Just came up on my iPod. Shit, I did't even realize I had it. I knew I had a lot of Chet Atkins and I knew I had some Brubeck albums, but this song was a nice surprise. Fucking brilliant guitar playing too. Atkins' fingers aren't human.
So sad. Kids today don't understand what a HOT guitar player he was. Even the kids who are into music don't understand it. I'm willing to bet 99% of their guitar "heroes" couldn't hold a candle to Atkins when it comes to fast licks. For a while, NOTHING went down in Nashville without going through Atkins. Made many enemies as a result, but I don't think anyone ever denied his talent.
11. Actually, many did dislike Atkins for his production approach...
in that he took the "honky tonk" out of country music and replaced it with a smooth, syrupy, string-laden sound. In many ways he is the father of the soulless, slick country music of today.
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