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 non_vocal_instrumentalist 1947 elliott randall.png united states elliott randall guitarist , session musician
elliott randall

elliott randall -lrb- born 1947 -rrb- is an american guitarist , best known for being a session musician with popular artists .
randall played the well-known guitar solos from steely dan 's song `` reelin ' in the years '' and `` fame '' .
it was reported that led zeppelin guitarist jimmy page said randall 's solo on `` reelin ' in the years '' is his favorite guitar solo of all-time .
the solo was ranked as the 40th best guitar solo of all-time by the readers of guitar world magazine and the eighth best guitar solo by q4 music .
