wide_right Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Little known fact, Cuz We Ended as Lovers was written by Stevie Wonder for his ex wife Syreeta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Gerry Rafferty's "Baker's Street." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Gerry Rafferty's "Baker's Street." When I think of that song, I think of the sax solo. But there is some decent wailing guitar there too, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 When I think of that song, I think of the sax solo. But there is some decent wailing guitar there too, I think. are you sure that was a sax and guitar? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIm0IuYYgpY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 are you sure that was a sax and guitar? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIm0IuYYgpY Not bad, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 When I think of that song, I think of the sax solo. But there is some decent wailing guitar there too, I think. The sax is great as well. And I don't know if it would qualify as a "top 5" solo, but one that I like. Among a lot of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 SRV - "Texas Flood" Clapton - "Let It Rain" - one of my my all time favorites - the solo at the end sometimes literally just makes me break out in a smile like some insane goofball Knopfler - "Sultans" is one of those songs that I think has lost luster from overplay/familiarity - but then you hear it again and listen close and get blown away all over again. Used to love this band - some great solos on "Tunnel of Love", "Telegraph Road", "Once Upon a Time in the West" - God, now I want to pull out all my old Dire Straits CDs (LPs?) (was always amazed the restraint Knopfler showed playing - you knew if he wanted he could go completely off the wall - but sometimes knowing when to be subtle can have such a stronger impact) Betts - "Ramblin' Man" - another overplayed standard - but still when you hear that solo no matter how familiar when you pay attention it moves you. Same with "Blue Sky" and "Jessica" Neil Young - "Like a Hurricane" (Live Rust) - crank it so your teeth rattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide_right Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 are you sure that was a sax and guitar? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIm0IuYYgpY kinda catchy. like to hear him play My Sharona next where do i get one of those keytars anyway> look easy to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frit0 Bandit0 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Freaking rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo in Pa Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Richard Thompson - 'Shoot Out The Lights' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Freaking rocks I really prefer Oye Como Va and Black Magic Woman as best examples of Santana's guitar work. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpPb2cVswlI Prince's Purple Rain has some kickass guitar in it as well to be included in top 5 guitar solo's. The guy is so f-in intense http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJfhGL0F6LE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 hands down: Kirk Hammett in Fade to Black. EPIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Richard Thompson - 'Shoot Out The Lights' Hand of Kindness is excellent, too. Very underrated musician, IMO. He really isn't known for blazing solos, for the most part, but he sure can play. Here he is having a little fun: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 This is one of my favorite solos and especially outros, hidden in a cheesy love song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWwNH3AhZDQ...feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Hand of Kindness is excellent, too. Very underrated musician, IMO. He really isn't known for blazing solos, for the most part, but he sure can play. Here he is having a little fun: Dean I think you can appreciate the talent this guy has. I found a homemade CD in a parking lot in San Diego. It completely blew me away. The electric acoustic guitar skills this guy has are god given. He is such a troubadour that he probably wont get commercial success. But he should have it. If you ever get the chance to see him on his rare american visits go and see him. He shows up in San Fran every so often. I've tried to get him to return to San Diego. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npGOMbO_KwM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Dean I think you can appreciate the talent this guy has. I found a homemade CD in a parking lot in San Diego. It completely blew me away. The electric acoustic guitar skills this guy has are god given. He is such a troubadour that he probably wont get commercial success. But he should have it. If you ever get the chance to see him on his rare american visits go and see him. He shows up in San Fran every so often. I've tried to get him to return to San Diego. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npGOMbO_KwM Terrific. Not rock, of course, but excellent musicianship. BTW, did you know Charo (the "cuchi-cuchi" girl) can play the guitar? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfVf7N8CJEA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Terrific. Not rock, of course, but excellent musicianship. BTW, did you know Charo (the "cuchi-cuchi" girl) can play the guitar? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfVf7N8CJEA Man cannot live on rock alone. I need variety in music otherwise it gets boring. But ya that cucharoacha girl can play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTC Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Here is some outer limits guitar playing for ya! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if4I2VOyJfk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 It's tough to ignore Elliot Randall's solo on Reelin in the Years. Great song, always felt that Knopfler was a little underrated. Too true, he was a very respected studio musician before Dire Straits. He performs on Bob Dylan's "Slow Train Coming" album. His work on Precious Angel is awesome. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s1rWE_082M Comfortably Numb or Money... Knopfler is oft forgot about, but an excellent player and a little underrated The riff Gilmour came up with for Money makes that song. try this on for size .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtYuPFxl8_Y That was the first thing that came to mind when I saw this thread. Terrific. Not rock, of course, but excellent musicianship. BTW, did you know Charo (the "cuchi-cuchi" girl) can play the guitar? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfVf7N8CJEA One of my best friends uncles taught Charo to play the guitar. Henry McCullough on My Love Here's a critics list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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