The Lonesome Road
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, 1938. Solo by Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
An early recording showcasing her fluid picking and bluesy inflections on a mournful melody.
The Lonesome Road by Sister Rosetta Tharpe is #11 in our ranking of the best Sister Rosetta Tharpe guitar solos. The solo is played by Sister Rosetta Tharpe and the song was released in 1938.
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Who played the guitar solo on The Lonesome Road?
Sister Rosetta Tharpe played the solo on Sister Rosetta Tharpe's The Lonesome Road (1938).
What guitar was used on the The Lonesome Road solo?
A national triolian, according to widely reported accounts.