Hide Away
Freddie King, 1961, from Let's Hide Away and Dance Away with Freddy King. Solo by Freddie King.
A stop-start instrumental that became the test piece for British blues guitarists, full of crisp, hooky phrases.
Hide Away is a stop-start instrumental that became a test piece for British blues guitarists, full of crisp, hooky phrases. Freddie King's playing is clean and punchy, with every phrase clearly defined. The tune became a staple for aspiring blues players, and Eric Clapton recorded it with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. King's Les Paul Goldtop tone is bright and cutting. The tune's catchy melodies and tight structure make it both fun to play and instantly memorable. Listen for the stop-time sections, where the band drops out and King's guitar fills the gaps with sharp, hooky phrases.
Hide Away by Freddie King is ranked #286 in our consensus of 79 guitar-solo lists. The solo is played by Freddie King and the song was released in 1961.
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Who played the guitar solo on Hide Away?
Freddie King played the solo on Freddie King's Hide Away (1961).
What guitar was used on the Hide Away solo?
A gibson les paul goldtop, according to widely reported accounts.
Where does Hide Away rank among the greatest guitar solos?
#286 in the GreatestSolos consensus of 79 published lists; it appears on 1 of them.