# Midnight Tango guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Midnight Tango by Al Di Meola (1977). From the album Elegant Gypsy. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Al Di Meola, 1977, from *Elegant Gypsy*. Solo by *Al Di Meola*.

A moodier, more lyrical piece that shows his phrasing and tone rather than raw speed.

Midnight Tango by Al Di Meola is #10 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.

## In our lists

- [The Best Al Di Meola Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/al-di-meola-guitar-solos/) — #10

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Midnight Tango?

Al Di Meola played the solo on Al Di Meola's Midnight Tango (1977).

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