The Best Richard Thompson Guitar Solos

Richard Thompson fused British folk modes, bagpipe-like ornaments and hybrid picking into a lead guitar voice unlike anyone else's. From Fairport Convention to his solo work, his solos are prized for their bite, invention and emotional intensity.

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1. 1
   The Calvary Cross

   Richard & Linda Thompson · solo by Richard Thompson · 1975
2. 2
   Shoot Out the Lights

   Richard & Linda Thompson · solo by Richard Thompson · 1982
3. 3
   Sloth

   Fairport Convention · solo by Richard Thompson · 1970
4. 4
   A Sailor's Life

   Fairport Convention · solo by Richard Thompson · 1969
5. 5
   Tear-Stained Letter

   Richard Thompson · solo by Richard Thompson · 1983
6. 6
   Can't Win

   Richard Thompson · solo by Richard Thompson · 1988
7. 7
   Matty Groves

   Fairport Convention · solo by Richard Thompson · 1969
8. 8
   Did She Jump or Was She Pushed?

   Richard and Linda Thompson · solo by Richard Thompson · 1982
9. 9
   Night Comes In

   Richard and Linda Thompson · solo by Richard Thompson · 1975
10. 10
    Hand of Kindness

    Richard Thompson · solo by Richard Thompson · 1983
11. 11
    1952 Vincent Black Lightning

    Richard Thompson · solo by Richard Thompson · 1991
12. 12
    For Shame of Doing Wrong

    Richard and Linda Thompson · solo by Richard Thompson · 1975
13. 13
    Mr. Lacey

    Fairport Convention · solo by Richard Thompson · 1969
14. 14
    Walk Awhile

    Fairport Convention · solo by Richard Thompson · 1970
15. 15
    I Feel So Good

    Richard Thompson · solo by Richard Thompson · 1991
16. 16
    Valerie

    Richard Thompson · solo by Richard Thompson · 1986
17. 17
    Cooksferry Queen

    Richard Thompson · solo by Richard Thompson · 1994
18. 18
    Al Bowlly's in Heaven

    Richard Thompson · solo by Richard Thompson · 1986