All the Way from Memphis
Mott the Hoople, 1973. Solo by Mick Ralphs.
Mick Ralphs trades lead lines with Andy Mackay's saxophone on a song about a band that loses its guitar.
All the Way from Memphis is a song about a band that loses its guitar on tour, so it is fitting that the guitar gets a lively spotlight. Mick Ralphs trades lead lines with Andy Mackay's saxophone, and the back-and-forth has a loose, rollicking feel. His phrasing is bluesy and bold, with a crunchy tone that suits the song's storytelling swagger. The track captures Mott the Hoople's mix of rock and roll tradition and glam flair. Listen for how the guitar and sax answer each other, building a playful musical conversation.
All the Way from Memphis by Mott the Hoople is featured in our Glam (#25) list. The solo is played by Mick Ralphs and the song was released in 1973.
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Who played the guitar solo on All the Way from Memphis?
Mick Ralphs played the solo on Mott the Hoople's All the Way from Memphis (1973).