"Classical Gas" is sometimes erroneously thought to have been performed, or even composed, by Eric Clapton, because Clapton was the musical director of, and played much of the guitar music for, the …

"Classical Gas" is an instrumental composed and performed by Mason Williams with instrumental backing by members of the well-known L A Wrecking Crew session musicians. It was released in …

I envisioned it as simply repertoire or "fuel" for the classical guitar, so I called it Classical Gasoline. During the second season of The Comedy Hour, which began in the fall of 1968, I worked on the …

Sep 17, 2017 · In 1968, Warner Bros. released Williams’ debut album, The Mason Williams Phonograph, featuring “Classical Gas,” the title’s second word resulting from a music copyist’s error.

Oct 26, 2023 · “Classical Gas” by Mason Williams stands as a testament to the enduring power of instrumental music. Mason Williams’ multifaceted talents, the serendipitous origins of the piece, and …

Apr 7, 2025 · The tune is “Classical Gas” by Mason Williams, released as a single in April of 1968. This one went to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on the Cash Box Top 100, and #1 on Billboard’s Easy …

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Mason 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."

Mason Williams reached his peak in the late 1960s. A humorous scriptwriter and virtuosic acoustic guitar player and composer, Williams reached the top of the hit parade in 1968 with his classical folk guitar …

Now... 40 years and almost 6 million air-plays later, Classical Gas has established itself as the most famous instrumental guitar piece of all time and the music by which any guitarist, from hobbyist to …