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Chester & Lester

by: Chet Atkins, Les Paul

Release Date July 24, 2007

Undoubtedly two of the most casually expert guitar maestros at their
most entertaining best.

CD-Charts Position 2
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Neck and Neck

by: Chet Atkins, Mark Knopfler

Release Date September 24, 1990
Why didn't I get this sooner?... This disc seems like a delightful, easy-going jam between Knofler and Atkins. Very enjoyable.

CD-Charts Position 3
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A Master And His Music

by: Chet Atkins, Chet Atkins

Release Date July 09, 2001
A very accessible record that my uncle, an avid Chet Atkins fan, loved when he recieved it as a "new car" present (bye-bye cassette tapes).

CD-Charts Position 4
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The Day Finger Pickers Took Over the World

by: Chet Atkins & Tommy Emmanuel

Release Date February 01, 2008
What could be better than a CD featuring Chet Atkins and Tommy Emmanuel together? Actually most pieces are by EITHER Chet OR Tommy and there are just a couple of songs performed by the two of them together. But this is a fun CD, showcasing the talents of both men. I prefer some of their other work but if you're a fan of both men this Cd will round out your collection nicely.

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The Atkins-Travis Traveling Show/Reflections

by: Chet Atkins, Doc Watson, Merle Travis

Release Date September 16, 2008
I have both these albums in their original formats and they are easily my favorites of the scores of Atkins/Travis/Watson albums that I own. The banter between Chet and Merle on the "Atkins Travis Traveling Show" is refreshing and informative. Both discuss how they began playing like they do (did). Both Merle and Chet are at their prime - their very best - and performing the music that they clearly enjoy playing. Merle does one of his best presentations of his own "Cannonball Rag" and Chet covers it as if it were his own tune.

The "Reflections" collection with Chet and Doc Watson is a genuine treasure. The album demonstrates how harmonious the two radically different playing techniques can meld into beautiful music. With Chet's ... Read More:

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Plays Back Home Hymns

by: Chet Atkins

Release Date April 07, 1998
I would have to rate this CD as the best of Chet's music. I also
purchased the book with the music and tab's. The songs that he
selected were songs that inspire me. I would highly recommend the
CD and book both. Unless you're playing you wouldn't need the book
though.

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The Essential Chet Atkins: The Columbia Years

by: Chet Atkins

Release Date August 31, 2004
The selections are as the cover picture depicts. Would be a hit in any concert hall venue. With Nashville roots.

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Guitar Legend: The RCA Years

by: Chet Atkins

Release Date April 04, 2000
These are wonderful CD's--every selection is great! I find that his wonderful renditions of the tunes run through my mind even when I'm not listening to the CD's. I find myself irresitably dancing to many of the selections as I enjoy listening to them--good exercise. And they bring back so many memories. My favorite is "Jitterbug Waltz" which was the reason I bought the CD's originally, but I find that I now have many favorite selections. I don't think I'll ever tire of listening to these wonderful tunes by Chet Atkins.

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The Essential Chet Atkins

by: Chet Atkins

Release Date July 24, 2007
Awesome CD. This is a great place to start for Chet fans. I wish it had Dark Eyes but I'm not complaining.

CD-Charts Position 10
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Chet Atkins Picks on the Beatles

by: Chet Atkins

Release Date January 30, 1996
I was blown away by how good this CD is. George Harrison says, in the liner notes, "I got the feeling that these songs had been written specifically with Chet in mind," and you'll know what he means after listening. The arrangements are masterful and the guitar is stellar. The only negative is that it sometimes has a 60's groove that's a little funky (and not good funky) but this is not a big deal. Every track is good and some are better than excellent, I'll Follow the Sun and If I Fell come to mind but the whole work is simply outstanding.