10 Greatest Guitar Solos Of The '70s
4. Maybe I'm Amazed - Paul McCartney
The '70s may have been a Golden Age of Rock, but the entire genre was dealt a heavy blow when the Beatles decided to call it quits. After years of paving the way for the more artistic side of the genre, the lives of John, Paul, George, and Ringo would now be going in much different directions. All hope may have been lost for a Beatles' reunion, but "Maybe I'm Amazed" was a sign towards happier times.
Coming from Paul McCartney's first proper solo album, this was the shining light of the Fab Four's bitter fallout. For much of McCartney's debut, the album is a bit slipshot, with a homemade style of production by featuring McCartney playing the vast majority of the instruments himself. However, "Maybe I'm Amazed" let us know that McCartney hadn't lost his touch when it came coming up with great melodies. The entire song feels like an epic track, but the solo is an absolute beam of light, with lines so good that you could practically sing along to them. Just like McCartney's work with his previous band, the solo combines heart, passion, and just the slightest traces of humor to keep you engaged the entire time.
Many fans were scared after we lost one of rock's greatest bands, but "Maybe I'm Amazed" helped us move towards the future with ease.