History
RCA packaged some of Atkin's early recordings between 1950 and 1953 originally released on 10" versions for this title. They filled the collection out with more tracks for this 12" LP. The 1967 re-issue is in "phoney stereo."
Atkins had two hit singles in 1955, "Mr. Sandman" and a guitar duet with Hank Snow called "Silver Bell." Also that year he endorsed a Gretsch guitar he helped design and built his first home studio in his garage.
Read more about this topic: Stringin' Along With Chet Atkins (1955 Album)
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