Remedy
The Black Crowes, 1992, from The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion. Solo by Marc Ford.
Marc Ford's loose, soulful lead matches the gospel backing vocals on the band's biggest rock-radio hit.
Remedy is a loose, swaggering rocker, and Marc Ford's lead guitar brings a soulful, slightly unruly energy to it. Over a funky groove and gospel-style backing vocals, his solo leans on bluesy bends, raw tone and phrases that seem to push and pull against the rhythm. It sounds more like a band jamming in a room than a carefully polished studio take, which fits the song's revival-meeting feel. Ford's arrival gave the band a stronger lead voice, and this track shows why. Listen for how his solo rises alongside the backing singers, and notice the way he lets notes crack and break up, adding grit to the song's celebratory spirit.
Remedy by The Black Crowes is featured in our Southern Rock (#22) list. The solo is played by Marc Ford and the song was released in 1992.
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Who played the guitar solo on Remedy?
Marc Ford played the solo on The Black Crowes's Remedy (1992).