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Mason williams said that he wrote this song as fuel, or a standby, for the classical guitar in case anyone wanted to hear him play something for them, therefore he called it classical gasoline. For that, get the version from the album the mason williams phonographic record it has a picture of mason standing in front of a greyhound bus. Mason williams classical gas acoustic guitar sheet music. Listen free to mason williams classical gas radio iheartradio. Music notes for guitar tab sheet music by tommy emmanuel mason williams. Mason williams midi files download for free midiworld. Mason williams classical gas original stereo version.
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Watch mason williams play classical gas acoustic guitar. A humorous scriptwriter and virtuosic acoustic guitar player and composer, williams reached the top of the hit parade in 1968 with his classical folk guitar instrumental, classical gas. I would work writing bits for the smothers brothers show, and after a while would burn out, pick on my guitar and work out parts to classical gas. Classical gas is an instrumental musical piece composed and originally performed by mason williams with instrumental backing by members of the wrecking crew.
Although it took six months for the single to become a charttopping smash, it went on to win grammy awards as best instrumental theme composition and best. Mason williams classical gas mason williams classical gas. Williams wrote for the smothers brothers show and is also an eclectic poet and lyricist. Song information for classical gas mason williams on allmusic allmusic. Classical gas tab by mason williams songsterr tabs with rhythm. Classical gas has been covered by some of the greatest musicians on earth. Please note that you need to have the guitar pro software before you can start using these the tablature provided is our visitors interpretation of this song but remain a property of their respective authors, artists and labels.