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Mason Douglas Williams (born August 24, 1938) is an American classical guitarist, composer, singer, writer, comedian, and poet, best known for his 1968 instrumental "Classical Gas" and for his work as a comedy writer on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, and Saturday Night Live.
Originally released in 1968 on the album The Mason Williams Phonograph Record, it has been rerecorded and rereleased numerous times since by Williams. One later version served as the title track of a 1987 album by Williams and the band Mannheim Steamroller.
Jan 23, 2021 · In The Queen’s Gambit, “Classical Gas” is the anthem for the 1967 U.S. Chess Championships, in which the heroine competes. Composed in 1967 by a soft-spoken Oklahoman (though Texas-born), “Classical Gas” is still a widely recognized piece of music.
DateTransactionNovember 7, 2021CF Mason Williams elected free agency.June 27, 2021CF Mason Williams assigned to Syracuse ...June 25, 2021New York Mets signed free agent CF Mason ...June 25, 2021CF Mason Williams assigned to Syracuse ...CF Mason Williams assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders from Trenton Thunder. March 19, 2015 New York Yankees optioned CF Mason Williams to Trenton Thunder.
DateTransactionNovember 7, 2021CF Mason Williams elected free agency.June 27, 2021CF Mason Williams assigned to Syracuse ...June 25, 2021New York Mets signed free agent CF Mason ...June 25, 2021CF Mason Williams assigned to Syracuse ...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 its intricate composition make it a timeless classic.
I began to record my first album for Warner Bros. " The Mason Williams Phonograph Record" and Classical Gasoline was one of the tunes to be included. On the charts for the session the music copyist inadvertently abbreviated "Gasoline" to "Gas" and so that's how it actually got its title.
Sep 26, 2019 · Mason Williams was in his late 20s when he wrote the instrumental hit “Classical Gas.” He was working for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour at the time, where he wrote some 74 shows.
