# Yesterday guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Yesterday by Chet Atkins (1966). Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear. A rock classic from the 1960s.

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Chet Atkins, 1966. Solo by *Chet Atkins*.

He turns McCartney's ballad into a delicate fingerstyle miniature while keeping the melody at the front.

Yesterday by Chet Atkins is featured in our lists. The solo is played by Chet Atkins and the song was released in 1966.

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Yesterday?

Chet Atkins played the solo on Chet Atkins's Yesterday (1966).

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