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I was listening to some drum solo songs today, and it struck me that there have been very few rock songs written expressly as a vehicle for a drum solo. Maybe in jazz, but I'm not counting jazz because of the focus on solos in general. I don't count songs where the band decided to have the drummer take a solo during live shows - I'm looking for songs that have a solo on the studio version, or where they never played it live without a drum solo (so, YYZ by Rush or Working Man don't count here).
So, here are my favorites:
1. Moby d**k (Led Zeppelin) - I just love the riffs here, and of course, Bonham's solo rules.
2. Man With The Golden Arm (The Sweet) - I love this song, too - a great nod to the big band era, and Mick Tucker makes the most of it with his incredible solo.
3. (Honorable Mention) - The Mule (Deep Purple) - OK, so this didn't have a drum solo on the studio version, but wow, I just think it was made for Ian's solo when played live.
So, here are my favorites:
1. Moby d**k (Led Zeppelin) - I just love the riffs here, and of course, Bonham's solo rules.
2. Man With The Golden Arm (The Sweet) - I love this song, too - a great nod to the big band era, and Mick Tucker makes the most of it with his incredible solo.
3. (Honorable Mention) - The Mule (Deep Purple) - OK, so this didn't have a drum solo on the studio version, but wow, I just think it was made for Ian's solo when played live.
