Classical Gas Performed by Scott Szeryk
Mason Williams cites that Classical Gas was written as a piece to play at parties when they passed the guitar around. “I envisioned it as simply repertoire or “fuel” for the classical guitar, so I called it Classical Gasoline” says Williams.
The single was released from the “The Mason Williams Phonograph Record” in February of 1968 and it hit the top of the charts in August. It won three Grammy awards: two for Mason Williams; Best Instrumental Composition, Best Instrumental Performance; and one for Mike Post, Best Instrumental Arrangement.
Williams later re-recorded “Classical Gas” as a solo guitar piece on his 1970 album Handmade.
Sheet Music and Guitar Tab coming soon.