Not every great song rushes to the next lyric. Some of music's most ambitious artists have been happy to let their instruments do the talking, creating epic passages that stretch for minutes at a time before the vocals return. Whether driven by blistering guitar solos, atmospheric keyboards, or free-flowing improvisation, some instrumentals stretch for well over ten minutes.
So, from Elton John and David Bowie to Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones, which artists let their instruments do the talking, and which vocal songs have the longest instrumentals? Click on to find out.