Something for the weekend: Classical Gas (1968) by Mason Williams.
Bonus:
Classical Gas
- Donald R. McClarey
Donald R. McClarey
Cradle Catholic. Active in the pro-life movement since 1973. Father of three, one in Heaven, and happily married for 43 years. Small town lawyer and amateur historian. Former president of the board of directors of the local crisis pregnancy center for a decade.
Remember it well. The type of music that ages well.
Glen Campbell was a monster guitar player. Before he broke as recording artist in his own right, he was a studio musician. He played studio sessions for acts ranging from The Beach Boys to Nat King Cole, and Frank Sinatra.
He couldn’t read a lick of sheet music. He did everything by ear.
He couldn’t read a lick of sheet music. He did everything by ear.
Wow. Born talent.
Classical Gas is quintessential guitar music. Memorable melody.
Love this piece. This and the Beatles made me learn to play the guitar.
In the Mason Williams video it looks like he is playing a classical guitar in the classical style with a footstool.