Go All the Way
Raspberries, 1972. Solo by Wally Bryson.
Bryson's crunchy riffing and punchy lead give Eric Carmen's melody the muscle that defined 1970s power pop.
Go All the Way pairs Eric Carmen's sweet, soaring melody with Wally Bryson's crunchy, muscular guitar, a combination that helped define 1970s power pop. Bryson's riffing is tight and loud, and his lead breaks are short and punchy, adding a rock edge to the song's Beatles-inspired harmonies. He keeps his parts concise and rhythmic, always serving the song's hooks. The contrast between the heavy guitar and the lush vocals became a model for later bands. Listen for the crunching opening riff and how Bryson's lead lines jump in with sharp, confident phrases, giving the song its energy while leaving plenty of room for Carmen's vocals and the band's harmonies.
Go All the Way by Raspberries is featured in our Power Pop (#5) list. The solo is played by Wally Bryson and the song was released in 1972.
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Who played the guitar solo on Go All the Way?
Wally Bryson played the solo on Raspberries's Go All the Way (1972).