Les Paul is just shy of his 81st birthday here and Chet is almost 72. Proving, once again, that guitar/music can be a lifelong pursuit.

@stevedouglas7375

3 жыл бұрын

PB, I appreciate your comment. As of my comment here, I'm 68. Problems with the fingers starting to creep in, but I'll never say die until I can no longer make music with my guitar. I can no longer hold bar chords, but I work around them. No doubt it's a bummer, but in other ways it's okay. Triads, octaves etcetera. It's all good as long as I can play.

@bobbyallen7977

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevedouglas7375 same with me as I have injured my left hand many times over the years and some chords are hard to make but I find another way of playing a chord.Im 60 but I've always been a working type.Thats why my hands are stove up

As a guitarist this is a real treat for me to watch these two legends play together! I adore both of them!

@normalbird6199

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you its very hallucinating. Just one question, do you know whats the name of this tune because i cant actually find it elsewhere

@demef758

Жыл бұрын

@@normalbird6199 Stompin' At The Savoy. It was an old Benny Goodman standard. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dWiWrcaKcZCxfJM.html

@rondaleroi

10 ай бұрын

@@normalbird6199 It's "Stompin' at the Savoy."

Two brilliant musicians who know how to leave their egos at the door and just have fun.

@garypring7351

3 жыл бұрын

THERE SHITE NOT IN SAME LGE AS BRIAN MAY THE LATE GEORGE HARRISON GLEN FREY AND WALSH OF THE EAGLES CAN PLAY LIKE THIS AND SING THESE CANT SLASH IS GREAT GUITARIST AS MANY OTHER'S ARE WHO ARE BETTER THEN THESE COFFEN DODGERS

@harveyperleberg6459

3 жыл бұрын

Wow no auto tune,no dancing girls,no backround bull crap.Just talent. two great musician's doing what they do,playing the song.

@callmeej8399

3 жыл бұрын

you don't need one when you can play like that haha

@gman4860

3 жыл бұрын

@@garypring7351 oh I see we have another jackass(you) who thinks being a ill mannered moron makes him somebody!

@thercattrainer

3 жыл бұрын

@@garypring7351 What made you such an expert on the Electric Guitar? You probably can’t play a lick on one! Having music be a part of my life, on and off, for well over 50 years now, I have a very good ear for tone and pitch. Both perfect! Les Paul was not only a excellent musician, but an innovator and inventor too. Chet Atkins was not only an excellent musician too, but an major record producer with RCA Records, and an innovator too. He took all forms of the guitar, including Les’s style and mastered them. Just look at the records that they sold, and the Grammy Awards that they both won, and the Musical Societies that they were inducted into. That should speak for itself. Les and Chet were considered idols by most of these much younger great guitar musicians who you mentioned.

Hahaha Chet saying "I'll start it cause I want it done right" cracked me the hell up :)

@roybodden9243

7 жыл бұрын

Does it get any better than this? What a combo! I have the 2 albums they did together. I saw both of them. Unfortunately nor together and about 30 years apart. In fact I have an interview of Chet that I did in the mid 80's

@kevingee4294

5 жыл бұрын

MDKArtist He used that line in the past with Jerry Reed in the early 70's........still funny....

My two guitar heroes, the world was a better place with you both in it. R.I.P. Gentlemen.

@hollywoodjoe123

10 ай бұрын

AND it still is a better place because CHET and LES were in it _

@robertmessina6962

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely was..miss them both very much. Saw Les in NY and met him, wonderful character 😊

Two of the greatest guitar legends of all time performing together. It doesn't get any better than this. Ultimate respect!

A most beautiful pair of people ever to play together!!.. good ol Chester and Lester!!!!

Young shredders today should listen to these guys. They can shred and be damn melodious doing it.

@stephensmith1034

7 жыл бұрын

Std882 Couldn't agree more. There are a lot of great players out there today but they don't play too much of his good-ole, oldie stuff.

@hatedo

6 жыл бұрын

Yes! Nowadays guitarist just arranged and memorized what to play..so wherever and whenever they play just exactly the same notes .. But these two old Paul & Atkins, i bet they could play spontaneously a song with different improvisation

@GrimKage

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah these guys are much better. Modern guys are crap. Change sucks.

@vitalygoji

5 жыл бұрын

Those guitars had very thick strings. Today's players would not be able to play at all on these guitars

@inekribben938

5 жыл бұрын

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Crazy to think we had such legends in our lifetime... Amazing!

These guys were the fine wine of guitar playing. Very much missed, but great to be able to see and hear so much of their legacy, including here.

@hamburgerdan101

Ай бұрын

Les Paul recorded so much of his live playing its infinite and started countless recording techniques that are still used.

Two Guitar Legends. May they RIP

You can't find 2 better guitarists playing at the same time then Chet and Les - more than LEGENDARY

@ghostofnavigator8934

4 жыл бұрын

Your not kidding.

In 1996, Chet Atkins was 72 and Les Paul was 81. Both still had great chops. Amazing stuff! Thanks for posting.

Gibson was endorsed by Les Paul, and Gretsch was endorsed by Chet Atkins. Two guitar legends, two great guitar companies.

@DUGGER1947

Жыл бұрын

Later in Chet's career, he also had a line of Gibson guitars he endorsed, specifically, a Gibson version of the original Chet Atkins Country Gentleman, and an acoustic electric guitar called, "The Chet."

@jasondorsey7110

Жыл бұрын

​@@DUGGER1947 The gibson was pretty much a gretsch copy, yet they have the nerve to say "play authentic"...I like gibsons and own three, but their marketing sucks, if it weren't for the amazing players like Les who used them they would have gone under in the 70s like mosrite and microfrets

@lesliebenedict8104

3 ай бұрын

Two legends.

I am so filled with joy remembering Les Paul at the Iridium on a Monday in May 2005. Savoy !

When I heard Les Paul had passed away I think I was around 12 years old. I was really fortunate to be able to attend the visitation preceding his funeral in Milwaukee. Casket was a beautiful dark brown and his own music was playing over the PA. This guy invented the guitar as we know it today. And, being from Wisconsin he is one more reason to love the state.

@brucekuehn4031

3 жыл бұрын

The Wizard of Waukesha!

Wow, I am so in awe of their genius! It’s a beautiful thing!

This style really puts a huge smile on my face, brings a tear to my eye and makes me feel genuinely happy. This is amazing. Now it’s time for me to pick up on it.

You’re definitely a legend when a legendary musician like Chet Atkins looks up to you

You are watching and listening to the two that taught the masters.

A High Point in my Guitar life was sitting listening to Les Paul, with hosting #1.3 Son Jason Kenneth Newman and his son Alexander Reed Newman at the Irridium a few years back. Had a word with him, he mentioned Sophie , my mama and my Aunt Julie the Murray Sisters played on Chicago ;s National Barndance Show in the 30's. Bright mind are had by many of the naturally great artistes. Love kenxqed♫ Whimperer

Two of my hero's

Thank you, Chris, for posting this. This clip exemplifies what KZread does for all of us, to see the great performers and performances when we could not be there. It shows what we had, what we lost, and keeps the memories so precious and alive.

@aussiegaigin

8 жыл бұрын

Jay Evans so right. I used to enjoy listening to them when I was young, now I APPRECIATE the talents they were. Beats the modern electronic stuff hands down.

@andrasbarkanyi7876

7 жыл бұрын

Best invention ever since the Wheel ..!!!! Am logged on this day and night! :)

@circlecloud11

6 жыл бұрын

Well said Jay!! 100% agree.

@lisascarbroug2313

5 жыл бұрын

Jay Evans

@42lookc

5 жыл бұрын

100% agreement here, Jay!

Les Paul has such amazing tone

Two of the greatest guitarists playing together. ...Awesome.

Two old greats gone but never going to be forgotten threw there music talent

I love these two guys! It's such a pleasure to watch them playing..and joking around!

Les raking his strings sounds like a master of his craft. Chet got to raking more as he got older. It's a very difficult guitar move one might use to show how good you really are. All of you that don't play or those do but don't realize the difficultly try it. It's a fantastic move to have in your bag.

I've seen many videos of Les playing with other musicians and Chet is the only one who's got the balls to actually give him shit. All in good taste and humour of course, they look like the best of friends. They're incredible.

@dennisjohndreher7258

5 жыл бұрын

Agree, Les was a badass. I think he has respect for Chet.

@Strat-Kat

5 жыл бұрын

That's what I just said! Haha! First person I've seen give it to Les! Les is always busting on his guests, he reminds me of my uncle who is just like that! All in good fun and respect. You are witnessing 2 guitar masters on the same stage! Wow!

@Guitarplayer724

4 жыл бұрын

Watch Les Paul with Tommy Emanuel

@ivetoldyouonce

4 жыл бұрын

Chet's brother played with Les. Chet knew Les most of his life. Two different talents, two different styles, each alone were incredible. Together, they were mesmerizing in their ability.

@rembertomondragon6169

4 жыл бұрын

Ronald Greene : did they get along in real life ? Les looks like he was a humble super Nice guy.

Two of the greatest.

One reason why they are legends. :) Still today ♡

I got to go backstage in Atlanta in the 1960s at theater under the stars. I met Chet Atkins, Floyd Cramer, and Boots Randolph. Atkins and Cramer were very quiet but warm and friendly. Boots was like a woundup top, pouring sweet and very animated and very friendly. At another show in downtown Atlanta Roy Orbison sang Pretty Woman to my mother on stage. She was very pretty and very embarrassed. A different time and a different world.

My yes are full of tears listening's to this giants.

Sublime. Best part, Chet grinning at Les playing. Thanks!

two of my heros.....always paint a smile on my face....thank you, lester + chester

Настоящие легенды. А никакой"звездной болезни". Респект, мастерам.

The two that set the table for everyone else and two of the greatest American guitarists of all time... This song is a masterpiece by the two legends! I can't get enough of it...!!!

Two of the three best guitarists of the twentieth century. This is such a huge treat!!

I love this!!! My two all time favorites.. Just love when the two Masters go together..Thanks for sharing!

oh what a duo my sister sent me a les paul box set with all of his great music with mary ford I have several albums of chet I saw him live many years ago what an act. the les box set is stored next to my mariage licence..

None better and never will have a pair like these two again

I was lucky enough to see this concert tour in Palmyra High School in Pennsylvania it was awesome they each played there own set and then they play together.

Les Paul is obviously a legend, as is Chet, but Chet Atkins has a level of cool that is unmatched. What a couple of great musicians!

This is some good jolly time music. Both stay true to their style of playing. What a treat to the ears!

I have been listening to Chet all night on You tube but when I heard Les and He play I was astonished at Les Paul and his talent and timing Wow! What a huge tremendous gigantic talent!!

Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful ❤️ tears 😢 of complete joy 😊 thank you so much ❤️ for you 😘

What a dynamic duo! The egos of today's artists wouldn't allow them to collaborate with each other the way these great legends did.

@FriesinNF

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no, brother! Nowadays everybody play together. Listen to G3 and so on. Former generations like Blackmore, Hendrix, Santana . . .never played together.

@wymple09

2 жыл бұрын

@@FriesinNF Clapton has played with everybody. Same for lots of other greats,

Ive seen a lot of clips of Les playing with famous musicians. And he played the most passionately in this one. With other people he lets them take over usually. Chet and his playing brought that out of him.

Wow, they're both completely, and beautifully, lost into their amazing talents and skills! Simply awesome! 👍💜🎶

Two masters having a excellent time jamming.

I’m grateful this was caught on film

Priceless👌🎵🎸🎸,so wonderful🙏

Chet Atkins and Les Paul thank goodness for recordings i could listen to them all day, And some times i do

Two Legandary Guitar Masters....playing together...this goes beyond the reaches of Awesomeness. ..An Epic Performance

WOW! MY BROTHER'S IDOLS and he plays their style...from age 8...

Two of the all time greats showcasing their class and pinache 🎸🎸

Two Masters at work,, great,, love them

This recording definitely belongs in the Smithsonian. Two American classics gracing the stage together for the last time. Proof that music brings people together. Thank you for posting this

Along with Django, my greatest heroes growing up. What great players. They both changed the world of guitar so much. Thanks for posting.

@BavonWW

5 жыл бұрын

Not forgetting: Eddie Lang, Charlie Christian, and Wes Montgomery.

@robbourassaguitarist

5 жыл бұрын

I will agree with that group for sure.

My dad Ozzie Bowen knew Les Paul & played a jam session with him in Chicago at the Sheraton. Daddy was a musical genius, & played guitar, tenor banjo, & upright bass but only played music as an avocation & he was a diesel engineer for ICRR retiring after 50 yrs. Les Paul is one of the greatest guitarist n the world & I owned a Les Paul Special Gibson guitar for yrs. joe g bowen Miss Gulf Coast Riviera of the south

@Tootufftocry

7 жыл бұрын

Joe Bowen your a blessed man is the recording on KZread

@davidshipman390

6 жыл бұрын

athiest debates

Les and Chet....two of the greatest together. ..Amazing

I haven't listened to Les Paul play for a few yrs. So glad this came up in my recommended. Thanks Chris! I'm going to play this again now.

always jaw dropping to listen to these guys

A great pioneer of the electric guitar & a man that mastered it so early on... perfect

in 96, Lespaul, 81 at the time, and still in a very good shape, playing well!!!

Hearing LP play just makes me smile. What a legend.

MY two favorites all time... Terrific playing!

Thanks for the great post from one of the 100ish folks privileged to see them do this live...what a great night that was!

Just sit back and enjoy these icons.

So sweeeet.these guys are some of the best pioneers.theeir style never tires

Just beautiful 🥰

Charming! Beautiful. Bravo!

So classic and two musicians that loved music

@berfsk

6 жыл бұрын

Craig Harden lespaul.org

Wow! Incredible.

The album Chet mentions is "Chester and Lester." Dig it up if you can. It's a monster-piece!

@gottabekidding8504

7 жыл бұрын

It sounds corny now, perhaps, but those musical ideas were pretty fresh when Les invented them 50 years earlier. The fact that he was playing that well (and continued to do so for another 8 years till I saw him in that room in 2004 or so) was amazing.

@gordongross8721

6 жыл бұрын

gosh thanks for your deep insight...and what have you recorded?

@luvdylanstar

6 жыл бұрын

Randall Holmes ♡ it's great, I have it on vinyl and it's one of my all time favorites! !

@olddoggeleventy2718

6 жыл бұрын

Hey, whaddya gonna do,,, as the saying goes, opinions are like assholes, everybody's got one and they all stink...lol

@garryconley

5 жыл бұрын

I have both of those albums Two of the greatest guitarist that there was..

Two of the greatest guitar players ever .

Wonderful! FIrst time I've seen these two legends play together; what a treat! Thanks for posting! :-)

This is gorgeous! Those Chester and Lester albums saved me...

Two of the best ever! Gone but not forgotten. Thanks for sharing.

The Masters of the Art.

The two top guitarists met Amazing

wonderful very fine piece of live music-unforgettable nice

What a treat to hear these two!

I first heard Chet when I was like 18 years old. I could not believe how good he was.

Thank you for posting this. It's sooo special. History captured on film.

@berfsk

5 жыл бұрын

Gregory Larry lespaul.org

This is so good!! Legends but normal folks havin fun.. wow

I saw my hero, Les Paul at the Iridium in 1999. What a show. I was blessed.

I remember the day my Dad brought home -the Chester’ and Lester’ album they made back in the Day. Still have it! -For Les’ to play with such speed/Dexterity and finesse after 8 + Decades of living is pretty amazing. --Chet never slowed down much either. You can likely attribute it to-living fairly clean life and not burning out on Drugs. RIP Chet & Lester🇺🇸

This is so good it's bringing tears to my eyes.

These two are Titans of the guitar !

This was great humor and 😅can not be re created,,true for its time

For one who began playing guitar in the late 50's, this is Heaven. No two men had greater impact on the instrument; it's development, and style of playing.

@1mespud

5 жыл бұрын

True. And let's also not forget studio/session and behind the scenes guitarists Perry Botkins for "Ellie's Theme" and those "Beverly Hillbillies" segways and Hank Garland for "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" and "Jingle Bell Rock".

@davidmiley7375

5 жыл бұрын

1mespud pl

@davidmiley7375

5 жыл бұрын

1mespud l

2 of the greatest guitar players who have ever lived

That my friend is one fine little clip. Thanks so much for your post. 👍🏻 Some of these younger players could really learn from listening to these two legends. Rest In Peace. Both of you.

Cant for the life of me imagine who or why someone would dislike this. Jealousy?

@CraigerAce

4 жыл бұрын

Now we all know there are 343 knuckleheads that watched this.

@smarzor

3 жыл бұрын

No, they thought to download the video

This is how it's done. I have the Chester and Lester LP teay joked about, and it's lovely. Chet is probably better known for producing a lot of classic C&W stuff for RCA Victor in Nashville, but he started as a fine guitarist and kept his hand.

Beautiful!

It’s just nice to see two legends playing together, these guys paved the way

Saw Mr. Paul at the Iridium in 1999. What a talent. What a showman. A genuinely nice person.

This was just before I moved to NYC... and then I didn't realize he was still playing at the Iridium until about 2002. Then saw him many times and had him sign my Les Paul Custom (along with Jim Marshall and B.B. King!). It was always fun seeing Les and crew!