10 Of The GREATEST Solos In Of ALL TIME (In 10 Minutes)

[@jackstraw79]

Tim playing Steely Dan solos has made my Saturday. Love & respect

[@davealexander59]

Love Skunk and Larry, but the Dias solos are what make me just go WOW!

[@soultoburn]

Steely Dan solos are legendary for their lyrical memorable qualities but Denny Dias is just so funky and slinky it's just crazy great!

[@davidregehr2687]

Tim thanks for that. I'm a life long Steely Dan fan, at 66 they're still my favourite band. I've never played a lick of guitar but there isn't a solo in their repertoire that I can't Air Guitar note for note. Icons! Loved to see your grin as you played.

[@davealexander59]

Forgot Boston Rag. That solo is next level.

[@thebigleone1066]

Denny Dias is so underrated, any chance of an interview?

[@DanielC__]

YES, great ides...Please Tim!

[@chrisquinn9104]

I agree. He’s my favorite

[@miserychannel69]

so effortless .. you are truly a Master's MASTER.

[@VonBluesman]

All of those leads were so beautiful and so well executed. I will get back to you in 40 years, maybe.😂🎸✌

[@timpierceguitar]

Haha, I'm glad you enjoyed them!

[@richardlaiche8303]

The guitar work in Haitian Divorce never gets any love. Even without the talkbox it's amazing.

[@joeperry9814]

Once again a master class from our favorite teacher.

[@Mrfreddyg32]

Tim I love you and your playing - really. But to see Jay Graydon play that lead as the #1, priceless man. You are the best, keep up the great work.

[@timdowling8902]

From one Tim to another cracking video yet again you are a master of your craft Keep them coming Tim I look forward to them i’m so do many others

[@timpierceguitar]

Thanks, will do!

[@paulrobertson3326]

If you're not having fun watching Tim's videos, you need to learn to relax and just feel the music. Thanks for another great post Tim!

[@pauleuro123]

I gave this video a "Thumbs Up" before I even viewed it! I just knew it would be exceptional, and I wasn't disappointed! We are so, so fortunate to have access to great guitar players like Tim Pierce.

[@timpierceguitar]

Wow, thank you!

[@claudehopper9813]

Donald Fegan & Walter Becker composed amazing arrangements , they knew what they wanted to hear and pulled it out of some of the greatest guitarist in the business . These leads always sound fresh , tight to the core , and recognizable immediately . Steely Dan raised the bar .

[@suzannecoholic1467]

Just made my dreary, icy, east coast Saturday afternoon into a sunny, smiling, happy day!

[@NolalanD]

Always felt it was great music for an East Coast winter day. It has the attitude if the East with the Coolness of the West on a foundation from the South.

[@JGlassy]

Ah, love all of these solos!!

[@buzzsmith8146]

Wow. Thanks, Tim. I'm a keyboard guy, but I certainly do appreciate great talent on any instrument which certainly includes you!

[@JamesMatthews-c4b]

Thoroughly enjoyed this with my morning coffee. I'm now inspired to learn some of these great songs. Thank you!!

[@jimmyrants4342]

Tim, honestly, I think you're the greatest session guitar player of all time. What a great video here. Best bassist, Carol Kaye.

[@DanielC__]

Thanks for playing these. Those are some BRILIANTLY constructed solos. Some are more complicated but even the least complicated ones meld perfectly to the song. Becker and Fagen always seemed to let their guitarists comprise the solos and it sure as heck worked for them. They were micro managers of course but still let the musicians develop awesome accompaniment. Not just great song writers but great producers.

[@picksalot1]

Your Top 10 Guitar Solos for any decades, years, or genres would probably be a pretty popular topic. My favorite: Reelin' in the Years, a timeless classic. Perfection 😎

[@annubisbones]

They are all great. Maybe because it’s one of the few (if not the only) solo to open a song, plus the notes choices and great playing of Larry Carlton, I pick “Don’t Take Me Alive”. Such a great song! Maybe it’s a tie with “Kid Charlemagne”. 😎

[@KereBuchanan]

So fantastic Tim. I had a Steely Dan group in Australia for 15 years called the Bodacious Cowboys. Sure would've loved to have had you come play some gigs! Love your work man, Kere.

[@MonkeyDolphin]

Tim, you radiate joy when you play! Great video!

[@davemeshamsr6000]

Classic and amazing guitar work..timeless pieces that I will never be able to replicate

[@timpierceguitar]

I know what you mean! These guys were incredible.

[@piggygoestomarket]

Great video Tim! As much as I love the main Kid Charlemagne solo, I think I like the outro a little more. It just sits in the groove so perfectly.

[@gerrymcivor374]

That was a feast for the ears. Thank you.

[@528Circle]

All so good. I don’t know how else to describe it.

[@paulkennedy477]

I played Peg acoustically at an open mic recently, I could've done with you or Jay along side me for some embellishment.

[@guy_incognito]

I don't get it: you couldn't count to twenty? 🙂 Great episode! BTW, Brian Seltzer does an amazing cover of Bodhisattva, complete with solo!

[@mykliv4546]

SO much great music. SO many amazing solos!! Thank Tim, outstanding work!! ❤❤

[@kaimertens2193]

Love your pics and always watching you enjyoing yourself and your so expressive playing❤

[@dinofond]

I purchased that same Rick Beato Les Paul DC and I love it @Tim!

[@STERNWAERTS]

i don't know a lot of steely dan's work (yet) but it's obvious it's among the best stuff that came out of the 70s. amazing musicians

[@timesurfingalien]

Always been one of my favorite groups

[@sirtogii5216]

Saturday vibe yeah, nice one Tim

[@timpierceguitar]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@genofick5760]

These are so good, Thanks.

[@TravisPhillips22]

Loved this video, love steely dan content! Wow!

[@DaleBoyce2012]

I never noticed how much swing Carlton employed. Kudos, Tim for being able to double those solos perfectly.

[@Sfx01]

Thanks Tim

[@MrThemortgage]

Reelin in the years, my all time fav Steely Dan song, just timeless.

[@colingerard7863]

Hi Tim. Walter Becker playing the solos on 'Black Friday' from 'Katy Lied' to add to the list.

[@Sizeofanocean007]

The solo on Home at Last is not just my favorite Steely Dan solo but probably my favorite guitar solo of all time. Incredibly melodic and feelsome

[@Sizeofanocean007]

...closely followed by the solos on Night by Night

[@chrisquinn9104]

I second getting Denny Dias on the show. What a unique voice. So glad he’s on the list. On an extended out version of King Of The World after his his final solo, you can hear Becker or Fagin cursing with delight at what they just heard

[@kenroberts4252]

Dude ur amazing 🤘

[@kurtsband]

Fagen and Becker brought out the best of those guys for sure. I will never tire of Dan.

[@badGamr]

Great stuff BUT... You did not cover the Bodhisattva solo! I was really hoping to see you play that. I cannot begin to imagine being good enough as a player to cover it but I figured you could do it with ease :)

[@myyootube2]

I like Rick Derringer's slide solo at 3:00 in Show Biz Kids. Considering he's the main riff also and creating fills throughout with some of the best tone ever that's top 5 for me.

[@TerryDrake]

a lifetime of achievements in 10 minutes , Brilliant

[@ue4058]

I remember back in the '90s one of the guitar magazines transcribed Denny Dias' "Do It Again" sitar solo. Wish I still had that.

[@chavernac]

Denny Dias 🦁

[@FatMorganBand]

Would’ve loved to see Pretzel Logic on this list, the solo helped inspire us to write our song Girl With A Gun

[@deansimonNBA]

Just gave your song a listen and wow…that was refreshing. You guys are so talented keep it up! Gained a new fan today

[@NolalanD]

We need a Steely Dan Solos Part 2!!!!!

[@haroldbelfast]

Just checked out your tune. WOW. Liked and subscribed!

[@charlesmule2219]

This guy knows

[@Elias_Sotomayor]

Great list! My top 3 Steely Dan/Donald Fagen solos are: King of the world Haitian Divorce Brite Nightgown (I believe Wayne Krantz plays the solo on this DF track)

[@DylanPwnt]

I am curious about copy write stuff when you play these iconic songs on KZbin. Could you explain what happens? Does Steely Dan get money? But thanks Tim I love watching you play 'cause I learn a lot.

[@strat0871]

I agree Tim, Denny Dias and Jay Graydon are just uncopiable ! 😁

[@erik2446]

Was hoping to see you play the entire Do It Again solo! 🔥

[@the-creech4790]

More please!

[@NolalanD]

They all could play their asses off. Denny, Skunk, Larry, Elliot, and last but NEVER least, Jay. Amazing guitarists' guitarists.

[@terrellgruber]

loved My Old School the best your great!

[@PeterAmby]

Hey Tim 🎸 ❤

[@57RickH]

"Kings" solo by Elliot Randall from Can't Buy a Thrill 😮

[@GBradiponi]

1. Kid Charlemagne by Larry Carlton, 2. Do it again, 3. Danny Dias with the Sitar... those three drive me crazy!!!

[@MatthijsKoningstein]

I second the Dias interview or perhaps guest lesson for the masterclass?

[@adamdagosto570]

Over 1100 likes in 2 hours. You nailed this video. I've got a great big smile on my face an going to go play my LC S7 now....not as well as you my friend...

[@timmytheimpaler]

Hearing Skunk on My Old School causes my endorphins to skyrocket.

[@Joel_Powell]

Notice Tim just sort of "enjoyed" Denny on Bodhisattva instead of joining in. :)

[@vhollund]

Many unique solos but my favorite wasn't mentioned : Steve Khan's beautiful phrasing on Glamour Proffesion

[@pipedreamfretworks]

To this day I laugh out loud when I hear that Bodhisattva solo. Mad genius!

[@Joel_Powell]

It's only fair somehow Steely Dan led me to find Tim years and years ago that he is the go to for these iconic solos.

[@eddfanning]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@brianmckenzie1318]

Nerd question. I'm curious what amps (& pedals) you used to play these solos? You are awesome Mr. Pierce!!! (I'll do some research in the gear section of the Master Class to see if I can find some clues).

[@themayor3263]

Not being a wise guy but I would prefer top 10 Tim Pierce solo's. Is this possible Tim?? I just love your playing since I grew up listening to you Luke and Reggie Young

[@michaelhayes2794]

Tim I noticed you could play along with most of those guitar greats ,but not Danny Diaz, talk about improvision in the moment. Did he also do the solo on Aja ?

[@ninemilesgtrplayer]

Man, it's tough to rank those!

[@terrye6853]

Denny, Larry, and Jeff set the bar awfully high but on Peg at least Jay jumped right over it

[@Sizeofanocean007]

Well said

[@antoniofigueiredo3812]

At 4:20 , I was struggling to play fast at the 10th fret... not anymore!

[@Zeinzu2]

I always wanted to see someone breakdown and talk about The Eagles "Hotel California" but from their live Hell Freezes Over album/video. Is there any chance you could find the time??? Who else but you, could do it??

[@johnmac8084]

10 mins vid on Steely Dan Tim, thanks. Humble of you to include the Danny Dias solos where the tempo was too fast for your style.

[@timpierceguitar]

Cool, thanks!

[@dondejong4191]

Is there anything you can't play? Holy smokes!

[@MrDrewseph]

Wow, that 339

[@vanessasanchez785]

I am not a musician so maybe I dont know how to properly explain the fact that I listen to Kid Charlemagne only because of the guitar solos. I dont really like the song as a whole (vocals, melody, rithm...) but I LOVE the guitar solos in it, they are the reason why I even listen to that particular song.

[@ChrisM541]

This goes to show just how COMPLETELY subjective this whole "10 Of The GREATEST Solos In Of ALL TIME" business is ;)

[@MrDrewseph]

Nice to hear some p90s

[@RogerBergqvist]

Nice Rick Beato signature modell guitar.

[@nevusofota]

Dave Navarro credits Steely Dan for getting him back into having love for music and the guitar after Taylor Hawkins died.

[@johnmac8084]

Wow, if that's Jay Graydon 'just' playing the blues, what's he like when he gets going?

[@kingsqueak2221]

Another eulogy for the death of the quality of music. Just nothing even close for decades now. So glad you didn't lose your gear.

[@gregdenson7544]

I didn't realize the Rick Beato Gibson came in red.