Stacy's Mom
Fountains of Wayne, 2003. Solo by Jody Porter.
Porter's Cars-inspired solo is a tribute to the late-1970s records the song borrows its sound from.
Stacy's Mom borrows heavily from late-1970s new wave, and Jody Porter's guitar solo is a loving tribute to that sound, especially The Cars. The solo is short and melodic, with a bright, clean tone and neat, well-shaped phrases that echo Elliot Easton's style. Porter plays with precision and humour, capturing the retro spirit without sounding like a copy. It helps make the song both nostalgic and fresh. Listen for the crisp, bouncy rhythm of the solo and how it sits over the song's driving beat, and for the small, playful melodic touches that recall classic Cars singles while fitting seamlessly into the song's cheeky, upbeat mood.
Stacy's Mom by Fountains of Wayne is featured in our Power Pop (#18) list. The solo is played by Jody Porter and the song was released in 2003.
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Who played the guitar solo on Stacy's Mom?
Jody Porter played the solo on Fountains of Wayne's Stacy's Mom (2003).