The Best Guitar Solos of 1951

The greatest guitar solos released in 1951, ranked: solos our consensus of published lists rates highest come first, then our genre and artist rankings, with no more than three per artist. Led by How High the Moon by Les Paul and Mary Ford, The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise by Les Paul and Mary Ford and Dust My Broom by Elmore James.

1. 1
   How High the Moon

   Les Paul and Mary Ford · solo by Les Paul · 1951
2. 2
   The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise

   Les Paul and Mary Ford · solo by Les Paul · 1951
3. 3
   Dust My Broom

   Elmore James · solo by Elmore James · 1951
4. 4
   Louisiana Blues

   Muddy Waters · solo by Muddy Waters · 1951
5. 5
   Long Distance Call

   Muddy Waters · solo by Muddy Waters · 1951
6. 6
   I'm in the Mood

   John Lee Hooker · solo by John Lee Hooker · 1951
7. 7
   Honey Bee

   Muddy Waters · solo by Muddy Waters · 1951
8. 8
   Three O'Clock Blues

   B.B. King · solo by B.B. King · 1951
9. 9
   How Many More Years

   Howlin' Wolf · solo by Willie Johnson · 1951
10. 10
    Whispering

    Les Paul · solo by Les Paul · 1951
11. 11
    Moanin' at Midnight

    Howlin' Wolf · solo by Willie Johnson · 1951