Neck and Neck

Neck and Neck

by Chet Atkins

Overview

Working with Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler had a rejuvinating influence on Chet Atkins. Knopfler has Atkins moving toward his country roots, but both guitarists still play with a tasteful, jazzy sensibility -- however, Atkins has abandoned the overt jazz fusion pretensions that sank most of his '80s records. With its direct, understated approach, Neck and Neck is the most focused and arguably the most rewarding record Atkins has released.

Product Details

Release Date: 08/30/1993
Label: Sony Uk
UPC: 5099746743529
catalogNumber: 4674352
Rank: 11189

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Performance Credits

Chet Atkins   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Track Performer
Floyd Cramer   Piano
Steve Wariner   Bass,Bass Guitar
Edgar Meyer   Bass,Bass Guitar
Guy Fletcher   Bass,Drums,Bass Guitar,Keyboards
Paul Franklin   Dobro,Steel Guitar,pedabro
Vince Gill   Background Vocals
Mark Knopfler   Guitar,Vocals,Track Performer
Mark O'Connor   Fiddle,Mandolin
Larrie Londin   Drums

Technical Credits

Chet Atkins   Contributor
Gary Burr   Composer
Guy Fletcher   Engineer
Paul Franklin   Contributor
Mark Knopfler   Producer
Mike Poston   Engineer
Boots Randolph   Composer
James Rich   Composer
Deborah Feingold   Contributor
W. Benton Overstreet   Composer
Billy Higgins   Composer

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4 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. 2 reviews.
Anonymous More than 1 year ago
These are two excellent finger style guitarists, real artists in their respective genres. I bought this with the anticipation of hearing some guitar fireworks, but alas, it was not to be. These sessions are very comfortable, very gentlemanly, and very overproduced. A pleasant listening experience to be sure, but nothing of significance. It would have been far better just to hear the two of them without all the padded accompaniment getting in the way of things. If you were expecting something along the lines of "Chester and Lester" (Chet Atkins and Les Paul) with great dueling guitar interplay, this in not it. Just not enough sizzle in this steak.
Guest More than 1 year ago
Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins are great together. This is one of my favorites.