Once Upon a Time in the West
Dire Straits, 1979, from Communiqué. Solo by Mark Knopfler.
A reggae-tinged groove gives Knopfler space for relaxed, conversational licks. The extended soloing sections showcase his effortless sense of swing.
Once Upon a Time in the West by Dire Straits is #7 in our ranking of the best Dire Straits guitar solos. The solo is played by Mark Knopfler and the song was released in 1979.
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Who played the guitar solo on Once Upon a Time in the West?
Mark Knopfler played the solo on Dire Straits's Once Upon a Time in the West (1979).