Wild Horse
The Kentucky Colonels, 1964. Solo by Clarence White.
A brisk instrumental where White's off-beat accents and quick runs stand out.
Wild Horse is a brisk instrumental that shows Clarence White's off-beat accents and quick runs at their most playful. His lead lines dart and weave through the tune, full of syncopation and surprise. The tone is bright and crisp, with a strong attack that cuts through the band. White's rhythmic inventiveness made him one of the most influential acoustic guitarists of his generation. Even in a short piece, his personality shines through. Listen for the unexpected accents that give the tune its bounce, and for the quick runs that seem to tumble forward before landing neatly on the beat.
Wild Horse by The Kentucky Colonels is featured in our Bluegrass (#14) list. The solo is played by Clarence White and the song was released in 1964.
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Who played the guitar solo on Wild Horse?
Clarence White played the solo on The Kentucky Colonels's Wild Horse (1964).