Chet Atkins in Hollywood


Chet Atkins in Hollywood is the ninth studio album recorded by American guitarist Chet Atkins, released in 1959. The title takes its name from the fact that Atkins recorded it in Hollywood. The lush string arrangements are by Dennis Farnon. Atkins later re-recorded this album in his home studio, using the orchestra tapes from the Hollywood session. The original LP lists Atkins as the producer, the 1961 reissue lists "... with Dennis Farnon and his orchestra" and also lists Dick Peirce as producer.

Reception

music critic Richard S. Ginell specifically praised "Theme from Picnic" and "Jitterbug Waltz" and wrote of the album; "For some, this record might fall under the category of guilty pleasures, but a pleasure it is, one of the great make-out records of its time."

Track listing

Side one

  1. "Armen's Theme" – 2:12
  2. "Let It Be Me" – 3:22
  3. "Theme from Picnic"" – 3:24
  4. "Theme from a Dream" – 3:58
  5. "Estrellita" – 2:51
  6. "Jitterbug Waltz" – 3:00

    Side two

  7. "Little Old Lady" – 2:20
  8. "Terry Theme from Limelight" – 3:16
  9. "The Three Bells" – 3:06
  10. "Santa Lucia" – 2:50
  11. "Greensleeves" – 3:05
  12. "Meet Mister Callaghan" – 2:23

    Personnel