Dec Trivia: Django/Chet Atkins recordings

MikeK · December 2023

I'm guessing many Django fans/gypsy jazz musicians deeply appreciate Chet Atkins. The appreciation is significant for me, as my dad used to play the album (yes, the album!) Chester & Lester for me when I was a kid, so my first time to hear many of the songs in the GJ repertoire came from those memorable days. My question is: what songs can you name that were recorded by both Django & Chet Atkins? I came up with 25, but I'm guessing there are many more. Most forum members probably know that Chet Atkins (perhaps one of the most respected guitarists of all time?) often said that Django was one of his favorite guitarists. I'll start with the 7 tunes on that album (recorded with Les Paul) that Django also recorded & you all can take it from there. To create a fun opportunity for everyone that wants to get involved, please limit your submissions to 7 that haven't yet been posted:

Moonglow

Caravan

It Had To Be You

Out Of Nowhere

Avalon

Lover, Come Back To Me

The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise

Have fun with it.

Willie · December 2023

I'll see you in my dreams

It don't mean a thing

Chinatown, my Chinatown

After you've gone

Honeysuckle Rose

Dark eyes

St. Louis Blues

lucky · December 2023

I’ll come straight in with the obvious one - I’ll See You in My Dreams.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=0J-7AzymBOU&si=O1tBMznkQQWvoQWd

billyshakes · December 2023

Chet and Knopfler did Tears in addition to the previously mentioned ISYIMD. Chet and Jerry played Limehouse Blues. I think Jerry Reed was also a big Django fan.

Buco · December 2023

Apparently he said he would put Django at the top of the list of the most influential guitar players. The C.G.P. genius. Must've been very funny guy too.