You Know You Know
Mahavishnu Orchestra, 1971, from The Inner Mounting Flame. Solo by John McLaughlin.
Built on a hypnotic, gently syncopated figure, it features McLaughlin's most restrained playing on the debut. The track has become a favorite sample source.
You Know You Know by Mahavishnu Orchestra is #18 in our ranking of the best Mahavishnu Orchestra guitar solos. The solo is played by John McLaughlin and the song was released in 1971.
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Who played the guitar solo on You Know You Know?
John McLaughlin played the solo on Mahavishnu Orchestra's You Know You Know (1971).
What guitar was used on the You Know You Know solo?
A gibson ems-1275 through a Marshall amp, according to widely reported accounts.