Learn to Play "Classical Gas" On Guitar
It's time to learn another guitar song. This time, we'll learn "Classical Gas". "Classical Gas" is an instrumental piece written by Mason Williams.
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About The Song: Classical Gas
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"Classical Gas" is an instrumental piece written by Mason Williams. The title of the song was originally "Classical Gasoline" but was changed to "Classical Gas" by the music copyist. On the original recording, Williams plays guitar and is accompanied by an orchestral backing. It was released in February 1968 from the album The Mason Williams Phonograph Record. In August 1968 it reached Number 2 on the American charts and went on to sell over a million copies (the song also topped the Billboard Easy Listening survey). Williams re-recorded the tune as a solo guitar piece on his 1970 album Hand Made. He also recorded a version with Mannheim Steamroller in 1987.
The composer, Mason Williams, was the head writer for the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour at the time of the song's release. The song saw its television premiere on the show and Williams performed it several times over several editions. After the song had reached the Top Ten, Williams asked an experimental filmmaker named Dan McLaughlin to create a video montage of classical art works edited in time to the music, using a visual effect now known as kinestasis. The pioneering work, "3000 Years of Art", premiered in the summer of 1968 and may have helped push the song high on the charts.
The composer, Mason Williams, was the head writer for the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour at the time of the song's release. The song saw its television premiere on the show and Williams performed it several times over several editions. After the song had reached the Top Ten, Williams asked an experimental filmmaker named Dan McLaughlin to create a video montage of classical art works edited in time to the music, using a visual effect now known as kinestasis. The pioneering work, "3000 Years of Art", premiered in the summer of 1968 and may have helped push the song high on the charts.
"Classical Gas" Video
Tommy Emmanuel - Classical Gas
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Best "Classical Gas" Tabs or Sheet Music
Professionally Produced Sheet Music
- Mason Williams - Classical Gas Sheet Music (Digital Download)
Performed by: Mason Williams: Classical Gas Guitar Guru File - instantly downloadable sheet music plus an interactive, downloadable digital sheet music file, scoring: Guitar Tab, instruments: Guitar; 8 pages 
Classical Gas Music by Mason Williams. Guitar tablature single for solo guitar. A Minor. 6 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing. (AP.3708CGTX)
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Classical Gas By Mason Williams. Piano solo sheet music (includes separate, pull-out guitar solo arrangement) for piano solo and guitar solo. A Minor. 5 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing. (AP.3708CSMT)
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Classical Gas By Mason Williams. Guitar tablature songbook and accompaniment CD for solo guitar (plus an ensemble section for two or three guitars, guitar & flute, and guitar & violin). 176 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing. (AP.P0961GTA)
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"Classical Gas" Video Lessons
Online Guitar Lessons Classical Gas Part One www.BackBedroomGuitarist.com
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Classical Gas Guitar Lesson Part Six - www.BackBedroomGuitarist.Com
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Download "Classical Gas" MP3 from Amazon
Classical Gas (LP Version)
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Classical Gas (LP Version)
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