The Guitar Genius
Chet Atkins · 1963
24 min · 10 tracks · classical · country · jazz
A masterclass in fingerstyle guitar, blending country, jazz, and folk into intricate melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of intricate melodies
- for casual listening moments
- playful tunes for lighthearted gatherings
- fingerstyle guitar mastery on display
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of lengthy epics
- prefer heavy, complex arrangements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1963, 'The Guitar Genius' was Chet Atkins' fourth studio album, showcasing his innovative fingerpicking style after establishing himself as a leading figure in Nashville's music scene. This album followed his successful records in the late 1950s and early 1960s, solidifying his reputation as a virtuoso guitarist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Les Paul· Doc Watson· Jerry Reed
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heartbreak Hotel 2:28
- 2 Swanee River 1:41
- 3 Blackjack 2:27
- 4 I'll Be With You in Apple Blossom Time 2:11
- 5 Daar's 'N Wind Wat Waat 2:28
- 6 It's Now or Never 2:05
- 7 Out of Nowhere 3:02
- 8 Hidden Charm 2:32
- 9 Even Tho' 3:18
- 10 When Day Is Done 2:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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