Sweet Home Chicago
Magic Sam, 1967, from West Side Soul. Solo by Magic Sam.
Sam's reworking of the Robert Johnson tune is driving and joyous. It set a template that countless blues bands still follow, with his rhythm and lead playing locked together.
Sweet Home Chicago by Magic Sam is #2 in our ranking of the best Magic Sam guitar solos. The solo is played by Magic Sam and the song was released in 1967.
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Who played the guitar solo on Sweet Home Chicago?
Magic Sam played the solo on Magic Sam's Sweet Home Chicago (1967).