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Pickin' My Way

Chet Atkins · 1970

26 min · 10 tracks · classical · country · jazz

A masterful blend of fingerstyle guitar, showcasing intricate melodies and a warm, inviting tone.

Why listen to this

Best for
warm melodies for relaxation short tracks for quick listens inviting sound for gatherings
Context
By 1970, Chet Atkins was established as a prominent figure in country music, known for his innovative guitar techniques. 'Pickin' My Way' came shortly after his commercial success with the album 'Chet Atkins Picks on the Beatles', further cementing his reputation as a genre-crossing artist blending classical and folk styles.
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classical, country, jazz

Pickin' My Way is an album by Chet Atkins, released in 1970. A masterful blend of fingerstyle guitar, showcasing intricate melodies and a warm, inviting tone. This album is significant for its seamless integration of various musical genres, which contributed to Atkins' influence on the development of country and pop music. 'Pickin' My Way' showcases his virtuosity and helped to solidify his status as a major influence on subsequent guitarists, earning critical acclaim from notable publications. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pickin' My Way sound like?

A masterful blend of fingerstyle guitar, showcasing intricate melodies and a warm, inviting tone. Rooted in classical and country.

What makes Pickin' My Way by Chet Atkins notable?

This album is significant for its seamless integration of various musical genres, which contributed to Atkins' influence on the development of country and pop music. 'Pickin' My Way' showcases his virtuosity and helped to solidify his status as a major influence on subsequent guitarists, earning critical acclaim from notable publications. By 1970, Chet Atkins was established as a prominent figure in country music, known for his innovative guitar techniques. 'Pickin' My Way' came shortly after his commercial success with the album 'Chet Atkins Picks on the Beatles', further cementing his reputation as a genre-crossing artist blending classical and folk styles.

Who is Pickin' My Way for?

Pickin' My Way works well if you're into warm melodies for relaxation, short tracks for quick listens and inviting sound for gatherings.

How many songs are on Pickin' My Way?

Pickin' My Way has 10 tracks, running approximately 26 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·26:55

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Lover Come Back to Me Standout 3:14
  • 2 The Boxer 3:40
  • 3 Hellacious 2:38
  • 4 I Never Knew 2:08
  • 5 Wabash Blues 2:56
  • 6 Black Mountain Rag Standout 2:34
  • 7 Junk 2:07
  • 8 When You Wish Upon a Star Standout 3:09
  • 9 Floatin’ Down to Cotton Town 2:16
  • 10 Pickin’ My Way 2:13

Release Date

January 1, 1970

Genre

jazz

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

26 min 55 sec