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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Walter Rossi is my fave 'not so known' awesome guitarist even though he's up there with the very best (and has been on records since late 60s) ...fat gibson tone, taste and that feel! Here's one of my faves with him...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2j6ub2x1fU

...now imagine hearing that on vinyl and decent system (as I do ;-)
Just because these two guys deserve some mention:

George Harrison, "Till There Was You," the Beatles

Paul McCartney, "Taxman," the Beatles

also check out Clapton's playing on "Here in the Dark" from Taj Mahal's "Phantom Blues" CD--it is killer-diller.