Carry On Wayward Son was issued as a single in 1976 as one of the most famous songs from Kansas. In the tender age of 15 years this was one of my hymn in these days.

And according to singles in the 70s you could have easily through in at least 3 guitar solos, drive your Band and the audience into madness with 12/8 beats and you could spice the song with lots of intricate bridges.   

Hip Bands used to play these type of songs in sports halls around my hometown. Sounds a little bit like the stories my grandpa has told me about World War I  ... but nevertheless it is a beneficial memory to me

36 years later I am exercising this awesome song with my band. And you can have a tough time of it with (our keyboarder has 16 pages of notes for this song - thank God! I am not able to read notes ). But - all in all -  it is a real master piece of Classic Rock.

I have found for the recording a quite good playback (Vocals, Keyboard, Bass, Drums):

http://www.guitarbackingtrack.com/play/ ... 285%29.htm

I am using the Marshall JCM 800 amp model in the HD500 which fits good to the original guitar sound to me. I have recorded all guitar parts with my JTV59 using the magneitc PUs.

There are several PU-knob changes and guitar volume knob changes through out the song.

I always appreciate the levelled guitar neck on the rear of my JTV59 + 69 when I have to play a high E note (effectively the 24th fret). At my Gibson Les Paul this more challenging to me.

There are still some unprecise parts. But the 70s vib should come across.

http://www.soundclick.com/player/single ... i&newref=1

Best wishes to all Classic Rockers and a rocking start into the New Year!

wolbai