Day After Day

Badfinger, 1971, from Straight Up. Solo by Pete Ham, George Harrison.

Ham and producer George Harrison trade and harmonise slide lines, producing one of the loveliest guitar breaks of its era.

Day After Day features one of the loveliest slide guitar breaks of its era, a duet between Pete Ham and producer George Harrison. The two players trade and harmonise smooth, singing slide lines, each phrase gliding into the next with a warm, sustained tone. It is melodic and gentle, matching the song's longing mood, and the harmonies give it a rich, almost orchestral quality. Harrison's influence is audible in the lyrical, vocal-like phrasing. Listen for the moments where the two guitars move together in harmony and then separate, and for the smooth slides between notes that make the solo sound like a single voice singing over the piano and rhythm section.

Day After Day by Badfinger is featured in our Power Pop (#6) list. The solo is played by Pete Ham, George Harrison and the song was released in 1971.

In our lists

• The 25 Greatest Power Pop Guitar Solos — #6
• Slide Guitar — #20
• The Best Badfinger Guitar Solos — #2

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