# New Year's Day guitar solo

> The Edge's guitar solo on New Year's Day by U2 (1983). Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear. A alternative classic from the 1980s.

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U2, 1983. Solo by *The Edge*.

Better known for its piano and bass hook, the song hides a short, raw distorted solo from The Edge that Rick Beato called underrated.

New Year's Day by U2 is featured in our lists. The solo is played by The Edge and the song was released in 1983.

## Sources

- [Rick Beato (YouTube): Top 10 Underrated Guitar Solos of All Time](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAI6IlpRp8w) — #7

### Who played the guitar solo on New Year's Day?

The Edge played the solo on U2's New Year's Day (1983).

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