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: Allen Collins takes the lead on a Gibson Explorer, delivering a masterclass in pentatonic scales and rapid-fire pull-offs. The solo was reportedly composed by Collins note-for-note rather than being a pure improvisation, which is why it feels so melodic despite its speed.

"Only the best part of Free Bird" is a cultural shorthand for the legendary that concludes Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 1973 anthem. While the first half of the song is a melancholic power ballad about the cost of freedom and travel, the "best part" is the high-octane transition into one of the most famous triple-guitar attacks in rock history. The Anatomy of the Solo only_the_best_part_of_free_bird

: The transition is sparked by Billy Powell’s piano bridge, which shifts the tempo from a slow 4/4 ballad into a driving, uptempo rock sprint. : Allen Collins takes the lead on a

: Shouting "Play Free Bird!" at a concert—regardless of the genre or artist—has become a universal joke signifying a crowd's desire for a long, virtuosic climax. While the first half of the song is

Technically, the solo is a marathon of endurance. It repeats a specific three-chord progression (