What is the Best Saxophone Song?

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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
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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.

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Gad said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-ex2xV3Kys

Nice. Never heard it before. Heavy but uplifting. Good music, imho. By the way, didn't you have a different PF username at one time?
 
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Country Music

... RANDY TRAVIS -- Diggin up boneshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDBZZG9rmrk
 
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HowlerMonkey said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsjYqm-2PDk

Awesome stuff... he's an incredibly talented guy. His work with Les Claypool (another very talented guy) was pretty epic.

There are so many incredible songs and artists out there it is hard to pick, but these are 3 songs that will always strike a chord with me:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbgJpXEhVC8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvTIyc5ewCE
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T5NuI6Ai-o
(kinda poor quality, but the only Youtube version I could find)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muG8kDYbZ5Q
 
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Gad said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gZmnyEDfbg

Thanks, I wasn't aware of his new album until I listened to this song!

His last one was good too,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7YP4k7rMuc

I love how the new songs have more positive tunes :!)
 
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Nice, Root. :)
 
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Other Lives - Dust Bowl III
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sbkn303iILY
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EixACFOP8hY

I want to tell you... :smile:
 
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CaptFirePanda said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T5NuI6Ai-o
(kinda poor quality, but the only Youtube version I could find)

sounded perfect to me.
 
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...Credence Clearwater Revival

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec0XKhAHR5I
 
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I'm pretty sure we have some Johnny Cash fans here. This is a great song (originally NIN) but the video is fantastic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmVAWKfJ4Go
 
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lisab said:
I'm pretty sure we have some Johnny Cash fans here. This is a great song (originally NIN) but the video is fantastic:
I never really got the Johnny Cash thing. To each his own. This is not bashing your offering. Just that I don't regard it as being in any way exceptional or noteworthy ... musically.
 
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brerabbit said:
...Credence Clearwater Revival

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec0XKhAHR5I



There's just one problem with this song IMHO; it's too short.
 
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SW VandeCarr said:
There's just one problem with this song IMHO; it's too short.

helloooo, VandeCarr

You are very correct here. It should have lasted thru dubiwa (W). :rolleyes:

I think you have an interesting book on The Cosmos. Congrats. ...
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brerabbit said:
helloooo, VandeCarr

You are very correct here. It should have lasted thru dubiwa (W). :rolleyes:


Well W did his part in the Texas Air National Guard thanks to Daddy. No VC going to get away with anything in Texas.

Thanks for the comment on the book. Weird cover though. I think I'm going to change it.
 
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Trivia question: Can anyone name the song on the flip side of this 45?

Hints: Martial Arts, Native American

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8yYUbKYkO0
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Trivia question: Can anyone name the song on the flip side of this 45?

Hints: Martial Arts, Native American

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8yYUbKYkO0
Is this it? I don't get the martial arts, native American hints.

 
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RIP, Davy Jones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehJNw-T3gpo
 
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I grew up in the 50's and 60's. So, yeah, Elvis, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, etc. The Stones are my favorite. Never really got into the Elvis thing. The Beatles, of course, who doesn't like their stuff? Will be posting some of it from, eg., the Rubber Soul album.

 
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