Chet Atkins' 'Mister Sandman' Played By Steve Laney

A big apology to all of my subscribers who've waited so patiently for my next video. Here's Chet Atkins' arrangement of 'Mister Sandman' that he recorded in 1954. I worked this song out myself by ear. I had lots of fun working this tune out, I believe it's one of the best ways to get to know a player. I found moments of genius in this song, and to think some guy was doing this way back in the '50s. Chet truly is/was a guitar hero.

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[kennethalbinson1]

dood u gotta tell me where you got the tab for this i cant find a correct version

[CuntreeBoy]

@kennethalbinson1 Can't help there I'm afraid. I worked this tune out myself.

[CuntreeBoy]

Thanks. It's on the cards and I'll be getting round to it shortly.

Steve Laney.

[CuntreeBoy]

Thanks. Steve Laney.

[NorthwestDissent]

Hey, really great video. I had a question for you.. I'm learning some Chet Atkins stuff right now, and I've noticed that most finger style players have long nails on the right hand and a thumb pick. I play the bass as well, and so I cant grow my nails too long, also I don't like the thumbpick. My question is this: Is it possible, is it worth it to attempt to learn his style , without a thumbpick /nails? Thanks and great video!

[CuntreeBoy]

@NorthwestDissent I recommend using Fred Kelly Picks. Particularly Fred's Stylus or Slick Pick.

[5349017]

Hi mister Cuntreeboy.

About song - Mister Sandman

Is there any chance you make a lesson with tabs for us, less talented players? I would deply apreciate it, and so would many others. you are realy good, and you could teach other people. Well if you have the time, and the will, it would be realy nice thing to do. :)

with big expectations ---- alky10

[CuntreeBoy]

@5349017 No problem at all, I'll do that for you. Give me a month or two though as I'm in the middle of moving house at the moment.

Thanks.

Steve.

[mascar1lha]

@kennethalbinson1 if you need a tab for this chances are you ain't playing it anyway

[papatootoo]

Absolutely perfect, note for note! good work.



[BillehBobBob]

Awesome cover dude, loving the fingerpicked solo in there too :D, dont suppose you could do a tommy emmanuel song at some point ??

[nozrydr1]

Very well done, Thanks for posting.

[SeGaSaTuRn1994]

the night he came home I>

[Sunburst64]

Pleasntly surprised, good job Steve!

[TomoTheGuitarMan]

Bloody fantastic cover! Perfect

[EmmanuelPons]

Great, I'll have to try with my Strat one day, well done!