Mason Williams - Classical Gas / Baroque-A-Nova

Artist Mason Williams

Label Warner Bros. Records

Title Classical Gas / Baroque-A-Nova
Catalogue No GWB 7127
Format 7''
Genre Funk Soul
Media Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition Generic

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Mason Williams – Classical Gas / Baroque-A-Nova

Year Released: 1968
Genre: Instrumental Pop / Folk-Rock / Baroque Pop

Description:
Composed and performed by Mason Williams, “Classical Gas” was released on Warner Bros. Records and became a rare instrumental smash, blending classical guitar, orchestral arrangements, and pop rhythm into a fluid, cinematic sound. The B-side, “Baroque-A-Nova”, continues the fusion of folk-classical textures and pop sophistication.

Sampling / Influence:
“Classical Gas” won three Grammy Awards in 1969 and remains a benchmark of instrumental pop.