- What is the most famous saxophone piece?
- Who was famous for playing the saxophone?
- What is that 80s song with the saxophone solo?
- Is the saxophone a romantic instrument?
What is the most famous saxophone piece?
10 of the Most Famous Saxophone Solos in Pop Music History
- Baker Street.
- Careless Whisper (George Michael)
- Moondance (Van Morrison)
- Just The Way You Are (Billie Joel)
- Time of Your Life (Medley & Warnes)
- Just The Two Of Us (Bill Withers)
- Money (Pink Floyd)
- Born To Run (Bruce Springsteen)
Who was famous for playing the saxophone?
Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, Lee Konitz and Zoot Sims are just some of the famous sax players who would name him as a primary influence, and the 'Cool school' that came to prominence in the 1950s was particularly indebted to him.
What is that 80s song with the saxophone solo?
Another great '80s sax song is of course "Careless Whisper" by George Michael, where the saxophone is literally the best part of the track.
Is the saxophone a romantic instrument?
The saxophone is often used in music and cinema to suggest romance or heart break, e.g. the saxophone solo at the end of Dan Fogelberg's "Same Old Lang Syne".