Third World Man
Steely Dan, 1980, from Gaucho. Solo by Larry Carlton.
Salvaged from Royal Scam-era tapes after a master was accidentally erased, the track preserves a moody, beautifully paced Carlton solo.
Third World Man by Steely Dan is #3 in our ranking of the best Larry Carlton guitar solos. The solo is played by Larry Carlton and the song was released in 1980.
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Who played the guitar solo on Third World Man?
Larry Carlton played the solo on Steely Dan's Third World Man (1980).
What guitar was used on the Third World Man solo?
A gibson es-335, according to widely reported accounts.