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Chet Atkins playing "Man of Mystery"

Posted:
13 Sep 2012, 18:16
by donna plasky
Hello. I found this on YouTube. I am trying really hard not to think about Shadowmania, but I don't think I am succeeding, huh?
Kind regards,
Donna
Re: Chet Atkins playing "Man of Mystery"

Posted:
13 Sep 2012, 18:26
by Uncleboko
Jeff Beck is brilliant doing At Chetkins style. There was a guy called Steve Hounslow who was lead guitar with a group in Barnet called The Starliners around 1964-65, who was very good at that guitar style.
Re: Chet Atkins playing "Man of Mystery"

Posted:
13 Sep 2012, 23:16
by Shad1
Just terrific Donna. Thanks for finding these clips.
Malc
Re: Chet Atkins playing "Man of Mystery"

Posted:
14 Sep 2012, 07:45
by abstamaria
Those videos are nice, Donna. I didn't realize Chet had a version.
More and more, I have begun to really like Chet Atkins. As you might already know, he has an album with Mark Knophler, Donna; no Shadows standards, but worth a listen.
Andy
Re: Chet Atkins playing "Man of Mystery"

Posted:
14 Sep 2012, 18:25
by donna plasky
Dear Andy: Hi and thanks for mentioning the Chet Atkins/Mark Knopfler album. I actually bought a copy about a year ago. The album is probably from about 1990 but I bought a copy only recently. Prior to becoming a Shadows fan and also joining this Forum, my music collection was very limited, mostly just Sir Cliff. But last year, I was enjoying Mark Griffiths' album "52 Florence Road" and it became clear to me that Chet Atkins must be one of Mark G's idols. So I thought I would try buying one Chet Atkins album and see if I like it. I found the one with Mark Knopfler ("Neck and Neck") and thought it might be interesting...I love it!
Thanks again, and kind regards,
Donna
Re: Chet Atkins playing "Man of Mystery"

Posted:
14 Sep 2012, 19:55
by 51 Relic
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Re: Chet Atkins playing "Man of Mystery"

Posted:
14 Sep 2012, 20:02
by dave robinson
abstamaria wrote:Those videos are nice, Donna. I didn't realize Chet had a version.
More and more, I have begun to really like Chet Atkins. As you might already know, he has an album with Mark Knophler, Donna; no Shadows standards, but worth a listen.
Andy
'No Shadows standards' ? Are you having a larf or what, it's the Chet Atkins & Mark Knopfler album 'Neck & Neck' you are speaking of . . . . . streets ahead in playing skills of any Shadows tracks. 
Re: Chet Atkins playing "Man of Mystery"

Posted:
14 Sep 2012, 20:31
by John Brown
Donna
Thank you for posting these youtube clips, absolutely brilliant
Kind regards
John
Re: Chet Atkins playing "Man of Mystery"

Posted:
14 Sep 2012, 22:44
by geoff1711
I wish I could play like Chet Atkins
Geoff
Re: Chet Atkins playing "Man of Mystery"

Posted:
15 Sep 2012, 01:38
by Bluesnote
What a brilliant version and without 'that sound' too. I missed players like Chet and of course the amazing Les Paul in my early years.
Nice on Donna
Hugh.