Robert Fripp going completely crazy on Brian Eno's "Baby's on Fire" from the album Here Come the Warm Jets." When I first heard it nearly 35 years ago, I stood in complete awe -- and laughed, too. Had the same reaction when I listened to it a few months back.
Been listening to this since its release. I'm convinced this is one of the most profound expressions of human emotion in the history of recorded music (any genre).
The first time I heard it I literally could not stand. It was like a tractor beam or gravity fault dragging me down. It sort of felt like I was having a mild stroke.
While I don't condone the message the lyrics imply, I find Mr. Clapton's performance overwhelming (Jack & Ginger as well).
Almost forgot - another of my favorite solos has always been George's solo on 'Taxman' ... even after I learned it was actually Sir Paul playing that solo - doh! So good they pasted it onto the end of the song for a second time.
I always liked Andy Summers' solo on Driven To Tears (on The Police Zenyatta Mondatta lp) especially after reading it was the sonic manifestation of Sting having Andy so pissed off at his constant telling the others exactly what to play and how to play it. You can almost hear Andy strangling Sting's pompous neck on that short solo.
-I agree with Audiofeil on Hendrix's Voodoo Child,although Stevie Ray's version from the box set is mighty fine. -Blowin' Free by Wishbone Ash -Europa by Santana -One Way Out- Allman Bros. Eat a Peach version -Sweet Jane- Lou Reed Rock and Roll Animal version -Cruise Control Dixie Dregs -Because we ended as lovers-Jeff Beck -anything by Danny Gatton
As far as acoustic goes, anything by Michael Hedges, Tommy Emmanuel, and as mentioned above, "Blue Sky" is the reason God invented the guitar.
Yes, truely too many to have just one. Zappa is genius. Check out the album "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" and in particular, the track, "Theme from Burnt Weeny Sandwich". His solo is a model of lyricism and economy. Got no argument with the Hendrix and SRV posts, either. Anybody got a favorite, Jeff Beck? How about "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat"?
Mark Knopfler's solo in "Sultans of Swing" on the "Night in London" video - VHS version only; Amazing and mesmerizing chord progressions! This cut was foolishly left off of the DVD version.
Hard to top Tiny Tim's uke...Add Neil Young's Cinnamin Girl..The Carpenter's Goodbye To Love...the 'bass guitar'solo on The Sopwith Camel's Hello Hello..The Records' Starry Eyes..Larry Coryell channeling Hendrix in his cover of Jimmy Webb's All My Love's Laughter. The refrain in Let's Live For Today..Creed Taylor (now in The Office) nailed this live with the Grassroots live in '67.
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