Members Flapz Posted February 28, 2005 Members Share Posted February 28, 2005 As a newbie here, I thought I'd introduce myself via the guitarist who changed my life... Mason WilliamsLong ago and far away, (1968 ), I wanted a particular stereo amp that a neighbor had for sale. As a typical teen with limited moola, the guy made me a deal. He was trying to expand my musical horizons past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Timezarrow Posted February 28, 2005 Members Share Posted February 28, 2005 The Mason Williams Phonogragh album was one of my first albums - I think I had the 45 of Classical Gas, as well. I loved it then, and still like Classical Gas, though I haven't heard it for awhile. There were some other good things on the LP. I remember Baroque-a-Nova, an attempt to re-capture the magic of Gas. Also some funny stuff. Something about "The Prince's Panties", which I think turn out to be his dogs. The album featured a large poster of a bus. Haven't really followed him since then, though. I'm sure he's done alot I don't know about, but seemed a bit of a one-hit wonder as far as pop music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flapz Posted February 28, 2005 Author Members Share Posted February 28, 2005 Yea, although he did an album with Manheim Steamroller, he never really had another breakout. Works with orchestras mostly methinks. Did ya ever hear Some of his love songs, like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FingerBone Bill Posted February 28, 2005 Members Share Posted February 28, 2005 Flapz, Have you heard Tommy Emmanuel's take on "Classical Gas"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flapz Posted March 1, 2005 Author Members Share Posted March 1, 2005 Negative.... I will grab that if I can find it though! Is it on eBay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IanHey Posted March 1, 2005 Members Share Posted March 1, 2005 http://www.thebasement.com.au/media/tommy_emmanuel.asx Best with broadband. You can also go to www.tommy-emmanuel.com ... it has alot of info. If you click on "Tunes" you can see and hear short clips of his music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flapz Posted March 1, 2005 Author Members Share Posted March 1, 2005 Oh My God!!! (And by the way... I quit! ) Stunningly good stuff. THANK you for the link! I've got SO much to learn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members labjr Posted March 1, 2005 Members Share Posted March 1, 2005 You can check out a whole Tommy Emmanuel show here. Video 245. . He'll either inspire you to play or burn your guitar. http://www.woodsongs.com/showlist.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted March 5, 2005 Members Share Posted March 5, 2005 I remember seeing Mason play "Classical Gas" on the Smothers Bros. show on a classical guitar made of (presumably) plexiglas...with a large goldfish swimming around inside it. Now THAT'S showmanship! Been a huge fan ever since! The Prince's Panties (as best I recall the words) There was once a prince who acted strangely in that He thought life was stupid and it was for him so He made up a world in which he liked the things we liked But he had different reasons why he liked them He liked butter for its color He would order toast and color Waitresses, confused would utter Sir, I've never heard of toast and color He'd get angry and begin to choke them The law would come, and they'd arrest and book him So his life was a mess of trouble Still he kept it up He had dogs, a hundred cocker spaniels and he Called them panties, 'cause they did that mostly, and he Did not care at all if they would bark and fetch sticks Run and jump, roll over, and play dead tricks No, he liked them only for their panting So he would run the little buggers ragged, But one day they chased him up against the fence And the prince was eaten by his panties! (I do this tune at almost everyone of my gigs, and it always gets a laugh! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Basse Posted June 28, 2005 Members Share Posted June 28, 2005 Originally posted by IanHey http://www.thebasement.com.au/media/tommy_emmanuel.asx Best with broadband. You can also go to www.tommy-emmanuel.com ... it has alot of info. If you click on "Tunes" you can see and hear short clips of his music. That's good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flapz Posted June 28, 2005 Author Members Share Posted June 28, 2005 Yup... I've added a life goal:See TE play live.His closest playing date to Tejas this year seems to be in Louisiana...So I'm Cajun country bound! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Khan Fused Posted June 28, 2005 Members Share Posted June 28, 2005 His face is VERY familiar. I'll need to do some research, but I'd be willing to bet that he's played with the Houston Symphony Orchestra recently, or does so on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poozmeister Posted June 28, 2005 Members Share Posted June 28, 2005 Mason Williams is a very interesting guy. He was the head comedy writer for the Smothers Brothers Show, and Tommy Smothers got him an audition with a record company for "Classical Gasoline" - which was mistakenly shortened. I too love the Tommy Emmanual version - what a monster! Mason also hired Steve Martin as a writer. Somehow, even with a hit show, the budget wasn't big enough for another writer, so Mason paid him out of his own pocket. I have a compliation bluegrass banjo album with a few cuts from Mason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffmeister Posted June 29, 2005 Members Share Posted June 29, 2005 Originally posted by Terry Allan Hall I remember seeing Mason play "Classical Gas" on the Smothers Bros. show on a classical guitar made of (presumably) plexiglas...with a large goldfish swimming around inside it. Now THAT'S showmanship! Love that kind of 60s/70s cheezeball showmanship, LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr Handman Posted July 5, 2005 Members Share Posted July 5, 2005 Originally posted by labjr You can check out a whole Tommy Emmanuel show here. Video 245. . He'll either inspire you to play or burn your guitar. http://www.woodsongs.com/showlist.asp Thanks for the web site....this is why I read these threads!!!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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