Top 20 Guitar Solos of 1974

The 20 greatest guitar solos released in 1974, 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 Brighton Rock by Queen, Killer Queen by Queen and Rock Bottom by UFO.

1. 1
   Brighton Rock

   Queen · solo by Brian May · 1974
2. 2
   Killer Queen

   Queen · solo by Brian May · 1974
3. 3
   Rock Bottom

   UFO · solo by Michael Schenker · 1974
4. 4
   Still In Love With You

   Thin Lizzy · solo by Gary Moore & Brian Robertson · 1974
5. 5
   Baby's on Fire

   Brian Eno · solo by Robert Fripp · 1974
6. 6
   Working Man

   Rush · solo by Alex Lifeson · 1974
7. 7
   Take Five

   George Benson · solo by George Benson · 1974
8. 8
   Sound Chaser

   Yes · solo by Steve Howe · 1974
9. 9
   Train Kept A-Rollin'

   Aerosmith · solo by Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner · 1974
10. 10
    Too Rolling Stoned

    Robin Trower · solo by Robin Trower · 1974
11. 11
    Sweet Jane

    Lou Reed · solo by Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner · 1974
12. 12
    Burn

    Deep Purple · solo by Ritchie Blackmore · 1974
13. 13
    Bridge of Sighs

    Robin Trower · solo by Robin Trower · 1974
14. 14
    September Gurls

    Big Star · solo by Alex Chilton · 1974
15. 15
    Now I'm Here

    Queen · solo by Brian May · 1974
16. 16
    Sweet Home Alabama

    Lynyrd Skynyrd · solo by Ed King · 1974
17. 17
    Tell Me Something Good

    Rufus · solo by Al Ciner · 1974
18. 18
    Call Me the Breeze

    Lynyrd Skynyrd · solo by Ed King, Allen Collins, Gary Rossington · 1974
19. 19
    Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)

    Raspberries · solo by Wally Bryson · 1974
20. 20
    Standing on the Verge of Getting It On

    Funkadelic · solo by Eddie Hazel · 1974