3 favourite solos.. first to mind
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tigertail
Tele-Meister
Steely Dan - Peg
Richard Thompson - When I Get To The Border
Howlin' Wolf (Hubert Sumlin) - Shake For Me
Richard Thompson - When I Get To The Border
Howlin' Wolf (Hubert Sumlin) - Shake For Me
Engine Swap
Friend of Leo's
Let me just sneak this in
aging_rocker
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It's hard to pick favourites, they change all the time.
But the first one that sprang to mind today:
Wishbone Ash - Throw Down The Sword from the Argus album. Any track from that album could be here, really.
The closing solo is just magical to me. I first heard this track on a pair of decent headphones when I was about 13 - blew me away, still does.
Enjoy the whole track, or jump to 3.40 for the solo.
But the first one that sprang to mind today:
Wishbone Ash - Throw Down The Sword from the Argus album. Any track from that album could be here, really.
The closing solo is just magical to me. I first heard this track on a pair of decent headphones when I was about 13 - blew me away, still does.
Enjoy the whole track, or jump to 3.40 for the solo.
My first pick is by a west coast bluesman named Layafette Thomas. His first solo resonates with daring and confidence-like a high wire act that could fail at any time. And yes, I know that's a picture of Mississippi John Hurt-no idea why.
The second is by Barney Kessel (almost any solo). Barney's my favorite jazz guitarist because I always hear some blues in there and it anchors his music for me...like there's at least one foot on the ground. And he's not afraid to bend a string.
My third is Ray Flacke's solo at 1:45 on Highway 40 blues. I have not heard a Telecaster solo more daring yet executed with such finesse at this. Ray was having a good day when he recorded this.
The second is by Barney Kessel (almost any solo). Barney's my favorite jazz guitarist because I always hear some blues in there and it anchors his music for me...like there's at least one foot on the ground. And he's not afraid to bend a string.
My third is Ray Flacke's solo at 1:45 on Highway 40 blues. I have not heard a Telecaster solo more daring yet executed with such finesse at this. Ray was having a good day when he recorded this.
Ah great to know, thanks! I have already wondered as the guitar parts/players weren't specified in the liner notes. Well alright Denny, love that solo!Not Carlton….that solo was Denny Dias.
Agreed, any song on there!
David Gilmour - Pink Floyd "Free Four":
Lyle Workman - Frank Black & the Catholics "The Man Who Was Too Loud":
And of course Neil Young - Neil Young & Crazy Horse "Cinnamon Girl::
Lyle Workman - Frank Black & the Catholics "The Man Who Was Too Loud":
And of course Neil Young - Neil Young & Crazy Horse "Cinnamon Girl::
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One of the clues is that Denny Dias hardly ever bends strings.
Plus I recognized his phrasing.
The first three that come to mind are 1) Sweet Child o’ Mine, 2) Alive by Pearl Jam, and 3) Beat It (solo by EVH)
Not sure those would be my favorites if I really thought about it, but those were memorable from my childhood and teen years.
Not sure those would be my favorites if I really thought about it, but those were memorable from my childhood and teen years.
The first three things that came to mind:
1. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed - ABB @ Filmore East
2. Reelin' in the Years - Steely Dan
3. Rosanna - Toto (Live from Montreux)
1. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed - ABB @ Filmore East
2. Reelin' in the Years - Steely Dan
3. Rosanna - Toto (Live from Montreux)
__HKGuns__
Tele-Meister
Mark Knopfler - Darling Pretty Outro
Mark Knopfler - Tunnel of Love Outro
Mark Knopfler - Piper to the end solo
Honorable mention to his Going Home solo
For whatever reason his playing resonates with me more than anyone else.
Mark Knopfler - Tunnel of Love Outro
Mark Knopfler - Piper to the end solo
Honorable mention to his Going Home solo
For whatever reason his playing resonates with me more than anyone else.
widefault
Tele-Meister
Rick330man
Tele-Afflicted
It's All I Can Do - The Cars (Elliot Easton)
Juke Box Music - The KinKs (Dave Davies)
Valleri - The Monkees (Louie Shelton)
Juke Box Music - The KinKs (Dave Davies)
Valleri - The Monkees (Louie Shelton)
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ImprovisedPick
TDPRI Member
This thread has turned me on to a lot of great songs and solos. Thanks everyone, great to hear what's floating your boats!
KeithDavies 100
Tele-Holic
Dire Straits - Telegraph Road.
I appreciate it's a REALLY long song, so if you absolutely have to it's from about 9:45...
Dave Gilmour Shine On You Crazy Diamond was the sound that first made me really want to play guitar, and re-create what I was hearing.
The other track I discovered about the same time and moved me more than any other music had before was Jimi - Hey Joe.
I appreciate it's a REALLY long song, so if you absolutely have to it's from about 9:45...
Dave Gilmour Shine On You Crazy Diamond was the sound that first made me really want to play guitar, and re-create what I was hearing.
The other track I discovered about the same time and moved me more than any other music had before was Jimi - Hey Joe.
4pickupguy
Doctor of Teleocity
#1 Eric Johnson’s solo on Manhattan
#2 Larry Carlton Kid Charlamene
#3 Elliot Easton on My Best Friend’s Girl
These instantly spring to mind but there could have lots lots more!!
#2 Larry Carlton Kid Charlamene
#3 Elliot Easton on My Best Friend’s Girl
These instantly spring to mind but there could have lots lots more!!
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