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Mason Williams

Mason Williams has been played on NTS shows including High Noon w/ Dina J , with Jose's Piece first played on 19 February 2020.

Mason Williams (August 24, 1938 in Abilene, Texas) is an American guitarist and composer, best known for his popular guitar instrumental "Classical Gas". Williams wrote for the Smothers Brothers show and is also an eclectic poet and lyricist.

Mason Williams emerged in the late 1960s as a strong force in television and music circles. In 1968 he won two Grammy awards for his unique composition for guitar, "Classical Gas". That same year he also won an Emmy award for his work…

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MOST PLAYED TRACKS
Classical Gas
Mason Williams, Mannheim Steamroller
American Gramaphone Records1987
Classical Gas
Mason Williams, Mannheim SteamrollerAmerican Gramaphone Records1987
Discogs
Jose's Piece
Mason Williams
Warner Bros. Records1970
Jose's Piece
Mason WilliamsWarner Bros. Records1970
Discogs