Deacon

Deacon blues

Deacon blues
  1. Who played the sax solo on Deacon Blues?
  2. Where does the name Deacon Blue come from?
  3. Who played drums on Deacon Blues?
  4. What key is Deacon Blues in?

Who played the sax solo on Deacon Blues?

Christlieb played the sax solos on Steely Dan's hit song "Deacon Blues" from the album Aja; Natalie Cole's Grammy award-winning album Unforgettable; and the extended tenor sax solo on the song "FM (No Static at All)" from the movie of the same name.

Where does the name Deacon Blue come from?

1985–1987: Formation and early years

Taking their name from the 1977 Steely Dan song "Deacon Blues", Deacon Blue were formed in 1985 following Ricky Ross's move from Dundee to Glasgow. Along with Ross, the group originally consisted of Lorraine McIntosh, James Prime, Dougie Vipond, Ewen Vernal and Graeme Kelling.

Who played drums on Deacon Blues?

The recording session featured renowned drummer Bernard “Pretty” Purdie, saxophonist Pete Christlieb, guitarists Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour and Dean Parks and others.

What key is Deacon Blues in?

Deacon Blues is written in the key of C Major. According to the Theorytab database, it is the most common key in all of popular music.

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