Mason Williams performs in 13WHAM studio

From 2008: An interview and performance by guitarist Mason Williams, accompanied by John Doan. They were in Rochester to perform at the German House, celebrating 40 year anniversary of "Classical Gas."

[chrishawyes]

In 100 years people will still be playing and loving Classical Gas.

[johnraines]

First heard him play it on the Smothers Brothers show over 40 years ago. One of the best songs ever.

[mikeveis]

This song is from 1968. It's been 56 years. One of my favorite songs from the 1960s. From 1968.

[carolynnadey]

This man is a genius, I am so glad I was a young person when this man recorded this song.

[scottcooper]

Classical Gas...AWESOME guitar...NEVER gets old!

[JWebber]

Mason is a fellow Oregonian. He lives not far from my home. Incredible talent and he is dearly loved up here in the PNW.🪽

[drwooly]

My all-time favorite song to listen to. Vividly remember seeing and hearing it on the Smothers Bros. Show. Drags me through the gamut of emotions. This clip is fantastic!!

[JamesJones-mmnm]

It premiered on the Smothers brothers comedy hour!I was there!

[winstongoodman]

Hes still got it!!!. This is one of my all time favorites

[Kanakid]

Just love this! Brings back so many memories.

[davidmckenzie]

Became my favorite song the first I saw him play it on the Smothers Brothers show (on which he was the head comedy writer). Still love it.

[warrennz]

I've been playing Classical Gas note for note the same on stage since it was released. Love it and so does everyone else.

[cvcoco]

Amazing how his playing takes me right back to the first day it was on the radio.

[robbiet]

Loved the duo!
Great entertainers and we hear Classical Gas after all these years. Can’t ask for more.

[rondimmerman]

I was 16 that summer of ‘68, and his recording was played frequently on the radio, and I bought the 45. Loved it.
John Doan is a great guitarist and teacher. I contacted him in 6/1983 about lessons at Willamette, but was referred to another very good teacher, Walt Lawry of Salem. 8:32

[boyanaskrbic]

And today, June 27, 2023, I heard Classical Gas in Marcin's version, in a Youtube short. I had to dive on the net and I got here and found that I knew this from my youth, but not the artist.
Life has many turns. Best regards from Chile ☺️💖🇨🇱

[ruthlibert]

My god is Mason Williams is the very best!

[markrogers]

Love it!! I want to hear the rest!! Love the mouth trumpet.

[alvarojr.]

I love this song Classical Gas with one of my idols, the great Glen Campbell..

[soundknight]

I hope they recorded an album together, this is my favourite version I have heard.