The Best Guitar Solos Of All Time: Number 2

"Stairway to Heaven" is one of those magical songs: it speaks to different audiences, the theme of the song is  unique for a rock band and most importantly, it is timeless. 

"Stairway to Heaven" is on Led Zeppelin IV, released in 1971. Jimmy Page created one of the most iconic pieces of music with his solo during "Stairway." The piece is singable, memorable and so melodic. I remember hearing the song the first time when I was a kid and listening to classic rock radio. My glam, I was straight mesmerized.

If you watch old videos of Page playing the "Stairway" solo live, you will notice he always changed things up. I suppose this was on purpose - and maybe some alcohol talking too. But to always improvise without losing the true essence of the solo just adds something special to the song. It must have been magic seeing Led Zeppelin live back in the day.

I love listening to the "Stairway to Heaven" studio and live recordings. I also dig hearing the orchestral interpretations of the song. In fact, the 1997 London Philharmonic recording Kashmir: Symphonic Led Zeppelin is one of my most-played albums of all time.

Comments

[Rita]

This is my #1.

My #2 is the solo from Masterplan, Falling Sparrow. Which happens to be a great song by a German Power Metal Band that I love.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1nzLR7_zJs

check it out. great song and band.

[Him]

I will, Rita. Thanks for sharing this. I don't listen to that sort of metal often. But I appreciate your opinion and love to hear what other people enjoy.

So glad you are posting again. I hope you are doing well.

[Rita]

Thanks Him. I hope you are doing well too.

Things are looking up on my end here. A little more normal, so pleased about that.

And if you do listen to that song, I'd like to know your thoughts if you don't mind sharing them.

Take care.

[Metalboy!]

Thanks, Rita … I’ll check it out …

Here’s another “Masterplan” for you (besides our elopement, haha!!) …

Check out “Masterplan” by The Plasmatics, from their album “Beyond The Valley of 1984” …

But the really hilarious version is their performance of the song live on “The Tomorrow Show” with Tom Snyder … Just go on YouTube and key it in for some real shenanigans by Richie Stotz, the lead guitarist, as he messes with the audience.

[Rita]

Metalboy! you still make me laugh ha ha.

When you said Tom Snyder Tomorrow show shenanigans, it made me think of the KISS debacle with a sky-high Ace and mad Gene and Paul. That was hysterical too.

I will try to check out the Plasmatics episode. thanks