Just What I Needed. Learn the guitar solo from The Cars' classic song.

[mdavis876]

I definitely don't play it the way Elliot originally played and it's certainly not note-for-note correct. I learned it by ear off of a cassette tape of album in the 80s when it originally came out. There are some versions by terrific players that an amazing job copying the original phrasing and position. I sure respect their talents. Playing guitar is so much fun. Elliott Easton is fantastic. Thank for watching my little offering. Best to you, Mike 

[mdavis876]

@mdavis876 Apparently I should have proofed my comment too, since I leave out words like I leave out notes. Ha

[multidwee]

Why don't you play the solo in the correct position? Starts on the 2nd string F# bend to a G#...as well you slide the 3rd string to a B for the second piece of the solo.

[misisipimike]

I've seen this played starting with a whole step bend starting on the 7th fret of the E string. I think this version is a lot more intuitive and fluid.

[SilentMott]

Nice job I love that solo. Also look at ZenDriveSeven who does a great cover of the solo and slows it down.  Its a bit different...

[wallsacc]

i like playing it in that position better

[kevykev38]

The last part is wrong.

[AnimeOtaku72]

Awesome job thanks for the help. I still have a little trouble with the part the leads into the hybrid picking

[mdavis876]

@HiroTheWonderDog

Thank you very much. What a well constructed solo it is. Elliott Easton is such a great player.

Mike

[foolybop]

your bends are awesome!!!!

[mdavis876]

@foolybop

Thank you. Nice of you. The Tom Anderson guitar is such a pleasure to play.

Best, Mike

[ZenDriveSeven]

Beatiful Tom Anderson! I love Elliot's playing and did a few covers and lessons as well. Keep up the great work! Thanks!

[mdavis876]

@ZenDriveSeven

Thanks. Nothing like the playability of a Tom Anderson. That's a dark cherry burst teardrop finish. Elliott plays the solo in a different position. I learned it by ear off the 45 record years ago & landed there. Didn't know until years later where he had played it. It's such a creative, fun solo...

Hey, love your playing! Mike