Chet Atkins

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Relationships

eponymous member of:Chet Atkins and His Colorado Mountain Boys
member of:The Country All Stars
The Nashville A-Team
The Nashville String Band
half-siblings:James Atkins (US country musician)
founded:RCA Studio A (Nashville) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
part of:Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame: Musical Excellence (number: 2002) (order: 8)
purchase music for download:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/212083 [info]
https://itunes.apple.com/artist/id212083 [info] (until 2019-05-19)
IMDb:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0040562/ [info]
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/artist/257464 [info]
biographies:http://countrymusichalloffame.org/Inductees/InducteeDetail/chet-atkins [info]
http://www.rockabilly.nl/references/messages/chet_atkins.htm [info]
http://www.rockhall.com/inductees/chet-atkins/ [info]
official homepages:http://www.misterguitar.com/ [info]
discography pages:http://www.sonynashville.com/ChetAtkins/ [info]
other databases:http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81126809 [info]
http://snaccooperative.org/ark:/99166/w6833qhw [info]
http://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n81126809/ [info]
https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103333 [info]
https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb13890946m [info]
https://d-nb.info/gnd/129293059 [info]
https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/chet_atkins [info]
https://www.musik-sammler.de/artist/chet-atkins/ [info]
BBC Music:https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/5810667a-9db6-4fd0-abac-667cdac5d415 [info] (until 2020-11-19)
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/artist/4dZrt8Ong5t7YYpvbfp0RU [info]
https://www.deezer.com/artist/7635 [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0000094205 [info]
SecondHandSongs:https://secondhandsongs.com/artist/21 [info]
VIAF ID:14957432 [info]
Wikidata:Q72096 [info]
Songkick:https://www.songkick.com/artists/13851 [info]
setlist.fm:https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/chet-atkins-2bd61052.html [info]
Last.fm:https://www.last.fm/music/Chet+Atkins [info]
streaming page:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/212083 [info]

Appearances

DateTitleAttributesArtistLength
engineered
A Political ThingadditionalRandy Goodrum?:??
An ExhibitionadditionalRandy Goodrum?:??
DoorsadditionalRandy Goodrum?:??
Flight 136additionalRandy Goodrum?:??
FlyingadditionalRandy Goodrum?:??
Forever’s Last GoodbyeadditionalRandy Goodrum?:??
Killing TimeadditionalRandy Goodrum?:??
Mustang SallyadditionalRandy Goodrum?:??
No One Lives Here AnymoreadditionalRandy Goodrum?:??
Piddlin’ AroundadditionalRandy Goodrum?:??
So Soft, Your GoodbyeRandy Goodrum?:??
TouchadditionalRandy Goodrum?:??
instruments
1949-05-17Baby, It's Cold Outsideelectric guitarHomer & Jethro2:58
1949-05-17Tennessee Border No. 2electric guitarHomer & Jethro2:38
1949-10-12Tennessee, Tennesseeelectric guitarHomer & Jethro2:47
1952-09-12Withered Roseselectric guitarRosemary Clooney & George Morgan2:46
1952-09-23Your Cheatin Heartelectric guitarHank Williams2:43
1952-09-30Broadmindedelectric guitarThe Louvin Brothers2:31
1952-09-30The Family Who Prayselectric guitarThe Louvin Brothers2:54
1952-10-13Jam-Bowl-Liarelectric guitarHomer & Jethro2:41
1952-10-13You Belong to Me No. 2electric guitarHomer & Jethro2:16
1952-10-22If You Tell Me One More LieguitarCurtis Gordon2:09
1952-10-22The Greatest SinguitarCurtis Gordon2:39
1952-10-22What’s a Little PrideguitarCurtis Gordon2:34
1952-10-22You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ YetguitarCurtis Gordon2:10
1953-01-12Hank Williams Will Live ForeverguitarJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:23
1953-02-15Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyeballselectric guitarHomer & Jethro2:20
1953-03-19How Much Is the Hound Dog in the Window?electric guitarHomer & Jethro2:46
1953-03-20Country GentlemanguitarChet Atkins2:18
1953-04-01South in New Orleansguitar [lead guitar]Johnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:20
1953-09-01First Time I Told You a LieguitarGeorge Morgan2:33
1953-09-01Look What Followed Me Home TonightguitarGeorge Morgan2:16
1954-01-07SweetheartguitarGeorge Morgan2:23
1954-03-08She Was Bitten on the Udder by an Adderelectric guitarHomer & Jethro2:33
1954-03-22Fountain of YouthguitarThe Maddox Brothers & Rose2:11
1954-03-22I Wonder If I Can Lose the Blues This WayguitarRose Maddox2:17
1954-03-22You Won't Believe ThisguitarThe Maddox Brothers & Rose2:29
1954-05-21All the TimeguitarJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:19
1954-05-21Goodnight, Sweetheart, GoodnightguitarJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:12
1954-05-21Honey I Need YouguitarJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:10
1954-05-21I Ain’t Got TimeguitarJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:15
1954-09-01Beware of Itelectric guitarJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:01
1954-09-01Kiss Crazy Babyelectric guitarJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:03
1954-09-08A Cheap AffairguitarGeorge Morgan & Shirley Dale2:30
1954-09-08A Shot in the DarkguitarGeorge Morgan2:18
1954-09-08The Best MistakeguitarGeorge Morgan2:47
1955-01-12Carry OnguitarJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:14
1955-01-12SincerelyguitarJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:08
1955-01-17Let Me Go, Blubberelectric guitarHomer & Jethro2:24
1955-01-17Mister Sandmanelectric guitarHomer & Jethro2:03
1955-03-18Blue Yodel #8 (Mule Skinner Blues) (1955 overdubs)guitarJimmie Rodgers, Rainbow Ranch Boys2:49
1955-03-18In the Jailhouse Now #2 (1955 overdubs)guitarJimmie Rodgers, Rainbow Ranch Boys2:57
1955-03-18Mother, the Queen of My Heart (1955 overdubs)guitarJimmie Rodgers, Rainbow Ranch Boys3:09
1955-03-18Peach Pickin’ Time Down in Georgia (1955 overdubs)guitarJimmie Rodgers, Rainbow Ranch Boys2:51
1955-03-25No One Dear but Youelectric guitarJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:19
1955-03-25We Live in Two Different Worldselectric guitarJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:23
1955-05-25Pitfallelectric guitarThe Louvin Brothers2:07
1955-05-25When I Stop Dreamingelectric guitarThe Louvin Brothers2:33
1955-07-08Don’t Waste Your Tearselectric guitarJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:08
1955-07-08Dream When You’re Lonelyelectric guitarJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:31
1955-07-08Weary Momentselectric guitarJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:37
1955-07-22Blue Yodel #1 (1955 overdubs)guitarJimmie Rodgers, Rainbow Ranch Boys2:41
1955-07-22Daddy and Home (1955 overdubs)guitarJimmie Rodgers, Rainbow Ranch Boys2:36
1955-07-22Memphis Yodel (1955 overdubs)guitarJimmie Rodgers, Rainbow Ranch Boys2:34
1955-07-22Never No Mo’ Blues (1955 overdubs)guitarJimmie Rodgers, Rainbow Ranch Boys2:48
1955-09-03Bubbling in My Soulguitar [rhythm guitar]Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs2:23
1955-09-03Gone Homeguitar [rhythm guitar]Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs2:29
1955-09-03It Won’t Be Longguitar [rhythm guitar]Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs2:33
1955-09-03No Mother in This Worldguitar [rhythm guitar]Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs2:50
1955-12-14Feet of Clayguitar [rhythm guitar]Johnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:25
1955-12-14I Want to Be Lovedguitar [rhythm guitar]Johnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys1:57
1955-12-14Tom Cat’s Kittenguitar [rhythm guitar]Johnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:13
1956-01-10Heartbreak HotelguitarElvis Presley2:09
1956-01-10Heartbreak Hotel (alternate take 5)guitarElvis Presley2:15
1956-01-10I Got a WomanguitarElvis Presley2:26
1956-01-10Money HoneyguitarElvis Presley?:??
1956-01-10Money HoneyguitarElvis Presley2:35
1956-01-10 – 1956-01-11I Got a WomanguitarElvis Presley2:23
1956-01-10 – 1956-01-11I Was the OneguitarElvis Presley2:33
1956-01-10 – 1956-01-11I’m Counting on YouguitarElvis Presley2:24
1956-01-10 – 1956-01-11Money HoneyguitarElvis Presley2:34
1956-01-11I Was the OneguitarElvis Presley2:36
1956-01-11I’m Counting on YouguitarElvis Presley2:25
1956-01Hey Mister SorrowguitarCurtis Gordon2:24
1956-01I Was the OneguitarElvis Presley?:??
1956-01I’m Counting on YouguitarElvis Presley?:??
1956-01Play the Music LouderguitarCurtis Gordon2:12
1956-01Too Young to KnowguitarCurtis Gordon2:40
1956-04-14I Want You, I Need You, I Love YouguitarElvis Presley?:??
1956-04-14I Want You, I Need You, I Love YouguitarElvis Presley2:41
1956-09-10Live and Let Liveguitar [rhythm guitar]Johnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:24
1956-09-10Love Feverguitar [lead guitar]Johnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:08
1956-09-10When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Againguitar [rhythm guitar]Johnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:19
1956-09-10Why Not Confessguitar [rhythm guitar]Johnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:04
1957-10Cry, CryguitarCurtis Gordon2:20
1957-10I Wouldn’tguitarCurtis Gordon2:24
1957-10Please Baby PleaseguitarCurtis Gordon2:43
1957-10SixteenguitarCurtis Gordon2:09
1957Bye Bye Love (mono)electric guitarThe Everly Brothers2:22
1957You Are My SunshineguitarCarl McVoy2:16
1958-06-10(Now and Then There’s) a Fool Such as IguitarElvis Presley2:39
1958-06-10A Big Hunk o’ LoveguitarElvis Presley?:??
1958-06-10A Big Hunk o’ LoveguitarElvis Presley2:14
1958-06-10A Fool Such as IguitarElvis Presley?:??
1958-06-10Ain’t That Loving You BabyguitarElvis Presley2:22
1958-06-10Ain’t That Loving You BabyguitarElvis Presley?:??
1958-06-10Ain’t That Loving You Baby (alternate take 11)guitarElvis Presley1:54
1958-06-10I Got StungguitarElvis Presley?:??
1958-06-10I Got StungguitarElvis Presley1:49
1958-06-10I Need You Love TonightguitarElvis Presley?:??
1958-06-10I Need Your Love TonightguitarElvis Presley2:06
1958-12-17Ashes of LoveguitarJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:25
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performed
Adios AmigoChet Atkins / Boston Pops / Arthur Fiedler2:43
Alabama JubileeChet Atkins / Boston Pops / Arthur Fiedler2:29
Classical GasChet Atkins3:54
Cold, Cold HeartChet Atkins / Boston Pops / Arthur Fiedler2:51
Country GentlemanChet Atkins / Boston Pops / Arthur Fiedler1:48
Faded LoveChet Atkins / Boston Pops / Arthur Fiedler2:11
Heartbreak Hotel / The Cliffs of Moher JigThe Chieftains feat. Chet Atkins3:22
I'll Fly AwayChet Atkins / Boston Pops / Arthur Fiedler2:23
I'm Thinking Tonight of My Blue EyesChet Atkins / Boston Pops / Arthur Fiedler2:19
ImagineChet Atkins4:08
Medley: In the Pines, Wildwood Flower, on Top of Old SmokeyChet Atkins / Boston Pops / Arthur Fiedler3:22
Medley: John Henry, Listen to the MockingbirdChet Atkins / Boston Pops / Arthur Fiedler1:53
Orange Blossom SpecialChet Atkins / Boston Pops / Arthur Fiedler2:30
Quiet EyesChet Atkins3:36
SailsChet Atkins4:21
SummertimeChet Atkins5:06
Sweet DreamsChet Atkins3:27
Tahitian Skies: Tahitian Skies / Chief O’Neill’s HornpipeThe Chieftains feat. Chet Atkins3:31
Tara's Theme (From Gone With the Wind)Chet Atkins3:54
Tennessee WaltzChet Atkins / Boston Pops / Arthur Fiedler2:42
The Last FarewellChet Atkins4:15
VincentChet Atkins3:51
Windy And WarmChet Atkins / Boston Pops / Arthur Fiedler2:02
Yackety AxeChet Atkins3:27
produced
1965-01-12She’s Not for YouWillie Nelson2:31
1967-08-10Texas in My SoulguitarWillie Nelson2:02
(I Can’t Help You) I’m Falling TooSkeeter Davis2:45
(Margie’s at) The Lincoln Park InnBobby Bare3:22
(Now and Then, There's) A Fool Such as IHank Snow2:30
(That’s What You Get) For Lovin’ MeWaylon Jennings2:27
(That’s What You Get) For Lovin’ MeWaylon Jennings?:??
12th Street RagAl Hirt2:21
500 Miles Away From HomeBobby Bare2:44
A Beautiful LifeJim Reeves2:16
A Dear John LetterSkeeter Davis & Bobby Bare1:53
A Mess of BluesElvis Presley?:??
A Mess of Blues (take 1)Elvis Presley?:??
A Mess of Blues (take 4)Elvis Presley?:??
A Mess of Blues (take 5/M)Elvis Presley?:??
A Mess of Blues (takes 2, 3)Elvis Presley?:??
A World of Our OwnWaylon Jennings2:03
Adios AmigoJim Reeves2:32
After You've GoneChet Atkins3:32
Albany (English version)Roger Whittaker4:48
All American Boy (1958)Bobby Bare2:59
All of Me Belongs to YouWaylon Jennings?:??
All the TimeJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:19
Alley CatAl (He’s The King) Hirt2:28
AlmostJim Reeves2:49
Almost EighteenRoy Orbison2:06
Am I Losing YouJim Reeves2:40
Am I That Easy to ForgetSkeeter Davis2:06
And I Love You SoPerry Como3:20
Anita You’re DreamingWaylon Jennings2:26
Anita, You're DreamingWaylon Jennings2:23
Anita, You’re DreamingWaylon Jennings2:23
Anita, You’re DreamingWaylon Jennings2:25
Another Bridge to BurnWaylon Jennings2:36
Another Bridge to BurnWaylon Jennings2:36
Any Old Arms Won’t DoWillie Nelson2:27
April in PortugalChet Atkins2:22
Are You Lonesome Tonight?Elvis Presley?:??
Are You Lonesome Tonight? (splice of take 5 & workpart take 2)Elvis Presley?:??
Are You Lonesome Tonight? (takes 1–2)Elvis Presley?:??
Are You Lonesome Tonight? (takes 3, 4)Elvis Presley?:??
Are You Lonesome Tonight? (takes 5)Elvis Presley?:??
Are You Lonesome Tonight? (workpart take 1)Elvis Presley?:??
Are You Lonesome Tonight? (workpart take 2)Elvis Presley?:??
Ashes of LoveJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:25
Ay Ay AyChet Atkins2:36
Baby I Need YouJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys1:59
Baby, Don’t Be Looking in My MindWaylon Jennings?:??
Baby, Its in the MakingJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:07
Barroom Country SingerRoger Whittaker3:53
Beautiful Annabel LeeWaylon Jennings?:??
Beautiful Annabel LeeWaylon Jennings2:41
Beggar to a KingHank Snow2:49
Beware of ItJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:01
Big ManAl Hirt2:00
Blackjack County ChainWillie Nelson2:03
Blue BoyJim Reeves2:07
Blue BoyJim Reeves2:13
Blue RosesHank Snow2:30
Blue Side of LonesomeJim Reeves3:23
Born to Love YouWaylon Jennings2:30
Born to Love YouWaylon Jennings2:30
Borrowed DiamondsJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:14
Bring Me SunshineWillie Nelson2:12
Brown Eyed Handsome ManWaylon Jennings2:03
BustedWaylon Jennings2:17
BustedWaylon Jennings?:??
But That’s AlrightWaylon Jennings?:??
But You Know I Love YouWaylon Jennings and The Kimberlys2:40
But You Know I Love YouWaylon Jennings2:40
ButterballAl (He’s The King) Hirt2:11
California SunshineWaylon Jennings?:??
Camel Walk StrollJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:10
Camp Meetin' TimeDel Wood1:55
Carolina MoonJim Reeves2:28
Carry OnJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:14
Casey Was DancingDel Wood2:22
Cedartown GeorgiaWaylon Jennings2:48
Change My MindWaylon Jennings2:28
Charleston Railroad TavernBobby Bare2:13
ChristinaWaylon Jennings?:??
Cindy of New OrleansWaylon Jennings1:56
Cindy of New OrleansWaylon Jennings1:56
Cindy, Oh CindyWaylon Jennings2:45
Columbus Stockade BluesWillie Nelson1:59
Come Home Bill BaileyDel Wood2:05
Come Stay With MeWaylon Jennings2:43
Confessions of a Broken ManPorter Wagoner2:58
Cotton CandyAl Hirt2:11
Could It BeAnn‐Margret2:13
Country Music Has Gone to TownJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:12
Crazy Worried MindJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:05
Cryin’ Heart BluesJohnnie & Jack and The Tennessee Mountain Boys2:10
CzardasChet Atkins2:01
Danny BoyAl (He’s The King) Hirt2:28
Dark MoonJim Reeves2:39
Delia’s GoneWaylon Jennings3:20
Delia’s GoneWaylon Jennings3:20
Destiny’s ChildWaylon Jennings?:??
Destiny’s ChildWaylon Jennings2:04
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vocals
Chet Tells a Joke (live, 1996-04-27: Fitzgerald Theater, Saint Paul, MN, USA)spoken vocalsGarrison Keillor2:57
Poor Boy BluesChet Atkins and Mark Knopfler4:03
instruments
DellaliguitarCheb Mami
Garrison Keillor & The Hopeful Gospel Quartetguitar [lead guitar]Garrison Keillor & The Hopeful Gospel Quartet
liner notes
On the Country-SideThe Norman Luboff Choir
performed
Pickin' the HitsChet Atkins
produced
Bud's BounceBud Isaacs
Distant DrumsJim Reeves
Flyin' South / Behind the FootlightsHank Locklin
Garrison Keillor & The Hopeful Gospel QuartetGarrison Keillor & The Hopeful Gospel Quartet
Last DateFloyd Cramer
On the Way UpadditionalAnn‐Margret
So Sad (to Watch Good Love Go Bad)Steve Wariner
Twelve Songs of Christmas (remastered)Jim Reeves
Twelve Songs of ChristmasJim Reeves
Twelve Songs of ChristmasJim Reeves
Twelve Songs of ChristmasJim Reeves
Twelve Songs of ChristmasJim Reeves
composed
Bandera
Blue Echo / Country Gentleman
Chet’s Ramble
Cosmic Square Dance
Difficult
El vaquero
Galloping on the Guitar
How’s the World Treating You
Jam Man
Main Street Breakdown
Maybelle
Nashtown Ville
Smokey Mountain Lullaby
To ‘B’ or Not to ‘B’
Wheels
Wobegon (The Way It Used to Be)
Yakety Axe (guitar version of Yakety Sax)
Young Thing
instruments arranged
The Day Finger Pickers Took Over the Worldacoustic guitar
lyrics
Ode to Mel Bay
The Day Finger Pickers Took Over the Worldadditional
There’ll Be Some Changes Made (parody version)
Wheels
wrote
Corn Crib
Cowboy Conga
In the Shadows of the Wine
Luther Played the Boogie
Midnight
Mountains of Illinois
News From the Outback
Sally Trash
Teen Scene
Tip Toe Through the Bluegrass
Trambone
Would Jesus Wear a Rolex
Your Love