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Bad Song, But Great Guitar Solo?

posted 7 months ago by BillHicksFan (10651)
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I think soloists are given a huge bump if they're surrounded by great songwriting as well as the other members in the band who add something great/unique.

I can't think of any. I'd imagine saving the best solo for the best songs.

[–] VinceD (10026) 7 months ago

Perry Mason - Ozzy Osbourne
https://youtu.be/QapkGK-6G90?si=-GkSsBupEUAhphAE

The song really isn't bad, but the lyrics and subject matter -- a TV show lawyer lol -- are kind of goofy.

The guitar solo is absolutely killer. The main guitar riff and bass lines are great too.

EDIT: Zakk Wylde played guitar on the album.

[–] BillHicksFan (10651) 7 months ago

That is kind of goofy now that I think of it.

[–] Moderator5 (1471) 7 months ago

“I’ll Wait - one of my least liked Van Halen songs, but one of Ed’s best solos

[–] BillHicksFan (10651) 7 months ago

Great solo, indeed. Is it the keyboards that bug you?

[–] VinceD (10026) 7 months ago

Bon Jovi - Bad Medicine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6PN1ZizB28

Such a dumb song, but I've always loved the guitar solo and the hybrid fingerpicking during the verse riffs.

[–] blue1981 (7951) 7 months ago

A lot of people hate Fred Durst and Limp Bizkit but their Guitarist Wes Borland has always been the best part of their songs.

[–] Moonglum9 (11320) 7 months ago

Any Van Halen song with a good guitar solo would apply.

[–] BillHicksFan (10651) 7 months ago

Van Hagar could be a great example, although I do like "Right Now"

[–] Moonglum9 (11320) 7 months ago

That version of VH did make the only song I actually like "Don't Tell Me"