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Foreplay/Long Time - Main Solo

"Foreplay/Long Time" is a two-part suite by Boston, written by guitarist and engineer Tom Scholz, featured on the band's 1976 debut album. It opens with the instrumental "Foreplay" before launching into the full rock track "Long Time," which reached No. 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The main solo is a rewarding study in Scholz's layered, melodic approach to electric guitar, blending clean phrasing with the dense, polished tone that defined Boston's signature sound.

  • Tom Scholz wrote and largely recorded the debut album in his home basement studio, shaping a meticulous guitar production style.
  • "Long Time" was Boston's second single on Epic Records, while "Foreplay" appeared separately as a B-side on the "Peace of Mind" single.
  • The suite is typically played as one continuous track on radio, making the transition between sections a key performance challenge for guitarists.
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