May 8, 2025
The guitar solo in the song Shake It Up by The Cars is a prime example of what Elliot Easton does best - compose really cool and interesting guitar parts and solos that elevate an already great catchy pop-rock song and drives it home!
This solo has two sides to it - one that's a little bit country, and one that's a little bit rock and roll. In this episode of Ray Plays Guitar, Ray Kainz breaks down Elliot Easton's amazing guitar licks in the solo of Shake It Up, the title track of their fourth studio album release and The Cars first song to break the Top 10.
