One of the highlights of any hard rock or metal song is when the guitarist (or keyboardist!) takes centre stage with a memorable solo that often transcends the song itself. In this episode of our In 40 Minutes series we have strung together some of our fave solo moments from studio recordings (with one live exception).

Something's indeed comin' your way!!!!

Side 1

(0:00) "Highway Star" - Ritchie Blackmore (DEEP PURPLE)

(1:19) "Bedroom Game" - Lips (ANVIL)

(4:02) "Something's Comin' Our Way" - Frank Marino

(9:25) "Steeler" - Glen Tipton/KK Downing (JUDAS PRIEST)

(11:07) "Changin' Times" - Manny Charlton (NAZARETH)

(14:06) "Boogie No More" - Dave Hlubek/Steve Holland/Duane Roland (MOLLY HATCHET)

Side 2

(18:56) "Out of Control" - Ted Nugent

(21:04) "Roll With The Changes" - Neil Doughty/Gary Ritchrath

(23:17) "Love To Love" - Michael Schenker (UFO)

(24:53) "Eruption" - Eddie Van Halen (VAN HALEN)

(26:34) "Phantom of the Opera" - Dave Murray / Dennis Stratton (IRON MAIDEN) )

(30:17) "Cry of the Banshee" - John Ricci (EXCITER)

(31:41) "Death Trap" - Mike Siffringer (DESTRUCTION)

(34:43) "Think About It" - Joe Perry (AEROSMITH)

(36:23) "Whole Lotta Rosie" - Angus Young (AC/DC)