It's So Easy guitar solo

The Crickets, 1958, from non-album single. Solo by Tommy Allsup.

Tommy Allsup's crisp, bright break gives one of the last Crickets singles with Buddy Holly its lift.

It's So Easy is a bright, upbeat Crickets single, and Tommy Allsup's crisp guitar break gives it an extra lift. His tone is clean and sparkling, and his phrases are quick and melodic, blending country influences with rock and roll energy. Allsup keeps the solo short and focused, adding colour without distracting from Buddy Holly's catchy vocal. The song later found new life through cover versions. Listen for the bright, ringing notes and how the solo moves smoothly through the chords, and for the way it adds a sense of joy and momentum, perfectly matching the song's optimistic message about the ease of falling in love.

It's So Easy by The Crickets is featured in our Rock & Roll (#13) list. The solo is played by Tommy Allsup and the song was released in 1958.

In our lists

• The 25 Greatest Rock and Roll Guitar Solos — #13
• The Best Buddy Holly Guitar Solos — #9
• Top 20 Guitar Solos of 1958 — #5

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