Chet Atkins in Three Dimensions


Chet Atkins in Three Dimensions is the fifth studio album recorded by American guitarist Chet Atkins. The recording mixes unique arrangements of traditional tunes, pop songs, and classical arrangements. Atkins stated in his 1974 autobiography that this album was the first time he strayed away from country, even though he had been fired numerous times from various radio shows for "not sounding country enough".
A 7-inch EP was released with the same title in 1956. The tracks were listed as "Minuet and Prelude No. 2", "Intermezzo", "Schon Rosmarin", "Minute Waltz"

Reception

In his review for Allmusic, critic Richard S. Ginell wrote Atkins "... tries to transcend categories and stereotypes, dividing the album into three distinct sections... An all-encompassing record like this was the envy of every open-minded guitarslinger of the time."

Reissues

Chet Atkins in Three Dimensions was later packaged with Mister Guitar and released on CD in 1998 by One Way Records.

Track listing

Side one

  1. "Arkansas Traveler" – 2:18
  2. "Londonderry Air" - 3:05
  3. "Ochi Chornya (Dark Eyes)" – 2:41
  4. "La Golondrina" – 2:42
  5. "Blues in the Night" – 2:23
  6. "Tenderly" – 3:20

Side two

  1. "Little Rock Getaway" – 2:10
  2. "Tiptoe Through the Tulips With Me" – 2:18
  3. "Johann Sebastian Bach Medley" – 2:25
  4. "Intermezzo" – 2:29
  5. "Schön Rosmarin" – 1:57
  6. "Minute Waltz" – 1:42

Personnel