Have we had this one yet? An epic demonstration of touch and nuance
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This is one of my favorite songs (I am partial to the album version). The guitar solo is excellent but it really needs to be heard in context as it sits in contrast to the more triumphant keyboard solo that comes before.
For anyone that hasnāt heard it before, Iād encourage you to take 10 minutes and enjoy the song. Iāve always thought of progressive rock as classical music written for electric instruments and this song is a great example.
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Ted Nugentās songs include the most misogynistic lyrics I have ever heard. He regularly objectifies women and glorifies physical violence against women. I donāt care about what he does with his guitar, I canāt enjoy music like that.
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Oh I know all about the band, when it was just Trucks and then after he got with Susan Tedeschi. But thanks for the tip in case i didnt. The hubby and i have been listening to him for quite some time now.
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The two-minute (faded out) version at the end of the soundtrack, or the epic four-minute solo he plays live? 
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Thanks for the recommendation. What a fantastic song! One day Iāll find enough time to listen to the rest of Genesisā discography.
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and a great one to learn for beginner/intermediate players ā¦
Lots of wonderful solos so far, but I think this topic needs a bit more metalā¦
Iāll start with my favourite song, which also has one of my favourite solos ever.
Then, from Metallica Iāll pick one which is not only amazing, but also fits perfectly with the lyrics (as it sounds like crying).
The next is a long one, from Argentinian band Rata Blanca:
And Iāll end up with a song from Spanish band Los Suaves, where their lead guitar player Alberto Cereijo is joined by 12 other guitarrists turning the song into a shred-fest starting from around 2:45
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I donāt like to contradict everyone whoās responded BUT ā¦ā¦ I will!!!
First a caveat - Blues arenāt my favorite genre, Classic Rock is - I love Rock from the 70s, 80s & 90s the most. I started listening to Blues when Justin encouraged it & didnāt really dig most of the stuff I heard. All that being saidā¦
THIS SOLO IS AMAZING!!! I listened to the offerings above & gotta sayā¦
Alvin lee outplayed them all in my opinion!!! That guy truly knew his way around the fretboard!!!
Hereās my CHOICE choice !!!
Enjoy!!!
Tod
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Everything is based on the blues. Simples.
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Pfftā¦what does Brian May knowā¦ I donāt agree personally, and thatās coming from someone who listened to Pornograffitti a lot, an awful lot!!
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Peak '80s Canadian mullet music and some incredible guitar tone IMO, you can decide for yourself on the solo.
Canadian power trios were a thing in the '70s and '80s, everyone knows about Rush, not so much with these guys.
Sticking with the Canuck invasion, the legendary Robbie and The Band.
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Same here, I wore that album out when it was released; I just thought that the comment from Nuno was interesting in light of this thread.
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How could I not have heard this song before? Amazing solo indeed! Thanks for sharing, Tod.
And I didnāt know who Alvin Lee was, shame on me. But quick search made everything clear, heās the guitarist from Ten Years After and they have some amazing guitar songs, so now wonders here.
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Now I have to add onether one since it seems like it wasnāt mentioned before.
White Room by Cream
I really donāt need to say anything else.
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I was just reminded of another track I love. Iāll just leave this here:
Cheers,
Keith
Lovely! An inspiration
I am submitting this in lieu of a solo.
Ćtude Ć la Eddie.
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Fleetwood Mac before the girls joined. Itās a great jam session. It starts to ramp up at about the 3 minute mark.
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For me, a super fast technical solo often is not as satisfying as a rich, melodic one. I offer Carlos Santana playing Samba Pa Ti.
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