Chet Atkins' 1959 album "Chet Atkins in Hollywood" features a lush orchestral backing arranged and conducted by Bob Moore, moving beyond Atkins' signature guitar sound into a more pop-oriented territory. The album showcases Atkins' versatility, blending his country roots with a sophisticated, big-band sound.
- The album was recorded in Hollywood, California, with sessions taking place on March 9 and 10, 1959. It reached number 13 on the Billboard Top LPs chart. The record was produced by Chet Atkins himself, with Steve Sholes credited as executive producer.
- The album featured orchestral arrangements by Bob Moore, moving away from Atkins' typical country instrumental sound. It included interpretations of popular tunes like "Personent Bitte" and "Jay Walking".
- Crazy Warthog Media reissued the album in 2010 with bonus tracks including "Tequila" and "Guitars, Cadillacs".
Chet Atkins was a celebrated guitarist and record producer from Tennessee, known for popularizing a distinctive, intricate guitar style. In 1959, Atkins was at the height of his powers as a Nashville music figurehead and RCA Victor artist.
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More from Chet Atkins
The Essential Chet Atkins: The Columbia Years2004
The Best Of Chet Atkins1964
Chet Atkins and His Guitar1961
Caribbean Guitar1962
Progressive Pickin'1964
The Guitar Genius1963
Chet Atkins Goes To The Movies1975
From Nashville With Love1966
My Favorite Guitars1964
Solid Gold '691969
Our Man In Nashville1963
Chet Atkins’ Workshop1961
