Album Description Raven presents two original, essential albums on one cd by country legends chet atkins and jerry reed: the grammy award-winning me and jerry (1970) and me and chet (1972). When two of the greatest guitar players in the history of country music teamed up for these classic instrumental albums (originally released on rca victor), the results were refined, joyous and highly entertaining. A true country legend, atkins had made an indelible impression as a session guitarist and record producer for over 20 years and by the early 1970s was intent on expanding his range. Reed was coming off the success of hits like 'georgia sunshine', 'amos moses' and 'when you're hot' and these good-natured sessions allowed the duo to let loose in the studio. On me and jerry atkins' playing is precise and tasteful while reed is typically brash and rollicking, with covers of pop hits 'bridge over troubled water' and 'macarthur park', plus merle travis' 'cannonball rag' and reed compositions 'nut sundae' and 'stump water'. Second time around, me and chet is another brilliant session of instrumental guitar interplay. All country tunes, with reed's 'jerry's breakdown' highlighting the pickers displays of speed while 'good stuff' is slow and swampy. The highlight is a spirited take on 'mystery train'. With eight bonus tracks (six never before on cd), superb quality audio, detailed notes, colour booklet.
Me and Jerry/ME and ChetJune 28, 2010 Elizabeth A. Haas Purchase arrived is alloted time ... professionally wrapped and sent ...... would go to them again ... Amazon did it again.
Simply AwesomeMay 14, 2010 James F. Nelson Jr. The first time i listened to these CD's was on a trip to Ft. Lauderdale, wow how the time flew. The talent of these two icons i ssimply awesome. Chet & Jerry were and in my mind still are the best Country Music has ever offered. Definate buy item. We miss them greatly.
Me and Jerry/Me and Chet - Fingerpicking at its bestJanuary 27, 2010 B. K. Baker I purchased both of these ablums - Me and Jerry & Me and Chet - when they were first released on vinyl when I was in high school back in the 70's. They quickly became two of my favorite Chet albums; and, I rarely listened to anything but Chet. My 13-year-old son, who is a gifted Chet Atkins style guitarist, recently asked my why I hadn't purchased one of Chet and Jerry Reed's alumbs on CD. My reason was because I could never find them. It took an Austrlian company to finally release these albums on CD. Thank you Raven Records!! These recordings rank at the very top of Chet's recordings. They are fingerpicking at its best.
GreatJanuary 9, 2010 String Bender Great music by two great players! Their ability to share the same space and have so much fun with seemingly no competition is refreshing. It renewed my interest in guitar music. This music is timeless.
Their bestDecember 17, 2009 James E. Anderson Their best recorded albums are the 2 on this cd, in my view. Classic, understated and tasteful yet funky as hell. Perfect car/truck driving music I suspect you'll never tire of.
