Chet Atkins & Earl Klugh- "Goodtime Charlie's Got The Blues" 

Probably the most lonesome but beautiful melody I have ever heard. Thank you Chet and Earl. R.I.P C.A.

Earl is so soothing. You can almost go to sleep to his playing what greater compliment can you give.

This is a absolutely beautiful rendition of this Country music classic. Killer players all around. #respect.

My gosh, I love these two guys Chet and Earl are my favorite guitar players! 👍

Why thank you sir! It was an honor to play with Chet and his friends. One of my fave tunes for sure...

Oje of the most beautiful pieces of music in my opinion

I listened to this again today. I'm in love again. This transported me to a very calm, serene place...

I first heard this song on Earl's "Magic In Your Eyes" album. This is one of the 3 or 4 most moving songs I've ever heard. It has a beautiful, melodic, melancholy about it that defies description. When I listen to this song, it almost brings me to tears: it's so simple, profound and direct. We are so lucky this was caught on tape. One often mentioned characteristic of genius is making the extraordinary look easy. Chet and Earl have few peers and they're artistry is clearly touched by genius.

all time best guitar players performing the most beautiful music.One of my bucket list is to see Earl Klugh LIVE perform this at Blue Note.

Two legends at the same time. Chet & Klugh make a beautiful duo

Beautiful music by these guys. I've always liked the bass and its great to see the upright bass in the back. Even Chet turns to look back at the bass player. Great job fellas.

Old Chet has his resonator working. Peaceful sound!!! Thank you so much for posting this.

Two masters performing one of my favorite songs of all time.

Love this so much! I miss entertainment like this. Thanks for posting.

Chet Atkins and Earl Klugh What a lovely performance. I wish I had the chance to meet Mr. Atkins. He seemed like such a lovely person. I read that he sighed Charly Pride the first AA country singer at a time during the Civil Rights movement and in the south no less. Chet also loved jazz. Well thank goodness for youtube and thanks for uploading this video.

Why is it simple yet compelling? This is genius.

Beautiful Soundz Indeed.

Two of my favorite guitar players on the same song---what more could I ask for!

Two masters

simply sublime

I recalled Earl and Chet in the early 1980's Austin Texas playing Goodbye Charlie. Both legands were magnificent !! Thanks for posting.

When you play 2x times speed it sounds like an 80s love ballad

awesome combination of these two epic players! with an epic song!

I love this!!!!I even play it now on solo piano its just a captivating tune! Here performed by masters.

beautiful !

2 of the best ! Incredible

Beautiful song✨⭐️🤗💙😊

Beautiful in every sense of the word.

magnifique

Doesn't get any better than this! Legends!

For my bass'n buddies at Hell's Kitchen and the Grand Wash, I share Chet and Earl with you. This tribute and memories are all that's left.

very relaxing from the two greatest guitar players.. thanks for the music earl and chet

Quel duo, j'aime

nothing but beautiful

🎶👏💓

It's a shame this doesn't have the words :-(

simply awesome. Thanks Dave

Chet as usual is always the ''King'' and the arrangement is simply beautiful, but I really dug David Pomeroy's playing and sound. Thanks for posting this gem RC

Truly beautiful

The epitome of the term “less is more”

on youtube chet is on jerry reed show.when chet was young he got disillusioned ,he grew a bread and hop on a steamer and travel the ocean for a while working on the ship.One night there was a bunch of men and chet borrowed a guy's guitar and he played unbelievable.he give the guitar back and truly the guy said ,you are good but you are no Chet Atkins not knowing who he was.and he said did u ever see Chet,Chet said know but i heard of him. Ha.

very nice song thanx

Great Song!!!

Brilliant combination

How beautiful is this?

To:moncmon & mjaywill:I'm the biggest Chet fan ever. I was fortunate enough to be living in Nashville in 1980 when the taping of "A Tribute to Chet Atkins" TV show happened at the Opry House. I was there! Another youtuber got me to go on the internet to look it up under that name. I bought the DVD w/Earl & Chet playing GTCGTBlues that night. The tickets were $50.00 each, (a fortune back then), and a friend of mine got me two 4 free. DVD is good, but not enough Chet on it. Hope this helps.

@JazzyZenBrotha I believe its a Del Vecchio resonator, although he also used a Paul McGill resonator at times.

Gvd wat mooi!

love that :)

thank you for posting it!!!

Set designed and created by Ben Livingston for Austin City Limits and Nashville Network.

The tone of the resonator against the tone of Earl's guitar makes for a nice contrast.

C'est une musique qui guérit

👌🏻

@EarwaveMusic Amen brother. Amen.

Still love the Okeefe version, for the guitar lick.

@JazzyZenBrotha Good idea. I have a number of friends who play guitar. The resonator really lets them add a totally different sound, which can make all the difference for a certain song. All of the best guitarists master one specific guitar but always try different instruments to broaden their sound.

@EarwaveMusic You actually played with Mr. Guitar??? How marvelous. He was my guitar god growing up. I wish I could get hold of Caribbean Guitar. I miss that album so much. I lost all my vinyl in a moving wreck. Chets was among it.

please don't go to that site and download an mp3. This video was posted for the love of Chet and his friends and their fans enjoyment, not for anyone to steal - yes, steal - the music. The Music Industry has nearly been destroyed by piracy which unfortunately starts at home for far too many people. Sorry to be a stick in the mud, but I know Chet would back me up on this one. I posted these because they are not available commercially -yet. Please don't steal the audio or video!

hey your actually right! i've seen that vid before, now it makes sense that when i was lookin for it on my favorites i can't see it. please post it if you got the chance to have it! thanks! this vid was much shorter yeah.. i like the old one much better.

@sneezersneezer It's the best!

Very soothing to the soul!! Thank you. Anybody know where Earl Klugh is playing these days? Would love to see him!!

@jimraw1 - Thank you for the information. I'll need to get myself a resonator like Mr. Atkins. It'll be a nice addition to my guitar collection

Thanks Dave for uploading a memorable session .Are you still playing sessions on bass?

Two beautiful guitarists. Anyone know about the guitars they're playing here?

Very rare that you see Earl Klugh play an electric guitar in concert.

Where can I get the full video? Have seen many parts of it on youtube.

brent mason in the background! :)))

@EarwaveMusic - What is the type of guitar that Chet Atkins is playing in this video? I would love to obtain one of those for my collection

'Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues' ~Author, composer and initial artist? Danny O'Keefe in Washington State, USA. One of the most beloved and copied songs ever performed or recorded ~ and by a plethora of global artists. Give the man credit where it's due. Visit his website for other gem-songs of his you heretofore hadn't a clue of who the artist was. Danny's the Real Deal. And has been for decades.

@ajames120 what's the nut width on your Sandowsky, and did you have to mortgage the home to buy it? :-)

atkins had many proteges jerry reed, mark knoplfer from dire straits. ive read he was an azz to work under production wise but he put out top shelf

This is for Sharon W.

Why does Chet have a locking nut on his resonator?

Is Earl using a Godin here? Looks like an old Multiac to me

looook that that strange guitar chets using, a resonator, but very very interesting

I didn't know George W can play!! lol

Please don't illegally download this tune. It was posted only because it hasnt been released on DVD and the world should be able to see it, but not steal it. Thanks!

not sure about earl's guitar, but it might be a Sadowsky...

it could only be better if George Benson was also there

Elle est très belle. Mais Earl n'est pas trop électrque dirais-je.

Chet's dead.

Snorefest.