The Early Years 1946–1957
The Early Years 1946-1957 | ||||
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Compilation album by Chet Atkins | ||||
Released | 2007 | |||
Recorded | 1946–1957 | |||
Genre | Country, pop | |||
Label | JSP | |||
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The Early Years 1946–1957 is a five-disc compilation recording by American guitarist Chet Atkins, released in 2007.
History
The 158 tracks on this five-disc compilation cover Atkins' career from his very first single ("Guitar Blues") released on Bullet Records to 1957 and Finger Style Guitar. The selections include quite a few of Atkins' vocal performances, from the very earliest 78's he recorded. The releases are placed in chronological order, so following Atkins' career steps is both educational and enlightening — especially to those seeking to hear his development as a guitarist.
Discs four and five represent Atkins as one of Nashville's leading studio musicians as well as his own solo albums. The liner notes are extensive and include an essay by Drew Kent.
Reception
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Allmusic | [1] |
Allmusic stated in their review: "The result is an entertaining and compelling look at the formative years of a crucial figure in the growth of country music, and guitar fans will get a fine buzz from the first-class picking that graces nearly every cut."
Personnel
- Chet Atkins – guitar, vocals
- Rosalie Allen – vocals
- James Atkins – guitar
- Billie Rose Atkins – vocals
- George Barnes – guitar
- Beasley Singers – vocals
- Joe Biviano – accordion
- Harold Bradley – guitar
- Jethro Burns – mandolin, vocals
- Jerry Byrd – lap steel guitar
- Fran Carroll – bass
- Anita Carter – bass
- Helen Carter – vocals
- Al Chernet – guitar
- Donna Colleen – vocals
- Farris Coursey – drums
- Johnny Degeorge – drums
- Danny Dill – vocals
- Ray Edenton – guitar
- Austin Footrell – vocals
- Malcolm Gold – organ, piano
- "Papa" John Gordie – celeste, piano
- Buddy Harman – drums
- Henry "Homer" Haynes – guitar, vocals
- Marvin Hughes – organ, piano, celeste
- Charles Hurta – fiddle
- Louis Innis – guitar, vocals
- Bud Isaacs – pedal steel guitar
- Aaron Kerr – organ
- Anita Kerr – vocals, choral arrangements
- Red Kirk – vocals
- Millie Kirkham – vocals
- Angus P Klein – accordion
- Phil Kraus – drums
- Buck Lambert – fiddle
- Randy Lanham – guitar
- Grady Martin – guitar
- Elbert R. "Dutch" McMillan – clarinet
- Ernie Newton – bass
- Dale Potter – fiddle
- Jack Shook – guitar
- Harold Siegel – bass
- Hank Snow – guitar, vocals
- Brock Speer – vocals
- "Holly" Swanson – bass
References
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- Chet Atkins' Gallopin' Guitar
- Stringin' Along With Chet Atkins
- A Session with Chet Atkins
- Stringin' Along with Chet Atkins (LP version)
- Chet Atkins in Three Dimensions
- Finger Style Guitar
- Chet Atkins at Home
- Hi-Fi in Focus
- Chet Atkins in Hollywood
- Hum & Strum Along with Chet Atkins
- Mister Guitar
- Teensville
- The Other Chet Atkins
- Chet Atkins' Workshop
- Christmas with Chet Atkins
- The Most Popular Guitar
- Chet Atkins Plays Back Home Hymns
- Caribbean Guitar
- Down Home
- Our Man in Nashville
- Teen Scene
- The Guitar Genius
- Travelin'
- Guitar Country
- Progressive Pickin'
- My Favorite Guitars
- More of That Guitar Country
- Chet Atkins Picks on the Beatles
- From Nashville with Love
- Music from Nashville, My Home Town
- It's a Guitar World
- Chet
- Picks the Best
- Class Guitar
- Hometown Guitar
- Solid Gold 68
- Solo Flights
- Lover's Guitar
- Solid Gold 69
- Yestergroovin'
- Solid Gold 70
- Pickin' My Way
- For the Good Times
- Picks on the Hits
- Alone
- The Night Atlanta Burned
- Chet Atkins Goes to the Movies
- Teen Scene
- Me and My Guitar
- Country After All These Years
- East Tennessee Christmas
- Work It Out with Chet Atkins C.G.P.
- Stay Tuned
- Street Dreams
- Sails
- Chet Atkins, C.G.P.
- Read My Licks
- Almost Alone
- Solo Sessions
- Chet Atkins and His Guitar
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Boston Pops | |
Jerry Reed | |
Country All-Stars | |
Nashville String Band |
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Les Paul | |
Others |
compilations
- The Best of Chet Atkins
- The Best of Chet Atkins, Vol. 2
- The Best of Chet Atkins & Friends
- Galloping Guitar: The Early Years
- Guitar Legend: The RCA Years
- Chet Picks on the Grammys
- The Essential Chet Atkins: The Columbia Years
- The Essential Chet Atkins
- Eclectic Guitar
- The Early Years 1946–1957