Away from the Numbers
The Jam, 1977, from In the City. Solo by Paul Weller.
A melodic, reflective track with a lyrical lead break showing Weller's songcraft.
Away from the Numbers by The Jam is #8 in our ranking of the best The Jam guitar solos. The solo is played by Paul Weller and the song was released in 1977.
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Who played the guitar solo on Away from the Numbers?
Paul Weller played the solo on The Jam's Away from the Numbers (1977).
What guitar was used on the Away from the Numbers solo?
A rickenbacker 330 through a Vox AC30 amp, according to widely reported accounts.