Beck's Bolero
Jeff Beck, 1967, from Truth. Solo by Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page.
Written by Jimmy Page on a Bolero rhythm, with Beck's lead and slide over a band that foreshadows Led Zeppelin.
Beck's Bolero was written by Jimmy Page on a Bolero rhythm, and it features Jeff Beck's lead and slide playing over a band that foreshadows Led Zeppelin. The track moves from a stately, classical-inspired opening into a heavy rock section, with Beck's guitar weaving melody and noise. His slide lines are sharp and expressive, and his lead playing has a raw, adventurous edge. The recording captured a moment when British rock was moving toward heavier, more experimental sounds. Listen for the sudden shift from the Bolero rhythm into the heavy middle section, where the band seems to explode.
Beck's Bolero by Jeff Beck is ranked #264 in our consensus of 79 guitar-solo lists. The solo is played by Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and the song was released in 1967. It appears on 2 lists, placing as high as #12 (Music in Minnesota).
In our lists
- The 25 Greatest Guitar Instrumentals — #22
- Slide Guitar — #12
- Best of Jimmy Page — #7
- The Best The Jeff Beck Group Guitar Solos — #1
- The Best Jeff Beck Guitar Solos — #7
Sources
- Music in Minnesota: 38 Best Guitar Solos Of All Time — #12
- Digital Dream Door: 250 Greatest Rock Guitar Solos — #133
Who played the guitar solo on Beck's Bolero?
Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page played the solo on Jeff Beck's Beck's Bolero (1967).
Where does Beck's Bolero rank among the greatest guitar solos?
#264 in the GreatestSolos consensus of 79 published lists; it appears on 2 of them.