Guitars in Song Lyrics

A technician arranges guitars from the collection of David Gilmour, guitarist, singer and songwriter of Pink Floyd, during a press opportunity at Christie's auction rooms in London, Wednesday, March 27, 2019. The collection of more than 120 guitars will be auctioned on June 20 in New York, with the proceeds to benefit charity. Estimates range from 300 to 150,000 US Dollars. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

by Corny O'Connell | 08/23/2024 | 5:00am

Guitars from the collection of David Gilmour, guitarist, singer and songwriter of Pink Floyd, at Christie's in London, March 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Guitars are ever-present in our favorite recordings. But how many songs actually mention that six-string instrument? That's what we're looking for in the Question of the Day. Share a favorite song that mentions a guitar and we'll pick out a set.

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Today's set:

Nanci Griffith "Listen to the Radio"
George Benson "On Broadway"
Rosanne Cash "Tennessee Flat Top Box"
David Bowie "Ziggy Stardust"