What is the Best Saxophone Song?

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores various songs featuring saxophone and guitar, with participants sharing their favorites and links to performances. The discussion includes a mix of personal opinions on the quality of songs, performances, and artists across different genres, including rock, blues, and progressive metal.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants highlight "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty as a top saxophone song.
  • Others mention Leo Kotke's "Vaseline Machine Gun," noting the quality of available recordings.
  • Bruce Springsteen's "Tunnel of Love" is also suggested as a notable song.
  • One participant expresses admiration for Dream Theater, particularly their song "Octavarium," citing its progressive nature.
  • Several participants discuss the guitar work of artists like Erik Mongrain and Tommy Emmanuel, with varying opinions on their styles and contributions to music.
  • There are mixed opinions on Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine," with some praising its guitar riff and others criticizing Axl Rose's vocals.
  • Participants share links to various songs, including works by Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden, and David Bowie, indicating a wide range of musical tastes.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features multiple competing views on what constitutes the best saxophone or guitar songs, with no clear consensus emerging among participants.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express difficulty in finding links to specific songs, and there are mentions of varying quality in recordings shared. Additionally, personal preferences and subjective opinions on artists and songs are prevalent throughout the discussion.

Who May Find This Useful

Music enthusiasts, particularly those interested in saxophone and guitar performances, as well as fans of rock, blues, and progressive metal genres.

  • #2,041
ThomasT said:
youtube is blocked? Why is youtube blocked?

ThomasT said:

by the way,
thank you for posting octavarium :D
 
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  • #2,042
I like peaches.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvcohzJvviQ
 
  • #2,043
I've been thinking of people, also...

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

the ghost inside?

bah! self defeatists...
 
  • #2,044
You guys won't agree, but my vote goes to "Regulate" by Warren G.

 
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  • #2,045
Relax:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1GDdawym1U
 
  • #2,047
I'm not sure how to classify this early Amy Winehouse song, jazz or soul, or a beautiful blend of both. I think she was 19 when she wrote and recorded this demo.

 
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  • #2,049
Rickie Lee's coming to town tomorrow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BnMU7J7dAw
I love silly songs. :smile:
 
  • #2,050
1. Check My Brain - Alice in Chains

2. Jars - Chevelle

3. I Will Not Bow - Breaking Benjamin

4. The Fixer - Pearl Jam

5. Uprising - Muse
 
  • #2,051
My favorite Rickie Lee Jones song:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2X9TDB7JwY
 
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  • #2,052
OmCheeto said:
Rickie Lee's coming to town tomorrow.

Lucky you :cry:

... remedy: light a cigar, pour up some wine, and suddenly it’s April in Paris ...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTRVKL1P5DQ

... time to wake up ...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8_pZLD073U

Anecdote: "Chuck E's" sounds exactly as "Tjockis" in Swedish, which means "Fat F*ck"... at parties we used to sing "Tjockis In Love" loud and clear when playing this song, silly yes, but fun back then... those were the days... :)
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3HeR6AuT5Y&feature=related

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggd8mJ1QaNA&feature=related

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkMTZqx-hLs&feature=related

I like most of her songs. :smile:

She's Algerian btw.
 
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drizzle said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

I like most of her songs. :smile:

She's Algerian btw.

Well I'm glad you like them, but we can't get these YT songs in "our country" (USA)
 
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SW VandeCarr said:
Well I'm glad you like them, but we can't get these YT songs in "our country" (USA)

AHH! There is a God after all! This happens to us Europeans all the time!

(:biggrin:)

Nice drizzle!
 
  • #2,056
SW VandeCarr said:
Well I'm glad you like them, but we can't get these YT songs in "our country" (USA)
I did manage to view a version of the third one by searching on her name on the YouTube site. I didn't understand a word but she has a pretty voice.

Sorry DA :-p

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3i4nqrEsNc
 
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Borg said:
Sorry DA :-p

nooooo :cry:
 
  • #2,060
chill out


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm2pQl54HpM
 
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Wondrous.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N4hRGk5ZK8&feature=related
 
  • #2,062

 
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  • #2,063
Eye of the Tiger

Eye of a tiger is one of my favorite songs, i can't get it out of my mind.
 
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New String Theories


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruc_Mh0L2ek


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XanI8Gy8TA


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQAfRXG-JW0
 
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  • #2,065
Two new favorites. Jackie Evancho is amazing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzQvd6AnZrY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7yiFlrUjzg
 
  • #2,066
Best Song Ever "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty
 
  • #2,067
See... you really don't have to worry if your finger nails are clean... after all.





OCR
 
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  • #2,069
Yep! Rafferty and Stealers Wheel put out some incredible stuff. Flawless production values in Baker Street, including the great Sax.
 

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