Ed Lada 5,132 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Needless to say everybody has their own opinion on this subject. I like most of his selections except I would switch numbers 1 and 2 around. If you have never watched this guy, he's good. His series "What Makes This Song Great" is an excellent breakdown of the song with detailed explanations and demonstrations. If you are a guitar nerd he gets deep in the weeds with explaining the chords and keys and deep details that will make the music theory nerds ecstatic. Check out his channel it's chock full of stuff, interviews, explanations, demonstrations and much more. Plus he is a hell of a guitarist. Throw in your own favorites here. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wetabehindtheears 151 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Unless I missed it because I scrolled through the video, I didn’t see anything about Alex Lifeson of Rush. His solo in La Villa Strangiaro should be up there as one of the best. IMO of course. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Lada 5,132 Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 Just now, Wetabehindtheears said: Unless I missed it because I scrolled through the video, I didn’t see anything about Alex Lifeson of Rush. His solo in La Villa Strangiaro should be up there as one of the best. IMO of course. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eK1hmDpa8bo" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> There is a Rush solo from Alex Lifeson in the video. #18 if you listened to his intro he made it clear that these are his favorites for various personal reasons and he knows people will have a different list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wetabehindtheears 151 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, Ed Lada said: There is a Rush solo from Alex Lifeson in the video. #18 if you listened to his intro he made it clear that these are his favorites for various personal reasons and he knows people will have a different list. Duh! Thanks for setting me straight. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mid 4,419 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 21 minutes ago, Ed Lada said: he knows people will have a different list. I've 4 in 1st place and I can not separate them ..... listed alphabetically .... BB King David Gilmour Eric Clapton Gary Moore 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Lada 5,132 Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 8 minutes ago, Mid said: I've 4 in 1st place and I can not separate them ..... listed alphabetically .... Nice choices. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cruisin Loser 2,681 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 i love that Gary Moore played that on Peter Green's Les Paul. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loneshark64 1,192 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 My candidates. Can’t pick one. Scorpions, sails of charon Prince, while my guitar gently weeps live Eruption Beat it Crazy Train Sultans of swing Hotel California Comfortably Numb Gary Moore, walking by myself live UFO, Rock Bottom live Michael Schenker, Into the Arena 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Lada 5,132 Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 CL's post got me thinking about Fleetwood Mac. I think this is an incredible solo from possibly the most underrated guitarist in the history of rock music. The solo starts at 3:48. Fleetwood Mac is in my opinion on of the rare bands in which every member is incredibly good at what they do. Probably the worlds best pop/rock band ever. And after all the years of their interpersonal relationships and chaos, they are one of the tightest rock bands ever, Fleetwood and McVie lay down such a solid rhythm you could build a house on it. Add in two outstanding female vocalists, excellent songwriting and a great lead guitarist and what's not to like? Even if you don't like them you have to admire their talent. Although I love Stevie Nicks and have ever since I first heard her, I am still very pissed off at her for throwing Lindsey out of the band a few years ago and I'll never forgive her for it. I saw them in Berlin a couple of years ago and while they were still great even though every member of the band is 70 years old or older, it just wasn't the same without Lindsey. They needed 2 guitarists to replace him. It is so hard to pick a favorite Fleetwood Mac song but this one that Lindsey completely owns is a front runner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caliban64 26 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Lindsey Buckingham is a great player who wrote tons of great material. That band just goes to show you though, that no matter how old you get the the interpersonal emotional shit never goes away. Ps. Robin Trower “Daydream” 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone 573 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Maggot Brain by Funkadelic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Lada 5,132 Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 2 hours ago, KillickThere said: Lindsey Buckingham is a great player who wrote tons of great material. That band just goes to show you though, that no matter how old you get the the interpersonal emotional shit never goes away. Ps. Robin Trower “Daydream” Speaking of Robin Trower, this guy, Rayn McGarvey has a similar sound and is quite a guitarist. I saw him a few years ago at a small outdoor rock festival in Germany (he's American) and I talked to him after his set. Very nice guy and a very talented guitarist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrleft8 3,556 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Snore...............ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ................... Snik, snuffle,,,,,, Gzzzzzkkk Gah! Erm..... Oh! Yes I'm awake! What a boring top 20. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thisbe_8Can9 16 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Definitely Prince "While my Guitar gently weeps" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mid 4,419 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, Thisbe_8Can9 said: Definitely Prince "While my Guitar gently weeps" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhoaTed 236 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 12 hours ago, Ed Lada said: I agree re: Buckingham, he usually knew how to interpret a song and when to give it a shot of guitar then fade back again, or when “less was more” throughout the tune. I always enjoy listening to him way in the background scratching thru the verses and the sweet solo work on “Hold Me”. Pretty simple song with interesting nuances, and quirky fun video: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhoaTed 236 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 But really, when it comes down to it…hard to beat both of Gilmour’s solos in “Comfortably Numb”. The first one gently tugging, then the second one ripping at the soul. Lots of great input here, threads like this are the best of SA imho. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhoaTed 236 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 And while I’m at it, Clapton’s many performances of “While my Guitar Gently Weeps” have been pretty stellar but the one that stands out for me was at the “Concert for George” held on the one year anniversary of Harrison’s passing. Keltner, Ringo and others on drums, Macca, Preston and Holland on keys, Alvin Lee, Ray Cooper, Dhani Harrison, Gary Brooker, Lynne, Capaldi, I can’t list all of the others…EVERYBODY was somebody. When it came time for THAT solo, they just kept in the groove and let Clapton go: I’ve never seen him dig that deep and seem to “lose himself” so much while playing that solo. “Concert for George” is highly recommended if you’re even remotely a Harrison fan; some very sweet moments and excellent performances by many of his friends and band mates. The backstory of everyone that gathered for this concert is impressive. An excellent tribute. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrleft8 3,556 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, WhoaTed said: But really, when it comes down to it…hard to beat both of Gilmour’s solos in “Comfortably Numb”. The first one gently tugging, then the second one ripping at the soul. Lots of great input here, threads like this are the best of SA imho. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steam Flyer 8,439 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 14 hours ago, Cruisin Loser said: i love that Gary Moore played that on Peter Green's Les Paul. Other Guitarist: "How good are you?" Gary Moore: "BB King plays rhythm guitar for me" (shamelessly stolen from another SA'er, don't remember who) I've never really been that much into searing, soaring, insert intense adjective here, leads. OTOH I love music and certainly there are guitar leads that evoke the emotion and movement of any great instrumental. Many many many guitarists can play really good, really emotional-sounding, leads. But if you go too far in this direction, even a little bit, you end up trying to be Yngvie Malmsteen (an awesome musician, no disrespect intended... but all that sturn und drang went nowhere). Who remembers TRIUMPH, or Captain Beyond? And if you want to talk lead guitar, and don't hit Alvin Lee, then you're not just off the tracks you don't know where the tracks are - DSK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Autonomous 1,233 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 How about one from Buckethead? IMO his finest work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spankoka 270 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Robert Fripp can certainly play in this league. Tomoyasu Hotei is probably just underrated here because he is Japanese. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShortForBob 2,961 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, spankoka said: Robert Fripp can certainly play in this league. Tomoyasu Hotei is probably just underrated here because he is Japanese. Hard to find Fripp solo's other than with Bowie and Eno (Baby's on Fire). I think he's one on his own. Probably my favourite. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OvW8Z7kiws solo around 2.45 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Rain Man 1,982 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 19 minutes ago, Shortforbob said: Went to see that tour in Victoria with my son. Unforgettable. I've been a Tony Levin fan ever since. As for the top 20 list posted by the OP: he chose the bridge solo in Comfortably Numb. The ending solo is better. Something from Prince would have been better than some of his other choices. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla 2,804 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Lada 5,132 Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 4 hours ago, Autonomous said: How about one from Buckethead? IMO his finest work. I like Buckethead but in this case I think the original played here by a friend of ours has far finer guitar licks. Not quite rock music but I just thought it would be good to post this for comparison. Waldek is a professor of classical guitar in Wroclaw but he also plays a fine electric guitar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhoaTed 236 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 I thought I was the only one who appreciated Neal Schon’s work, especially the solos on “Stone in Love”; good to see it on this top 20. Joined Santana’s band around age 15? Pffft, yeah the guy can play: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhoaTed 236 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 And this killer work by Elliot Randall; a guy named Jimmy Page commented to the effect that this is his favorite guitar performance: More Randall: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fat Point Jack 291 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 7 hours ago, WhoaTed said: And while I’m at it, Clapton’s many performances of “While my Guitar Gently Weeps” have been pretty stellar but the one that stands out for me was at the “Concert for George” held on the one year anniversary of Harrison’s passing. Keltner, Ringo and others on drums, Macca, Preston and Holland on keys, Alvin Lee, Ray Cooper, Dhani Harrison, Gary Brooker, Lynne, Capaldi, I can’t list all of the others…EVERYBODY was somebody. When it came time for THAT solo, they just kept in the groove and let Clapton go: I’ve never seen him dig that deep and seem to “lose himself” so much while playing that solo. “Concert for George” is highly recommended if you’re even remotely a Harrison fan; some very sweet moments and excellent performances by many of his friends and band mates. The backstory of everyone that gathered for this concert is impressive. An excellent tribute. Last evening was The Concert for Bangladesh, tonight The Concert for George. Layla Revisited Live by the Tedeschi Trucks Band CD will show up today. We've got tickets to see them in November. It will be our first show in a long time. At the end of Johnny Winter's set at one of Clapton's Cross Roads Festival Derek leans over and says to Johnny, "That was fun". The tread sounds like my record collection. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Lada 5,132 Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 30 minutes ago, Fat Point Jack said: Last evening was The Concert for Bangladesh, tonight The Concert for George. Layla Revisited Live by the Tedeschi Trucks Band CD will show up today. We've got tickets to see them in November. It will be our first show in a long time. At the end of Johnny Winter's set at one of Clapton's Cross Roads Festival Derek leans over and says to Johnny, "That was fun". The tread sounds like my record collection. I saw Eric Clapton in Berlin a few years ago. Derek Trucks and Doyle Bramhall played with him Trucks was quite good and Bramhall was no slouch either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Lada 5,132 Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Just to stir the pot a little. Here you go. If you haven't subscribed to Rick Beato's YT channel yet, what are you waiting for. It is a treasure trove of encyclopedic rock music knowledge and much more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mid 4,419 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 9 hours ago, Steam Flyer said: Alvin Lee indeed , there is a god . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chinabald 874 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 On 7/16/2021 at 9:02 AM, loneshark64 said: My candidates. Can’t pick one. Scorpions, sails of charon Prince, while my guitar gently weeps live Eruption Beat it Crazy Train Sultans of swing Hotel California Comfortably Numb Gary Moore, walking by myself live UFO, Rock Bottom live Michael Schenker, Into the Arena Nice list 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhoaTed 236 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Ed Lada said: Just to stir the pot a little. Here you go. If you haven't subscribed to Rick Beato's YT channel yet, what are you waiting for. It is a treasure trove of encyclopedic rock music knowledge and much more. I have now, Beato’s YT channel is a keeper. Thanks for starting the thread Ed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Lada 5,132 Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 14 hours ago, WhoaTed said: I have now, Beato’s YT channel is a keeper. Thanks for starting the thread Ed. You're most welcome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShortForBob 2,961 Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Guess Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Lada 5,132 Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, Shortforbob said: Guess I thought this thread was about great guitar solos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mahogany Rush 1 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Not one you can find; more of a “ no shit, there I was…” moment. 1985 or 86. Likely 6 as I seem to remember through the haze that it was frigidly cold. So cold I almost skipped the concert because I didn’t want to stand outside in line. Some of the original members of the Byrds and other 60’s has been had reunited for a bit (it’s not on their bio but it was definitely them and that time period). They played a gig at my university. 4 guitarists and a bassist. First set they were all so wasted they could barely stand. I remember one of the Clark’s was so out of it he wasn’t hitting the strings as he strummed. I almost left but a friend convinced me to stay (they that bad). Second set they must have found some great cocaine because they all came out sharp and tight. High energy, lots of jams. They broke into ‘8 Miles High’ and lit it up. Face melting guitar work by all 4 players, taking turns with long solos, etc. Way more intense playing then any Dead show I’d ever seen. I remember checking my watch and they went well over 15-minutes. Put ‘Dark Star’ to shame… Yeah. Carry on. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Lada 5,132 Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 13 hours ago, Mahogany Rush said: Not one you can find; more of a “ no shit, there I was…” moment. 1985 or 86. Likely 6 as I seem to remember through the haze that it was frigidly cold. So cold I almost skipped the concert because I didn’t want to stand outside in line. Some of the original members of the Byrds and other 60’s has been had reunited for a bit (it’s not on their bio but it was definitely them and that time period). They played a gig at my university. 4 guitarists and a bassist. First set they were all so wasted they could barely stand. I remember one of the Clark’s was so out of it he wasn’t hitting the strings as he strummed. I almost left but a friend convinced me to stay (they that bad). Second set they must have found some great cocaine because they all came out sharp and tight. High energy, lots of jams. They broke into ‘8 Miles High’ and lit it up. Face melting guitar work by all 4 players, taking turns with long solos, etc. Way more intense playing then any Dead show I’d ever seen. I remember checking my watch and they went well over 15-minutes. Put ‘Dark Star’ to shame… Yeah. Carry on. Sad news indeed! YouTube won't allow the link to imbed. Frank playing Voodoo Child https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPUjWIKAYvU Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leeroy Jenkins 479 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Neil Young "Down by the River" It's a one note solo and it rocks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steam Flyer 8,439 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Nobody remembers Martin L. Barre? Shame on all y'all - DSK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShortForBob 2,961 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Jeff Beck 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snaggletooth 5,199 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 On 7/21/2021 at 5:03 PM, Steam Flyer said: Shame on all y'all Plentey to be shamefulle foire arounde heare.......... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
valis 646 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 29 minutes ago, Shortforbob said: Jeff Beck I love Jeff's various interpretations of this song (written by Curtis Mayfield). You may have noticed a similarity to the John Mayer song "Waiting on the World to Change"? No hack on Mayer, he is brilliant in his own way, and I'm sure many other songs have used similar chord progressions -- Mayfield was probably not the first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pertsa 270 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 These lists are hard to make, everyone has their own taste. I would add this to my list: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Lada 5,132 Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 Lest we forget; RIP Eddie Hazel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PhilipNZ 105 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 My favourite guitar solo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 2,846 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 On 7/16/2021 at 11:17 PM, Steam Flyer said: And if you want to talk lead guitar, and don't hit Alvin Lee, then you're not just off the tracks you don't know where the tracks are Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woudaboy 52 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Lots of great ones. For something different: Glen Campbell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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