category: instrumental country / bluegrass / easy listening

[From the CD liner notes]:
"Tommy Emmanuel is a native of Melbourne, Australia. He is very popular in his own country and is on his way to becoming famous all over the world. I first met him about fifteen years ago and upon hearing him play, I was amazed by his impeccable musical time and coordination. He is, without doubt, one of the greatest guitarists on the planet and working with him on this project was one of my most exciting musical journeys." -- Chet Atkins, c.g.p. 1997

CD Track Listing

  1. Borsalino (Bolling / Delanoe / Fishman) (3:11)
  2. To 'B' or Not to 'B' (C.Atkins / R.Goodrum) (3:21)
  3. The Day Finger Pickers Took Over the World (C.Atkins & T.Emmanuel: vocals) (originally titled: The Day The Bass Players Took Over The World) (Kaitz / Pomeroy; new lyrics by Chet Atkins) (3:40)
  4. Tip Toe Through the Bluegrass (Chet Atkins) (3:08)
  5. News From the Outback (Chet Atkins) (3:08)
  6. Ode to Mel Bay (C.Atkins & T.Emmanuel: vocals) (Granda / Denny; new lyrics by Chet Atkins) (2:57)
  7. Dixie McGuire (Tommy Emmanuel) (3:52)
  8. Saltwater (Mark & Leslie Spiro / Julian Lennon) (3:34)
  9. Mr. Guitar (Tommy Emmanuel) (2:53)
10. Medley: Road To Gundaghi / Waltzing Matilda (trad. arr. T.Emmanuel / C.Atkins) (3:03)
11. Smokey Mountain Lullaby (Chet Atkins) (3:28)

Total timing: 36:19

Label/No: Columbia 67915
Release date: 1997