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European Son

The Velvet Underground · 1967 · solo by Lou Reed and Sterling Morrison
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European Son

The Velvet Underground, 1967, from The Velvet Underground & Nico. Solo by Lou Reed and Sterling Morrison.

After a short verse the song dissolves into minutes of chaotic, feedback-laden guitar improvisation.

European Son by The Velvet Underground is #5 in our ranking of the best Lou Reed guitar solos. The solo is played by Lou Reed and Sterling Morrison and the song was released in 1967.

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    Who played the guitar solo on European Son?

    Lou Reed and Sterling Morrison played the solo on The Velvet Underground's European Son (1967).