Bush - Glycerine - Guitar Lesson

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Bush - Glycerine - Guitar Lesson

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Sixteen Stone (Remastered) album cover
Sixteen Stone (Remastered)
1994 4:26
Capo Advisor 0 E major · Original key

Glycerine


"Glycerine" is a ballad by English rock band Bush, released as the fourth single from their debut album Sixteen Stone in late 1995. The song became a signature track for the band, charting across Europe, Australia, and North America. Its blend of clean fingerpicking and understated electric guitar tones makes it an accessible yet rewarding piece for players looking to explore dynamics and restraint on the electric guitar.

  • "Glycerine" was the fourth single from Bush's debut album Sixteen Stone, released to radio in November 1995.
  • The song runs approximately 4 minutes and 26 seconds, giving guitarists time to explore its full dynamic arc.
  • It remains one of Bush's most recognised songs, achieving hit status across multiple continents simultaneously.
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