10 ICONIC GUITAR SOLOS (everyone should know)

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  • 10 iconic solos that are playable for most guitarists out there!
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  • @scottflora5816
    @scottflora5816 2 роки тому +2566

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

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      @@hathaway.1166 Well, I don't have to imagine this. I almost expected it.
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      EDIT: Wait, what? That's the first time I witness that.

    • @yystudio1296
      @yystudio1296 2 роки тому

      Is taht real? What an awsome setup

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      @gurkamalsinghbhogal9043 2 роки тому +4

      @@hathaway.1166 What was the reply?
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    • @TVsBen
      @TVsBen 2 роки тому +2

      @@yystudio1296 It's the board that Dan of That Pedal Show built for him. The videos on both channels go into lots of detail. It's super cool.

  • @nikolagugoski
    @nikolagugoski 2 роки тому +2425

    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

    • @verbalium5517
      @verbalium5517 2 роки тому +21

      thank you for your videos man, you are a legend!

    • @James.D
      @James.D 2 роки тому +11

      I mean…your videos and contributions here are pretty epic too!

    • @alexrsmith31
      @alexrsmith31 2 роки тому +6

      lol oh yes "tOp 10 IcONic guiTAr SoLo's" consider the bar raised

    • @janjeikobu5163
      @janjeikobu5163 2 роки тому +22

      @@alexrsmith31 you got hit in the head or something? he's talking about the quality of the video lmao

    • @ludovico466
      @ludovico466 2 роки тому +1

      Overacted when he speaks

  • @matteoguidi9612
    @matteoguidi9612 Рік тому +62

    Obi wan teaching us guitar solos

  • @burnoutgaming7123
    @burnoutgaming7123 Рік тому +571

    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

    • @damienholanda8612
      @damienholanda8612 11 місяців тому +26

      Pink Floyd is pure gold, the compositions are just genius

    • @unIdentifieDskate
      @unIdentifieDskate 11 місяців тому +44

      Agreed. The first solo is more of chorus bridge solo. The outro is definitely one of the most iconic solos of all time.

    • @Marcosmasteryt
      @Marcosmasteryt 10 місяців тому +1

      Me too

    • @bz-h
      @bz-h 10 місяців тому +6

      100% agree.... and the version off the Pulse live album is the top version.

    • @alflp2159
      @alflp2159 10 місяців тому +1

      Same bro

  • @MuseAppleAddict
    @MuseAppleAddict 2 роки тому +2679

    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)

    • @harmonyvegan
      @harmonyvegan 2 роки тому +66

      HERO - thank you!
      UA-camrs should all put timestamps with their videos

    • @boobakiki1365
      @boobakiki1365 2 роки тому +3

      TY Superman

    • @gonzodepute
      @gonzodepute 2 роки тому +53

      A little heartbroken that the guitar solo of slash from november rain is missin :(

    • @isajr501
      @isajr501 2 роки тому +5

      Obrigado amigo, você é um amigo.

    • @spidgeb3292
      @spidgeb3292 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you!!

  • @MrSlash00r
    @MrSlash00r 2 роки тому +386

    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.

    • @hi_c.v7289
      @hi_c.v7289 2 роки тому +6

      Same here I often find myself enjoying less complex solos. I can appreciate the technicality that goes into crazy Van Halen-like solos but it’s just not my thing

    • @kimberlyisherwood7220
      @kimberlyisherwood7220 2 роки тому

      Very well said

    • @josephwong1703
      @josephwong1703 2 роки тому

      I think modern guitarists are removing the barriers between technics and feelings as there are more new talents popping up in the past decades, like neil zaza, plini, polyphia and nick johnson
      Still, these classic solos are at the top of the guitar solo universe as building a melody with feelings and spirit while keeping everything simple is hard

    • @KidnapT
      @KidnapT 3 місяці тому

      @@josephwong1703checks out mateus asato he exponential the feel with his crazy techniques

    • @arhus12
      @arhus12 28 днів тому

      Agreed! Anyone can learn technique. But the sweetest solos are usually quite simple, just very expressive

  • @spenceroneil4747
    @spenceroneil4747 Рік тому +727

    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

    • @OtavioFesoares
      @OtavioFesoares Рік тому +137

      If he’d included Free Bird, this video would have no end!

    • @jacobwarmack8751
      @jacobwarmack8751 Рік тому +61

      Only problem is that it’s more technically challenging than what he was going for here

    • @ojeboye23
      @ojeboye23 Рік тому +5

      Agree, i missed free bird

    • @trogdor4201
      @trogdor4201 Рік тому +16

      And Hotel California

    • @simonleach6632
      @simonleach6632 Рік тому +11

      If we're talking about long solos everyone should know, I reckon telegraph road by dire straits needs to be there too, mark knopfler has such an iconic sound and telegraph road is a masterpiece in my opinion

  • @Kameron081789
    @Kameron081789 2 роки тому +30

    Long time follower, first time commenting. Absolutely floored by not only the guitar playing, but the amazing editing and video quality in these videos. Paul, you are changing the way we watch guitar tutorials and bringing a wonderfully fresh take on it. Thank you for doing these.

  • @MatthewScottmusic
    @MatthewScottmusic 2 роки тому +179

    Paul, that was EPIC! 🤘🏻

  • @alexdotdash7731
    @alexdotdash7731 2 роки тому +233

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

    • @johnsampson6387
      @johnsampson6387 2 роки тому +28

      I'm guessing you haven't listened to much Brushy One String then... 😂😂😂

    • @domshyra
      @domshyra 2 роки тому +31

      @@johnsampson6387 Chicken in The Corn is just as heartfelt

    • @Rick_Cleland
      @Rick_Cleland 2 роки тому +3

      Heartfelt?? Jack? Jack Murphy??

    • @hermestrismegistus3417
      @hermestrismegistus3417 2 роки тому +10

      Soloing on one string is the easiest trick to make your phrases sound vocal

    • @runreilly
      @runreilly 2 роки тому +2

      It's great practice for when you break a string at a gig

  • @garyleahy4537
    @garyleahy4537 Рік тому +94

    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.

  • @ryanward1906
    @ryanward1906 Рік тому +24

    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.

  • @OfirOrlinsky
    @OfirOrlinsky 2 роки тому +225

    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.

    • @SambaPame1997
      @SambaPame1997 2 роки тому +4

      Thanks for speaking out my heart aloud. Same Feeling for sir Paul

    • @OfirOrlinsky
      @OfirOrlinsky 2 роки тому +3

      @@SambaPame1997 I am not doing it full time job but understand what is needed in order to make good content. Knowing Paul made the transition from traditional classroom music education to a full production company. Respect.

    • @SambaPame1997
      @SambaPame1997 2 роки тому +1

      @@OfirOrlinsky salute to both

  • @MarkHeaps
    @MarkHeaps 2 роки тому +42

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

  • @Breakrite
    @Breakrite 2 роки тому +12

    Paul, your videos are so well produced. It’s a pleasure to watch them. I’ve learned a ton through your playing and teaching. Much appreciated.

  • @donkyuhbuhts540
    @donkyuhbuhts540 Рік тому +76

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

    • @Botafumeiro97
      @Botafumeiro97 Місяць тому

      And how about Shine on you crazy diamond ;)))

  • @patrikstreng6834
    @patrikstreng6834 2 роки тому +36

    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.

    • @arhus12
      @arhus12 28 днів тому

      Yes! Mark Knopfler, my fav guitarist, such amazing feel

  • @tonyg656
    @tonyg656 2 роки тому +26

    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.

  • @anthonyarnett8774
    @anthonyarnett8774 Рік тому +3

    Paul, spot on as usual. Truly a talented dude and the effort that go into these videos always amaze me.

  • @johnm3844
    @johnm3844 Рік тому +353

    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

    • @eannaoreilly26
      @eannaoreilly26 Рік тому

      While my guiar gently weeps is eric clapton

    • @user-hf7xg5hb1g
      @user-hf7xg5hb1g Рік тому +4

      @@eannaoreilly26 pohyi

    • @adddddwait
      @adddddwait Рік тому +5

      @@eannaoreilly26 it's a song by the beatles featuring Clapton on electric for the solo since George and Harrison were great friends

    • @cb2391
      @cb2391 Рік тому +3

      @@eannaoreilly26 the song is by the beatles. eric clapton played on it, but it is still a beatles song.

    • @eannaoreilly26
      @eannaoreilly26 Рік тому

      @@cb2391 ok thanks

  • @jefdesguitar
    @jefdesguitar 2 роки тому +328

    I would suggest Eagles "Hotel Calfornia", Led Zeppelin " Stairway to Heaven" , SRV on "Mary had a little lamp", Rush "Limelight" among other great solos. Slash on "Sweet Child O Mine". Tough to pick thé 10 most iconic. Well done. Great Tone.👍

    • @shalevmoshearonson5640
      @shalevmoshearonson5640 2 роки тому +3

      speaking of rush, the garden has one of the most touching and spot on solos..

    • @matthiasfoo1217
      @matthiasfoo1217 2 роки тому +8

      honestly...theres really just too many to fit in a top 10

    • @diablodamien1475
      @diablodamien1475 2 роки тому +9

      TOTO ....anybody ....TOTO ... BOSTON

    • @geroffmilan3328
      @geroffmilan3328 2 роки тому +1

      The first two would get the video demonetised - definitely the first.
      Love both though, I can't seem to stop playing the HC solo these days!

    • @jamescox1815
      @jamescox1815 2 роки тому +1

      @@geroffmilan3328 Always recommend it as a great solo for anyone learning bends, as well as all the tricky little runs within it. We all know the solo so well we can hear it before we play it so it really helps the connection between your ear and the note you're bending to. Helped me heaps when I was starting out.

  • @activese
    @activese 2 роки тому +16

    Hi Paul, great playing, so articulate, clean and accurate, but man the video's production, direction, takes, it's so classy, clean and astonishingly done, congratulations on an awesome work, great guitar choice even the telecaster to the red special, oh and to include that Muse's intro, made my day. Take care.

  • @danieljohn3438
    @danieljohn3438 Рік тому +131

    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.

    • @grungemaster0666
      @grungemaster0666 Рік тому +6

      One night I got really high with a few friends and we listened to animals.
      I was never the same, large part because of "dogs".

    • @DevRSVR
      @DevRSVR Рік тому +6

      Probably my favourite album from them. Solid from start to finish.

    • @viktorjansson5370
      @viktorjansson5370 Рік тому +2

      The solo on "On The Turning Away" is my favourite

    • @attilakuki8608
      @attilakuki8608 Рік тому +2

      For me, Gilmour's solo in Time ....

    • @choomanji
      @choomanji Рік тому +2

      Animals has some of the best solos, so dope

  • @jeff6555
    @jeff6555 Рік тому +5

    Masterful playing accompanied by some finely dialled-in sounds for recreations that are indistinguishable from the original recordings. Tremendous, Paul. Just tremendous.

  • @danarrow
    @danarrow 2 роки тому +71

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

  • @DavidOakesMusic
    @DavidOakesMusic 2 роки тому +17

    "Crazy Little Thing" has a special place for me as it was the first thing we learned on my guitar degree. Class 1 Day 1. Song 1

  • @RoofAndAMeal4UsAll
    @RoofAndAMeal4UsAll Рік тому +8

    Paul, thank you for your diligent, thoughtful & hard work helping out the rest of us. May you be well!

  • @Ssargent888
    @Ssargent888 Рік тому +1

    The guitars kept getting better and better. I’ve never seen your videos before so I’m gonna have to look through your stuff but I subscribed man. Great video.

  • @michaelheinz3954
    @michaelheinz3954 2 роки тому +15

    Hey Paul, what a nice collection of guitar solos. I'm extremely happy to find "Crazy little thing called love" on the list. Such an elegant and rocking solo!

  • @ianzickler2121
    @ianzickler2121 2 роки тому +12

    I taught guitar for 23 years and most of these (Floyd, Muse, RHCP, Beatles, Metallica, and Nirvana--exact same songs) were also staples of my teaching. Well done, Paul. Your playing and backing tracks all sound great and you've got a lovely touch.

  • @ChristianBurnsShafer
    @ChristianBurnsShafer 8 місяців тому

    This was probably one of the best ads for a guitar course that I have seen. From what I can tell, if I were a beginner I would probably benefit from it. Your playing was excellent and you showed great diversity with your picks. I came looking for some inspiration for my own solos and found that.

  • @jonahbisgould-menendian7471
    @jonahbisgould-menendian7471 9 місяців тому +3

    I was waiting for while my guitar gently wheeps, and when the backing track was played in the background at the starts of the video it gave me chills. Absolutely crazy.

  • @TylerS9812
    @TylerS9812 2 роки тому +11

    My family and I are sick with COVID, and I’ve been literally waiting for your upload since the last one. Your videos are so thorough and well done. I always manage to learn something and be entertained. Thank you so much :)

  • @johnmack3017
    @johnmack3017 2 роки тому +10

    I have watched the intro to this over and over. Just an absolutely gorgeous combo of great film making and sublime musicianship. And free. What a time to be alive.

  • @meems636
    @meems636 Рік тому +14

    Ahhhh the most beautiful solo play I think there is. Becouse we’ve ended as lovers-Jeff Beck. This song is the reason I wanted to pick up the guitar for the second time 35 years later. Hopefully I wil learn to play the part you played.

  • @in23nert
    @in23nert Рік тому +163

    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.

    • @gossferneyhough
      @gossferneyhough Рік тому +11

      That's a great one. My favorite is his solo in "Wet Sand"

    • @fueledbydanny
      @fueledbydanny Рік тому +2

      well I was about to comment this exact comment but you beat me to it

    • @flaro38
      @flaro38 Рік тому +4

      100% agree, the solo in I could have lied is probably my favourite ever. But not only this: almost every live version of Californication has a better solo than the album version's. Cali album solo is just not a good pick for RHCP solos.

    • @Axeman1980
      @Axeman1980 Рік тому +1

      First solo I ever learned. Coulda started with something way easier and it took months but it was worth it

    • @DogZy9
      @DogZy9 10 місяців тому +1

      Solo in She's Only 18 is one of the tastiest in his opus, I would put it up there with others mentioned here. Just... ahh [stank face]

  • @Auszeit
    @Auszeit 2 роки тому +171

    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

    • @danieljennings6144
      @danieljennings6144 Рік тому +1

      Love playing that one

    • @michaelromano5916
      @michaelromano5916 Рік тому +13

      For me it's Dogs off Animals. But it's not like you can go wrong with any of Gilmours solos

    • @skullkrusher4418
      @skullkrusher4418 Рік тому +7

      That as well as the solo in Time I think are both better Gilmour solos than numb imo.

    • @outlavv9892
      @outlavv9892 Рік тому +3

      As for me, his best solos are in Another brick pt2 and Echoes

    • @podunkman2709
      @podunkman2709 Рік тому +1

      We often forget how big artist is David Gilmour.

  • @chadmurphyplays
    @chadmurphyplays 2 роки тому +8

    Stellar tones, and excellent playing. You're a real trendsetter for internet guitar content, and I have no doubt you're a great teacher.

  • @juanjosejaramillo1016
    @juanjosejaramillo1016 Рік тому +2

    So good to find people like you. That truely commits to perfection, to master their thing. You are an inspiration for everyone on whatever they want to become...a master.

  • @warrenschwartz5653
    @warrenschwartz5653 Рік тому +11

    Superb playing - precision, heart, and excellent tone. I wish I could hear you play Fade to Black from beginning to end.

  • @danbutler7840
    @danbutler7840 2 роки тому +6

    Nobody expresses the joy playing guitar can bring better than Paul. I appreciate his fantastic playing, his enthusiasm and all the hard work to make these videos so special.

  • @zeirland5556
    @zeirland5556 2 роки тому +46

    Not only incredible playing, but I love how Paul matched the guitars themselves to the artist and style of each song. The Fender Jazzmaster is very similar to Cobain's Mustang which was a really nice touch. Then a Les Paul for Clapton's"Lucy", a Strat for John Mayer, and even a Duesenberg Fullerton CC to represent Frusciante's '55 Gretsch White Falcon. Not to mention, the intro was a cinematic experience. Top tier video Paul! Thanks for all the great content.

    • @DevilsAdvocate92
      @DevilsAdvocate92 2 роки тому +1

      What’s that silver guitar though, the one on which he plays Muse?

    • @gianpaolocigaral7416
      @gianpaolocigaral7416 2 роки тому

      How important is it to match the guitars to the style of the song? I'm looking to buy my first electric guitar and I don't wanna end up locking myself into just a specific style since I'd like to probably try all of sorts of different songs (like all of the solos Paul played here, for example).

    • @tsktsktusk5584
      @tsktsktusk5584 9 місяців тому

      @@gianpaolocigaral7416 Guitars don't lock you into genre's but only styles. Certain guitars are better doing rhythm, some are better for live performances, but there aren't any that are inherently bad at anything. I know this comment is pretty late, but generally telecasters are considered the jack of all trades type of guitar.

    • @Incorrect._.Political
      @Incorrect._.Political 3 місяці тому

      ​@@tsktsktusk5584nah man, he'll want a Strat

  • @vishnudas1656
    @vishnudas1656 Рік тому

    Honestly the list can grow a lot more. But you nailed it all of them are lovely solos. Huge like and really love how you added some meaning to each and love the quality of the video. Cheers :)

  • @wuzark
    @wuzark 10 днів тому

    Great video! Thank you for keeping posting high quality guitar lessons for free so we can keep learning. I have been following you for many years and you always keep amazing me with your videos.

  • @petarikic65
    @petarikic65 2 роки тому +19

    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

    • @zippy-zappa-zeppo-zorba-etc
      @zippy-zappa-zeppo-zorba-etc 2 роки тому

      Thanks for posting this. I wish I could print it out from my phone to paper. Alas, that requires some hardware...

  • @MarkKnopflerjunior
    @MarkKnopflerjunior 2 роки тому +54

    I’d recommend taking a look at Mark Knopfler’s ‘Local Hero’, an entirely instrumental piece of film music he wrote. The melody is that catchy that the Newcastle Stadium uses it as it’s intro song every home game.
    Oh and a guitar solo list without Mark Knopfler, for me, is not complete. Don’t neglect the fingerpickers out there 😉

    • @patric1986
      @patric1986 2 роки тому +9

      I also missed Mark Knopfler... for me, the solo in Tunnel of Love is my absolut favourit.

    • @yannisvasileiadis3992
      @yannisvasileiadis3992 2 роки тому +5

      Indeed, MK is amazing and a true inspiration; Telegraph Road would also be a great addition to the list.
      I'm still happy as a fingerpicker, though, since the awesome Jeff Beck is in there (even though Paul played that solo with a pick, it still counts 😃)...!

    • @esbenmeulengracht2499
      @esbenmeulengracht2499 2 роки тому +1

      @@patric1986 yes my favorite MK solo as well

    • @paulcolin1264
      @paulcolin1264 2 роки тому

      YES ARNO

    • @ziblot1235
      @ziblot1235 Рік тому

      The movie "Local Hero" is a classic. The players are so perfect, and the garage band in the movie with the classic name "The Acetones" PERFECT. How to pronounce that haha. Like the solvent? Or as ACE-Tones. AS the chopper is flying of and our hero knows he will probably sell out and go back to Texas. Heas the hero fir a few weeks. But as it starts, the first notes of Local Hero , Going Home start. MArk made a love story to his beautiful land of Scotland and the people there. I love that movie! Did ya guess!

  • @bhavyaratra5461
    @bhavyaratra5461 Рік тому +1

    ahhhh yes while my guitar gently weeps as first song just melted my heart.

  • @lexingtonconcord8751
    @lexingtonconcord8751 2 роки тому +8

    You have done wonders for promoting the guitar in this world
    Love your videos

  • @sjoerdvantoledo3818
    @sjoerdvantoledo3818 2 роки тому +51

    Love your new song! One of the best solo's i've ever heard. Should be on this list!

    • @PaulDavids
      @PaulDavids  2 роки тому +37

      It's very sneaky number 11 😅

  • @audiophilssociety
    @audiophilssociety 2 роки тому +18

    There is no “wrong” list! Really like your choice. My list: 1-David Gilmore on “Time”, 2-David Gilmore on “Money”, 3-David Gilmore on “comfortably numb” live on 1994 Pulse (2nd Solo), 4-Jimi Hendrix “Little Wing“, 5-Don Felder and Joe Walsh “hotel California”, 6-Larry Carlton “kid Charlemagne”, 7-Carlos Santana “hope you feeling better”, 8-Paco de Lucia and Al Di Meola on “Entre dos aguas/Mediterranean Sundance”(Friday night on San Francisco), 9-Jeff Beck “cause we’ve ended...”, 10-Django Reinhardt “minor swing”. Thanks for your inspiring show🤩🙏🏻

  • @battlejitney2197
    @battlejitney2197 Рік тому +4

    Your joy in these riffs is infectious. Thanks for sharing your passion with what clearly moves your soul.

  • @MrMuerti
    @MrMuerti Рік тому +5

    Am I the only one who was totaly blown by the profesionality of the intro? The camera, sound, amazingly mastered solo... I thought it is a professional movie! Flawless work Paul!

  • @andreduarte7549
    @andreduarte7549 2 роки тому +3

    Love this guy. Super calm, polite and tasteful. Keep going, friend!

  • @dantealighieri6613
    @dantealighieri6613 2 роки тому +86

    I think John Frusciante is a modern day virtuoso. His approach to riff-writing is brilliant. Everyone knows playing Snow and Under the Bridge in the correct tempo to be a technically difficult challenge, but there are other songs that slip the radar quite often. Give it away with its fast doublestops or the exceedingly funky opening to Subway to Venus immediately come to mind.

    • @timcole421
      @timcole421 2 роки тому +5

      My buddy describes him as a modern day Hendrix. Definitely an influence there, John is massively underrated.

    • @malcolmadams2105
      @malcolmadams2105 2 роки тому

      Don’t tell him that.

    • @vir-daw
      @vir-daw 2 роки тому +2

      His solo in "Hey" is one of my faves; so few notes, so much emotion

    • @dantealighieri6613
      @dantealighieri6613 2 роки тому

      @@vir-daw I like to think that he gives himself harmonic space in the studio by keeping the solos simple, his live performances are truly something else. He can match the improvisational intensity of any of the classic blues/rock bands from the '70s.

    • @eamonno9
      @eamonno9 2 роки тому +4

      Wet sand is another immense solo

  • @pengumic
    @pengumic Рік тому

    this guy is just golden.... attitude, quality of the content, passion, skills, everything. congrats man!

  • @MrJFPoulin
    @MrJFPoulin Рік тому +3

    I love your videos and your talent and energy. Thanks! Great choices of songs too!! Another solo comes to mind: The Wind Cries Mary!

  • @xyzyzx1253
    @xyzyzx1253 2 роки тому +3

    Because we ended as lovers is easily my favourite solo on this list!
    So crisp! Really well played

  • @tannerlong9893
    @tannerlong9893 2 роки тому +14

    Great video. You did a good job showing how there’s a lot of great sounding solos that are doable for less experienced guitarists unlike Tornado of Souls/Sweet Child O’ Mine and stuff like that. All of Gilmour’s stuff sounds amazing and isn’t too hard and same with some of Slash’s stuff (November Rain/Knockin on Heaven’s door). I’d love to see another video like this but with harder solos! This was cool though brother!
    For fun here’s some solos I think are crazy awesome
    Sweet Tooth/Mata Hari - Intervals
    Comfortably Numb 2nd solo - Pink Floyd (1994 pulse concert version is great)
    I’m the One - Van Halen
    Idk all the names but there’s a clip on UA-cam called like “Top 10 John Petrucci solos” and it’s wild
    And many more

  • @josephhughes9490
    @josephhughes9490 7 місяців тому

    Paul great jobs on the solos and I really like your guitar collection as well. Nice selection

  • @stefanmathias8239
    @stefanmathias8239 2 роки тому +5

    Paul is the most entertaining and professional guitar tutor on UA-cam - I enjoy every clip of his "Dutch treat".

  • @tomm1413
    @tomm1413 2 роки тому +46

    Goosebumps everytime I hear that Pink Floyd solo! So well performed as well! Great stuff Paul! Also love the addition of the magical closet where you pull out everything! Did I also spot a cheecky 11th solo on there? Or am I just imagining things? 😁

    • @CristiNeagu
      @CristiNeagu 2 роки тому +3

      Interesting thing about that solo is that David Gilmour never changed it. On the outro solo he always goes crazy. No two performances are the same. But the middle solo he always plays just like it is on the album. I wonder why that is...

    • @tomm1413
      @tomm1413 2 роки тому +9

      @@CristiNeagu because it's perfect

  • @benhanbury
    @benhanbury 2 роки тому +40

    The production values of these videos are almost as good as the guitar playing! Really great work :)

  • @robwozniak9912
    @robwozniak9912 Рік тому +8

    I liked this list and it'll give me cools songs to learn on, so thank you! Some of my favorite solos for learning are George Harrison's solo on "Let it Be" and Mick Taylor on "Dead Flowers". Reelin' in the Years is a classic as well.

  • @janhanebeck4203
    @janhanebeck4203 Рік тому +13

    Fade to Black was the first solo I learned on guitar! Just epic and my first choice as a metal head. I love every guitar solo though. They are what made me play guitar in the first place.

  • @normanholditch4504
    @normanholditch4504 2 роки тому +6

    Nice one Paul. There are so many solo’s that could have made it onto the list. Good to see David Gilmour featured but I’ve always thought that the solo in “Time” is his best ever....loads of arpeggios following the changes, and at times a lot of space between the notes. Awesome.

  • @MSqcz
    @MSqcz 2 роки тому +3

    Hey Paul, great list! I would compile quite a similar one, and add one more that would be at the top - Jimi's All Along The Watchtower, so beautiful and inspirational!

  • @joebutler9850
    @joebutler9850 Рік тому

    I just found this channel a month or two ago, and just wanted to say it's great! I've been getting back into guitar again lately, and he's got some great tips. 👍

  • @user-ys6nr3ze1h
    @user-ys6nr3ze1h 7 місяців тому

    Ur lesson on all jimi song still linggering in my mind, it keeps my passion for guitar playing alive again. Thanks paul

  • @kevinfraser7
    @kevinfraser7 Рік тому +5

    These solos are all wonderful. Lots of lists on UA-cam but....one that never shows up, yet it is iconic - Tony Peluso's fuzz solo on Goodbye to Love. Amazing

  • @salvadoralvarezmcanally8626
    @salvadoralvarezmcanally8626 2 роки тому +5

    Amazing artist!!!!
    Really enjoy watching you play the way I’ll never do.
    Keep up the superb work!!!
    Abrazo mexicano!!!!
    🤘🏻🇲🇽🤘🏻🇲🇽🤘🏻🇲🇽🤘🏻

  • @forourtroopssake7373
    @forourtroopssake7373 Рік тому

    Brilliant! Especially, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”. Is one of my all time favorites! ❤️

  • @mikebinks6662
    @mikebinks6662 Рік тому

    Paul, you are such an inspiration. I absolutely love your videos. Thanks so much

  • @TraneFrancks
    @TraneFrancks 2 роки тому +6

    One of the songs that blew my mind completely was Jeff Beck's Scatterbrain. The riff is relentless and the solo lines are majestic. I think it's time for me to finally try to play it.

  • @simonemarcuzzi926
    @simonemarcuzzi926 2 роки тому +12

    All iconic solos, but I'll introduce you to a solo that probably outside of Italy no one, or very few, knows about and that in my humble opinion deserves a place into the "all time greats" list: the outro solo of "Gli angeli" by Vasco Rossi. The song was published back in 1996 and featured a music video directed by Roman Polansky (still probably the most expensive video of italian music). The outro solo is a masterpiece played by Michael Landau, probably using his '63 Stratocaster; on the video is shorter than on the album (because of the "5 minutes limit" of MTV and radio) so for who's interested I suggest to listen to it through a streaming service to get the full 2 minutes and 20 seconds version.

    • @arjaybeemusic3911
      @arjaybeemusic3911 Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for this comment. Just listened to it. Wow fantastic solo and its a good track as well.

  • @larsfrandsen2501
    @larsfrandsen2501 4 місяці тому +2

    Love your channel, mate! Beautiful playing, touch, sound, phrasing, all of it. I’d love to hear you play some Holdsworth. Yes, he was a pyrotechnical virtuoso, but he was supremely lyrical as well. That’s what I loved most about his unique playing.

  • @victorscrypt6325
    @victorscrypt6325 Рік тому

    Really well played! And I love the way you filmed everything. You got skills in filming as well as playing the guitar. Great stuff!!! 🕺🤘😈

  • @jsullivan2112
    @jsullivan2112 2 роки тому +7

    All awesome picks, and I would definitely add a solo or two by Slash from the classic GNR period to this list. He could rip when he wanted to but he's played some pretty iconic stuff that was beautifully simplistic.
    Also Alex Lifeson's solo on Limelight from Rush's Moving Pictures. That solo is really not technically difficult to play and it's a masterpiece. Good luck getting the feel just right, although I'm sure you can nail it. Phenomenal playing.

  • @richardjansen3317
    @richardjansen3317 2 роки тому +11

    Great list, thank you. I love it that the song Fade to Black is on it. Missing yet are Jimi Hendrix(Little Wing), Angus Young (shook me all night long), Ritchie Blackmore (Highway star), Mark Knopfler, Jimmy Page and Charlie Starr.

    • @chxt0689
      @chxt0689 Рік тому +3

      Yep. Mark Knopfler has great guitar solos.

  • @KingKeego16
    @KingKeego16 2 роки тому +2

    That intro was truly epic! You've really become great at making videos as well as being an amazing guitarist, cannot wait to see what you come up with next.

  • @dronerider1355
    @dronerider1355 Рік тому +1

    Very nicely done, and well put together. Thank you!

  • @jonlohrenz5446
    @jonlohrenz5446 2 роки тому +6

    I’ve always loved Nirvana’s solo on ‘In Bloom’. It’s so strange yet perfect. And no one else would’ve dared play a solo like that other than Kurt.

  • @mztbass
    @mztbass Рік тому +10

    This most underrated and overlooked tune should be checked out: "Tunnel of Love" - Dire Straits, at minute 5.59. One of the most simple and yet amazing moving solos I've ever heard.
    BTW.... Your vids are truly fantastic and extremely well made. The best I've seen so far 👏👏👏

  • @gux290
    @gux290 Рік тому

    You're amazing man! I can't even play the guitar but I enjoy your videos so much! Your passion is everywhere and I can feel it by the way you play and you speak about music. And I definitely feel like I should start playing (even if I'm past 30)...keep it up man! Rock \m/

  • @RELISIX
    @RELISIX Рік тому

    Love how you opened this episode all in one take - you're awesome man

  • @patricklafreniere6908
    @patricklafreniere6908 2 роки тому +5

    I totally agree with your list! One solo I would personaly add is the one on Paul McCartney's Maybe I'm Amazed. Despite its (relative) simplicity, it carries so much emotion. I believe this is what we, as guitar players should aim at, carrying emotions in our solos instead of just showing off technical skills.

  • @drogaeobraia1964
    @drogaeobraia1964 Рік тому +10

    My top 9
    Time - Pink Floyd
    Knocking on heaven's door - GnR
    Comfortably numb - Pink Floyd
    Slow dancing in a burning room - John Mayer
    Don't cry - GnR
    Little wing - Jimi Hendrix
    Californication - RHCP
    Another brick in the wall - Pink Floyd
    Shine on you crazy diamond - Pink Floyd

    • @theopanteli1281
      @theopanteli1281 3 місяці тому

      And the missing one is slither by velvet revolver

  • @mrgreen1198
    @mrgreen1198 Рік тому

    You continue to be a great player, videographer and help to us all. It might be time to buy your course

  • @nicolasrivero4722
    @nicolasrivero4722 Рік тому

    Amazing broo what an amazing and entertaining video love what You speak in between

  • @siedra4969
    @siedra4969 2 роки тому +4

    First of all thanks for this video Paul! There are so many great solos out there that you forget all the tiny, easy ones, which still are beautiful and so much fun to play!
    Queen Don´t stop me now has another easy solo. It´s just a few notes and you can practice bends a lot. However the enitre song might be difficult for beginners because there are some bar chords. Apart from that it is a nice little solo for one of the greatest Queen songs.

  • @TheGuitarEffect
    @TheGuitarEffect 2 роки тому +3

    Great video. Your editing is so slick mate. Your stuff just has such a sophisticated upmarket feel off it. Love it.
    No right or wrong list but my favorite 3 iconic solos ever are:
    1. The end of Paranoid Android. Jonny Greenwood.
    2. Alive. Mike McCready.
    3. Heart shaped box. Kurt Kobain.
    Spoken like a true GENX old man!!!

  • @Bexy
    @Bexy 5 днів тому

    All of these solos are very intimate and heartfelt, not the usual "show offs" many guitarists pick. Excellent choices!

  • @wadesimon3536
    @wadesimon3536 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video. The solos AND the guitars are amazing!

  • @theswissmiss69
    @theswissmiss69 Рік тому +3

    The While My Guitar Gently Wheeps solo is legit the reason I started wanting to play the guitar!

  • @IdigN1
    @IdigN1 2 роки тому +5

    Amazing video once again, sir. Especially loved having Beck's "Cause We..." in there. Now, I'm not sure how familiar you're with Nuno Bettencourt's playing but you should check out his tasty solo on "Peace (Saudade)" from Extreme's album Saudades de Rock. I know Nuno's mostly known for his fierce guitar solos (e.g. Get the Funk Out) but the man's got tons of slower, hauntingly beatiful melodic solos that I just wish more people knew about.

  • @alexleinhardt4062
    @alexleinhardt4062 Рік тому

    Wow Paul what an impressive set up. Love your Chanel, absolutely brilliant content, you’re a legend 👍

  • @nifo63
    @nifo63 2 місяці тому

    Paul always appreciate your content, talent and positivity, thank you sir!

  • @robertopalazuelos4964
    @robertopalazuelos4964 2 роки тому +7

    Excelent! I would add:
    I can’t tell you why - Eagles
    Beautiful slow-tempo solo
    Thanks for these amazing videos Paul! Keep the hard work

  • @PabloMaBe
    @PabloMaBe 2 роки тому +3

    I think the best thing I can say, is that every time I see one of your videos, I have to pick up the guitar and play. Thank you so much.

  • @gergemall
    @gergemall Рік тому

    Thank you Paul. I love your beautiful videos and I learn some tricks and tips . 😮❤❤

  • @Azajndo
    @Azajndo 26 днів тому

    I just purchased a Gibson naked SG, it is my first guitar. I started classical 30 years ago, playing bass since 2002. I'm so excited to learn all these solos. :)