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Post by Auf Kiltre on Aug 29, 2020 15:27:09 GMT -5
I think Axl Rose sounds like a big mosquito but the solo and outro of Sweet Child o' Mine is a must listen every time it comes on.
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Post by rok-a-bill-e on Aug 29, 2020 16:30:59 GMT -5
That would be most of Deep Purple's output over the years. I endured Gillian to get to Blackmore. The rest of the band killed it, too, but I was there for Richie.
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Post by LadyJazzer on Aug 29, 2020 17:19:38 GMT -5
Most anything by Steely Dan. In particular there is a song on the 1980 first Christopher Cross album, (the one with "Sailing" on it), but the song is "The Light Is On". The solo is Larry Carlton, (one of my pop/rock/jazz idols).
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Post by Leftee on Aug 29, 2020 17:37:06 GMT -5
Most anything by Steely Dan. In particular there is a song on the 1980 first Christopher Cross album, (the one with "Sailing" on it), but the song is "The Light Is On". The solo is Larry Carlton, (one of my pop/rock/jazz idols). Didn’t a then unknown Eric Johnson play on that record, as well?
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Post by Taildragger on Aug 29, 2020 18:00:56 GMT -5
"Songs you only listen to for the guitar solo"
Please: I would never be so shallow.
I only listen for the bass...
Seriously, though...no matter how good the instruments sound, I have a real hard time listening to inane, trite lyrics or screechy vocals. I like to hear thought-provoking lyrical content, or at least something which throws out a novel metaphor or two. I find the hackneyed, "moon/June" kinda stuff to be so distracting that I usually bail, regardless of what else good may be happening. Over-produced rock arrangements can have the same effect: *meh*
I'm sometimes surprised at how much I end up liking a re-arranged cover of a song I never cared much for previously. An example is "No Quarter" by Led Zeppelin.
As for vocalists, they should take the time to develop their abilities as any other musician would. The voice is probably "the original" instrument, after all.
I suppose partly what I'm looking for is balance: a group of people who have attained roughly an equitable skill level at performing whatever function the do in the band. The better the rest of the band members are, the more a weak link will stand out in the finished product.
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Post by Duke on Aug 29, 2020 19:29:54 GMT -5
William Shatner (he has about 4 or 5 now with decent git players).
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Post by rangercaster on Aug 29, 2020 19:35:41 GMT -5
Hotel California and Stairway to Heaven, for me ...
And Bohemian Rhapsody...
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Post by HenryJ on Aug 29, 2020 20:18:34 GMT -5
I think Axl Rose sounds like a big mosquito but the solo and outro of Sweet Child o' Mine is a must listen every time it comes on. Yeah, but the intro sounds more like an etude, a finger exercise for guitar, than a real song. Just my opinion.
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Post by Sharkie on Aug 29, 2020 21:04:36 GMT -5
White Room by Cream. Always loved Clapton’s solo with that wah pedal.
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Post by hilltop87 on Aug 29, 2020 21:27:59 GMT -5
"More Than A Feeling" by Boston.
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Post by 6l6 on Aug 30, 2020 11:15:45 GMT -5
Money.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2020 11:36:42 GMT -5
Leslie West's solo and ending from "Theme for an Imaginary Western" by Mountain.
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Post by larryguitar54 on Aug 30, 2020 12:13:46 GMT -5
Agree with Gibder. Yes it is a really fine solo.
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Post by rickyguitar on Aug 30, 2020 22:31:58 GMT -5
^+2
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Post by K4 on Aug 30, 2020 23:47:32 GMT -5
Although I like the entire song.. My vote goes to Comfortably numb. Both solos do it for me.
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Post by Mikeyguitar on Aug 31, 2020 13:23:31 GMT -5
Rosanna by Toto
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Post by ScottB on Aug 31, 2020 13:36:58 GMT -5
Dogs - Pink Floyd
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Post by swampyankee on Aug 31, 2020 14:42:18 GMT -5
Not a big fan of Elton John, but I like some of the guitar work in Love Lies Bleeding.
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Post by rickyticky on Aug 31, 2020 16:18:49 GMT -5
Didn’t a then unknown Eric Johnson play on that record, as well? Yes. He plays the exquisite guitar solo in "Minstrel Gigolo"
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Post by rickyguitar on Aug 31, 2020 20:30:19 GMT -5
Ummm...ALL of em. Jeez
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Post by kirk on Aug 31, 2020 21:58:46 GMT -5
How about Locomotion.
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Post by guildx700 on Aug 31, 2020 22:52:36 GMT -5
Although I kinda like the song overall..... the 2 guitar solos in it are my reason to listen to it. Be Bop Deluxe, Crying To The Sky:
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Post by gallowspole on Sept 1, 2020 2:20:40 GMT -5
Allman Brothers Blue Sky. The interplay between Duane and Dickey is fantastic.
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Post by RonC Picker on Sept 2, 2020 13:50:33 GMT -5
Anything by The Ventures! Bwaahahahaha (Runs and hides...)
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Post by langford on Sept 3, 2020 20:14:09 GMT -5
Ron beat me to it. I was going to say "Hideaway." Point, Ron.
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Post by Ragtop on Sept 4, 2020 7:24:32 GMT -5
"Sky Blue and Black." I love the whole song, but the solo at 2:50 by Mark Goldenberg is excellent.
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Post by slacker 🐨 on Sept 4, 2020 7:53:30 GMT -5
Although I like the entire song.. My vote goes to Comfortably numb. Both solos do it for me. +1. Love the song, but those solos are killer and are among my favorites.
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Post by slacker 🐨 on Sept 4, 2020 8:00:02 GMT -5
"Songs you only listen to for the guitar solo" Please: I would never be so shallow. I only listen for the bass... Seriously, though...no matter how good the instruments sound, I have a real hard time listening to inane, trite lyrics or screechy vocals. I like to hear thought-provoking lyrical content, or at least something which throws out a novel metaphor or two. I find the hackneyed, "moon/June" kinda stuff to be so distracting that I usually bail, regardless of what else good may be happening. Over-produced rock arrangements can have the same effect: *meh* I'm sometimes surprised at how much I end up liking a re-arranged cover of a song I never cared much for previously. An example is "No Quarter" by Led Zeppelin. As for vocalists, they should take the time to develop their abilities as any other musician would. The voice is probably "the original" instrument, after all. I suppose partly what I'm looking for is balance: a group of people who have attained roughly an equitable skill level at performing whatever function the do in the band. The better the rest of the band members are, the more a weak link will stand out in the finished product. Wow, I am completely different. As a general rule, I don't pay much attention to lyrics (with a few exceptions). Part of the reason is that, in so many songs, I can't understand what the heck they're saying. But I listen to music for the music (guitars, drums, bass, etc and the interplay between them). Vocals are really just another facet of the music, the actual lyrics are usually immaterial to me....Like they're an instrument adding another musical facet. That being said, I appreciate good lyrics, but if they're lame, I don't care because they're just mechanism to bring vocals to the song. There are exceptions.... "Da do do do, da dah dah dah, that's all I want to say to you" triggers an instant station change every time.
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Post by Auf Kiltre on Sept 4, 2020 8:43:58 GMT -5
Lyrics are an important component of a song to me. Which is the primary reason I don't care for Steve Miller. Its like he employed place holder lyrics while writing his songs and just said, "meh, good enough". Maybe it's just me, but I don't think "Yesterday" would be like the most recorded song ever had McCartney stuck with "Scrambled Eggs".
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Post by bassngtr on Sept 4, 2020 9:31:00 GMT -5
Great topic. In general I am not a fan of most guitar solos, but here are a couple that match the question:
Let's Go Crazy - Prince Faithfully - Journey (not the solo per say, but the lead licks throughout) November Rain - GnR
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