Jerry Reed and Steve Wariner were also bestowed with the CGP status.

[HogSlayer903]

@DUGGER1947 I found it on his bio. You were partially right, there were 5 CGP's but it consisted of himself (Chet Atkins), Tommy Emmanuel, John Knowles, Steve Wariner, and Jerry Reed.