Top 20 Guitar Solos of 1962

The 20 greatest guitar solos released in 1962, 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 Misirlou by Dick Dale & the Del-Tones, Stone Crazy by Buddy Guy and Green Onions by Booker T. & the M.G.'s.

1. 1
   Misirlou

   Dick Dale & the Del-Tones · solo by Dick Dale · 1962
2. 2
   Stone Crazy

   Buddy Guy · solo by Buddy Guy · 1962
3. 3
   Green Onions

   Booker T. & the M.G.'s · solo by Steve Cropper · 1962
4. 4
   Frosty

   Albert Collins · solo by Albert Collins · 1962
5. 5
   Bustin' Surfboards

   The Tornadoes · solo by The Tornadoes · 1962
6. 6
   Full House

   Wes Montgomery · solo by Wes Montgomery · 1962
7. 7
   My Funny Valentine

   Bill Evans & Jim Hall · solo by Jim Hall · 1962
8. 8
   Surf Beat

   Dick Dale & the Del-Tones · solo by Dick Dale · 1962
9. 9
   Latin'ia

   The Sentinals · solo by The Sentinals · 1962
10. 10
    The 2,000 Pound Bee

    The Ventures · solo by Nokie Edwards · 1962
11. 11
    Boom Boom

    John Lee Hooker · solo by John Lee Hooker · 1962
12. 12
    Wonderful Land

    The Shadows · solo by Hank Marvin · 1962
13. 13
    Without a Song

    Sonny Rollins · solo by Jim Hall · 1962
14. 14
    Skating in Central Park

    Bill Evans & Jim Hall · solo by Jim Hall · 1962
15. 15
    Romain

    Bill Evans & Jim Hall · solo by Jim Hall · 1962
16. 16
    Jungle Fever

    Dick Dale & the Del-Tones · solo by Dick Dale · 1962
17. 17
    Mo' Onions

    Booker T. & the M.G.'s · solo by Steve Cropper · 1962
18. 18
    God Bless the Child

    Sonny Rollins · solo by Jim Hall · 1962
19. 19
    Dance On!

    The Shadows · solo by Hank Marvin · 1962
20. 20
    Grantstand

    Grant Green · solo by Grant Green · 1962