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Chet Atkins: The Greatest Songs of Mister Guitar
Author(s): Mark S. Reinhart (Author)
- Publisher: McFarland
- Publication Date: October 14, 2014
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 228 pages
- ISBN-10: 0786478527
- ISBN-13: 9780786478521
Book Description
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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“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.
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.
