Someday, Someway
Marshall Crenshaw, 1982. Solo by Marshall Crenshaw.
A tidy Buddy Holly-style break that shows how little a great power pop solo needs.
Someday, Someway is a lovingly crafted slice of power pop, and Marshall Crenshaw's guitar break is a lesson in economy. The solo is tidy and melodic, drawing on Buddy Holly's clean, bright style, with clear phrases that echo the song's catchy melody. Crenshaw avoids excess, playing just enough to lift the song before handing back to the vocals. It reflects his love of early rock and roll and his skill at modernising it. Listen for the crisp, twangy tone and the neat rhythm of the phrases, and for how the solo feels like a natural extension of the song's melody rather than a separate showcase, keeping the whole track bright and light.
Someday, Someway by Marshall Crenshaw is featured in our Power Pop (#25) list. The solo is played by Marshall Crenshaw and the song was released in 1982.
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Who played the guitar solo on Someday, Someway?
Marshall Crenshaw played the solo on Marshall Crenshaw's Someday, Someway (1982).