Top 20 Guitar Solos of 1973

The 20 greatest guitar solos released in 1973, 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 Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Time by Pink Floyd and Jessica by The Allman Brothers Band.

1. 1
   Free Bird

   Lynyrd Skynyrd · solo by Allen Collins & Gary Rossington · 1973
2. 2
   Time

   Pink Floyd · solo by David Gilmour · 1973
3. 3
   Jessica

   The Allman Brothers Band · solo by Dickey Betts · 1973
4. 4
   La Grange

   ZZ Top · solo by Billy Gibbons · 1973
5. 5
   Money

   Pink Floyd · solo by David Gilmour · 1973
6. 6
   Firth of Fifth

   Genesis · solo by Steve Hackett · 1973
7. 7
   That Lady, Pts. 1 & 2

   The Isley Brothers · solo by Ernie Isley · 1973
8. 8
   The Rocker

   Thin Lizzy · solo by Eric Bell · 1973
9. 9
   Quadrant 4

   Billy Cobham · solo by Tommy Bolin · 1973
10. 10
    Rocky Mountain Way

    Joe Walsh · solo by Joe Walsh · 1973
11. 11
    Ramblin' Man

    The Allman Brothers Band · solo by Dickey Betts, Les Dudek · 1973
12. 12
    Search and Destroy

    Iggy and the Stooges · solo by James Williamson · 1973
13. 13
    Jesus Just Left Chicago

    ZZ Top · solo by Billy Gibbons · 1973
14. 14
    Dancing with the Moonlit Knight

    Genesis · solo by Steve Hackett · 1973
15. 15
    Walk on Hot Coals

    Rory Gallagher · solo by Rory Gallagher · 1973
16. 16
    Night and Day

    Joe Pass · solo by Joe Pass · 1973
17. 17
    Rock Candy

    Montrose · solo by Ronnie Montrose · 1973
18. 18
    Birds of Fire

    Mahavishnu Orchestra · solo by John McLaughlin · 1973
19. 19
    Dream

    Mahavishnu Orchestra · solo by John McLaughlin · 1973
20. 20
    Everybody Needs a Friend

    Wishbone Ash · solo by Andy Powell & Ted Turner · 1973