RonJonSurfer Posted June 6, 2005 Report Posted June 6, 2005 Did you ever feel that a rock song cheated you by making the solo too short. I mean, you're enjoying a tasty solo and it ends a good 30 seconds to one minute too soon...here's an example...Candy's Room by Springsteen. That is probably my favorite song by Bruce and I'm not a big fan anyway....but why play that great solo and clip it at maybe 15 seconds??? Another example of a song that I would have liked more solo is "Nowhere Man" by The Beatles. I know The Beatles weren't known for many long solos, but that is such a sweet little piece of music...why not give just a little more? So, what are your examples of too short soloing?? :guitar:
Earth-Angel Posted June 6, 2005 Report Posted June 6, 2005 I find there are too many that are too long... :sleepy:
Batman Posted June 7, 2005 Report Posted June 7, 2005 Little Wing. The whole song's too short, actually
bluesboy Posted June 7, 2005 Report Posted June 7, 2005 Can't You Hear Me Knocking - Rolling Stones Every solo could be extended on this song. also any solo by Duane Allman is too short.
jman14141414 Posted June 7, 2005 Report Posted June 7, 2005 Sultans Of Swing could be extended by 45 seconds. And Your Bird Can Sing could also be extended.
RonJonSurfer Posted June 7, 2005 Author Report Posted June 7, 2005 Sultans Of Swing could be extended by 45 seconds. And Your Bird Can Sing could also be extended. I want to hear the 10 minute version of "and Your bird Can sing"
_jr_ Posted June 7, 2005 Report Posted June 7, 2005 I always thought there should be a few more bars to Boston's 'Hitch a Ride' solo.
Factoidsfor$100,Alex Posted June 9, 2005 Report Posted June 9, 2005 Two riffs I always really liked but wished were longer were: -Buckingham's short solo on Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way", and; -The riff in the middle of the Eagle's "Already Gone" (I'm not sure who was playing lead on that). Both songs are more popish, so the shorter length probably works better commercially, but they both leave me wanting more.
Batman Posted November 18, 2005 Report Posted November 18, 2005 The 15 second overdubbed solo near the end of "Exciter" by Judas Priest could have a whole song built around it.
Kevin Posted November 18, 2005 Report Posted November 18, 2005 Can't You Hear Me Knocking - Rolling Stones Every solo could be extended on this song. As much as I love that song , I've often wished that either the vocals or chorus or both would return after the solos to finsh it up ...
miamisammy29 Posted November 18, 2005 Report Posted November 18, 2005 As much as I love that song , I've often wished that either the vocals or chorus or both would return after the solos to finsh it up ... I have to agree with Kevin on this one (wow, I must be smoking crack). I love this song. It has one of the best quitar riffs ever, but I think they drag out the solo a little too long at the end. They could add a few more vocals, like Kevin said. I have the exact same feeling about "Layla".
johnnyguitar Posted November 19, 2005 Report Posted November 19, 2005 The Rocker by Thin Lizzy has a superb wah solo on the album, but the single ends on the first note of the solo...always drove me nuts Another thread might include the perfect length solo and I'd vote for Alright Now and One of these Nights. Two beautifully composed and perfectly executed solos that stop just in the right place...I might add Honky Tonk Women if I'd been drinking...but I haven't
CanAm Posted November 22, 2005 Report Posted November 22, 2005 The solo in Clapton's "Forever Man" is way too short.
Batman Posted November 23, 2005 Report Posted November 23, 2005 It's 10 minutes long, but "Maggot Brain" could go on for at least 5 more
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