Home from the Forest

Tony Rice, 1983. Solo by Tony Rice.

Rice's tender reading of Gordon Lightfoot's song, with understated melodic breaks.

Home from the Forest is Tony Rice's tender reading of Gordon Lightfoot's song, and his guitar breaks are understated and melodic. Rather than showing off, Rice plays gentle, lyrical lines that follow the song's melody and mood. His tone is warm and rich, with a clarity that lets every note shine. The performance shows Rice's love of singer-songwriter material and his ability to make it his own. His singing and playing complement each other perfectly. Listen for the way his breaks echo the vocal melody, adding subtle embellishments without overwhelming the song, and for the rich, resonant tone of his guitar in the quiet passages.

Home from the Forest by Tony Rice is featured in our Bluegrass (#12) list. The solo is played by Tony Rice and the song was released in 1983.

In our lists

• The 20 Greatest Bluegrass Guitar Solos — #12

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