# Close to the Edge guitar solo

> Steve Howe's guitar solo on Close to the Edge by Yes (1972) starts at about 0:50. From the album Close to the Edge. A prog rock classic from the 1970s.

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Yes, 1972, from *Close to the Edge*. Solo by *Steve Howe*.

An epic journey in which Howe's frantic opening leads and melodic themes drive the 18-minute suite.

Close to the Edge by Yes is #5 in our ranking of the best Steve Howe guitar solos. The solo is played by Steve Howe and the song was released in 1972.

## In our lists

- [The Best Steve Howe Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/steve-howe-guitar-solos/) — #5
- [The Best Yes Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/yes-guitar-solos/) — #4

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Close to the Edge?

Steve Howe played the solo on Yes's Close to the Edge (1972).

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