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"Classical Gas" is an instrumental musical piece composed and originally performed by American guitarist Mason Williams with instrumental backing by members of the Wrecking Crew. Originally released in 1968 on the album The Mason Williams Phonograph Record , it has been rerecorded and rereleased numerous times since by Williams.
Co-wrote, with Nancy Ames, the theme to The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967). Mason currently lives in Eugene, Oregon, with his wife, Karen. Best known for the instrumental hit "Classical Gas" from his 1968 album "Mason Williams Phonograph Record:. The song won a Grammy.
While his composition Classical Gas may be the calling card by which Mason Williams is best recognized, his career has been marked with accomplishments and awards in art; comedy; poetry, books, and script writing; as well as music composition and performance that appeals to a variety of audiences.
Mason Douglas Williams (born August 24, 1938) is an American classical guitarist, composer, singer, writer, comedian, and poet, best known for his 1968 instrumental "Classical Gas" and for his work as a comedy writer on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, and Saturday Night Live.
Mason Douglas Williams is an American classical guitarist, composer, singer, writer, comedian, and poet, best known for his 1968 instrumental "Classical Gas" and for his work as a comedy writer...
Jul 9, 2018 · 1.5K. 72K views 5 years ago. Mason Williams plays the the intro to his instrumental megahit "Classical Gas," then tells us about his Cordova classical guitar, the inspiration behind “Classical...
He is most widely known as composer and recording artist of mega hit Classical Gas, which won three Grammy Awards for: “ Best Instrumental Composition ”, “ Best Instrumental Performance ”, and “ Best Instrumental Orchestra Arrangement ” (Mike Post, arranger).
