Mason Williams - Classical Gas (1968, Stereo) 4K

Mason Williams performing “Classical Gas,“ released originally in 1968. It reached #1 in US Cash Box Top 100, #1 in US Billboard Easy Listening, #2 in US Billboard Hot 100, #2 in Canada, and #9 in UK Singles Chart. “Classical Gas“ is a classical guitar instrumental composed by Mason Williams with instrumental backing by members of the Wrecking Crew. The piece was originally released in 1968 on the album The Mason Williams Phonograph Record. Interestingly, Williams said that he wrote this song as “fuel,“ or a standby, for the classical guitar in case anyone wanted to hear him play something for them, therefore he called it “Classical Gasoline.“ During recording, “Gasoline“ was inadvertently abbreviated to “Gas“ by the music copyist, giving it the name “Classical Gas.“ Mason Williams was in his late 20s when he wrote the instrumental hit “Classical Gas.“ He was working for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour at the time, where he wrote some 74 shows. Later, he also did stints writing for The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour and Saturday Night Live. Today, at 81 years old and living in Oregon, Williams looks back on his famous song with pride. While Williams has written 250 songs in his storied career, none has risen to the level of “Classical Gas.“ Enjoy more of the best 1960s Music Digitally Remastered in 4K: Listen to Mason Williams online: Spotify - iTunes - If you enjoyed this upload, please consider sharing with a friend and subscribing to Classic Hits for more: Check out our website: Follow the Facebook page: © 1968 Classic Hits Records #MasonWilliams #ClassicalGas #Instrumental #ClassicHitsStudio