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Chet Atkins
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Chet Atkins |
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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! 
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CHET I met you the first time At Phil Baugh’s “Heart To Heart” I’d just been in town awhile And didn’t know where to start. I was really nervous When I saw you come my way Thought, “Damn, that’s Chet Atkins! What am I going to say?” You came up to me And said you liked my hat You made me feel right at ease Because that’s where you were at. Don’t remember all we talked about And as I looked around It hit who I was talking to Here in, this Nashville town. Many stars were gathered And it hit me again “I’m sharing the stage with them.” And my nerve was wearing thin. You said, that I’d be fine And Chet, you know what? It was more of a thrill Than, I’da ever thought. The next time I saw you Was on “Nashville Now” You remembered who I was That made my day, and how! You with your guitar And the harp manned by Lloyd I sat on the stage between you Knowing, it would be enjoyed. You two rehearsed each side of me As I sat there in awe Talk of, “music to the ears” That is what, I “saw”. Thank you Chet, for your kind heart And your amazing grace For in our hearts, you’ll always be There in your special place. THE GUITARS WILL NEVER FORGET YOU You produced the “Nashville Sound” And most everyone who played it And downtown, in Nashville Your bronze will always sit. I know you’re looking down With a smile upon your face Knowing you and your guitar Have finally found your “Place”. The music will be sweeter And “They” really got a prize Though, for many years we had you But now have, tears in our eyes. You will be missed by so many But, will be warmed in our hearts Each time we hear your music And the magic it imparts. So Chet, please enjoy yourself Now, you’re on the second “Page” We know on that “one” up there You’ll always be “front stage”. Del "Abe" Jones Mankind's greatest accomplishment is not the revolution of technology, it is the evolution of creativity. copyright 1984 |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Wonderful write and tribute, dear Abe! I did not know him, but while I am replying to you I am listening to him on youtube and I love what I hear. Beautiful sound. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsePsTEgiqU I am going to listen more, just discovered that there is a video "Walk of life" together with Mark Knopfler, whom I know and enjoy too. Your friend will play in Paradise now. Thank you. Love, Margherita "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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