Top 10 Songs with the Best John Frusciante Solos
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Wet Sand
I came here to see if there were any solos better than this one. I'm not surprised. The solo/synth mix is absolutely amazing. It's unfortunate there is nothing better, as I forced myself to listen to Tool because I couldn't face disappointment.
Best solo by John in my opinion. His background vocals on the last verse, followed by screaming "yeah," and then this solo - unreal.
Incredibly beautiful guitar for an incredibly beautiful song. The solo at the end releases my soul to the universe.
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Dani California
This solo is out of this world. It makes you think, "Who in hell could've created that solo?" Then you think about it and realize it's Frusciante, and you're like, "Oh... Of course." John is not from this world.
Greatest solo to me! Especially the live version at Alcatraz, Milano! The way his solo ends up in a 'Fleasciante' jam on All Along the Watchtower! Everyone should watch it!
Maybe it shouldn't be #2, but it definitely deserves the top 10. The ending is awesome.
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I Could Have Lied
When I revisited BSSM a decade after it was released, this was the song that stood out. Every note is perfect, and both guitar solos are deeper than the ocean.
For me, it's pretty close between Wet Sand and I Could Have Lied - and of course, there is Wayne now. But when I watch my body's reaction, my breath, and the bittersweet feelings seeping through my skin right into my heart when listening to I Could Have Lied, I know this has to be my number one.
Really amazing solo, and I just can't believe a song like Dani California's solo is above this. Only Wet Sand can beat this masterpiece.
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Scar Tissue
This solo is so amazing I could literally die to it. Pure perfection.
The ending solo is probably one of the greatest ones he ever created.
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Look On
In a period of John's music where his songwriting was off the charts, and he was creating some of his most beautiful work, rocking solos seemed to take a back seat. It all came out on this track, and masterfully so.
Honorable mentions from me have to be the end of "Sir Psycho Sexy," "Turn It Again," "Wet Sand," and "Don't Forget Me," but I feel the best is from his solo career. Each has its own positives, but this one stands out the most for me. It moves along and fits perfectly with the rest of the song. The layering is great, and not to mention his echoes of just saying "Look On" over and over again in a subtle tone. It amplifies the experience, as you have nothing else to focus on but pure bliss. It can deeply touch a soul, showcasing what this man can do with a guitar. If you had to introduce anyone to Frusciante - from Ataxia to the Chili Peppers to guest appearances on albums - I feel like this is the ultimate track that describes John. Just amazing. No other words are needed to express it because you only have to listen to it to understand. I've tried to convey it into words, but I feel it is quite honestly impossible to define what comes from another's heart.
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Turn It Again
He filled up an entire 24-track at the end with different guitar solos fading in and out. Definitely the "solo" masterpiece, if you ask me.
This solo almost reminds me of how John is live. And that is a treat.
Best solo. It's quite hard when you play it, but you get the hang of it pretty quickly. By far the best Frusciante solo.
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Californication
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Don't Forget Me
It was the first piece of music that made me cry. There's no way that this solo is not in the top 10. It's like it's saying, "Don't worry, I won't forget you, I'm here with you."
It leaves so much room for improvisation when you play it on guitar. A solo I will never tire of, just like this beautiful song.
Takes you to another dimension. The live versions provide water for my soul.
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The Past Recedes
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She's Only 18
Absolutely amazing solo. A little subtle because of the chosen sound filter and accompanying rhythm guitar, but amazing. It's literally explosive at the end there.
The guitar part is really cool throughout the whole song. Also, I saw this on the list and stopped listening to Ataxia so I could hear this song. I wouldn't do that for just anything.
This guitar solo always makes me stand a little straighter when it happens. It is just amazing and leads into the last chorus perfectly. Goosebumps.
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Venice Queen
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The Zephyr Song
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Hey
How is this not in the top 5? This solo is amazing, and the way JF makes his solo sing, even off time, is just beautiful.
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Readymade
It's the greatest simply because it consists of a nice melodic riff. And it is so clean that it makes you want to nod your head.
Clean, quick, and soulful work. Cleaned up by Johnny, indeed!
"Oh, clean it up, Johnny." Nothing more to say.
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Especially in Michigan
This one is so incredibly good I'm surprised it's not in the top 10 (yet). I accept that he has some amazing guitar solos, but for me, it's about feeling. The feeling I get when I hear this one is different from the one I get when I listen to Wet Sand. Not better or worse, simply stronger, and I always find myself coming back to this song, searching for that feeling.
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Wayne
Incredibly moving, 10-minute-long guitar solo dedicated to his friend. Beautiful in its own right, you can feel the love and the longing in every note.
Such an emotional song. I love this. Frusciante is a genius.
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Murderers
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Charlie
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Unreachable
Insane how the solo builds and builds, layering emotion on top of emotion until it kills you.
One of the most beautiful and unique solos ever made. In my opinion, John's finest work.
He puts his heart and soul into this song. The slow build-up is beautiful.
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Suck My Kiss
John channels Huckleberry to make one of the most energetic, funkiest hard rock songs ever. He is floating 10 feet in the air on the solo.
Have you heard the ending of this solo?
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Soul To Squeeze
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Under The Bridge
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Strip My Mind
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Minor Thing
This one is so incredibly good I feel like fighting the people who didn't vote for it. It feels like I'm flying when I listen to this. The amount of feeling almost doesn't fit in my earphones. You get an adrenaline rush when you listen to his guitar - not only the first time. I think that's not only amazing but rare.
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Stadium Arcadium
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Sir Psycho Sexy
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Otherside