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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