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Track Listings
| 1. Classical Gas |
| 2. Sunflower |
| 3. Samba Beach |
| 4. Country Idyll |
| 5. Saturday Night At The World |
| 6. Shady Dell |
| 7. Katydid's Ditty |
| 8. Greensleeves |
| 9. Doot-Doot |
| 10. La Chanson De Claudine |
| 11. McCall |
| 12. Vancouver Island |
| 13. Baroque-A-Nova |
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
176 of 181 people found the following review helpful
By Les Ferch
Format:Audio CD
This album, released in 1987, may not be the one you want...
The song Classical Gas, by Mason Williams, has been recorded many times. Mason Williams has recorded at least three different versions himself, so it's not too surprising that many people end up buying something different than they expected. Here is a list of some of the more notable versions:
Title: Classical Gas
Performer: Mason Williams
Album: The Mason Williams Phonograph Record
Year: 1968
Comment: This is the original hit you have heard on the radio many times.
Title: Classical Gas
Performer: Mason Williams
Album: Handmade
Year: 1970
Comment: This superb acoustic version is my favorite. It also appears on the 1999 "The Story of Us" soundtrack. Many MP3 files circulating the Internet incorrectly credit this version to Eric Clapton.
Title: Classical Gas
Performer: Chet Atkins
Album: Street Dreams
Year: 1986
Comment: Features acoustic and electric guitar, violin, and flute - an interesting listen.
Title: Classical Gas
Performer: Mason Williams and Mannheim Steamroller
Album: Classical Gas
Year: 1987
Comment: This is the album shown above and is good if you like Mannheim Steamroller, but it does not contain the original Classical Gas recording that most people want.
Title: Classical Gas
Performer: Vanessa-Mae
Album: The Violin Player
Year: 1995
Comment: Very nice cover with violin as the lead instrument.
Title: Classical Gas
Performer: California Guitar Trio
Album: Pathways
Year: 1998
Comment: Impressive.
Title: Classical Gas
Performer: Zoe McCulloch
Album: Gypsy Noodle
Year: 2004
Comment: Electric guitar version by a brilliant young player. This album features several compositions by Mason Williams.
The song Classical Gas, by Mason Williams, has been recorded many times. Mason Williams has recorded at least three different versions himself, so it's not too surprising that many people end up buying something different than they expected. Here is a list of some of the more notable versions:
Title: Classical Gas
Performer: Mason Williams
Album: The Mason Williams Phonograph Record
Year: 1968
Comment: This is the original hit you have heard on the radio many times.
Title: Classical Gas
Performer: Mason Williams
Album: Handmade
Year: 1970
Comment: This superb acoustic version is my favorite. It also appears on the 1999 "The Story of Us" soundtrack. Many MP3 files circulating the Internet incorrectly credit this version to Eric Clapton.
Title: Classical Gas
Performer: Chet Atkins
Album: Street Dreams
Year: 1986
Comment: Features acoustic and electric guitar, violin, and flute - an interesting listen.
Title: Classical Gas
Performer: Mason Williams and Mannheim Steamroller
Album: Classical Gas
Year: 1987
Comment: This is the album shown above and is good if you like Mannheim Steamroller, but it does not contain the original Classical Gas recording that most people want.
Title: Classical Gas
Performer: Vanessa-Mae
Album: The Violin Player
Year: 1995
Comment: Very nice cover with violin as the lead instrument.
Title: Classical Gas
Performer: California Guitar Trio
Album: Pathways
Year: 1998
Comment: Impressive.
Title: Classical Gas
Performer: Zoe McCulloch
Album: Gypsy Noodle
Year: 2004
Comment: Electric guitar version by a brilliant young player. This album features several compositions by Mason Williams.
46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Yes...I too bought it for Classical Gas. I only wish I had read the reviews BEFORE I bought it. I've searched years for this song only to finally find it and find that it is a poor rendition of what the original sounded like. Mason is awesome and the rest of the CD is good listening, but if you're a big Classical Gas fan like I am, spare yourself and skip this version. In the original, that guitar spoke to you, reached out and grabbed your senses, took you away to some magical place, made you want to go out and buy a guitar. Kind of like "Apache" by the Ventures, another awesome demonstration of the power and beauty of the guitar. This version of Classical Gas robs you of that appreciation.
65 of 73 people found the following review helpful
By B. Anderson
Format:Audio CD
I was disappointed with the overall quality of this cd. I have always enjoyed Mason Williams but this cd doesn't do him justice. The recording quality is poor and the sound produced is very "tinny". It sounded too much like listening to an old transistor radio. Classical Gas itself was a big disappointment. The older recordings of this were less synthesized and had more of Williams' superb playing style. It is such a great piece and this cd didn't give it the right attention. You really would do better to look for a different cd; something else with better sound quality!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite records
It will be nice to have a cd of one of my favorite records. Mason Williams is a musical genius.
Published 9 days ago by Cautious Cookie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome For What It Is!
This CD is awesome for what it is. Not what I expected but that's ok. I'll simply add it to my collection. I do enjoy what they do on this CD. The sound is something different. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Michael Cadonic
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mason Williams
I've already reviewed this twice. (Glitch in your system?)
This is a fabulous example of this man's fine work. Read more
This is a fabulous example of this man's fine work. Read more
Published 3 months ago by denims buddy
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favorites
I've had a cassette of this for years. Now happy to have this on a cd. Expect to enjoy it for many more years.
Published 4 months ago by Carol Heard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Music to enjoy
A CD that is wonderful to listen to. Not being a music student I enjoy having it available. It is different from what I usually listen to.
Published 4 months ago by Barbara A. Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mannheim Streamroller
Bought it for myself. I remember when i was a kid listening to it. I actually bought two cds. One for my dad, (which i had his his, hehehe) and worn it due to it was well used. Read more
Published 4 months ago by David LeCours
5.0 out of 5 stars
OH YEAH
If you remember the original Classical Gas, by Mason Williams... then you will love these arrangements .. But then I am a freaky fan of the Steamrollers.
Published 4 months ago by Cheryl A. Enyart
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classical Gas
I absolutely LOVE this CD, especially the rendition of the main title, "Classical Gas". Mannheim doesn't disappoint with this one.
Published 5 months ago by D. Robeck
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nope.
Man, I used to *love* this song (Classical Gas)! I was a 10-year-old Black kid from the Bronx and I used to spend my summers in Spartanburg SC. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Senor Quicksdraw
4.0 out of 5 stars
classicalgas review
I have loved this music for years. I just wish I could find the original steroe version by Mason Williams on a CD.
Published 15 months ago by Joseph R. Cole
