Mason Williams wrote Classical Gas in 1968, blending flamenco-style acoustic guitar with orchestral punch at a time when instrumentals rarely topped charts. The song hit No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, won 3 Grammy Awards, and became a defining piece of late-1960s pop culture, fueled by Williams’ visibility on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. Follow @lonestarbeer another classic! #americana | Truck Stop Chic