The Frightened City guitar solo
The Shadows, 1961, from Non-album single. Solo by Hank Marvin.
A dramatic film-theme instrumental where Marvin's lead conjures noir tension.
The Frightened City by The Shadows is #10 in our ranking of the best The Shadows guitar solos. The solo is played by Hank Marvin and the song was released in 1961.
In our lists
- The Best The Shadows Guitar Solos — #10
- The Best Hank Marvin Guitar Solos — #5
- Top 20 Guitar Solos of 1961 — #17
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Who played the guitar solo on The Frightened City?
Hank Marvin played the solo on The Shadows's The Frightened City (1961).
What guitar was used on the The Frightened City solo?
A fender stratocaster, according to widely reported accounts.