# I Fall Apart guitar solo

> The guitar solo on I Fall Apart by Rory Gallagher (1971) starts at about 2:48. From the album Rory Gallagher. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Rory Gallagher, 1971, from *Rory Gallagher*. Solo by *Rory Gallagher*.

From his solo debut, a slow, aching ballad whose solo is a masterclass in expressive blues phrasing.

I Fall Apart by Rory Gallagher is #9 in our ranking of the best Rory Gallagher guitar solos. The solo is played by Rory Gallagher and the song was released in 1971.

## In our lists

- [The Best Rory Gallagher Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/rory-gallagher-guitar-solos/) — #9

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on I Fall Apart?

Rory Gallagher played the solo on Rory Gallagher's I Fall Apart (1971).

### What guitar was used on the I Fall Apart solo?

A fender stratocaster through a Vox AC30 amp, according to widely reported accounts.

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