Greatest Solo's ever?

[Knox]

Was thinking about this today in the car whilst listening to Floyd's "Comfortably Numb"

What would you consider to be (if this is possible) your top 5 favorite guitar (or bass) solos ever?

1/ Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb (Both solos)
2/ Dream Theater - The Spirit Carries on
3/ Vai - For the Love of God
4/ Toto - Rosanna
5/ Steve Lukather - Little Wing (I think that counts)

 

[kbaim]

Agree on Numb.
I always loved Page's ACHILLES LAST STAND solo.
The solo in THE GREAT SPECTACULAR by Steve Morse is close to perfection.
Jeff Beck's "Cause we ended as Lovers" maybe.
Something from Satriani has to be on the list, I'm just not sure where to start.

 

[Junior]

Highway Star - Deep Purple

Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi

Hotel California - The Eagles

Still Got The Blues - Gary Moore

Overture 1928 (second solo) - Dream Theater

etc.

 

[Norrin Radd]

I can't have a list without "Freebird" on there somewhere. Maybe some SRV, Satriani and Randy Rhodes, too. I'll have to think on this one!

 

[RitchieDarling]

My favorite solo.

Steve Hackett on the Genesis song "Firth Of Fifth".


Ritchie

 

[Eilif]

It's been quite a while since I last listened to Selling England By The Pound. It's time to put it on and have a listen.

Steve Hackett on the Genesis song "Firth Of Fifth".


Ritchie

 

[Eilif]

In no particular order:

1. Toto - Jake to the Bone (Kingdom of Desire)
2. Journey - Mother, Father (Escape)
3. Yes - Awaken (Going for the One)
4. Eagles - Hotel California (Hotel California)
5. Boston - Hitch A Ride (Boston)

 

[robelinda2]

YEAH!!! BOSTON RULES!!! hitch a ride is one great song, Dont look back is also very very cool.

 

[Norrin Radd]

In no particular order:

1. Toto - Jake to the Bone (Kingdom of Desire)
2. Journey - Mother, Father (Escape)
3. Yes - Awaken (Going for the One)
4. Eagles - Hotel California (Hotel California)
5. Boston - Hitch A Ride (Boston)

Hey dude, you know they made music after 1978?

Just teasing you man!

I know what you're thinking - this kind of joke from the guy who put down "Freebird"?

 

[RocksAnne]

jon anderson's badass solo from 'long distance runaround' by YES!!

Listen to Long Distance Runaround by Yes : http://www.napster.com/player/tracks/12046853

 

[kbaim]

jon anderson's badass solo from 'long distance runaround' by YES!!

Listen to Long Distance Runaround by Yes : http://www.napster.com/player/tracks/12046853

Yes, Jon Anderson is my favorite guitarist.

Steve Howe my favorite singer.

jenna Jamison my favorite actress.

 

[DaveB]

OK a serious answer (and very much a current and personal opinion (based on iTunes))

1. Hotel California - The Eagles

2. Contact Lost - Steve Morse

3. Electric Gypsy - Andy Timmons

4. No More Tears - Zakk Wylde

5. Mississippi Moon - Ty Tabor (Kings X just rule)

Dave

 

[Eilif]

Funny! Next thing you'll be telling me that people have buttons on their phones.

Hey dude, you know they made music after 1978?

 

[Norrin Radd]

OK a serious answer (and very much a current and personal opinion (based on iTunes))

5. Mississippi Moon - Ty Tabor (Kings X just rule)

Dave

Indeed they do! One of the best bands you never hear about unless someone you know fills you in. Glad to see someone across the pond digging them, too!

 

[Colin]

Funny! Next thing you'll be telling me that people have buttons on their phones.

do you still have the can and string version?

 

[AnthonyD]

I don't know about "Greatest Solo's Ever", but some of my personal favorites are the ones that have an inherent build of energy.

Solo's that belong in the song and take you for a ride...

Money - Pink Floyd

Wang Dang Sweet Poon Tang - Ted Nugent - Double Live Gonzo version

Flirtin' With Disaster - Molly Hatchet

Die With Your Boots On - Iron Maiden - Live After Death version

 

[edensdad]

Dream Theater - Under a Glass Moon
Led Zeppelin - Since I've been Loving You (Live Version)
Randy Rhoads - Mr. Crowley
Eric Johnson - Cliffs of Dover
Steve Vai - Blue Powder
Leo Kottke - Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
SRV - Little Wing
Michael Hedges - Because it's There
Yngwie - Far Beyond the Sun

I could name about 3000 more, but that's good for starters.

>^..^<

 

[Roubster]

Anything by Steve Morse, Vinnie Moore, and Joe Satriani. All 3 of these guys have amazing sense of melody and composition and a build up of emotion in their playing. So naturally all of their solos are freakin GREAT.
However my favourite solo recently has been by Steve Morse from The OZ on Coast to Coast.

 

[Norrin Radd]

Anything by Steve Morse, Vinnie Moore, and Joe Satriani. All 3 of these guys have amazing sense of melody and composition and a build up of emotion in their playing. So naturally all of their solos are freakin GREAT.
However my favourite solo recently has been by Steve Morse from The OZ on Coast to Coast.

Dang, I think I agree with everything in that post!

 

[Roubster]

Great minds think alike!!!