10 ICONIC GUITAR SOLOS (everyone should know)

10 iconic solos that are playable for most guitarists out there!

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[MuseAppleAddict]

0:28 The Beatles - While My Guitar Gently Weeps
2:06 John Mayer - Gravity
3:12 Metallica - Fade to Black
4:28 Red Hot Chili Pepers - Californication
5:43 Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
7:03 Fleetwood Mac - Need Your Love So Bad
9:02 Muse - Plug In Baby
10:21 Jeff Beck - Cause We've Ended As Lovers
12:06 Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
13:29 Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
(thanks Petar)

[nikolagugoski]

Paul is raising the bar for guitar related videos so high that I'm not sure if anyone can keep up at the moment. Literally every video is better then the previous one

[scottflora]

That beginning shot of the amp and pedals and then the knobs all move into place 😍😍 awesome job paul

[burnoutgaming]

To be completly honest, I prefer the ending solo in Comfortably Numb way more than the first one. It just hits so much harder for me

[MrSlashr]

I love hearing these "less complex" solos .. because as guitarists, we often get so caught up in the technicalities of mastering the guitar instead of using it to portray our thoughts and feelings. Great vid Paul.

[alexdotdash]

It's crazy how John Mayer's Gravity solo can be played on literally just 1 string and sound so heartfelt

[donkyuhbuhts]

Comfortably numb, and another brick in the wall. Two absolutely smashing solos. Undiably emotional.

[johnm]

0:28 The Beatles - While My Guitar Gently Weeps
2:06 John Mayer - Gravity
3:12 Metallica - Fade to Black
4:28 Red Hot Chili Pepers - Californication
5:43 Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
7:03 Fleetwood Mac - Need Your Love So Bad
9:02 Muse - Plug In Baby
10:21 Jeff Beck - Cause We've Ended As Lovers
12:06 Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
13:29 Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love

[spenceroneil]

One I thought was missed was Free Bird By Lynyrd Skynyrd. That solo is just so well done, long, and technical at parts all while sounding amazing

[MarkHeaps]

Man, the attention to detail on all the backing tracks and the tone of each lead demo. Amazing.

[OfirOrlinsky]

Paul!! Paul and again Paul! I’m not sure if people understand the amount of work that is involved in making these videos, mixing, production, recording, scripting, videography etc. I can’t tell you enough how much I admire your work (putting aside your playing of course). Thanks a lot for great content.

[ryanward]

I absolutely love how much emotion can be expressed through a few notes on an instrument. The names of the songs all fit incredibly well with the guitar solos that are in them.

[garyleahy]

Paul, every word you used to express the flavor, texture and spice of these solos expresses your playing as well. You are a master of the guitar and I love how you perfectly articulate each phrase as if it were your own. Your command of not only the guitars but the effects to replicate the exact tones is masterful. Love your work.

[danarrow]

Very impressed that you managed to recreate Jeff Beck’s masterpiece.

[tonyg]

As someone who spent over 40 years of my life making videos I am so impressed with your opening 1 take shot. Well done! Love your videos Paul. You're a breath of fresh air to the over the top internet. Keep up the great work.

[petarikic]

1. The Beatles - While My Guitar Gently Weeps
2. John Mayer - Gravity
3. Metallica - Fade to Black
4. Red Hot Chili Pepers - Californication
5. Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
6. Fleetwood Mac - Need Your Love So Bad
7. Muse - Plug In Baby
8. Jeff Beck - Cause We've Ended As Lovers
9. Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
10. Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love

[innert]

John Frusciante's solo in 'Could Have Lied' off Blood Sugar Sex Magik has always been a favorite of mine. I'm not saying it belongs on this list, but it was the one I was hoping you'd do when RHCP came up. That solo, in the context of the song, conveys heartbreak and it is something I will listen to and just love like the first time, every time.

[danzusername]

Gilmour's solo on the song "Dogs" (the one after the barking dogs) is one of my all time favorites. Also the solo at the end of "Pigs" is badass as well.

[patrikstreng]

I would add the solo to Brothers In Arms to the list. It's a great example of phrasing, feel and choosing when NOT to play notes.
As a bonus I would add Apache. Not because it's hard to play, but because it's hard to play well.

[Auszeit]

I think the solo from "Mother" has always lived in the shadows of the ones from Comfortably Numb, but it's up there with it. And the one on the live version from Earl's Court (on the Wall Immersion set) is next level awesome