Guitars That Rule the World compilation (1992)

Cost: $1.00

1. Reb Beach - "Black Magic"

2. Richie Sambora - "Mr. Sambo"

3. Yngwie Malmsteen - "Leviathan"

4. Paul Gilbert - "I Understand Completely"

5. Elliot Easton - "Walk on Walden"

6. Zakk Wylde - "Farm Fiddlin'"

7. Nuno Bettencourt - "Bumble Bee (Crash Landing)"

8. Alex Skolnick - "Filet of Soul"

9. Richie Kotzen - "Chype Fluxx"

10. Albert Collins - "Blues for Stevie"

11. Dicket Betts & Warren Haynes - "Willie and Poor Bob"

12. Reeves Gabrels - "Why Do I Feel Like I'm Bleeding?"

13. Earl Slick - "Surfer Junkie Dude"

Several years ago I was searching YouTube for live versions of Slayer's "Black Magic."  I happened to come across Reb Beach's song, and thought it was very cool, but had no idea who he was.  It was a little shocking to find out he was the guitarist for WINGER (!!!!) of all bands, and I was kind of disappointed because I didn't know where I could get an audio version of the song (I was expecting I'd have to buy something with Winger-related material on it). 

Problem solved.

"Black Magic" does end up being the best song on here, but there really isn't that much competition.   The Yngwie track isn't particularly exciting.  The Paul Gilbert and Richie Kotzen tracks are somewhat interesting just due to the skill displayed, and the Elliot Easton (guitarist from The Cars) track is a nice folksy atmospheric tune, but it's all downhill after track 1 for me.