Mason williams classical gas original version 1968. Williams, mason mason williams phonograph record amazon. No, this release originally on the warner brothers label and thats important here and reissued in 20 by real gone music has more in common with the sort of thing williams labelmates van dyke. Find mason williams discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
Mason williams august 24, 1938 in abilene, texas is an american guitarist and. In 1968,an unknown writersongsmith recorded what was to become an iconic lpthat mans name was mason williams and this album was the first of many. It is ironic that the biggest detriment to mason williams as a singersongwriter is mason williams himself. Producer mike post and composer mason williams packed all sorts of experiments into this halfhour listening experience called the mason williams phonograph record, and though there are some interesting moments from the clever singer, it is the instrumental masterpiece classical gas that displays the highest level of creativity. Mason is perhaps most widely known as a composer and recording artist. But its so full of joys that its a prime exemplar of the qualityoverquantity argument. Mason williams born august 24, 1938 is an american guitarist and composer, best known for his guitar instrumental classical gas. Music archives page 83 of 391 open culture archive. Mason williams download all classical songs mason williams. The mason williams phonograph record mason williams songs. A phonograph record also known as a gramophone record, especially in british english, often simply record, is an analog sound storage medium in the form of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove.
Open up masons bus book but not in a high wind and it becomes a 36 foot wide photograph of a greyhound bus. Johnny cash love, god, murder 2000 view all tracks. Williams debut album, however, the mason williams phonograph record, is not filled with a dozen variations on classical gas. Buy mason williamss album titled the mason williams phonograph record to enjoy in your. The mason williams phonograph record by mason williams album. Mason williams classical gas music legend visits the ray. The mason williams phonograph record produced by mike post with arrangements by al capps, mason williams 1968 debut record for warner bros.
But phonograph record and its followup ear show is a brilliant concept album that singularly combines musicality with humour. Petty obituaries uploaded for dinosaur discs topics. The title of the album on which it appears is also classical gas. Mason williams classical gas guitar legend on the ray. Mason williams lead guitar, al casey guitar, david cohen guitar, james burton guitar, mike deasy guitar, mike melvoin piano, larry knechtel piano, bass, carl. Classical gas was released as a single from the mason williams phonograph record in 1968. Mason williams won two grammy awards, for best pop instrumental performance and. But theres a lot more to phonograph record than classical gas check out the rollicking baroqueanova and the somber sunflower for other sides of.
Phonograph is an open source and material designed music player for android. The mason williams phonograph album was somewhat of an oddity in 1968 and remains so today. Listen to your favorite songs from the mason williams phonographic record by mason williams now. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Williams wrote for the smothers brothers show and is also an eclectic poet and lyricist. Listen free to mason williams the mason williams phonograph record overture, all the time and more. Best version of mason williams phonograph record on cd. The mason williams phonograph record by mason williams.
Mason williams the mason williams phonograph rhino. New amberola graphic, discography, antique phonograph, 78rpm, cylinder records, record. A compilation of cuts from mason williams five warner brothers albums. He is also a comedy writer, known for his writing on the smothers brothers comedy hour, the glen campbell goodtime hour, and saturday night live. The mason williams phonograph record is an album by classical guitarist and composer mason williams with various accompaniment released in 1968. Watch the video for overture from mason williams s the mason williams phonograph record for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. I picked up this cd so that i could listen to classical gas whenever the mood struck me. Initially released on the mason williams phonograph record in 1967, the track went on, with the help of 3000 years of art, to become one of the earliest records that used a visual to help promote it on television, which probably qualifies it as one of the earliest music videos. May 10, 2011 the mason williams phonograph record is an album by classical guitarist and composer mason williams released in 1968. Buy mason williamss album titled the mason williams phonograph record to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The combination of pop and some just plain weird material make it a somewhat disjointed affair, which.
Wb logo, with or without records beneath or on banner across. The mason williams phonograph record, an album by mason williams. The mason williams phonographic record by mason williams on. Mason williams the mason williams phonograph record 1968. Mason williams classical gas original stereo version. The mason williams phonographic record, an album by mason williams on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Mason williams phonograph record lp, vinyl record album amazing stuff one of those records you see for years, and always pass by but which y dusty groove is chicagos online record store. Mason williams the mason williams phonograph record lyrics. Dec 22, 20 mason williams baroque anova from the lp phonograph record. The mason williams phonographic record by mason williams.
Learn this song from tommy via multiangle videos, transcriptions guitar pro, powertab, pdf, notation full information here. He has recorded more than two dozen albums, five on the warner bros. The only other song i tend to listen to is baroqueanova, probably because i remember having both songs on 45s in the olden days. The groove usually starts near the periphery and ends near the center of the disc. Produced by mike post with arrangements by al capps, mason williams 1968 debut record for warner bros. Release group the mason williams phonograph record by mason. Release the mason williams phonograph record by mason.
Mason williams baroque anova from the lp phonograph record. Mason williams, the mason williams phonograph record. This song was originally released by mason williams on the mason williams phonograph record released in 1968. Mason williams the mason williams phonograph record.
It is williams s most successful and most recognized album, and contains the instrumental classical gas, his best known song. The mason williams phonograph record is an album by classical guitarist and composer mason williams released in 1968. Mason williams mason williams born august 24, 1938 is an american guitarist and composer, best known for his guitar instrumental classical gas. Mason williams august 24, 1938 in abilene, texas is an american guitarist and composer, best known for his popular guitar instrumental classical gas. Classical gas here along with the flip of that groundbreaking 45,longtime blues,was the first salvo of many more to follow. Jun 25, 20 the mason williams phonograph record is a shortish affair, at a mere 29 minutes and change. Jul 21, 2017 ive just made up my mind we dont seem to get along were in eachothers way all the time all time i thought the world was meant for me as long as i see you one more time you would pay no attention to my call you gave me a freedom i didnt want i tried to live the way you wanted to live maybe in time, well both learn how to give. The combination of pop and some just plain weird material make it. Here you can buy and download music mp3 mason williams. The 45rpm was a number one adult contemporary hit in the summer. It is williamss most successful and most recognized album, and contains the instrumental classical gas, his best known song.
The mason williams phonograph record mason williams. The masonmannheim steamroller version on american gramafone is an excellent recording and the whole cd is brilliant. Aug 16, 2010 the mason mannheim steamroller version on american gramafone is an excellent recording and the whole cd is brilliant. Release group the mason williams phonograph record by. At first, the discs were commonly made from shellac. Mason williams this is the field node image article template just to backtrack for a moment, lets not undercut williams accomplishments as a musician prior to the release of his phonograph record. Ms wordlike content editing experience thanks to a rich set of formatting tools, dropdowns, dialogs, system modules and builtin spellcheck. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Williams has recorded more than a dozen albums, five on the warner bros. The lp cover for the 1968 music was painted by pop artist edward ruscha.
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