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The Day Finger Pickers Took Over the World

Chet Atkins · 1997

36 min · 11 tracks · classical · country · jazz

A vibrant blend of fingerstyle guitar mastery and playful melodies that celebrate American roots music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo guitar mastery
  • playful melodies for lighthearted moments
  • for afternoon gatherings
  • easygoing background for relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer lengthy, complex compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'The Day Finger Pickers Took Over the World' arrived during Chet Atkins' later career, following a long and influential journey in music. At this point, Atkins was already celebrated for his contributions to country and pop genres, having won numerous Grammy Awards and left a lasting legacy as a guitarist and producer.
Stylistic neighbors
Les Paul· Doc Watson· Jerry Reed

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Borsalino 3:11
  • 2 To ‘B’ or Not to ‘B’ 3:21
  • 3 The Day Finger Pickers Took Over the World 3:40
  • 4 Tip Toe Through the Bluegrass 3:08
  • 5 News From the Outback 3:08
  • 6 Ode to Mel Bay 2:57
  • 7 Dixie McGuire 3:52
  • 8 Saltwater 3:34
  • 9 Mr. Guitar 2:53
  • 10 Road to Gundaghi / Waltzing Matilda 3:03
  • 11 Smokey Mountain Lullaby 3:28

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