Chet Atkins in Three Dimensions, Volume 2 - Softcover

John McClellan; Deyan Bratic

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786658770 ISBN 13: 9780786658770

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 2004

Synopsis

The much-anticipated second book in the highly-acclaimed series of books on the life and music of Mr. Guitar. The greatest all-around guitarist in history, Chet Atkins was a producer, record executive, and a friend to many. Dedicated to the musicians and songwriters that meant so much to him. Interviews with many of Chet's friends such as Dolly Parton, Steve Wariner, John D. Loudermilk, Mark Knopfler, Paul Yandell, Jerry Byrd, Janis Ian, Boots Randolf, Wayne Carson, and many more. Rare photographs, loving tributes, and great music: the heart of Chet Atkins. This is a deluxe edition of 376 pages. SONG TITLES INCLUDE: Liza Muskrat Ramble Smile Alice Blue Gown Frankie and Johnny The Early Dawn Embraceable You Estudio Brillante Black Mountain Rag Flop Eared Mule (and other classics) Gallopin' On The Guitar Lightning Rod Winter Walkin' Sweet Georgia Brown The Entertainer Long, Long Ago Stump Water Autumn Leaves Levee Walking Dark Eyes Little Music Box Rainbow Canned Heat Cancion del Viento (Song of the Wind) Mister Sandman INTERVIEWS WITH: Jerry Byrd: Chuck Akers Was My Friend Bill Piburn: So You're Telling Me It Was Slightly Above Below Average! Steve Wariner: No Parking: Reserved for Chet Atkins Only! Mark O'Connor: God Keep You, My Hero and My Friend Darryl Dybka: Chet Atkins? I'm Not Familiar With That New Group Boots Randolph: My Ace in the Hole Christopher Parkening: Boy! What are you doing? Dolly Parton: It Was Strictly From the Heart Ravenel Haile: Has Chet Seen Your Guitars? Paul Yandell: I Always Say, 'Some People Should Live Forever' Bill Porter: The Man with the Golden Ear Merle Atkins Russell: A Wedding Story Terry Wedding: Remember, 'The Last Shall Be First.' John Knowles: It's Nice To Be Important, but It's More Important To Be Nice John McClellan: The Presidential Suite Wayne Carson: You Were Always On My Mind Janis Ian: The Footprint that Genius Produces John Johns: Thanks for Saving the Day Henry Strzelecki: She Great, but You're Not So Hot! Bobby Caldwell: The World Ought To Be an Octave Higher Tommy Emmanuel: To Tommy, All the Best! Chet Ray Edenton: That Show Was Hot Potatoes! John D. Loudermilk: Did You Ever Read The Note I Left in Your Guitar? Clark Hagan: My Amp Goes to Eleven Harold Bradley: They Never Retreated into an Ivory Tower Buddy Harman: Boo Boo Stick Beat Buddy Kalb: Frog Kissin' Billy Edd Wheeler: The Reverend Mr. Black Mark Knopfler: The Sultan of Swing Mike Voltz: Don't You Know, Del Vecchio?

About this title

About the Author:

John McClellan is one of America's most respected guitarists and is the Head of Classical Guitar Studies at Webster University in Saint Louis, Missouri. He has toured throughout Europe, South America, and Australia and has performed with diverse groups of musicians ranging from Tommy Emmanuel to Lucianno Pavarotti. He along with his duo partner, Kirk Hanser (The Hanser-McClellan Guitar Duo) organized the highly successful Guitar Foundation of America International Festival in 1996.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0786658770
• ISBN 13: 9780786658770
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 376