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The Darkness are known for their falsetto.
The Darkness are known for their falsetto.Band Press Photo

by Jade

October 20, 2023

Rock ‘n’ roll is a genre full of iconic themes and tropes: long hair, freedom, and young love — just to name a few. One of the most classic tropes is a screaming guitar solo, which sometimes is introduced by an exclamation from the lead singer — “guitar!”

For today, let’s make a playlist of songs that introduce a face-melting solo with a simple call out to the guitarist.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs where the lead vocalist shouts “Guitar!” do you want to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

The Darkness - I Believe in a Thing Called Love
Motley Crue - Dr. Feelgood
Janet Jackson - Black Cat
Cake - Jolene
Jimi Hendrix - Red House
The Faces - Stay With Me
Stevie Wonder - So What the Fuss