# Right String Baby (But the Wrong Yo Yo) guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Right String Baby (But the Wrong Yo Yo) by Carl Perkins (1957) starts at about 1:10. From the album Dance Album of Carl Perkins.

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Carl Perkins, 1957, from *Dance Album of Carl Perkins*. Solo by *Carl Perkins*.

A bluesy novelty number carried by Perkins' greasy bends and loose, conversational fills.

Right String Baby (But the Wrong Yo Yo) by Carl Perkins is #11 in our ranking of the best Carl Perkins guitar solos. The solo is played by Carl Perkins and the song was released in 1957.

## In our lists

- [The Best Carl Perkins Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/carl-perkins-guitar-solos/) — #11

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Right String Baby (But the Wrong Yo Yo)?

Carl Perkins played the solo on Carl Perkins's Right String Baby (But the Wrong Yo Yo) (1957).

### What guitar was used on the Right String Baby (But the Wrong Yo Yo) solo?

A gibson les paul, according to widely reported accounts.

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