Your Favorite, Most Outstanding Guitar Solo


Of all the musical performances I own on recorded format, whether they be LP or CD, there are certain guitar solos that are the most engaging and memorable. You know, the ones that when they're over, you just sit there speechless, wondering "How the hell did they just do that"?

As with anything, there are certain performances when everything was "just right". When the musician had that "perfect connection" between themselves and the instrument. This is not limited to acoustic or electric, live or studio, or any specific discipline of music. It also does not necessarily have to be your favorite guitarist. Very simply, your favorite guitar solo.

I would like to hear your opinions. This would be a great thread for providing exposure to other listeners, to material that they may be unaware of. If possible, also name the album that the solo is from.

My two favorites would have to be:

Jeff Beck / "The Golden Road" off of "There And Back".

John Mc Laughlin / "Every Tear From Every Eye" off of "Electric Guitarist"

Thanks for your responses.

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Underrated guitarist who hasn't been mentioned yet: Prince. Check out the guitar work on "Let's Go Crazy" from Purple Rain and "I Can Never Take the Place of Your Man" from Sign 'O The Times. My alltime favorite Prince solo is "Bambi" (plus the lyrics are great)...here's a link to a live performance:

http://www.imeem.com/people/K3XBDeo/video/YZ1jsSh0/prince-bambi-tokyo-music-video/

Also Vernon Reid (leader of Living Colour) absolutely rocks. Love the solo on "Cult of Personality".
I really like SRV's solo on China Girl with David Bowie.
Also, Jimi's playing of just about anything, but in particular 'the star spangled banner' and 'Hey Joe' or 'All along the watchtower'
One of my favorite solos was pointed out to me by a friend who asked me to watch this video of Prince stealing the show at a George Harrison tribute. The whole video is worth a look, but Prince comes in about 3:40. Pretty good stuff.
Prince stealing the show at a George Harrison tribute
great video . . . one of my favorite songs. I've always been impressed by Prince's playing, and it's interesting to see him playing a standard Tele rather than one of his custom guitars. thanks.