# Happy guitar solo

> Keith Richards's guitar solo on Happy by The Rolling Stones (1972) starts at about 1:29. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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The Rolling Stones, 1972. Solo by *Keith Richards*.

Keith sings lead and plays a loose, joyous riff that captures the Exile sessions.

Happy by The Rolling Stones is featured in our lists. The solo is played by Keith Richards and the song was released in 1972.

## Sources

- [Rick Beato (YouTube): Top 10 Underrated Guitar Solos of All Time](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAI6IlpRp8w) — #8

### Who played the guitar solo on Happy?

Keith Richards played the solo on The Rolling Stones's Happy (1972).

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