What is the Best Saxophone Song?

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In summary, some of the best songs are "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty, "Guns N Roses, Sweet Child O' Mine." by Axl Rose, "Bruce Springsteen - "tunnel of love"" by Led Zeppelin, "Honor thy Father" by Dream Theater, and "Octavarium" by Dream Theater.
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Dude The Rover has the dirtiest riff ever; that song is it's own kind of high. I'm pretty sure that riff can impregnate women.

By the way, I'm 100% sure that this song can impregnate women:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm3zUQjG5no
 
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WannabeNewton said:
Dude The Rover has the dirtiest riff ever; that song is it's own kind of high. I'm pretty sure that riff can impregnate women.

Let's just hope there wasn't a shark involved.
 
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Just to add something different here:

Meshell Ndegeocello cover of a Bill Withers song - Who is He and What is He to You.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0ov9082a1c

Andre Ward - Marvin's Medley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAmKbC7h_iE

something swing old: 1946, Benny Goodman - All The Cats Join In

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y2hfFMMpZM

something swing new: 2010, Bill Elliot Swing Orchestra - When We Dance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlAK-5QP8Ec
 
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rcgldr said:
Just to add something different here:

Thanks rcgldr. I think we were in danger of getting Led poisoning (not that I don't like Led, but...).
 
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Here is a stellar vocal performance by Brenda dos Santos and Renato Vianna, who were both 15 years old at the time of this video in 2010, singing Endless Love.

 
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SW VandeCarr said:
I'm probably older than you and while I like the "classics", how about posting some current stuff once in a while? This thread is overdosing on nostalgia.

Careful nvn, or Vande might jump on you for being too nostalgic :tongue:

I love it, but maybe safer to post these cool cover's in my thread, "Even better than the real thing." :approve:

Edit: Wow, I cried my eyes out over this song. I'm a real softy for great vocal harmonies. I hit your thank you button, nvn :wink:
 
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Sorry, I couldn't resist :shy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpqqjU7u5Yc
 
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Continuing with the something different theme:

5 musicians, one guitar: Walk Off The Earth - cover of Somebody That I Used to Know:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4phH8xBurs

Oceanlab - On a Good Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWi78UHCuv4

Manhattan Transfer - Mystery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNq2MLg0N4E

Rolling Stones 1964 cover of Chuck Berry's 1958 version of Around Around:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYSGXbdksus
 
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Very different styles from the same artist:

Chris Rea - Looking for the Summer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8a6kHQN9BA

Chris Rea - Working On It (1989, featured in Miami Vice episode - Miami Squeeze)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0fOoyiIq7M
 
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To make things clear - I don't care what you think, I was looking for this song for 20 years.



It is in Russian, my Mom brought it on cassette from Moscow (or Irkutsk?) back in early eighties, but the cassette got lost and I remembered only some parts of the text. I tried to look for these lines several times, last in 2010, but for no luck. I tried again today :smile:
 
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I like the rhythm, it reminds me of a French song somehow. Do you have a link to the lyrics, Borek?
 
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Набегают волны синие.
Зеленые? Нет, синие.
Как хамелеонов миллионы,
Цвет меняя на ветру.
Ласково цветет глициния,
Она нежнее инея...
А где-то есть земля Дельфиния
И город Кенгуру.

Это далеко! Ну что же? -
Я туда уеду тоже.
Ах ты боже, ты мой боже,
Что там будет без меня?
Пальмы без меня засохнут,
Розы без меня заглохнут,
Птицы без меня замолкнут -
Вот что будет без меня.

Да, но без меня в который раз
Отплыло судно "Дикобраз",
Как же я подобную беду
Из памяти сотру?
А вчера пришло, пришло, пришло
Ко мне письмо, письмо, письмо
Со штемпелем моей Дельфинии,
Со штампом Кенгуру.

Белые конверты с почты
Рвутся, как магнолий почки,
Пахнут, как жасмин, но вот что
Пишет мне моя родня:
Пальмы без меня не сохнут,
Розы без меня не глохнут.
Птицы без меня не молкнут...
Как же это без меня?

Набегают волны синие:
Зеленые? Нет, синие.
Набегают слезы горькие...
Смахну, стряхну, сотру.
Ласково цветет глициния -
Она нежнее инея...
А где-то есть земля Дельфиния
И город Кенгуру.

Nice. :smile:
 
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Это очень хорошая песня. Это заставляет меня хотеть пить хорошую русскую водку!
 
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Borek said:
To make things clear - I don't care what you think, I was looking for this song for 20 years.
...
It is in Russian, my Mom brought it on cassette from Moscow (or Irkutsk?) back in early eighties, but the cassette got lost and I remembered only some parts of the text. I tried to look for these lines several times, last in 2010, but for no luck. I tried again today :smile:

I had a similar experience with a song from the 80's.
It was popular for awhile, but then disappeared.
Decades later, I heard it again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxoZB__lI8g
Tempted, by Squeeze​

Silly lyrics, but I liked it.
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axwQABaRkl8
 
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I had a similar experience with a song from the 80's.
It was popular for awhile, but then disappeared.
Decades later, I heard it again.

I like this one by Squeeze, Om.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9QZhLSKEps
 
  • #2,957
Highway 101 was OK, but I preferred them with Nikki Nelson (this lady) over the line-up with Paulette Carlson.



BTW, if I have posted this link before, I apologize. The song just came up on the carousel, and I love it.

Now I was foot loose and fancy free
I had respect, I had dignity
Then this thing got to hold 'a me
And it still will not let go
I walked in, and my heartbeat jumped
My hair stood up, and my skin goose-bumped
My mind went blank, and my IQ slumped
And my judgment hit the road
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdlWUQedW9I
David Bowie, Young Americans, Win, ca 1975​
 
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I think this should actually be in the Pink Floyd thread but was afraid to post it there cause it was just Waters and Geesin, and not the rest of the boys. Feel free to move it there if you want. Anyway, I used to listen to this high with my buddies looking out over the bluffs at campus point at UCSB in college. It scared the living crap out of me to the point I eventually had to throw it away. However, there's obvious magic in there, what kind of magic I guess will depend on the individual. Enjoy... Good luck. There's several parts, btw.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOXcHI36Otk
 
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TRACY CHAPMAN & BUDDY GUY: AIN'T NO SUNSHINE



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neFzQ-vBXm0
 
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This thread needs more MJ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PivWY9wn5ps
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKtqTYSOBCg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5EesOU5oc0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTVsp_q8mxE&NR=1
 
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I love this song today, it fits my mood. A little up, a little down.

 
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Since I posted the lyrics (except for the last repeated verse) in the Beautiful Lyrics thread, I may as well post the June Christy version of Midnight Sun here. The melody was written by Lionel Hampton and Sonny Burke as an instrumental and lyricist Johnny Mercer later wrote the lyrics.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmM_OvBc31s
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrFKG-N7Log
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yy_Oh0VXIWo
 
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SW VandeCarr keeps trying to get me to play contemporary songs. This one struck my fancy recently:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sV0S8qWSy0
 
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Omg that's the girl from Nickelodeon's show "Victorious". Does every talentless pile of garbage on Nick and Disney channel get a record deal these days? Jesus Christ.

Anyways, I've been tripping to this lately:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEYRBTZWu8U
 
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WannabeNewton said:
Omg that's the girl from Nickelodeon's show "Victorious". Does every talentless pile of garbage on Nick and Disney channel get a record deal these days? Jesus Christ.

Apparently.


Anyways, I've been tripping to this lately:

Tripping about sums it up. Now I know my monitor has the 16 million colors it advertises.

Btw, "Anyways"? You're starting to sound like Leonard Susskind. Or is that extra "s" a Manhattan thing?
 
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Best Video, Always a good band though :), Because you know the other side of take out is mildew on rice
 
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DiracPool said:
SW VandeCarr keeps trying to get me to play contemporary songs. This one struck my fancy recently:

I admit, it takes some work. How about some Florence + The Machine? I don't think anyone has posted any of her stuff.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWOyfLBYtuU

She looks like my 6th grade teacher.
 
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I love F&M; only decent Indie band in existence.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbN0nX61rIs
 
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WannabeNewton said:
I love F&M; only decent Indie band in existence.

Really? I hope not, otherwise this is going to be pretty tough. BTW, I almost picked Shake It Out, but I went for the crazy looks. So far I have Adele, Duffy, and F&M. It's not that I favor female artists, it's just that I favor female artists.
 
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Dirge--Obsidian



Faun-- Zeigeist



Edit: I don't align with the Zeigeist movement, but I do see some positive benefits to it. This song, however, is very powerful.

Maria Mena-- Eyesore

 
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<h2>What is the Best Saxophone Song?</h2><p>As a scientist, I cannot determine the "best" saxophone song as it is subjective and based on personal preference. However, there are some popular saxophone songs that are frequently mentioned by listeners:</p><h2>What are some popular saxophone songs?</h2><p>Some popular saxophone songs include "Careless Whisper" by George Michael, "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty, "Just the Two of Us" by Grover Washington Jr., "Yakety Sax" by Boots Randolph, and "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen.</p><h2>Who are some famous saxophone players?</h2><p>Some famous saxophone players include Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, and Kenny G.</p><h2>Is the saxophone a difficult instrument to play?</h2><p>Like any instrument, it takes practice and dedication to become proficient at playing the saxophone. However, with proper instruction and regular practice, it can be mastered.</p><h2>Can the saxophone be used in different genres of music?</h2><p>Yes, the saxophone is a versatile instrument that can be used in various genres of music including jazz, blues, rock, pop, and even classical music.</p>

What is the Best Saxophone Song?

As a scientist, I cannot determine the "best" saxophone song as it is subjective and based on personal preference. However, there are some popular saxophone songs that are frequently mentioned by listeners:

What are some popular saxophone songs?

Some popular saxophone songs include "Careless Whisper" by George Michael, "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty, "Just the Two of Us" by Grover Washington Jr., "Yakety Sax" by Boots Randolph, and "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen.

Who are some famous saxophone players?

Some famous saxophone players include Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, and Kenny G.

Is the saxophone a difficult instrument to play?

Like any instrument, it takes practice and dedication to become proficient at playing the saxophone. However, with proper instruction and regular practice, it can be mastered.

Can the saxophone be used in different genres of music?

Yes, the saxophone is a versatile instrument that can be used in various genres of music including jazz, blues, rock, pop, and even classical music.

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