# We Used to Know guitar solo

> Martin Barre's guitar solo on We Used to Know by Jethro Tull (1969) starts at about 2:05. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Jethro Tull, 1969. Solo by *Martin Barre*.

An early Barre highlight: a moody, wah-colored solo over a descending progression that many listeners compare to a later West Coast classic.

We Used to Know by Jethro Tull is #5 in our ranking of the best Jethro Tull guitar solos. The solo is played by Martin Barre and the song was released in 1969.

## In our lists

- [The Best Jethro Tull Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/jethro-tull-guitar-solos/) — #5

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on We Used to Know?

Martin Barre played the solo on Jethro Tull's We Used to Know (1969).

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