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Re: [bomp] Guitar Solos
T. Rex' cover of "Summertime Blues". The solo is just one big
ROOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRR.
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----- Original Message -----
From: <NankerPhlg@aol.com>
To: <bomp@router.xnet2.com>
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 7:27 AM
Subject: [bomp] Guitar Solos
>
> Sknoof sknuffed:
> <<< Lou Christie's "Lightning Strikes" was playing on some mix tape I had
> made -- and just as that insane sputtering guitar solo started, he
cracked a
> smile and got a faraway look on his face. "Is this YOUR favorite guitar
solo
> too?" I asked -- upon which he replied "I played it." >>>
>
> On that note...a new thread. What are some of your favorite guitar solos
to
> listen to? BUT PLEASE UNDERSTAND...I'm not talking about "good" solos like
> something that showcases skill or accomplished playing...Screw that. :>
I'm
> talking about more oddball picks that you always like to hear, even if the
> playing itself isn't so hot.
>
> Some examples...
>
> "I Heard Her Call My Name" - Velvet Underground. Now THAT'S a solo (either
> one)
>
> "La Bamba" - Richie Valens. I love it because it's so incredibly
> basic...Just a few notes up and down, and he doesn't care...he's having
fun just
> groovin'. And so do we.
>
> "Combination Of The Two" - Big Brother and the Holding Company.
Hilariously
> and beautifully demented.
>
> "Tomorrow" - Strawberry Alarm Clock. Actually the playing isn't so bad,
but
> it's that long last sustained note (stereo version) that I wait for. Love
it.
> :>
>
> I'm sure I'll think of more later. But what ones do YOU like?
>
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