Play With Me
Extreme, 1989, from Extreme. Solo by Nuno Bettencourt.
'Play With Me' is a showcase for Nuno Bettencourt's striking technique. The song opens with a lightning-fast take on Mozart's 'Rondo alla Turca', and the solo is a whirlwind of fast runs, tapping and precise, clean picking. It's playful and exuberant, matching the song's energy and humor. The track became a favorite among guitarists, partly thanks to its appearance in the film Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. Listen for how Nuno blends classical themes with rock and funk phrasing, keeping everything tight and melodic even at breakneck speed, and how the rhythm section keeps up with him.
Play With Me by Extreme is ranked #203 in our consensus of 79 guitar-solo lists. The solo is played by Nuno Bettencourt and the song was released in 1989. It appears on 2 lists, placing as high as #5 (Ultimate Classic Rock).
In our lists
- The 25 Greatest Shred Guitar Solos — #12
- The Best Nuno Bettencourt Guitar Solos — #5
- The Best Extreme Guitar Solos — #6
Sources
- Ultimate Classic Rock: Top 20 Hair Metal Guitar Solos — #5
- guitarguitar: Top 50 Guitar Solos of All Time — #34
- DigitalDreamDoor: 200 Greatest Metal Guitar Solos — #65
- Planet Rock: The 75 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time — #65
Who played the guitar solo on Play With Me?
Nuno Bettencourt played the solo on Extreme's Play With Me (1989).
What guitar was used on the Play With Me solo?
A washburn n4, according to widely reported accounts.
Where does Play With Me rank among the greatest guitar solos?
#203 in the GreatestSolos consensus of 79 published lists; it appears on 2 of them.