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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.
Jul 10, 2020 · Guitarist Mason Williams performing Classical Gas (1968)
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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.
Originally released in 1968 on the album The Mason Williams Phonograph Record, it has been rerecorded and rereleased numerous times since by Williams. One later version served as the title track of a 1987 album by Williams and the band Mannheim Steamroller.
Mason Williams. Soundtrack: Licorice Pizza. In 1968, "Classical Gas" won three Grammys that year for "Best Instrumental (theme) Composition", "Best Instrumental (theme) Performance", and "Best Instrumental Orchestra Arrangement".
- August 24, 1938
'Classical Gas for Guitar and Electric Harp'Mason Williams, special guest appearing with Deborah Henson-Conant' on her Hip Harp Live tour.March 7, 2012 at th...
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Sep 5, 2013 · This it the ORIGINAL STEREO HIT VERSION of the #2 Billboard Hit instrumental classic from 1968, which is difficult to find online in good quality.
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