timwat Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 So I just worked up Rhythm of the Night (DeBarge, written by Diane Warren). Got called for one of the corporate bands I play in. Never learned it back in the day until now. I dig the synth "flute" solo, so I learned the thing verbatim. Was it Jeff Lorber on the recording? That got me listening to DeBarge's Who's Holding Donna Now, with another great synth solo - was that one David Foster? And that got me thinking about Greg Phillinganes' solo on 100 Ways (always loved it), and Lou Pardini's solo on Smokey Robinson's Just To See Her. Any other pop tunes you guys remember with a well-crafted keyboard solo? Quote .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrythek Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I always thought that Rhythm Of The Night was Lorber. Another great solo was David Foster on Al Jarreau's Morning. Many thought it was Tom Canning, but I learned from people who know that it was in fact Foster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusker Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Steely Dan's Hey Nineteen with the Lyricon solo. Chaka Kahn's with Herbie's Mini solo. Cause it's pop right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawback Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Mitchell Froom's organ solo on "Don't Dream It's Over" is on my all-time list. How long before Rosanna and Africa show up? Quote ____________________________________ Rod Here for the gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Havu Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 How long before Rosanna and Africa show up? Those, plus "Pamela" and "99." Quote Hardware Yamaha MODX7, DX7, PSR-530, SY77/Korg TR-Rack, 01/W Pro X, Trinity Pro X, Karma/Ensoniq ESQ-1, VFX-SD Behringer DeepMind12, Model D, Odyssey, 2600/Roland RD-1000/Arturia Keylab MKII 61 Software Studio One/V Collection 9/Korg Collection 4/Cherry Audio/UVI SonicPass/EW Composer Cloud/Omnisphere, Stylus RMX, Trilian/IK Total Studio 3.5 MAX/Roland Cloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamanczarek Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Bruce Hornsby on "The Way It Is". Jules Holland on Fine Young Cannibals' "Good Thing". Paul Shaffer on Scandal's "Goodbye to You". Rod Argent on "Hold Your Head Up", "Time of the Season", and "She's Not There". Quote C3/122, M102A, Vox V301H, Farfisa Compact, Gibson G101, GEM P, RMI 300A, Piano Bass, Pianet , Prophet 5 rev. 2, Pro-One, Matrix 12, OB8, Korg MS20, Jupiter 6, Juno 60, PX-5S, Nord Stage 3 Compact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16251 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 First one I thought of: [video:youtube] Quote AvantGrand N2 | ES520 | Gallien-Krueger MK & MP | https://soundcloud.com/pete36251 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyRude Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Rod Argent on "Hold Your Head Up" Fantastic song and solo, but is this really Pop? Maybe another thread for great ROCK solos. Quote Some music I've recorded and played over the years with a few different bands Tommy Rude Soundcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdAct Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Bob Mayo on "Do You Feel Like We Do" Edit: Ah yes, I guess this would be a rock solo too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 so then how about Bob Mayo's solo on "Baby I Love Your Way"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineandkeyz Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 A couple of my favorites: Blake Levinsohns synth break in Franke and the Knockouts Sweetheart The keyboard solo in Totos Waiting for Your Love Quote Live: Yamaha S70XS (#1); Roland Jupiter-80; Mackie 1202VLZ4: IEMs or Traynor K4 Home: Hammond SK Pro 73; Moog Minimoog Voyager Electric Blue; Yamaha S70XS (#2); Wurlitzer 200A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George88 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 101 Ways and Just To See Her are incredible. Frankenstein? Cars Bye Bye Love Prince -When Doves Cry. Blondies Call Me. MJs Bad, because its Jimmy Smith on half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoproducer Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 A piano solo that sticks in my mind is the one in the 1979 pop song Sailing by Christopher Cross. Perfectly played & stated in it's context. From what I can find, it was played by the Producer, Arranger & Pianist Michael Omartian. EDIT: Found this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16251 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Beatles - Get Back Quote AvantGrand N2 | ES520 | Gallien-Krueger MK & MP | https://soundcloud.com/pete36251 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoproducer Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Beatles - Get Back Great solo - Billy Preston I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyRude Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Bob Mayo on "Do You Feel Like We Do" Edit: Ah yes, I guess this would be a rock solo too! 100% agreement - DYFLWD one of the greatest, if not THE greatest keyboard solo in all recorded history! And since we can't resist mixing rock and pop, got to throw in some Doors - Light my Fire Quote Some music I've recorded and played over the years with a few different bands Tommy Rude Soundcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Quinn Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Herbie Hancock Rhodes solo on this gem [video:youtube] Quote https://alquinn.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Quinn Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Rick Wakeman beautiful piano on this one [video:youtube] Quote https://alquinn.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Quinn Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Richard Tee killin' it [video:youtube] Quote https://alquinn.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Williams Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I'd nominate: Chicago (Robert Lamm) -- Colour My World (Not amazing, but iconic) Billy Joel -- Traveling Prayer (Piano Man album) Quote -Tom Williams {First Name} {at} AirNetworking {dot} com PC4-7, PX-5S, AX-Edge, PC361 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mullins Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Joe Sample on Jonis Harrys House/Centerpiece. Quote Yamaha CK88, Arturia Keylab 61 MkII, Moog Sub 37, Yamaha U1 Upright, Casio CT-S500, Mac Logic/Mainstage, iPad Camelot, Spacestation V.3, QSC K10.2, JBL EON One Compact www.stickmanor.com There's a thin white line between fear and fury - Stickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyRude Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Beatles - Get Back Great solo - Billy Preston I think. AGREED! One of the greatest Quote Some music I've recorded and played over the years with a few different bands Tommy Rude Soundcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenCV Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Muskrat Love.......Sorry Quote HammondCV,M3,L101,C6,SK1,xk5,Farfisa Combo Compact,RolandVR09,JX8P,vk09,Sound Canvas,CrumarTraveler1,Rhodes suitcase73,Wurly200,HohnerD6,KorgMS20,CasioCZ-101,Yamaha CP25,TX7,mx61,CasioCZ-101,PX110 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyRude Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Got to give it to Sly and his iconic organ stabs in Dance to the Music, 7 seconds of pure joy Quote Some music I've recorded and played over the years with a few different bands Tommy Rude Soundcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mills Dude Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Been listening to some old Sting recently, first 4 solo albums. Of course you have Kenny Kirkland killing it all over the first one. Ten Summoner's Tales - '93 has amazing work by David Sancious with a truly wonderful Hammond solo on track 7, St. Augustine in Hell, in 7/8 time. That song isn't necessarily pop, but I'd certainly classify the album as. In general, great keyboard all over Sting's catalog, including the Police. Quote Mills Dude -- Lefty Hack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyRude Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Are instrumentals allowed? If yes, MUST include Allman Bros - Chuck Leavell's solo in Jessica Quote Some music I've recorded and played over the years with a few different bands Tommy Rude Soundcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyRude Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 So I just worked up Rhythm of the Night (DeBarge, written by Diane Warren). Got called for one of the corporate bands I play in. Never learned it back in the day until now. I dig the synth "flute" solo, so I learned the thing verbatim. Was it Jeff Lorber on the recording? That got me listening to DeBarge's Who's Holding Donna Now, with another great synth solo - was that one David Foster? And that got me thinking about Greg Phillinganes' solo on 100 Ways (always loved it), and Lou Pardini's solo on Smokey Robinson's Just To See Her. Any other pop tunes you guys remember with a well-crafted keyboard solo? Tim, I went off on a wild rail there without even considering the genre you're referencing here! Maybe something more in line would be pretty much any Steely Dan keys solos, Black Cow is great Quote Some music I've recorded and played over the years with a few different bands Tommy Rude Soundcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonizer Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Billy Joel's opening to "Angry Young Man". Jerry Harrison's solo at 4:41 in the live version of "Life During Wartime" from the Stop Making Sense movie (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6tMRXTlMV4). Bernie Worrell's playing on the same song is the equivalent of a rhythm guitarist extraordinaire throughout the song, and he plays a great solo too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwat Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 Keep 'em coming! And yeah, while I originally focused on pop, I'm digging all the suggestions. ...which prolly should also include Steve Winwood's Nord Lead Multimoog work on Arc of a Diver, etc.... Quote .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvbnm098 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Bee Gee's "Jive Talkin" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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