{"product_id":"chet-atkins-stay-tuned","title":"Chet Atkins – Stay Tuned","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eChet Atkins – Stay Tuned\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChet Atkins – Stay Tuned is a superb late-career showcase from one of the most influential guitarists in American music, blending Atkins' trademark country fingerstyle guitar with jazz, pop and sophisticated instrumental arrangements. Originally released in 1985 on Columbia Records, the album finds Atkins working with an extraordinary line-up of guest musicians including George Benson, Mark Knopfler, Steve Lukather, Larry Carlton and Earl Klugh. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album opens with \"Sunrise\", featuring George Benson, before moving into the gentle \"Please Stay Tuned\", with Steve Lukather. \"Quiet Eyes\" and \"A Mouse In The House\" showcase Atkins' effortless melodic playing, while \"Some Leather And Lace\" features Mark Knopfler, creating a particularly appealing meeting of two generations of distinctive guitarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide two begins with \"The Cricket Ballet\", followed by \"Cosmic Square Dance\", the album's Grammy-winning country instrumental. The track features Mark Knopfler and combines Atkins' country roots with a more contemporary, jazz-influenced approach. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Boot And The Stone\", \"Tap Room\" and the beautiful closing interpretation of \"If I Should Lose You\" complete a varied and highly accomplished collection. Across the album, Atkins is joined by an impressive supporting cast that also includes Larry Carlton, Earl Klugh, Dean Parks, Boots Randolph and Mark O'Connor, making \u003cem\u003eStay Tuned\u003c\/em\u003e particularly appealing to guitar enthusiasts. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major figure in the development of fingerstyle guitar and the Nashville sound, Atkins had already enjoyed a hugely influential career by the time \u003cem\u003eStay Tuned\u003c\/em\u003e appeared. Rather than simply revisiting his established style, however, this album demonstrates his willingness to embrace contemporary production and collaborate with younger guitarists from across the musical spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of Chet Atkins, country guitar, instrumental music, jazz fusion, Nashville music and guitar-led albums, \u003cem\u003eStay Tuned\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent example of Atkins' versatility and musicianship, with the added attraction of hearing him alongside some of the era's finest guitar players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunrise – 4:06\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease Stay Tuned – 4:01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet Eyes – 3:33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mouse In The House – 3:52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome Leather And Lace – 3:56\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Cricket Ballet – 3:30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosmic Square Dance – 4:16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Boot And The Stone – 3:57\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap Room – 4:08\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf I Should Lose You – 1:26\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pgR0x_T2F9Y?si=7SXMTJ7QEG_iOIcq\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CBS Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55095248486742,"sku":"CBS 26265","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_0e8dbd60-bc22-44a9-bdbc-228c86a4b2d2.jpg?v=1787663537","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/chet-atkins-stay-tuned","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}