# California Waiting guitar solo

> Matthew Followill's guitar solo on California Waiting by Kings of Leon (2003) starts at about 1:48. From the album Youth & Young Manhood.

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Kings of Leon, 2003, from *Youth & Young Manhood*. Solo by *Matthew Followill*.

Southern-flavored twang and a loose, melodic break.

California Waiting by Kings of Leon is #11 in our ranking of the best Kings of Leon guitar solos. The solo is played by Matthew Followill and the song was released in 2003.

## In our lists

- [The Best Kings of Leon Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/kings-of-leon-guitar-solos/) — #11

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on California Waiting?

Matthew Followill played the solo on Kings of Leon's California Waiting (2003).

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