• 1. Moonage Daydream – Mick Ronson
  • A sci-fi blowout: Ronson picks the song up and sends it spinning into outer space.

  • 2. Voodoo Child – Jimi Hendrix
  • Evil blues from the greatest rock guitarist ever.

  • 3. Since I’ve Been Loving You – Jimmy Page
  • Passionate, desperate lyricism.

  • 4. Shine On You Crazy Diamond – David Gilmour
  • Moving, meditational, un-showy expression of melody and tone.

  • 5. Like A Hurricane – Neil Young
  • Not technically adept, Young can play one note like a primal force.

  • 6. Hotel California – Joe Walsh and Don Felder
  • Soaring, uplifting twin lead takes off into the ether.

  • 7. Purple Rain – Prince
  • Wild, fluid and free as his soulful vocals.

  • 8. While My Guitar Gently Weeps – Eric Clapton
  • Seamlessly integrated, Clapton weeps and wails all over George Harrison’s mournful melody.

  • 9. Love Spreads – John Squire
  • Bluesy slide work out to a funky beat gives Britpop wings.

  • 10. Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers – Jeff Beck
  • Heartfelt emotion on a Stevie Wonder cover from the most technically dazzling guitarist since Jimi.