Songs Written by Mason WilliamsTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Mason Douglas Williams (born August 24, 1938) is an American classical guitarist, composer, singer, writer, comedian, and poet, best known for his 1968 instrumental "Classical Gas" and for his work as a comedy writer on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, and Saturday Night Live. == Early life == Williams was born in Abilene, Texas, the son of Jackson Eugene (a tile setter) and Kathlyn (née Nations) Williams. Williams grew up dividing his time between living... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Mason Williams first charted in 1968 with Cinderella Rockefella.The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 3 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US AC the artist achieved 1 number‑one.