just the sax man just the sax welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’ll be
counting down our picks for the top 10
saxophone solos in pop and rock
while the saxophone is most commonly
used in classical and jazz music many
pop and rock musicians have adapted the
instrument into their sound for this
list we’re looking at saxophone solos as
well as the riffs that have become
iconic in the pop and rock genres so sit
back and enjoy the soothing sound of
this classic woodwind instrument
number 10 never tear us apart INXS
it may be hard to imagine now but the
late 80s valid we all know and love was
originally written as a Fats Domino
influenced blue song
revamped and sweetened with a haunting
sax solo from the band’s Kirk Pengilly
the song became a top-ten hit in many
countries and hit number seven on the
Billboard Hot 100
the dramatic pause just before the sax
kicks in prepares us for an emotional
musical journey through the use of our
favorite woodwind instrument
number nine the edge of glory Lady gaga
there in reason you will me should be
alone tonight
released on Gaga’s Born This Way album
the 2011 hit inadvertently became a
tribute to guest saxophonist and E
Street Band member Clarence Clemons when
the big man passed on later that year
Oh
Clemens was contacted on a Friday
afternoon to record and by 3:00 a.m. the
following morning had completed his part
which is even more remarkable as he flew
from Florida to New York just for the
session
with few sacks bass tunes on the charts
having Clements appear on the track was
seen as a bold move on Gaga’s part and
actually helped the pop tune stand out
number eight money Pink Floyd notable
for Roger Waters distinct bassline David
Gilmour’s bluesy guitar solos and the
tracks odd time signature money is also
home to one of the most famous and
recognizable sax solos
played by dick Perry who also Sachs’s it
up on us and them
the solo is played on a tenor saxophone
and is backed by the groovy bassline
chaotic drums and vintage keyboard
due to his ability to really really play
parried toured with the band from 1973
to 1977 and appeared on two additional
Pink Floyd albums
number seven who can it be now
men at work written by singer Colin Hay
and propelled by Greg hams intoxicating
sax hook this classic pop track put the
sax in the forefront of 80s pop
the band’s first single the track hit
number two when their native Australia
but fared slightly better in America
where it hit number one kicking off the
decades bizarre but endearing obsession
with the land down under hooky and
confident it can be noted that the final
version of hams snappy sax group that
was used was recorded during the band’s
rehearsal
number six urgent porn
a number for Hot 100 single off their
landmark album for this track features
hot soulful sax from Motown legend
junior Walker
while working on the song the band
decided they needed a walker style
saxophone line and were able to get the
real deal when they learned to us
playing a show blocks away from the
studio
then in a mellow disco mood Walker came
into the studio and laid down a classic
sounding sax solo that’s as iconic as
any of juniors past work
number five the logical song Supertramp
magical as one of the band’s biggest
songs on both sides of the Atlantic
listeners by the millions may have been
sucked in by the opening electro piano
but they stay for that saxophone
recorded by the band’s John hello well
this solo was recorded in bathroom as a
band was into experimenting with
different acoustics
the track also features the sounds of
some popular toys of the time such as an
electric football game and the popping
of the board game trouble
a playful tactic for a playful tune
where’s Ooty
number four old time rock and roll Bob
Seger and the Silver Bullet bang just
take those are
forever linked to a pantsless Tom Cruise
this down-home rocker has been a radio
staple since first released in 1978
while Seger gave the song an uncredited
co-write and most definitely sang it the
sax was most likely played by the Silver
Bullet bands Alto Reed
the saxona was bluesy soulful and
complements the singers gruff vocals
with a vintage style that is nostalgic
yet fresh the perfect tune for rocking
out while no one is watching
number three Born to Run Bruce
Springsteen
give it up for the boss no now is the
song that finally thrusts the boss into
the limelight this sax assistant track
established the Springsteen sound but
also took six months to record
this Heartland rock anthem’ features a
sack solo performed by the legend
Clarence Clemons himself a friend and
bandmate to Springsteen
the duo created classic after classic of
great saxophone heavy tracks including
the nearly 10-minute jungle and
however it is born to run that Clemens
is known for as it captivates listeners
and fans alike from the first note
number two Careless Whisper
george-michael
Wham
released is both a wham and George
Michael single this 80s hit had a slow
birth before it matched the sound
Michael heard in his head
first recorded at the famed Muscle
Shoals studio it was soon rerecorded in
London England the singer and his
producer then tried ten different sax
players before settling on the right
sound and finally ended up choosing
session player Steve Gregory
but even then it wasn’t an easy ride the
breathing patterns were nearly
impossible for Gregory resulting in the
track being slowed down while he
recorded
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions
you
number one Baker Street Gerry Rafferty
Baker Street is undoubtedly the song
Gerry Rafferty will be remembered for
thanks to Raphael Ravenscroft wailing
sax line
originally intended to be sung and later
demoed on electric guitar Ravenscroft
suggested he play the line on an alto
saxophone when a guitarist failed to
arrive in the studio
this iconic sax track single-handedly
caused increases in saxophone sales as
well as the instrument becoming more
frequent and pop and Rocky’s
do you agree with our list what’s your
favorite saxophone riff or solo
four more horn blowing top 10s published
daily be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
watchmojo.com and today we’ll be
counting down our picks for the top 10
saxophone solos in pop and rock
while the saxophone is most commonly
used in classical and jazz music many
pop and rock musicians have adapted the
instrument into their sound for this
list we’re looking at saxophone solos as
well as the riffs that have become
iconic in the pop and rock genres so sit
back and enjoy the soothing sound of
this classic woodwind instrument
number 10 never tear us apart INXS
it may be hard to imagine now but the
late 80s valid we all know and love was
originally written as a Fats Domino
influenced blue song
revamped and sweetened with a haunting
sax solo from the band’s Kirk Pengilly
the song became a top-ten hit in many
countries and hit number seven on the
Billboard Hot 100
the dramatic pause just before the sax
kicks in prepares us for an emotional
musical journey through the use of our
favorite woodwind instrument
number nine the edge of glory Lady gaga
there in reason you will me should be
alone tonight
released on Gaga’s Born This Way album
the 2011 hit inadvertently became a
tribute to guest saxophonist and E
Street Band member Clarence Clemons when
the big man passed on later that year
Oh
Clemens was contacted on a Friday
afternoon to record and by 3:00 a.m. the
following morning had completed his part
which is even more remarkable as he flew
from Florida to New York just for the
session
with few sacks bass tunes on the charts
having Clements appear on the track was
seen as a bold move on Gaga’s part and
actually helped the pop tune stand out
number eight money Pink Floyd notable
for Roger Waters distinct bassline David
Gilmour’s bluesy guitar solos and the
tracks odd time signature money is also
home to one of the most famous and
recognizable sax solos
played by dick Perry who also Sachs’s it
up on us and them
the solo is played on a tenor saxophone
and is backed by the groovy bassline
chaotic drums and vintage keyboard
due to his ability to really really play
parried toured with the band from 1973
to 1977 and appeared on two additional
Pink Floyd albums
number seven who can it be now
men at work written by singer Colin Hay
and propelled by Greg hams intoxicating
sax hook this classic pop track put the
sax in the forefront of 80s pop
the band’s first single the track hit
number two when their native Australia
but fared slightly better in America
where it hit number one kicking off the
decades bizarre but endearing obsession
with the land down under hooky and
confident it can be noted that the final
version of hams snappy sax group that
was used was recorded during the band’s
rehearsal
number six urgent porn
a number for Hot 100 single off their
landmark album for this track features
hot soulful sax from Motown legend
junior Walker
while working on the song the band
decided they needed a walker style
saxophone line and were able to get the
real deal when they learned to us
playing a show blocks away from the
studio
then in a mellow disco mood Walker came
into the studio and laid down a classic
sounding sax solo that’s as iconic as
any of juniors past work
number five the logical song Supertramp
magical as one of the band’s biggest
songs on both sides of the Atlantic
listeners by the millions may have been
sucked in by the opening electro piano
but they stay for that saxophone
recorded by the band’s John hello well
this solo was recorded in bathroom as a
band was into experimenting with
different acoustics
the track also features the sounds of
some popular toys of the time such as an
electric football game and the popping
of the board game trouble
a playful tactic for a playful tune
where’s Ooty
number four old time rock and roll Bob
Seger and the Silver Bullet bang just
take those are
forever linked to a pantsless Tom Cruise
this down-home rocker has been a radio
staple since first released in 1978
while Seger gave the song an uncredited
co-write and most definitely sang it the
sax was most likely played by the Silver
Bullet bands Alto Reed
the saxona was bluesy soulful and
complements the singers gruff vocals
with a vintage style that is nostalgic
yet fresh the perfect tune for rocking
out while no one is watching
number three Born to Run Bruce
Springsteen
give it up for the boss no now is the
song that finally thrusts the boss into
the limelight this sax assistant track
established the Springsteen sound but
also took six months to record
this Heartland rock anthem’ features a
sack solo performed by the legend
Clarence Clemons himself a friend and
bandmate to Springsteen
the duo created classic after classic of
great saxophone heavy tracks including
the nearly 10-minute jungle and
however it is born to run that Clemens
is known for as it captivates listeners
and fans alike from the first note
number two Careless Whisper
george-michael
Wham
released is both a wham and George
Michael single this 80s hit had a slow
birth before it matched the sound
Michael heard in his head
first recorded at the famed Muscle
Shoals studio it was soon rerecorded in
London England the singer and his
producer then tried ten different sax
players before settling on the right
sound and finally ended up choosing
session player Steve Gregory
but even then it wasn’t an easy ride the
breathing patterns were nearly
impossible for Gregory resulting in the
track being slowed down while he
recorded
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions
you
number one Baker Street Gerry Rafferty
Baker Street is undoubtedly the song
Gerry Rafferty will be remembered for
thanks to Raphael Ravenscroft wailing
sax line
originally intended to be sung and later
demoed on electric guitar Ravenscroft
suggested he play the line on an alto
saxophone when a guitarist failed to
arrive in the studio
this iconic sax track single-handedly
caused increases in saxophone sales as
well as the instrument becoming more
frequent and pop and Rocky’s
do you agree with our list what’s your
favorite saxophone riff or solo
four more horn blowing top 10s published
daily be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
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