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  1. 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 .

  2. " 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. [2] . Originally released in 1968 on the album The Mason Williams Phonograph Record, it has been rerecorded and rereleased numerous times since by Williams.

    • "Long Time Blues"
    • April 1968
    • 3:00
  3. Wikipedia entry Introduction 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.

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  5. Mason William's Website. From his legendary guitar instrumental, "Classical Gas" to the outrageous comedy of "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," Mason Williams’ dynamic career reflects the unique character of a generation that pushed all the boundaries and challenged all the rules. We invite you to explore the creative life of a man whose ...

  6. Mason Williams was in his late 20s when he wrote the instrumental hit “Classical Gas.” He was working for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour at the time, where he wrote some 74 shows.

  7. Mason Williams emerged in the late 1960’s as a strong force in television and music circles. 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 ...

  8. Mason Williams (born August 24, 1938) is an easy listening guitarist. His most famous work is Classical Gas . Also a photographer, Williams published a life-sized photo print of a Greyhound bus in the 1960s. He appeared with the print on the cover of his first album, The Mason Williams Phonograph Record.

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