Flight Over Rio
Al Di Meola, 1977, from Elegant Gypsy. Solo by Al Di Meola.
Latin percussion drives a soaring electric lead full of chromatic flurries and singing sustained notes.
Flight Over Rio by Al Di Meola is #6 in our ranking of the best Al Di Meola guitar solos. The solo is played by Al Di Meola and the song was released in 1977.
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Who played the guitar solo on Flight Over Rio?
Al Di Meola played the solo on Al Di Meola's Flight Over Rio (1977).
What guitar was used on the Flight Over Rio solo?
A gibson les paul, according to widely reported accounts.