Love Song
The Damned, 1979. Solo by Captain Sensible.
Captain Sensible's fast, flashy lead shows how much playing skill the early punk bands had.
Love Song is a fast, catchy punk single, and Captain Sensible's lead guitar shows off serious skill beneath the band's chaotic image. His playing is quick and flashy, with rapid runs and sharp bends that fit neatly into the song's breakneck pace. He blends punk energy with pop hooks, keeping the solo tight and melodic. It proves that early punk bands often had more technical ability than their reputations suggested. Listen for the bursts of speed and how they stay tied to the song's melody, and for the way the guitar cuts through the driving rhythm section, adding an extra layer of excitement to an already frantic, joyful track.
Love Song by The Damned is ranked #331 in our consensus of 79 guitar-solo lists. The solo is played by Captain Sensible and the song was released in 1979. It appears on 1 lists, placing as high as #96 (Classic Rock (Louder)).
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Who played the guitar solo on Love Song?
Captain Sensible played the solo on The Damned's Love Song (1979).
Where does Love Song rank among the greatest guitar solos?
#331 in the GreatestSolos consensus of 79 published lists; it appears on 1 of them.