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The Very Best of Tommy Emmanuel cgp

Tommy Emmanuel · 2001

121 min · 28 tracks · blues · country · contemporary folk music

An eclectic blend of virtuosic guitar melodies, showcasing a seamless fusion of genres from blues to classical.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus
  • contemplative late-night vibes
  • layered, intricate guitar melodies

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'The Very Best of Tommy Emmanuel' captures the Australian guitarist's ascent to international recognition following his 1999 album 'Only.' This compilation highlights his unique fingerstyle technique and broad musical influences, solidifying his status as a leading figure in contemporary acoustic guitar music.
Stylistic neighbors
Leo Kottke· Chet Atkins· Michael Hedges

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Don’t Hold Me Back 3:30
  • 2 The Journey 4:59
  • 3 Fear of Rain 4:56
  • 4 Who Dares Wins 5:22
  • 5 Big Brother 4:00
  • 6 Stevie’s Blues 4:23
  • 7 Hearts Grow Fonder 4:11
  • 8 Guitar Boogie 3:30
  • 9 When You Come Home 4:33
  • 10 Determination 4:49
  • 11 Don’t Argue 3:59
  • 12 From the Hip 4:34
  • 13 Tailin’ the Invisible Man 5:04
  • 14 The Rise and Fall of Flingel Bunt 3:48

Disc 2

  • 1 Amanda’s Room 4:31
  • 2 Classical Gas 5:06
  • 3 Hellos & Goodbyes 4:37
  • 4 Countrywide 2:54
  • 5 Up From Down Under 5:27
  • 6 Villa de Martin 4:25
  • 7 Fiesta 4:23
  • 8 Midnight Drive 4:10
  • 9 Since We Met 4:01
  • 10 Mountain of Truth 4:51
  • 11 Initiation 4:20
  • 12 Last Time I Saw You 4:36
  • 13 Blue Moon 2:38
  • 14 Change for Good 3:57

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