Chet Atkins presents Tommy Emmanuel his C.G.P. award - THE RAREST VIDEO YOU'LL EVER SEE!!! video free download


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Uploaded: 2011/03/17

The "rarest" is rather subjective: I suppose if you had footage of Tommy being abducted by aliens or riding the Loch Ness Monster bareback, maybe ... but I still think this is way up there. This is footage I just discovered I had (amongst much more). I haven't seen this in twelve years and didn't realise I even filmed it!

People refer to Tommy as C.G.P. but often don't know why - well THIS is the reason. Chet Atkins presented Tommy with his award and title of Certified Guitar Player in Nashville back in 1999. I often thought Tommy knew about it before hand and just feigned suprise. But after watching it I heard Tommy exclaim as he walked off the stage he "knew nothing about this". Either way it is still a very emotional moment for Tommy as he is officially recognised by his childhood (and adulthood) hero.

P.S. - If you appreciate these videos at all please leave a comment. I am rather dismayed at the poor reception to these videos,while someone playing a cover of a Tommy song in their bedroom (poorly) gets 15,000 views...Oh well thanks for watching. Hopefully more to come

Comments

8 years ago

Dave Webster

Great to see this... Such a great artist Chet was and TE so deserves this recognition.

9 years ago

giverecords

Amazing, everyone has a hero… even Tommy who's one of the greatest finger pickers to ever walk this earth! 

9 years ago

spongeboynumber1

Wow! Thanks so much for uploading this! Tommy talks about Chet and his influence so much but this really brings it home and really shows the mutual love and respect they had for each other. Brought a tear to my eye!

9 years ago

allymayful

From the mystro himself. Wow, has our boy been acknowledged for his talent, magnificently. Lovely that his brother was with him.Thanks Manxcatstales - this aussie really appreciates your post, especially as l have only realised today, how successful Tommy has become internationally.Shame on the Australian media for not doing more to celebrate this success.

9 years ago

Chas. Fournet

Does anybody know what Chet said about the obelisk itself? Something about it being Granite...Maybe?

9 years ago

Paul Murphy

Tommy has been my inspiration and also introduced me to Chet.Both bloody legends

9 years ago

kkretzs

sweet

9 years ago

Claudiu Cont

really a touching and very inspiring moment !...

9 years ago

danair

I can't speak for the rest, but I like these immensely so please keep posting.

9 years ago

Jason Van Doorn

This is a treasure. Thanks for posting!

9 years ago

dalerates

WOW! Big thanks for posting. Chet Atkins was a HUGE influence on my early playing in the early '70s. And I'm going to check out TE when he comes to town here in a few weeks. Is it me, or does this also seem like Chet's passing the torch to the next generation as well? Keep it alive. Lucky you for being there and thanks again for sharing this certified gem!

9 years ago

lainsf1964

Thank you so much for sharing this!Heck I don't even play..... but I dream, and when I dream of playing guitar...I still don't sound as good as Tommy. lol then again who does!

9 years ago

sergeia antonoff

Well deserved! Tommy is God!

9 years ago

Tim Dial

Love this , met Tommy myself and what gem to have on the planet. Wow!

9 years ago

Clifton Jamison

Thanks so much Manxcatstales for taking the time to upload this great moment.Not too many have been honored to receive this lofty award.Tommy is one of the best to come down the pike in awhile.Well,in his case cause' he's from down under "up the pike!"I am a fan of both,and myslf,well I stuggle with this amazing craft of fingerstyle or finger pickin' but always feel inspired when listening to them.Thanks again Manxcatstales!

9 years ago

Ron S.

Tommy Emmanuel class act. Thanks for posting.

9 years ago

Gozza

Such a great video and a great moment, thanks so much for posting

9 years ago

GC-Unplugged

Thanks for posting. I never got to see Chet, other than on TV, but have seen Tommy twice now. I knew what the CGP stood for, but it was nice to see the actual awarding of the title. Thanks again!

9 years ago

Ross Finley

Chet is the gold standard of guitar players. You only need look at the list of superpickers he inspired to measure the greatness of this humble gentleman. A true American success story...he followed his dreams into glory. Just as Lincoln..now he too belongs to the ages. Thanks Chet

9 years ago

James Wagner

Great..Great is all I can say its sad to see Chet like that but it shows what a class act he was still getting in front of the public even when he probably didnt feel very good.Thanks for the video its wonderfull to see history in the making and thats just what this is.

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