Top 10 Songs with the Best John Frusciante Solos

The Top Ten
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.

Best song on Stadium Arcadium because of this solo. It takes the song to another emotional level.

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.

I Could Have Lied

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.

The way John's guitar screams in this song simply sends shivers down your spine!

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.

Look On

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.

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.

Californication
The Past Recedes
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.

The most perfect performance ever. The solo makes me feel every emotion at once.

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.

The Newcomers

? Venice Queen
? The Zephyr Song
The Contenders
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.

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.

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.

Wayne

Such an emotional song. I love this. Frusciante is a genius.

Murderers
Charlie
Unreachable

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.

Soul To Squeeze
Suck My Kiss

Have you heard the ending of this solo?

Under The Bridge
Strip My Mind
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.

Stadium Arcadium
Sir Psycho Sexy
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