While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Peter Frampton, 2003, from Now. Solo by Peter Frampton.
Peter Frampton's instrumental version of George Harrison's classic showcases his melodic playing and his famous talk box. He plays the vocal melody on guitar, adding expressive bends and ornaments, then uses the talk box to make the guitar sound like it's singing. His solos are fluid and tasteful, blending blues phrasing with pop sensibility. It's a warm tribute that highlights both the song's melody and Frampton's personality as a player. Listen for the moments where the talk box turns his guitar into a voice, echoing the emotion of Harrison's original lyric, and how he balances melody and improvisation throughout.
While My Guitar Gently Weeps by Peter Frampton is ranked #190 in our consensus of 79 guitar-solo lists. The solo is played by Peter Frampton and the song was released in 2003. It appears on 2 lists, placing as high as #16 (Planet Rock).
In our lists
- The 2000s — #12
- Wah & Talk Box Solos — #10
- Hidden Gems — #18
- The Best Peter Frampton Guitar Solos — #4
Sources
- Planet Rock: The Top 40 Greatest Guitar Solos Ever — #16
- Planet Rock: The 75 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time — #44
Who played the guitar solo on While My Guitar Gently Weeps?
Peter Frampton played the solo on Peter Frampton's While My Guitar Gently Weeps (2003).
What guitar was used on the While My Guitar Gently Weeps solo?
A gibson les paul, according to widely reported accounts.
Where does While My Guitar Gently Weeps rank among the greatest guitar solos?
#190 in the GreatestSolos consensus of 79 published lists; it appears on 2 of them.