Chet Atkins / Arthur Fiedler
Chet Picks On The Pops
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1970 Original. LP Appears Glossy. "Chet Picks On The Pops" is a collaborative album by Chet Atkins, an American guitarist and record producer, and Arthur Fiedler, an American conductor. The album was released in 1959 under the RCA Victor label. The concept of the album was to have Chet Atkins, known for his country and western guitar style, play classical and popular music with a symphonic orchestra led by Arthur Fiedler, who was the conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra at the time. The album was recorded in February 1959 in Boston, Massachusetts, with the Boston Pops Orchestra and featured arrangements by various composers such as Leroy Anderson and Morton Gould. The album included covers of popular songs such as "Begin the Beguine," "Malagueña," and "Lady of Spain."

The album was well-received by both country music and classical music fans and helped to broaden Chet Atkins' audience. It also showcased his versatility as a guitarist and arranger. "Chet Picks On The Pops" remains a classic album in both the country and classical music genres.