Hazel O'Connor - Will You (best Sax solo ever by Clare Hirst!) - Jazz Cafe, London - December 2011

[@danielmarshall4587]

So...... reading the comment whilst listening to the "SAX", scrolled back up OH.......... this vid's getting watched more than once.

[@lohheidpipingschool1]

I´ll never forget recording with Hazel ..... On a cold winters night in Germany, just 3 of us in the studio. Wolfgang sat at the piano and Hazel sang this in the dark...... One of lifes special moments

[@markbarrow19]

WOW!!! I bet that was absolutely amazing, I'm getting goosebumps just imagining it

[@daejavue69]

Been listening to this since it 1st came out on Tape , I'm 71 & still let this sensual piece wash away the grit of life in 2023 😊

[@ralphmehlhorn2920]

Nicely put👊

[@steveblunsden4295]

Carried my dad into the church with this song, loved it so much.RIP mate.xx

[@lornemcneil]

Live for him ❤

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

Great story! X

[@SqwarkParrotSpittingFeathers]

I may well go the same way. But, “listening” to it with earbuds on.

[@rangerwhite5165]

Been there. End of an era mate.

[@lisavanoni6552]

God bless those who CARE

[@stevehall675]

Just found this and remember it from all those years ago. Hasn't aged one bit and made me cry it is so beautiful. Im 62 and music can still do this to me in these dark times

[@cuntchops23]

I feel what you saying Steve. Thanks Hazel 🖤

[@karylhogan5758]

Understand.. am with you , bud..

[@ianrobinson4435]

Awesome 👏

[@jeanettelittler7506]

With you brother

[@KeesKouwenberg]

I am a litle bit younger (56) but I so relate to what you say. I forgot about ths song. Rediscovered it a few weeks ago, and it's on my daily playlist since.

[@duncanboolay9424]

Love the way Hazel leaves the stage and let’s the saxophone take over

[@SuperWang-k2c]

Good manners .

[@marksaunderson3042]

Yes, a class move.

[@milobvideos]

Hazell doesn't leave she plays the accompanying piano out of respect ,when the solo sax comes in the piano has extra harmonies

[@mariannebrandon9571]

Best song with sax in the whole world by far u have to listen on full blast for real 35 yeats and it never vets old for me fucking love the way the sax actually sings the song effortless, much love 💜💜💜

[@garyrussell7406]

I had the greatest privilege to see both of these talented ladies numerous times, the whole venue of alternative and punk fans stood mesmerised. Everyone, from young teens to retired crusty punks sang every word and stood in abject silence during the Sax solo! A truly wonderful experience and we were all blessed to be there. Sadly it may of been the last time we see Hazel singing on stage, so sad to hear of her health problems! But it's a memory I shared with my young son conner ! And now he will have that memory forever! If only the world could produce more lifelong moments like this it would be a better place for the future! A bigger mix of people standing side by side you could ever meet, all stood savouring a truly wonderful moment together! Only music can overcome Race, Religion, colour, politics, gender and age! It's a pity more can't experience such moments! The rest of the world could learn from such a small selection of the population! Hate has no place in civilised society!

[@kenmurray1600]

i think this is true . unfortunately too many people follow cult figures or so called leaders. instead of listening to the music. music with words can be a type of propaganda but music alone tears at the human emotion and soul and cannot be manipulated.

[@peternoble279]

I have not heard this song for 30 years yet it still managed to move me to tears. The sax solo at the end is without a shadow of doubt the most moving. Beautifully played. The song is stunning and very well put over by Hazel O'connor. Thank you both for an amazing blast from the past. Peter.

[@martindouglas9839]

Hi peter hope you’re well I’m a massive hazel fan the sax was originally played by Wesley mcgoogan on will you and tragically a number of years ago lost his fingers in a gardening accident really you could not make it up hazel is gem of a artist

[@markcheyne354]

When you are sitting thinking of your youth this song makes a loud noise in the past, beautiful

[@splatcave3145]

Lol get a grip 😂😂😂

[@johnstevenson2145]

Wonderful

[@EPFAN100]

Its is a great song .shes not well at the moment but hopefully a great recovery asap

[@Musika1321]

Sending love and best wishes Hazel and her family. Hope she makes a full recovery. X

[@2007Tarkus]

Yeah Jean Genie you got my support

[@rickwilliams7112]

Claire is not only a brilliant musician, she is also a good person. I needed sax on my Uni project a couple of years ago but had no money to offer. She gave up her afternoon, paid her own travel costs, brought my studio project to life and answered all my miriad of questions about playing Live Aid. And she certainly is a phenominal musician

[@andreanottellin2129]

@Rick Williams.If you can pass on a message,ask Claire to let Sarah,her sister know,I'm still in the same house,but the flat above?! Next time she's passing,to call in,Thankyou,Andréa.X.

[@MrRegularguy19]

@Shaun Davenport kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHerdGmqZpibn5I

[@MrChrissy1r]

I have the studio version of this in my playlist, that sax is brilliant, so haunting, it gives me goosebumps.

[@smartglasswindowcleaners3332]

A fantastic song and a fantastic sax , very emotional every time I hear this song .

[@lindaquinn9387]

Lost my baby 19days old when this was out 1980 and it made my heart break but also soothed my soul ❤

[@thevintageenglishman]

Being now 55 I'm and of this generation .... and this song brings me to tears,.....

[@johnthompson9282]

i love hazel for her honesty

[@lagfleur]

still amazing. i saw the movie when it came out loved then, still loving it. I still have the massive affiche which i took outside the movie picture late one night.

[@markbarrow19]

Who the heck is this amazing saxophonist? These two incredibly talented ladies need to be recognised again in 2022

[@lesleybignell2349]

Claireplayed sax on Bowie hero’s

[@MaBessie]

She also plays in my band. Such amazing talent

[@markbarrow19]

​@@MaBessiewhat's her name please she is absolutely amazing 😊😊😊

[@danielmarshall4587]

Just found this in 2024... may I second your comment.

[@Charlietwice]

doesn't get any better than this...

[@darrenmccabe]

Just simply the best sax I have ever heard

[@danielmarshall4587]

THIS IS GORGEOUS, thank you to ALL who brought us this.

[@thediscoveredline4783]

Love this song, Hazels voice so full of emotion and the sax...sublime.

[@MrShavey]

As an ex crap saxophonist turned drummer I've always loved this song. This is a great version with beautiful sax work by Claire. After trying to cut my hand off with a circular saw a couple of years back the consultant at the QA Hospital in Portsmouth told me how he was treating the son of an ex professional sax player who had cut his fingers off the same way...he didn't say his name but I knew that must be Wesley Magoogan the original saxophonist on the song. Such a shame.

[@jamesbarbour8400]

Didn't the guy who played the sax solo on Gerry Rafferty's 'Baker Street' also have an accident that also prevented him from ever playing the saxaphone ever again - can't remember his name for the life of me !

[@davesimpson7884]

1980 record which still sounds fantastic in 2021 and that sax ....a great classic which has aged very well ...lovely to watch live .. many thanks for posting

[@nigelpickett2471]

Probably the best song ever.

[@tiffa01]

😂

[@LdevArt]

it would make my festive top 100 as inspired by john peel

[@markstevenson7884]

A tune from better times 😢😢

[@tomfoster5969]

I played the saxophone as a kid and my dad would always play this song in the car and it would inspire me to keep practising hoping that one day I’d be able to play that solo. He sadly passed away a few years back, listening to it now brings back such fond memories.

[@peterherrington3300]

Beautiful playing ❤ This song simply hasn't aged at all . Glad to see Hazel still got fire in her belly too . Loved it

[@jcjimc43]

Clare made that instrument come to life, such a wonderful musician.

[@mariannebrandon9571]

My favourite sax playing so effertless i listen to it on repeat its fecking beautifull and never gets old, live it love it love it live it 🎵📯🎵📯❤️♥️♥️

[@PNEKarl]

Clare, Hazel and Wesley. Thank you. Simply thank you. Beautiful!

[@donmcbass]

Best thing is, Wesley was just Jamming hot and they kept the tape running. It was meant to fade but DANG!

[@PNEKarl]

@@donmcbass Is that true? I didn't know that. What a dream. I'm 60 and was lucky to see Hazel live a dozen times in the early 80's. Duran Duran were her support band would you believe? Wesley on the sax was so emotional. Happy memories. Clare brings back the memories.

[@donmcbass]

@@PNEKarl It's how the legend goes anyway!

[@TommyRobertsMusicChannel]

Sending my love to Hazel and hope she fully recovers soon

[@darrenmillard3964]

When I first heard this as a young lad I was dumb struck, this always brings the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end, absolutely effing amazing ❤❤

[@dragonladymusicexperience]

Best sax solo in any song ever!! Fantastic song Hazel. Have always loved it. ♥️🔥

[@ianmangham4570]

Totally agree 👍

[@tiffa01]

That and rat trap 👍

[@ianburry5629]

Clare played that solo brilliantly...Wesley lived it...

[@sallychicken6848]

coming up for my Ruby Wedding party (40 years !) and i wanted to play this song as its the one that reminds me so much of our early dates

[@paulpayton7893]

Wow, haven't heard this song in 30+ years. Talent Never leaves you!!!! What a wonderful performance by both artists 😘

[@trevormurdoch9141]

Hazel is a superstar. I’d love to see her live.greetings from Cumbria.

[@yanaarnold8365]

What an absolutely amazing performance! Hazel's voice and the sax and piano! Brilliant love it!😊

[@Tpviper]

That just brought tears to my eyes, what a performance from both ladies. I am fortunate enough to have lived through the 80s and my God, the youngsters of today REALLY don't know what they have missed. Just beautiful.

[@nickmander6088]

This was the first Sax solo I ever heard back in the eighties on Top of the Pops, the combination of Hazel and the original saxophonist just blew me away. And decades down the line and it is as ever my very best favourite solo of the eighties, played so brilliantly by Clare, well done girls, you got the girl power 😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@shirleyboy8859]

Real tears........ When you see/hear a truly Blessed Talent.... It sends shivers down your spine..... You can hear the Passion and Soul that Clare puts into every note....... Stunning addition to the Wonderful Hazel O`Connor...... :-))

[@iantinsley4854]

One of the best songs ever written and performed about the pain and pleasure of love.

[@vermillionhugh]

Four decades later......still phenomenal 👍👋☕️☕️🎭

[@jimmain2924]

What a gracious moment from Hazel. Her vocals are not the entirety of this track but they are integral. She left the Sax to speak its own emotions after she had delivered hers. Beautiful. I remember seeing the move Breaking Glass and then buying the album when it’s was first released and I’m still moved by the music and Hazels voice.

[@PNEKarl]

.... in the beginning was a world.... :-)

[@dazlee2639]

D-days and Eighth Day ! Breaking Glass was an excellent film ! and so relevant today !

[@LFOVCF]

That solo just claws at you. A masterpiece.

[@andy530i]

Try this version & see if you feel any difference ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6e3aHemep2LqZo

[@SuperWang-k2c]

Jolly good sax player , talented lovely to hear talent

[@seafox61]

Whether its Clare, Wesley or a hundred other covers, its undeniable that this song, and the sax , brings back and continues to evoke memories of the early 80s , the angst and anguish, the punk era and the states of times. Hazel was the first band I ever saw live in 1980 at Plymouth Polytechnic, and I had the absolute pleasure again a few years ago in Newport. We had a fabulous and memorable chat after and photo opportunity, Clare , you're a star, Hazel...get well soon. Please. x

[@deedeealexander7870]

Hazel O’Connor you’ve still got th gift✌🏽And Clair I’m enchanted by that beautiful Sax playing.. Gratitude Abounds for th Pleasure❤️

[@bobrayner8878]

Having heard Hazel after all these years, it still blows me away. The sax player Clare is amazing.

[@Oni-Ryu8]

brilliant I love Hazel and what she did was magnificent she deliberately left the stage for this astounding lady with worlds greatest sax playing ever played I'm open jawed and speechless

[@eckalston6535]

She's good but hardly the world's greatest

[@eckalston6535]

Slack jawed Ian pmsl

[@howardc218]

True, I don't think anyone will ever equal Wesley Magoogan playing this piece.

[@ianbermingham9047]

@@howardc218 the original was far better , did you not hear it ??

[@BoB4jjjjs]

Hazel should have done this version and got it released. Brilliant with the sax on the end played by Clair Hirst :-))

[@EP-ym5lg]

That was fantastic, and extra great to hear how fabulous Claire, the musician, is as a person....thanks Hazel and Co!

[@rebelrockme]

Goosebumps that Sax 🎷! ❤️

[@spanner445]

Absolutely awesome saxophone solo 👏👏👏

[@conormcmenemie5126]

Ageless. Timeless. Peerless. Magnificent.

[@LdevArt]

this song takes me back to 1980.. 13 years old - and the lyrics resonating so accurately

[@claireplested8275]

Sending Love Hazel....and everything positive ... ❤ ♥ 💪 xxxxxxx

[@billbaker2698]

The amazing Hazel O'Coonor and the sax is so good-thanks to them both

[@bookreview5762]

Sublime. One of the best songs ever written.

[@jacksdjfam]

Man that sax sounds AWESOME!

[@thewhaj]

Beautifulas ever . I'm 55 saw Breaking Glass when came out, bought the Album, special time

[@Ethericrose]

She still sounds amazing and that sax is out of this world.

[@scotthoggan2115]

Welldone and what a tune brings back memories in my teenage years

[@englishruraldoggynerd]

It’s amazing how much she has added to the original just by her awesome voice and presence.

[@knudmense6112]

Zeitloses Meisterstück. Seit Jahrzehnten eines meiner Lieblingslieder❤

[@gillanlorna487]

One of my all time favourite songs Take off your eyes bare your soul gather me to you make me whole Gets me everytime Amazing sax solo

[@p28-e7j]

That sax. Possibly the best solo in any song by any instrument. Unreal job from Clare.

[@charlesbull6188]

Still sounds amazing lots of love a d good wishes to Hazel get well soon

[@stevesshed555]

Met Hazel about 10 years ago , playing in theatre in cardigan, west wales , I was born in 72 , so this music was a bit before my time , I remember watching braking glass as a young teen and absolutely falling I. Love with her and the film

[@jimmyyoung4187]

Hazel O Connor still retains that passion & flair - not to mention her voice - that made her a star back in the 80's. Kudos to her. As for Claire Hurst, the Sax player, she has that ability to induce your jaw to drop & stand there agog at what you're seeing. This performance was exactly that; faultless, incredible & heavenly to listen to. I guess that's perfection!

[@da33ie]

OMG!!!!!! That was a Fantastic solo!!!! Outstanding expression of emotion, and note to note perfect! I didnt want it to finish.....

[@peterwilson2233]

What a tune, still gives me shivers, then I feel a little sad, reminds me of the mistakes I made with my ex wife. I listen to it with both joy and tears.

[@peterrees6335]

Love this song. Brings back memories. I hope you're doing well Hazel and making a full recovery. Bless you.

[@shaunbat5097]

I played the original a few days back...now this she sounds great.

[@MrDkgio]

I was sat less than 6 feet from Clare from Hazel and Claire Hurst playing this, it’s incredible, Wes McGoogan was the Saxophonist who wrote the sax part and performed it on the records, Claire captured the Angst and emotion’s perfectly

[@mikemcmahon4194]

Bless you, hope you pull through❤️

[@garyglasgow3003]

Masterpiece, from the lyrics, the emotion in the delivery and the saxophone is just awesome. Fantastic performance from 2 supremely talented ladies.

[@graemepae2839]

Not only was this...an old hit, but watching it now, it is a near drama, raw feeling! and also Great!!

[@leeh6811]

Still kicking it 37 + years on, hazel we salute you ...

[@mattbell8482]

Was just taking a trip down memory lane watching Claire with David Bowie at Live Aid( again!) when I happened upon this. Absolutely amazing! A true master's class!!

[@melaniesmith5712]

Absolute awesome song, takes me back to my end of school days, 🔙🚸❤️, many years ago Lol 😭

[@edwardmorley5273]

Saw her before Christmas and the saxophone was amazing and Hazel is magic x

[@glenjarnold]

Was watching the movie just last week, and both this version and the movie version movie me so, so much......

[@tonyrutherford9772]

Saxaphone is absolutely mesmerising

[@Dragon-lb6ky]

F...cool...have no words to say how it's fantastic

[@russbarker2727]

Apart from being the best Sax solo ever, I will never forget that this was the song that I lost my virginity to!

[@amvam3646]

Just fell in Love with this song when it first played, all them years ago.... Still so dam good!

[@amvam3646]

Back again to listen to this superb classic....

[@AILEENC3]

Well done Hazel, still a star - be proud of yourself xx

[@lisabunnie22960]

Where has this woman been all my life?!? I feel robbed. She's gorgeous.

[@markmurphy8303]

Hazel O’Connor this girl could sing and her lyrics where amazing such a gifted singer songwriter of my generation.

[@sillyssg]

Lost for words. Brilliant doesn't say enough.

[@richardjames323]

This actually brought tears to my eyes.

[@mojobag01]

Every single hair on my body. Thank you Gigs and Claire.

[@robiniapseudoacacia]

Brilliant. The sax sent shivers down my spine.

[@zippy5131]

Saw Hazel in Chester oh....... can not remember how many years ago, but what a wonderful woman. Stayed behind to chat to all the people there. Fantastic got her to autograph my Bomb Disposal card..... woops........ they did not find out.. well now they do.......

[@t3chnod3lic]

No thumbs up since 2015? joke.... Beautiful Song, Sax to die for... Enough said!

[@DavidTransformer]

I remember Claire playing sax with Bowie on Heroes. Fabulous musician

[@chynadole1991]

One helluva sax player

[@melmatthews5876]

Absolutely phenomenal.

[@rob-boticscalisthenicshome6355]

Hazel, you are simply one in a million.