# Chain Lightnin' guitar solo

> Don Barnes & Jeff Carlisi's guitar solo on Chain Lightnin' by 38 Special (1982) starts at about 3:00. From the album Special Forces.

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38 Special, 1982, from *Special Forces*. Solo by *Don Barnes & Jeff Carlisi*.

A fan favorite that stretches out into extended, blazing guitar interplay, a live showcase for the twin leads.

Chain Lightnin' by 38 Special is #6 in our ranking of the best 38 Special guitar solos. The solo is played by Don Barnes & Jeff Carlisi and the song was released in 1982.

## In our lists

- [The Best 38 Special Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/38-special-guitar-solos/) — #6

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Chain Lightnin'?

Don Barnes & Jeff Carlisi played the solo on 38 Special's Chain Lightnin' (1982).

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