# I'm Tore Down guitar solo

> The guitar solo on I'm Tore Down by Freddie King (1961) starts at about 1:58. From the album Freddy King Sings. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Freddie King, 1961, from *Freddy King Sings*. Solo by *Freddie King*.

A jumping blues with a compact solo packed with stinging double-stops and snappy bends; Clapton later made it a staple.

I'm Tore Down by Freddie King is #7 in our ranking of the best Freddie King guitar solos. The solo is played by Freddie King and the song was released in 1961.

## In our lists

- [The Best Freddie King Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/freddie-king-guitar-solos/) — #7
- [16 Easy Blues Guitar Solos to Learn (From First Licks to Slow Blues)](https://greatestsolos.com/list/easy-blues-solos/) — #8

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on I'm Tore Down?

Freddie King played the solo on Freddie King's I'm Tore Down (1961).

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