# Theme for Young Lovers guitar solo

> Hank Marvin's guitar solo on Theme for Young Lovers by The Shadows (1964). From the album non-album single. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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The Shadows, 1964, from *non-album single*. Solo by *Hank Marvin*.

A tender ballad melody showcasing the singing sustain of Marvin's tone.

Theme for Young Lovers by The Shadows is #15 in our ranking of the best Hank Marvin guitar solos. The solo is played by Hank Marvin and the song was released in 1964.

## In our lists

- [The Best Hank Marvin Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/hank-marvin-guitar-solos/) — #15

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Theme for Young Lovers?

Hank Marvin played the solo on The Shadows's Theme for Young Lovers (1964).

### What guitar was used on the Theme for Young Lovers solo?

A fender stratocaster through a Vox AC30 amp, according to widely reported accounts.

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