# Valerie guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Valerie by Richard Thompson (1986) starts at about 2:10. From the album Daring Adventures. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Richard Thompson, 1986, from *Daring Adventures*. Solo by *Richard Thompson*.

A punchy rocker with a raw, stinging lead break. It showcases Thompson's ability to fit a whole solo into a tight pop frame.

Valerie by Richard Thompson is #16 in our ranking of the best Richard Thompson guitar solos. The solo is played by Richard Thompson and the song was released in 1986.

## In our lists

- [The Best Richard Thompson Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/richard-thompson-guitar-solos/) — #16

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Valerie?

Richard Thompson played the solo on Richard Thompson's Valerie (1986).

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