50 Years of Legendary Guitar
By John McClellan and Deyan Bratic

The much-anticipated second book in the highly-acclaimed series of books on the life and music of "Mr. Guitar." The greatest all-around guitarist in history, Chet Atkins was a producer, record executive, and a friend to many. Dedicated to the musicians and songwriters that meant so much to him. Interviews with many of Chet's friends such as Dolly Parton, Steve Wariner, John D. Loudermilk, Mark Knopfler, Paul Yandell, Jerry Byrd, Janis Ian, Boots Randolf, Wayne Carson, and many more. Rare photographs, loving tributes, and great music: the heart of Chet Atkins. This is a deluxe edition of 376 pages.

SONG TITLES INCLUDE:
Liza
Muskrat Ramble
Smile
Alice Blue Gown
Frankie and Johnny
The Early Dawn
Embraceable You
Estudio Brillante
Black Mountain Rag
Flop Eared Mule (and other classics)
Gallopin' On The Guitar
Lightning Rod
Winter Walkin'
Sweet Georgia Brown
The Entertainer
Long, Long Ago
Stump Water
Autumn Leaves
Levee Walking
Dark Eyes
Little Music Box
Rainbow
Canned Heat
Cancion del Viento (Song of the Wind)
Mister Sandman

INTERVIEWS WITH:
Jerry Byrd: "Chuck Akers Was My Friend"
Bill Piburn: "So You're Telling Me It Was Slightly Above Below Average!"
Steve Wariner: "No Parking: Reserved for Chet Atkins Only!"
Mark O'Connor: "God Keep You, My Hero and My Friend"
Darryl Dybka: "Chet Atkins? I'm Not Familiar With That New Group"
Boots Randolph: "My Ace in the Hole"
Christopher Parkening: "Boy! What are you doing?"
Dolly Parton: "It Was Strictly From the Heart"
Ravenel Haile: "Has Chet Seen Your Guitars?"
Paul Yandell: "I Always Say, 'Some People Should Live Forever'"
Bill Porter: "The Man with the Golden Ear"
Merle Atkins Russell: "A Wedding Story"
Terry Wedding: "Remember, 'The Last Shall Be First.'"
John Knowles: "It's Nice To Be Important, but It's More Important To Be Nice"
John McClellan: The Presidential Suite
Wayne Carson: "You Were Always On My Mind"
Janis Ian: "The Footprint that Genius Produces"
John Johns: "Thanks for Saving the Day"
Henry Strzelecki: "She Great, but You're Not So Hot!"
Bobby Caldwell: "The World Ought To Be an Octave Higher"
Tommy Emmanuel: "To Tommy, All the Best! Chet"
Ray Edenton: "That Show Was Hot Potatoes!"
John D. Loudermilk: "Did You Ever Read The Note I Left in Your Guitar?"
Clark Hagan: "My Amp Goes to Eleven"
Harold Bradley: "They Never Retreated into an Ivory Tower"
Buddy Harman: "Boo Boo Stick Beat"
Buddy Kalb: "Frog Kissin'"
Billy Edd Wheeler: "The Reverend Mr. Black"
Mark Knopfler: "The Sultan of Swing"
Mike Voltz: "Don't You Know, Del Vecchio?"

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