Begin The Beguine/Sabrosa/Yours/Siboney/The Streets Of Laredo/Delicado/Peanut Vendor/El Relicario/Maria Elena/Marcheta/Tzena Tzena Tzena/Poinciana
On The Other Chet Atkins Chet departs from his more usual country influenced material to play Spanish guitar on this collection of Latin themed tunes. (UK:20)
“The Other Chet Atkins is something of an unusual entry in Atkins' catalogue, an entire album where he plays Spanish guitar, with no electric instruments or country music to be heard. It's a gentle, lilting album, featuring understated versions of The Streets Of Laredo, Maria Elena, Marcheta and Begin The Beguine.”
“Whilst he undoubtedly made his name as one of the best exponents of country music and an exceptional guitarist, Chet Atkins was still capable of throwing a surprise. None more so than on this album, in which he plays the Spanish acoustic guitar, and not one of the tracks was country. Instead there are twelve Latin influenced gems.”
“This, without a doubt, is one of Chet's very best efforts. This style of guitar music is the most engaging that I have ever heard. It is always a treat to hear Chet in a quiet acoustic mode.”
“If you like Spanish guitar music played only the way Chet can play it I highly recommend this LP.”
“This collection is acoustic guitar, and Chet's signature bass (thumb-picked) accompaniment is only occasionally evident. His treatment of the material is extraordinarily sensitive and I think the album deserves a concentrated listen to truly appreciate it."
“A little disappointing. Chet Atkins was a world class guitarist but you'd never know it from this album. He plays well, but not spectacularly here. The arrangements aren't the most interesting, either. The songs are all played on a nylon string guitar, which perhaps was a bit out of his element, which would explain the somewhat lacklustre feel of the performance.”
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