Monday, October 31, 2011

“Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd - Great Acoustic Guitar Songs

The heading track to Pink Floyd’s 1975 album, the song is one of the band’s most familiar songs, whose bittersweet lyrics were created by the collapse of previous Pink Floyd front man Syd Barrett. Featuring interaction between several acoustic guitars and David Gilmour’s fresh vocals, the song has been named one of the top songs of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine.

“Hotel California” by The Eagles

One of the best ten acoustic guitar songs in times past, the acoustic version of “Hotel California” from The Eagles’ 1994 album “Hell Freezes Over” was a new collection and helped earn the album the number one mark on the Billboard album chart. Don Felder’s flamenco-inspired intro gives the song a Spanish tenor, while an unparalleled interplay amid Felder and guitarist Joe Walsh is one of the most inspiring guitar riffs ever performed.