28 Best Guitar Songs to Request: The Ultimate Playlist

This isn't about a specific artist, band, or album; rather, it's about the enduring power of certain songs to captivate guitarists and audiences alike. We've compiled a list of the best songs to request a guitarist play, a collection that transcends genre and speaks to the universal appeal of the instrument. From the heartfelt vulnerability of a ballad that speaks of enduring love to the raw energy of grunge anthems and the soaring heights of stadium rock classics, this selection showcases the breadth and depth of what a skilled guitarist can achieve. This list is designed to celebrate the iconic moments in music history that have inspired countless guitarists and continue to resonate with listeners today.

Whether you’re a seasoned musician or simply appreciate a great performance, you'll find something here to move you. This isn't just a list of songs; it's a journey through decades of musical innovation, highlighting the timeless quality of certain pieces that remain captivating and relevant. Prepare to rediscover the magic of the electric guitar through songs that have defined generations and continue to inspire awe. From the delicate fingerpicking to the blistering solos, these songs prove the lasting impact a great guitar performance can have, reminding us why the instrument remains at the heart of so much beloved music.

  • Thinking out Loud
    1

    Thinking out Loud

    Ed Sheeran

    2014

    x (Deluxe Edition)

  • November Rain
    2

    November Rain

    Guns N' Roses

    1991

    Use Your Illusion I

  • Smells Like Teen Spirit
    3

    Smells Like Teen Spirit

    Nirvana

    1991

    Nevermind (Remastered)

  • What's Up?
    4

    What's Up?

    4 Non Blondes

    1992

    Bigger, Better, Faster, More !

  • Sweet Child O' Mine
    5

    Sweet Child O' Mine

    Guns N' Roses

    1987

    Appetite For Destruction

  • Back In Black
    6

    Back In Black

    AC/DC

    1980

    Back In Black

  • I'm Yours
    7

    I'm Yours

    Jason Mraz

    2008

    We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.

  • Wonderwall
    8

    Wonderwall

    Oasis

    1995

    (What's The Story) Morning Glory? (Deluxe Remastered Edition)

  • Hotel California
    9

    Hotel California

    Eagles

    1976

    Hotel California (2013 Remaster)

  • Hey Jude
    10

    Hey Jude

    The Beatles

    1968

    With The Beatles (Remastered)

  • Imagine
    11

    Imagine

    John Lennon

    1971

    Imagine

  • House of the Rising Sun
    12

    House of the Rising Sun

    The Animals

    1964

    The Animals

  • Wish You Were Here
    13

    Wish You Were Here

    Pink Floyd

    1975

    Wish You Were Here

  • Wake Me up When September Ends
    14

    Wake Me up When September Ends

    Green Day

    2004

    American Idiot

  • Let It Be
    15

    Let It Be

    The Beatles

    1970

    Let It Be (Remastered)

  • Stairway to Heaven
    16

    Stairway to Heaven

    Led Zeppelin

    1971

    Led Zeppelin IV (Deluxe Edition)

  • American Pie
    17

    American Pie

    Don McLean

    1971

    American Pie

  • Tears in Heaven
    18

    Tears in Heaven

    Eric Clapton

    1992

    Rush (Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack)

  • Brown Eyed Girl
    19

    Brown Eyed Girl

    Van Morrison

    1967

    Blowin' Your Mind!

  • Sweet Home Alabama
    20

    Sweet Home Alabama

    Lynyrd Skynyrd

    1974

    Second Helping (Expanded Edition)

  • Unchained Melody
    21

    Unchained Melody

    The Righteous Brothers

    1965

    Just Once In My Life

  • Yesterday
    22

    Yesterday

    The Beatles

    1965

    Help! (Remastered)

  • Black Dog
    23

    Black Dog

    Led Zeppelin

    1971

    Led Zeppelin IV (Deluxe Edition)

  • Blackbird
    24

    Blackbird

    The Beatles

    1968

    The Beatles (Remastered)

  • Hey Joe
    25

    Hey Joe

    The Jimi Hendrix Experience

    1966

  • Free Bird
    26

    Free Bird

    Lynyrd Skynyrd

    1973

    Pronounced' Leh-'Nerd 'Skin-'Nerd

  • Redemption Song
    27

    Redemption Song

    Bob Marley

    1980

  • Layla
    28

    Layla

    Derek and the Dominos

    1970