# I'll Play the Blues for You guitar solo

> The guitar solo on I'll Play the Blues for You by Albert King (1972) starts at about 3:11. From the album I'll Play the Blues for You.

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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.

## In our lists

- [The Best Albert King Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/albert-king-guitar-solos/) — #4

## Sources

### 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.

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