Chet Atkins: The Greatest Songs of Mister Guitar

by Mark S. Reinhart

Overview

Highlighting Chet Atkins' 50-plus-year career as a virtuoso singer, songwriter and record producer, this book is an analysis and appreciation of the most noteworthy recordings of one of the world's greatest guitarists. Atkins' whole body of work--truly unmatched in the history of modern musical entertainment--and nearly 140 of his all-time greatest recordings are discussed. An overview of his life and work is provided.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786478521
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	10/14/2014
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Mark S. Reinhart has presented lectures on the subject of Lincoln–related film and television at libraries and museums throughout the U.S. He is a musician in Columbus, Ohio.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction
One Life, Six Strings
The Greatest Songs Arranged Chronologically
Appendix: The Songs Alphabetically
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

this manuscript would have made a great set of liner notes accompanying a mammoth Atkins boxed set...reading such a positive write-up about each and every song will likely leave you in the mood to hit the Atkins rack at your nearest record emporium”—Association for Recorded Sound Collections Journal.

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