Top 10 Saxophone Solos in Pop and Rock

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[@brandonf1104]

Can this guy stop talking when they play the saxophone

[@vitorgraciliano8680]

Pode cre irmão

[@vladlarin4918]

Fucking right?

[@terra562]

If you want to listen to the songs search them up dude

[@donaldwestfall6143]

@@terra562 He has too low of a iq to do that.

[@HoraceInkling]

Donald Westfall A iq... A iq... ... A iq.

[@angelomordini6779]

Dear watch mojo. When you do top tens if it’s a scene in a movie or music, do not speak while showing said scene or music, speak before and after the clip is played. Not during. Please and thank you - *Sincerely all of the comments*

[@nordicfalcon]

This. This is the gospel and song of music listeners. I can’t enjoy it, if they talk over it 😤

[@slashrex1352]

Was gonna say the same thing lucky i checked the comments first!! Thank you i thought im the only one

[@onnikarppinen3541]

RIP Clarence "Big Man" Clemons, the greatest sax player of all time.

[@pjdes2820]

😭I know he's playing in the Heavenly band🎷❤🌈

[@soup_daniel7139]

Busta carl

[@paradoxie1444]

charlie parker

[@terrancewyckoff]

I think Kenny G is better.

[@pjdes2820]

@@terrancewyckoff He is great! I just love him for his ssd's soprano Sax but for the alto Sax? Ben Webster is a legend!❤🥰🎷🎶

[@hehjr47]

Nailed it with "Baker Street". Without a doubt one of the best songs from the 70's.

[@magnificentmoo2574]

Definitely

[@madziamaddie9948]

I was watching the list thinking "Where's Baker Street". I would be so upset if it wasn't included

[@yorucorvus]

Not just from the 70's. In History.

[@77jesseday]

Can you imagine Baker Street not being number 1? That's crazy talk

[@coconuthead1361]

This vid popped up as a suggestion in the "Epic Sax Guy" vid.

[@987laurynas]

hahaha same here

[@DragonflyAndFriends]

Same

[@TUNE-Editor]

The Same Thing Happen To Me

[@crazylife2866]

+Steve Stevenson XD Same

[@sauberbaer]

same xD

[@flick8489]

Every time I click on a watchmojo video, I feel dirty. Like I just fell for a mcdonalds add.

[@Gianlucca_Chirinos_Chavez]

jajajajaja, i don't know the reason but the commentary sound funny, at least for me.

[@lenks0]

I know! Even though the song I was looking for was here, 0:01 second into the video I'm thinking "shit, not watchmojo" lol (was looking for careless whisper)

[@esaw7067]

lol me too

[@mons3020]

I actually just got a McDonalds ad before the video played...

[@esaw7067]

Musical Stranger rip, we have been played ;_;

[@hilariodaragona4473]

NTRO I want a new drug Mr. Saxobeat Touch me 10) Never tear us apart (INXS) min 0:55 09) The Edge of glory (Lady Gaga) min 1:53 08) Money (Pink Floyd) min 3:03 07) Who can it be now (Men at work) min 4:13 06) Urgent (Foreigner) min 5:27 05) The logical song (Supertrap) min 6:28 04) Old time rock and roll (Bob Seger & The silver bullet band) min 7:35 03) Born to run (Bruce Springsteen) min 8:46 02) Careless whisper (George Michael/Wham) min 10:21 Honorable mentions Smooth operator (Sade) min 11:35 Midnight city (M83) min 11:53 I've had the tiem of my life (Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes) min 12:00 Last friday night (Katy Perry) min 12:13 Modern love (David Bowie) min 12:21 01) Baker Street (Gerry Rafferty) min 12:32 Others The Best (Tina Turner) min 13:40

[@prettyboyvalentino2386]

Underrated comment!

[@pardwayne]

Thanks for saving me the time to sit through the video.

[@whatchyagonnado]

THANK YOU FOR THE TIMESTAMPS

[@beatrizf9563]

Thank you

[@TAWier]

The Gunner' Dream by Pink Floyd is easily the best sax solo ever anywhere!

[@GRIPPER-us5lj]

How could you forget the iconic sax solo from Wesley Magoogan on Hazel O' Connor's "Will you" it is nothing short of perfection.

[@conormcmenemie5126]

Absolutely - that along with the singing and the song lyrics, it is still in my top 10

[@pauldavies7407]

Baker Street is great, but Will you played by the late Wesley Magoogan is without a doubt the best. Went to see Hazel O Connor just to see the man play it live, he didn't disappoint amazing....

[@psilovecybin5940]

OMG... THANK YOU!!!!

[@simianwarthog]

Just what I was thinking.

[@TheEulerID]

True, but the problem is that outside of the UK and Ireland it's barely known.

[@montanagoss7087]

I've had that Baker Street saxophone solo stuck in my head since Lisa played it in The Simpsons, and I've never known the name. I heard it in 1998 and I never knew the goddamn name. Thank you WatchMojo, for doing this countdown

[@WatchMojo]

Montana Goss That's a seriously long time to have something stuck in your head. Congratulations on finally figuring it out.Signed, KG

[@Deadpool-pg8fb]

Hey watchmojo my mums ex turned up he's a sex offender in a red van he saw my mums house for sale and police came he left it's been 10 years and please give me some advice 😢

[@MaxMustermann-go8xf]

Montana Goss Oh my god, you missed one of the best songs in world! What I love even more than the saxophone solo, is Rafferty's terrific voice...

[@Nro52]

Montana Goss I had a similar ride. When I heard Lisa it blew my mind, and yet it sounded familiar but couldn´t remember the original... I asked a lot of people for years (internet wasn´t that accesible) until a friend of mine suggested that I looked out Rafferty´s song... what a glorious moment it was!

[@RyansChannel0203]

I knew the name of the song ever since I was 15. Lol

[@neolopus]

DUDE! DON'T TALK DURING THE SOLO! LET ME HEAR IT

[@alexanderprizkau]

finally found my favorite comment thx

[@steveshepard5242]

Came here to say this.

[@JaguarProg]

Yeah right? I was thinking the same for all the fucking video

[@keselekbakiak]

Exactly, justshut up and let's us listen

[@austinj470]

They have to do that to avoid copyright infringement

[@davidscott129]

This list is not complete without Phil Kenzie's fantastic solo from Al Stewart's "Year Of The Cat".

[@neilhess6407]

That song has just the best vibe of all time

[@conormcmenemie5126]

Truly a great tune

[@tomaskysela9389]

True and for me also Dire straits - Latest trick

[@worldcitizen8353]

Phil Kenzies solo on the Eagles Live 86. The Long Run is the best sax solo ever.

[@johnnyhaynes9948]

Damm Right

[@VoviqueTOcean414]

Shown briefly at the very end, sax solo in Tina Turner's "Simply The Best" is what I consider a number one saxophone solo ever recorded. Only a few seconds long, it's self sufficient, passionate, and extremely well played

[@KeeperOfPoops]

Edgar Winter is so damn talented, the dude is a multi-instrumentalist legend

[@cdgh99]

yes! also We Don't Need Another Hero. Short but oh so sweet

[@emdotrod]

Come on, no Sunstroke Project? Epic Sax Guy? This list is invalidated just for that reason

[@Karasggwp]

Ardimo Harsa +1 at least honorable mention (just because it isnt that known) who would want to know the song - SunStroke Project & Olia Tira - Run Away (Moldova)

[@StanTheAce]

Ardimo Harsa It's not exactly a solo, more like a riff (I know it's guitar term but w/e)

[@Sjulemand]

Ardimo Harsa Epic sax guy derserves to be here!

[@bluezdragonfly]

Ardimo Harsa I was going to say the same! Where is the Epic Sax guy?!! Not even an honorable mention? buu..

[@Hamletstwin]

Ardimo Harsa That song came 27th in the list.. www.watchmojo.com/suggest/Top+10+Saxophone+Solos+in+Pop+Music

[@tokianexus260]

*The Epic Sax Guy left the group*

[@kiteman7891]

the epic sax guy just desintegrated

[@alexanderthompson3805]

And he sadly died too

[@notjimbeam689]

@@alexanderthompson3805 he's not dead

[@marcusvergara6193]

Alexander Thompson Sergey stepanov, aka epic sax guy, is not dead.

[@marcusvergara6193]

Rey Lapenis bro you can’t say R/whooosh for everything

[@Kate21561]

I love Jazz. I started playing the sax when I was 8. 'The Edge of Glory' was such a great song. And Clarence Clemmons was a saxophonist I've always admired (he was effortlessly brilliant) and it was amazing seeing him collaborate with a mainstream artist (as it's all crappy pop and rap nowadays)

[@ShadowGaming26548]

Was it hard to learn at 8?

[@DrJekyll38]

NUCLEAR-LEVEL GLARING OMISSIONS! Glenn Frey, "The Heat Is On", "You Belong To The City" (Bill Bergman) Huey Lewis & The News, "Do You Believe In Love?", "I Want A New Drug" (Johnny Colla) Whitney Houston, "Saving All My Love" (Tom Scott) Phil Collins, "One More Night" (Don Myrick) Billy Joel, "Just The Way You Are", "It's Still Rock & Roll To Me" (Phil Woods, Richie Cannata) Richard Marx, "Endless Summer Nights" (Dave Bouroff) Hall & Oates, "I Can't Go For That", "Maneater" (Charles DeChant) Sting, "We'll Be Together", "They Dance Alone" (Branford Marsalis) These songs were basically MADE classic by the sax solos, and yet none of these even got an Honorable Mention!?

[@KeeperOfPoops]

Some more i would add would include Boy Meets Girl - Waiting for a Star to Fall (Andy Snitzer) Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme (Ernie Watts) Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You (Kirk Whalum) Billy Joel - New York State of Mind (Mark Rivera?) Steely Dan - Deacon Blues (Pete Christlieb) Bryan Ferry - Let's Stick Together (Chris Mercer) T'pau - China In Your Hand (Gary Barnacle) Quarterflash - Harden my Heart (Rindy Ross)

[@verdeazul333]

Only When You Leave (Spandau Ballet), The One You Love (Glenn Frey)...

[@RichardFeynmanRules]

The haunting sax of Gerry Rafferty's "Baker Street" is pure genius and whenever I hear it, it still gives me goosebumps...while there are some terrific, memorable sax performances in this list, for me, nothing else is even close...plus, "Baker Street" is such a damn fine song itself...

[@rodrigoezequielneira]

fuck yeah I started watching the video waiting for it!

[@JohnSmith-pp6pk]

Logical song is king

[@arquipaje8441]

It's actually a sax riff...which takes it to another level

[@mr.mercedes5490]

Yes, you´re so right. And i thought i´m the only one with goosebumps because of this sax solo.

[@ajtct98]

And to think it wasn't even written for a sax. The world got lucky there was a sax player to replace the missing guitarist

[@itecnus3490]

Something about watching WatchMojo makes my skin crawl. Anyone else

[@NatalieMacdonald769769]

I hate how they take forever to get to the point and how their voiceovers always cut over the audio

[@presidentforlife1732]

its a soulless formula that prints money.

[@presidentforlife1732]

it's so corporate

[@itecnus3490]

Casual Memer Thats one of them

[@AndroNucleus]

CRAAAAWLING IIIINNN MY SKIIIIIN

[@a_pedro2612]

The heat is on (Glenn Frey), The latest trick (Dire Straits), Shine on you crazy diamond (Pink Floyd)...

[@marymeisiek7706]

Baker Street is my favorite song of all time. It brings back all kinds of emotions and transports me through time!

[@T2tac]

what you say is so true i was 7 when it came out and this song takes me right back like a timetravel machine,and it makes me so happy.

[@RealitaetsverweigererDerAmpel]

@@T2tac i was -21 years old when it came out and it's still my favorite song by far! My uncle played it when i was like 7 yo and he took me to golfing with him. I think i haven't heard it since but a few years ago it randomly came to my mind and it wasn't hard to find.. i've listened to it at least once every few months for the last 5 years, still love it :) i wish i could have experienced the 70s and 80s, such awesome music compared to basically everything after 2011

[@pastorpresent]

Roxy Music - Avalon Roxy Music - Tara Bryan Ferry - Don't stop the dance Pink Floyd - Us and them Pink Floyd - Shine on you crazy diamond Pink Floyd - Wearing the inside out Phil Collins - All of my life Al Stewart - Year of the cat The Beach Boys - Kokomo Billy Ocean - Carribean Queen Eltin John - Club at the end of the street Hall & Oates - Maneater David Bowie - Let's dance Double - The captain of her heart Joe Cocker - You can leave your hat on Spandau Ballet - Gold Spandau Ballet - True Steely Dan - Dirty work Boy meets girl - Waiting for a star to fall Wang Chung - Dance Hall days

[@KeeperOfPoops]

What about China In Your Hand by T'pau that was my late grandfather John's favorite song and it had an absolutley beastly sax solo, though live renditions often had a guitar solo as replacement but the original with it's mega sax solo are just amazing

[@fabio78ist1]

Pap Hgn Pink Floyd the dogs of war

[@mgway4661]

I like your list better. Especially the Pink Floyd ones. They are all way better than Money

[@Caligulita]

Pretty much anything Andy Mackay plays 👍

[@ethnicleanserberg7975]

Pink Floyd the gunners dream

[@tankwfw]

Gotta be Baker Street

[@loganjames1188]

yes

[@FranQuier]

it is :D 12:45

[@yalcncanturk3815]

my man

[@MrChrissy1r]

Me too, a brilliant mistake,which made for the best number one iconic sax rift!

[@Mrsharky]

welcome2havoc my boi

[@TyroneSayWTF]

Al Stewart's 'Year of the Cat' has a really great sax riff in it and could have been on this list too. But you guys nailed it with Rafferty's 'Baker Street' as having the MOST iconic sax riff of all time in pop/rock music!

[@davejones1959]

Jungleland....R.I.P. Big Man and the flawless sound of the Sax.

[@conormcmenemie5126]

Still miss the big guy. Always remember when he stepped on the stage in Edinburgh, he got a bigger ovation then the boss.

[@BriansThing]

I like everything about this video expect for the fact that none of my solos are in it.

[@Bubby0304]

+BriansThing Bruh I agree. Lol keep up the nice vids brian.

[@matthias-josefkowol6231]

+BriansThing As a sub I can say that you got it, just gotta breach the recognition barrier!

[@adrunkvagabond]

lol 👏

[@petergriffin7812]

+BriansThing Good chanel great music. Thanks

[@chrisuzw3407]

+BriansThing I love your videos

[@ohyeah6453]

Baker Street Careless Whisper Songbird Midnight City

[@hellomychild2558]

Ultra sax guy

[@aymeric4703]

Songbird is incredible great taste

[@lesleymitchell3182]

Original recording of Baker Street had Robert McNeil on the sax. He’s 82, still playing. Still amazing.

[@DeanoEssex]

Not forgetting Mad Mick (Infinity 1989)

[@patsmith1497]

@@lesleymitchell3182 this video said Rafael Ravenscroft. Which is it?

[@martymcfly748]

Dire Straits Your Latest Trick, the best solo ever.

[@PushingDownDaisys]

Midnight City by M83 is probably my favourite song ever. When it gets near the end and the whole song is winding out with the saxophone doing huge flairs... Something about it just makes me feel free, young, and sad, all at the same time. Amazing song.

[@kjpchickenwing6648]

I think that the solo from "Your Latest Trick" (Dire Straits) should have been on this list.

[@antoninathornton5099]

I was waiting for someone to say that! I can't believe they would miss such an iconic sax solo

[@jamessouth2262]

yeah... it has to be the single most recognized sax solo... in all kinds of movies, as well as romantic scenes on soap operas

[@SneharthoDey]

Shit dude I just commented the sam thinking that no one would talk about this as most people from this era don't know about that iconic song. And then I saw your comment.

[@arthurolmedo2]

For sure !!! in 2nd on my opinion

[@ActionJotaPe]

KJPChickenwing Or Hall & Oates' Maneater

[@paulagwhyte1720]

Love that sax in Foreigner 4's Urgent! But Baker Street had to be number one. It's a masterpiece!

[@dav8902]

Paula G Whyte That Solo in Urgent was beautiful, and I’ve learned to play it, it’s just so good!

[@MagnusonX]

Although Careless Whisper is a very close 2nd

[@lokendraannamunthodo7857]

Paula Whyte.. You're so right about numero uno.

[@Faltzerbeast90]

Foreigner is definitely underrated af

[@titoperches]

So far, sax player at Foreigner's Urgent is Mark Rivera... now playing with Billy Joel

[@mmorgz6622]

Me and my brother have been mimicing a sax tune for a few days now. I remember hearing it when I was a kid. I searched and watched this vid in hopes to find what it was and sure enough... #1.... Thats awesome. Gave me a little proud tear to hear this song again.

[@av201]

The saxophone conveys so much emotion. I really wish the younger generations could hear it in their soulless “pop” music.

[@Samurai_2552]

You sound like an old chap but I find myself agreeing with this. Modern pop would sound great with more saxophone!

[@SmarkusAurelius]

When I hear "saxaphone" I think "Baker Street"

[@patsmith1497]

Yeah, that and Al Stewart's Year of the Cat

[@Waterflow07]

Everytime😂😂❗️

[@gabriellima7900]

Yeah. Me too. I blame The Simpsons for that. 😂

[@Mobhitmusic]

I am not gonna lie, I to came hear because of the Simpsons, when Lisa played it at the end of the episode, I wracked my brain for almost two days trying to remember the damn Song and Artist! So thank you!!

[@user-sz9ux9du3p]

And careless whispers

[@nedd.8479]

1: The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar 2: Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street 3: The Sonics - Have Love Will Travel 4: Pink Floyd - Money 5: The Doors - Touch Me

[@rorydeane1670]

Exactly brown sugar is the greatest

[@XX971000]

Ned D. You completely forgot urgent it has one of the best sax solo’s ever

[@jetbandit3873]

Bad to the bone

[@charlie172011]

Your Latest Trick by Dire Straits missing

[@mattcallanan6627]

Are you brain dead? Two Suns in The Sunset should be number 2.

[@a.d.varrone9693]

Absolutely agree with your #1. First time I heard it, I had the radio on in my car. Switched on about half-way through the first lyric. Then that sax line hit me. I didn't know the name of the song. Went to 3 different record stores, and sang the sax line to 3 different clerks, trying to find out. It absolutely blew me away.

[@Elmirien1977]

Came here because I knew the riff in Careless Whisper, but not the song title or artist, and was trying to find it, so props to me for clicking the right Top 10 video on the first try.

[@WatchMojo]

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[@cronnoss1542]

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[@Deadpool-pg8fb]

My mums ex turned up in a red van he was a sex offender my mum called the police he's gone it's been maybe 10 years it's shakening

[@user-fz4st9rc4u]

WatchMojo.com Hey That's me! been waiting for this one for a while

[@IsaacPrinTheNerd]

Not even an honorable mention for Mr. Saxobeat by Alexandra Stan? Dang, Watchmojo. That was her biggest if not only hit.

[@jtjones717]

Hey you should do top 10 songs most likely to get you laid

[@1998rks]

This list is incomplete without Hall & Oates' "Maneater" solo.

[@opinionmaximus]

Milin Patel SO RIGHT! Should've been #1!

[@lisakaz35]

I'm guessing I don't get "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" then.

[@antoniobernal4028]

You have all reason!

[@stpaulimdog]

What about Tequila? Maybe no one at Watchmojo was born yet.

[@jcavazos4145]

Milin Patel. And the Rolling Stones Brown Sugar !

[@thomastopine7137]

this just made me remember my childhood listening to music over the radio in the 1990s and realizing the passion on the heart of music

[@matiascocunubo7068]

Estaba buscando el nombre de la cancion BAKER STREET, gracias. Siempre tenía la melodía del saxo en mi cabeza pero no sabía cómo se llamaba ni quien la cantaba. GRACIAS esa es la mejor!

[@bolerosbaladastangosmusica2059]

CALLE BAKER, POR EL GRAN Gerry Rafferty

[@Brantopias]

Epic Sax Guy wasn't number one. This list is fake and irrelevant

[@traitorous5626]

+Brantopias That wasn't a real saxophone. It was a symphonizer, but then again, many of these may have used them as well.

[@Vanitycraft]

because baker street exists.

[@LFOVCF]

From a synthesiser player, it was not, Baker street was real. Sax synth sounds back then were dire, but now it's a bit of a job to tell in some cases. I have a very realistic sax sound on one synth, and I can play this solo, but even so, i doubt it would fool you.

[@danboom101]

You're joking lol. Baker Street is by far the best dad solo and riff of all time. GTFO of here with your synthesizer BS

[@marcusnewman8045]

+Garrett Haulbrooks Joke-----------> . . . . Ur head

[@WatchMojo]

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[@SupremePeteza]

WatchMojo.com I would have thrown something at you guys if Jungleland didn't get a mention :) But where is Meat Loaf's All Revved Up With No Place to Go? :( Icehouse's Don't Believe Anymore worth a vote too.

[@MLGCaptainVirgil]

WatchMojo.com Epic sax guy song?

[@stlbjh]

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[@juliankort-pieters1256]

WatchMojo.com I don't know why Your Latest Trick - Dire Straits didn't even make the honourable mentions

[@joaopedro90]

WatchMojo.com how can you let us vote for "Your Latest Trick" by Dire Straits?? SHAME! Lady Gaga? Katie Perry? ...

[@alessiotornatore4506]

Without “Your Latest Trick - Dire Straits” this list is garbage.

[@lewineser9877]

Well, this sentece is garbage

[@alessiotornatore4506]

Lewin Eser spelling 5 years old

[@4wardfr3ak23]

Definitely. I just visited the comment section to look for such a comment

[@jakasia7813]

True

[@einoseikkula1847]

I was just about to say comment. 0 dire straits or billy joel songs on the list eats ass.

[@vinsgraphics]

Not specifically a “pop song,” but Vangelis’ “Love Theme” (from the Blade Runner soundtrack), with Dick Morrissey on saxophone, deserves a listen. Perfect melding of synthesizers and saxophone.

[@seppstarthebest]

came here because that one solo popped into my mind out of nowhere and i couldn't remember the song... going through your list i threw around 5 songs into my sax playlist just to find out the song i was looking for was your no 1... understandably ;) THANK YOU!

[@valerie80yearsago90]

I had the same song in my head and came here looking for it too haha

[@maggiesullivan9368]

Logical song (Roger Hodgson) a personal fav!! Roger's songs are a thrill and his other songs from the 'Breakfast in America' album: Take the long way home, Child of vision, Lord is it Mine plus of course the catchy title track which I love singing aloud ♥ ♩ ♪ ♫

[@JamesJones-br5qe]

Ive been looking for the first song for so long and i cant beleive you guys found it for me subscribed!!!

[@MrBAILIES]

played sax for 4 years through school, these vids and songs make me wish i kept going

[@mikethegrunty5968]

The main sax riff on careless whispers is one of the sexiest pieces of music ever.

[@matheusalmeidaaraujo7820]

Dire Straits - Your Latest Trick

[@randyorton6978]

Was looking for this

[@halladarkopminablabar2497]

Oh god yes!

[@arthurmanduk]

Oh yes, sir

[@tjsudac]

They mention Katy Perry, but no Dire Straits!? Can't believe.

[@Dave-bo8ry]

Yes, Michael Brecker. All that and then some.

[@tommunyon2874]

Your #1 and mine are in agreement. There are many good sax riffs on the Motown hits of the 1960s & 70s.

[@wilfridyagoubi7399]

Thanks i've had the melody of "who can it be now" for an hour and can't remember what was that song, you saved my night

[@Candyflyfish]

The Logical Song is a song composed by Roger Hodgson, who became famous and indeed with the album Breakfast in America (Supertramp). The reality and the truth is that Roger has a wide repertoire of songs filled with great Saxophone solo, in which Aaron Macdonald sublimely executed the composition. Best of all is that today, we have Roger doing a great tour around the world, and we can see live a large part of the musical work created by this great talent in the history of modern music. Sax solos in his great songs: Breakfast in America, Give a Little Bit, Take the Long Way Home, It's Raining Again, Don't Leave Me Now etc .... I will be in Germany this month August and September, to enjoy two of his live concerts, a privilege, an experience, pure magic !!

[@eriktresler4290]

Hey Cándido Pérez, agree with you and it is a "small World" .. seeing Roger Hodgson in Germany too, this week :-) !!

[@Candyflyfish]

Hi Erik Tresler, perhaps we can see in some of the shows of Roger in Germany next week !! :) ... Best Regards from Spain.

[@HenryJonesVictor]

+Cándido Pérez Dad got me hooked to Supertramp around 4 years ago. I had the opportunity to watch two of their shows here in Brazil. God, it was so perfect.

[@152redbaron]

+Cándido Pérez I seen Roger and Aaron 2 years ago. He sounded just like 1979 with his voice and sax by Aaron. It was the concert of my life. I paid $8.00 to see them at Artpark in Lewiston, NY. What a thrill.

[@Candyflyfish]

+JuniorHoppy - Hey !! I'm sure you enjoy a great show of Roger Hodgson, now begins the tour 2016. I hope that people who have not yet had the opportunity to see it live, to attend any of them, and those who know him, sure repeated. The best time to enjoy one of the "big" talents and composers in the history of modern music, live, a luxury !!

[@Pat1711]

This list is incomplete without Epic Sax Guy

[@mrkhajiit3078]

No its not really good I tried to play and got on my first go

[@manletchief]

+nicolaas laubscher just cause its easy doesnt not make the epic sax guy a legend

[@defi71zh]

yeah, but how is it impressive if anyone can play it? ;p

[@VikingPotatoes]

+Defitrios It doesn't have to look impressive to be considered good or sound amazing.

[@Gaminggod1997BAGR]

***** nah but seriously, he should at least get an honorable mention.

[@nate1933]

I've been humming "Baker Street" for weeks but couldn't remember the name of it. This video was a lifesaver 😂

[@Haroon5]

Thanks for this. I was looking for the Baker Street solo. Just couldn't name the tune. It was driving me crazy trying to search for it. Thanks again. 🎷🙂

[@blakeattig5426]

You can’t have a list of best saxophone riffs without Careless Whisper and Baker Street as #1 and #2😆

[@josearturogarza5114]

Lotta Love- Nicolette Larson, Candy Dulfer- Lily Was Here,Carole King-Jazzman, Quarterflash- Harden My Heart,Al Stewart-Year of The Cat,Sade- Smooth Operator, Billy Joel-Just The Way You Are, Average White Band- Pick Up The Pieces.

[@billlucas4675]

David Sanborn Lethal Weapon III soundtrack "It 's probably me" w/ Sting on vocals and Eric Clapton on guitar

[@finn-fredriklange6610]

Agree with Baker Street. Miss something from Andy McKay in ROXY Music. Editions of you ❤️🤠

[@nelsonaguilar61]

The sax in The Cars "It's All Mixed Up" is a dream. I wish it was longer. Sweet sounds. Check it out!

[@user-wo1yt1fl1z]

MAAAN I WAS LOOKING FOR THE BAKER STREET ONE, BUT I DIDN'T KNEW ITS TITLE!!! SO I STUMBLED UP IN THIS VIDEO AND FOUND IT FINALLY AND IN 1ST...

[@Barettix]

Exactamente lo mismo que tú. Hay que anotar el nombre.

[@thisiszico2006]

"Shine on you Crazy Diamond" by Pink Floyd ??? Agree on #1 though.. A beauty..

[@pauldavies9360]

ooh now that one is a gem!

[@ajdietenberger1593]

at lease "us and them" was recognized

[@bertodreable]

The one from "The Gunners Dream" is amazing too.

[@zanderyoung9878]

yes

[@VengefulPolititron]

I just taught myself parts of Baker Street today. But I haven't played in years, and I went searching for it and others, so I can learn other iconic sax solos.

[@markastoforoff7838]

I'd put Jungleland as my favourite sax solo. Something about that solo has always torn at my heart.

[@KnocclHead]

“Smooth Operator” by “Sade “´has this ultimate, especially SAX “smooth”!!! Not too slow, not to fast just that powerful resonance it should have!

[@ace-lo1nq]

Agreed

[@sakimiyu4169]

I love the song, the sax and the bass are the two best bits of the song IMO

[@travsam]

Not even an honorable mention for Your Latest Trick of Dire Straits?.. that sax solo is pure gold!!! But for me the best sax solo is Careless Whisper.. is the most sexy moment in pop in the eighties...

[@becksquad]

Juan Carlos Barbosa Para mi, Careless whisper y Your latest tick son lo mejor que he escuchado salir de un saxo fuera del jazz y bandas de bronce. Son hipnóticas esas melodías!

[@zachharrelson9971]

Not a single dave matthews band song? What?

[@JonasRosenven]

Juan Carlos Barbosa That would not leave room for Katy Perry's masterpiece. Let's just feel good thinking about all the people who will enjoy "Last Friday night" for the next several decades. :)

[@Abraksas112]

Jonas Rosenven to be fair, it`s about the sax, not the song itself.

[@Abraksas112]

Jonas Rosenven to be fair, it`s about the sax, not the song itself.

[@marcelosoto-quiroga1965]

"The gunner's dream" (from The Final Cut album, by Pink Floyd) features a heartbreaking tenor sax solo by Raphael Ravenscroft. And in "4:50 AM (Go fishing)" on Roger Waters' The Pros an Cons of Hitch Hiking there's a sublime alto sax piece by David Sanborn.

[@cristiancruz4202]

yes, Us and them missingdtoo

[@Brokenwing20051]

I’m in 100% agreement about Baker Street & Careless Whisper.

[@boe3247]

Can not deny it

[@redguy2215]

Dang, I was almost mad when Careless Whisper wasn't number 1 but when I heard number 1, I felt ashamed. XD

[@bobmarley6088]

+Redguy221 It's too easy there is no skill required to play that small motif it is not a solo same with bakerstreet because it is just a little idea (motif) used as a iconic recurring theme however is they ever had an iconic sax moments they would be at the top.

[@sirgamer6432]

+Bob Marley I thought u were dead since when did u revive yourself? XD

[@bobmarley6088]

Sirgamer64 The legend never dies peace bradda

[@moonmanihn9096]

me to

[@BLANCAKurdish]

+Redguy221 me 2

[@chewiegaming4925]

you forget Epic sax guy ;c .....

[@aragix]

the sax is the only redeeming part of the song.

[@chewiegaming4925]

shhhh ;3 .......

[@intoxicatedpandaboss6151]

OMG ur right!

[@angeltensey]

*SPOILER ALERT*

[@chewiegaming4925]

ok ;v

[@MichaelTapel]

I swear by all-4-one has the best saxo solos that brought me to search for more

[@dennismclaurin1487]

There's so many favorites to choose from: Sh-boom!- the Chords. Stormy- Classics IV. Tequila- the Champs. What does it take to win your love?- Jr. Walker and the allstars. Careless Whisper, Bakers' St., Urgent, Smooth Operator, Maneater, Who can it be now?, Soul Makoossa, You're a friend of mine, Just the way you are, Carribean Queen, and You belong to the city rank in the top 20.

[@miketomlins2365]

I would have been upset (or shocked) if Baker Street wasn't at number 1. So glad that it is; that solo gives me goosebumps every time.

[@matt4045]

Could've at least given an honourable mention to the Epic Sax Guy.

[@homonavitus6113]

Thanks for the information about the song "Baker Street", I was looking for it.

[@annakallay7646]

I adore these songs,masterpieces (especially "Baker Street"! 😍) But i missed from this video Glenn Frey-You Belong to the City,and Chritopher Cross- Arthur's Theme (Best that you can do.) 🥰 I can't get enough from this two songs! 🎶🎷

[@MSt_fighter]

glenn frey is so fucking good

[@that70sguy74]

They definitely got #1 right. Greatest sax song of all time, not to mention the smoothest voice. Perfect combination for the greatest song ever written.

[@spotandangel]

No mention of Rindy Ross's sax in Quarterflash's "Harden My Heart"? She played that awesome sax AND SANG lead. Big omission here.

[@chrismorgan2094]

Hello Jona, how are you doing? You’ve got good taste in music.

[@MarcelaBarrozo81]

I was looking for Baker Street but I didn’t know its name. Thank you so much!

[@whitenorthentent]

I find a lack of Epic Sax Guy disturbing...

[@SinkaCsilla]

Chris Aita Yeah, can't believe they left that one out :)))

[@benslattery736]

Its ridiculous. Epic sax guy is a legend

[@onlypinkytube]

Yeah i have made few videos using the awesome infinite loop. Is like everyone has actually seen or hear something with the epix sax guy!!! Not even a honorable mention?

[@severinaguiriano6602]

Yea i'm sad too. I miss dat hip movement

[@egalomon]

Chris Aita I clicked on the video while thinking "epic sax guy has to be #1". Read your comment. Bye.

[@riv3r_mcneil]

SAXOPHONE IS A WOODWIND NOT BRASS. Jeez, everyone who takes band knows this. It's because you use a reed, just like a flute is still woodwind even though it's made completely of metal. Long story as to that but still.

[@thehoodlen]

I guess people consider it a bridge between woodwind and brass while still being woodwind

[@victoriaserra8769]

Yep it woodwind because the sound is produced with vibration of the reeds versus the vibration of lips producing the sound on brass

[@marcossanchez1839]

Bruh, fluted dont use reeds, the difference is that you need to buzz on a brass instrument, but not a woodwind

[@Superxsniperz]

+Marcos Sanchez they were just saying like the sax, flutes are mistaken as brass, not that flutes use a reed

[@ryancandelaria5580]

+Marcos Sanchez that's the only difference it's still a woodwind instrument

[@coltl7249]

John Helliwell is easily one of the most underrated saxophone/clarinet players in the rock genre. In all honesty, half of this list could’ve had Supertramp songs. “Baker Street” really is hard to top though...

[@mikefetterman6782]

I have been a musician ( for fun mostly) for 40 years. It was the song URGENT that made me pick up a sax, then I went to trumpet, piano, guitar and bass, with harmonica on the side. I owe my whole choice on learning music to Foriegner, who is great but never one of my favorites. It was that sax solo that shook me.

[@pamagaqu9422]

I think that song should be number 1 on this list. It has a riff and a solo... and both AWESOME !!! Your latest trick number 2 !!!

[@carolededeken6400]

"Don't leave me now" of Roger Hodgson also a beautiful pièce of sax solo. This is my favorite song but many song of Roger Hodgson (ex supertramp songwriter) are master pièces with sax solo. (Breakfast in America, Give a little bit, Take the long way home, it's raining again, logical song, ....) sublimely executed by Aaron MacDonald (with whom he his on tour). Now today, we can hear the tour in Germanyin August and September. Mr Hodgson has last none of its fabulous talent that made Supertramp famous. If you have a chance, go see it ... It's a experience "magical" and "logical"

[@evasanneandries9334]

love that song Carole De Deken! so profound with meaning, as many of Roger's songs are. It seems you learn and feel something new with each listen.

[@Matheus-do6kh]

too much talk... more music, less talk please

[@kozmicluis2552]

Then listen to the songs separately, because you know... copyright and all.

[@Matheus-do6kh]

But, it would be useful the links in descryption

[@enamouredwithdread]

Matheus Messias Damn man, it's really hard to search for a fucking song.

[@Evocto]

+Matheus Messias dude the show the song don't be lazy

[@noahp1124]

Matheus Messias if you want the music then just look up the songs...

[@jmuraidajr]

You nail it number one!!!

[@Youness544]

I was looking a long time ago for the first position song!!! Ty

[@tonybennett4159]

A lot of people have never heard Hazel O'Connor's "Will You?" that features a two minute soulful sax outro. It's epic.

[@widowmaker5544]

agreed, i loved Wesley Magoogan's sax on that song

[@douglasmclaughlin4173]

Agree with both of these comments. I posted it, too. Look out for "These Days Are Gone" by Spear of Destiny, from album One-Eyed Jacks.

[@simianwarthog]

Exactly why I came to this video. But not here...

[@robthegardener9631]

Can't believe it wasn't included.

[@Bravo-ry9st]

Even though it is not Rock or Pop... "Take 5" is the best sax music ever.

[@gildardorivasvalles6368]

Dang... I have to say, all those sax solos are pretty awesome --- and I cannot disagree with your #1 pick.

[@eg_rocha]

I've been looking for this song (6:33) for 1 months 🥲. Thank you.

[@scottp9247]

i haven't watched but careless whisper is here and so is epic sax guy

[@scottp9247]

nvm

[@EduardA-xs8ls]

neither are.

[@chriswtheafro]

Eduard G Careless whisper is...

[@zephyrirons4658]

wheres epic sax guy?

[@omararafeh4695]

+♋NightcoreღIsღForever♋ i know right?

[@taj2b0]

Honorable mention to the late David Bowie song Modern Love. Fantastic Sax solo midway just does something to your soul.

[@harrisonlopes6582]

The best and most memorable sax intro of all time is the one in "your latest trick" by Dire Straits

[@rightchordleadership]

Michael Brecker - the GOAT 🐐

[@joelogjam9163]

I was checking the comments looking for this one.😁

[@FFSteveEMT]

My roommate and I were trying to remember where the sax solo from "Baker Street" was from. THANK YOU!

[@nickdaws4493]

Gets my upvote for naming Careless Whisper. I couldn’t think of another way to identify the song. 👍🏾

[@samonite9271]

Great list

[@jackstanfield8357]

so glad urgent was on here cause that sax in that song is killer

[@MrTJPAS]

The absence of Rick James' Super Freak with Daniel LeMelle on this list really saddens me. Seriously though, how can you not get pumped up for his solo when Rick says "Blow Danny!"