Sway
The Rolling Stones, 1971, from Sticky Fingers. Solo by Mick Taylor.
Mick Taylor's playing on 'Sway' is smooth, lyrical and full of feeling. His lead lines weave through the song's dark, bluesy groove, adding depth and emotion. The closing solo is the highlight, a long, flowing passage with expressive bends and sustained notes that lift the song to its peak. It's one of the finest examples of Taylor's contribution to the Stones' sound during his time with the band. Listen for how his lines rise and fall over the rhythm section, building intensity without ever losing their melodic shape, as the song fades out on a wave of guitar.
Sway by The Rolling Stones is ranked #162 in our consensus of 79 guitar-solo lists. The solo is played by Mick Taylor and the song was released in 1971. It appears on 3 lists, placing as high as #30 (NME).
In our lists
Sources
- NME: 50 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time — #30
- Guitar Tricks: 200 Best Guitar Solos of All Time — #180
- Acesso Music: Os 10 melhores solos de guitarra da história do rock
Who played the guitar solo on Sway?
Mick Taylor played the solo on The Rolling Stones's Sway (1971).
What guitar was used on the Sway solo?
A gibson les paul, according to widely reported accounts.
Where does Sway rank among the greatest guitar solos?
#162 in the GreatestSolos consensus of 79 published lists; it appears on 3 of them.