I'll Play the Blues for You
Albert King, 1972, from I'll Play the Blues for You. Solo by Albert King.
Backed by the Bar-Kays and Memphis Horns, King lays down some of his most lyrical, relaxed lines, every phrase given room to breathe. A masterclass in tone and restraint.
I'll Play the Blues for You by Albert King is #4 in our ranking of the best Albert King guitar solos. The solo is played by Albert King and the song was released in 1972.
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Who played the guitar solo on I'll Play the Blues for You?
Albert King played the solo on Albert King's I'll Play the Blues for You (1972).
What guitar was used on the I'll Play the Blues for You solo?
A gibson flying v, according to widely reported accounts.