Dayo Posted April 15, 2004 Posted April 15, 2004 I posted this topic on the SD Forum a few weeks ago, be really great to get ideas from you guys though. I was thinking about sax breaks. Long gone and sorely missed. I'm talking about those 8 bars of musical magic that inspired us dancers to greater heights (and sometimes painful injury :-) Unsung heroes they may be, but I think their groovy playing enhanced some of the greatest tracks of all time. In no order, but a couple of my faves to get you thinking.... Don't say maybe baby.... Capitols Mr. Big Shot.... Gene Chandler Get Ready.... Temps Can it be me... Mel Williams Over to you then... what track has got your fave sax break? Can I humbly suggest that you limit your answer to 3 or 4. Up to you, but personally I find definitve answers more satisfying than great long lists....
Gene-r Posted April 15, 2004 Posted April 15, 2004 "It's Your Voodoo Working" by Charles Sheffield has one of the best bluesy sax breaks in my opinion. However, my fave break, albeit on harmonica, comes from "Savin' My Love For My Baby" by Marva Whitney. It doesn't just wail; it cries its poor heart out!! Gene
Guest Posted April 15, 2004 Posted April 15, 2004 For a great sax break check out the LP version of "Gonna Find A True Love" Patterson Twins. The Vondors "Look In The Mirror" is quite neat as well. Phil
Guest Posted April 15, 2004 Posted April 15, 2004 another smoky sax-fuelled effort is Ruby Stackhouse's sultry 'Please tell me' on Kellmac. Fantastic choon RichS
Guest LeoLyxxx Posted April 15, 2004 Posted April 15, 2004 Right Combination "move and groove" TRC... the whole song is a saxbreak! The sax answers to the girls vocals.. soooo smooooooth..... best Leo
Guest Posted April 15, 2004 Posted April 15, 2004 Among the thousands of great sax breaks, one stands out in front of countless others, it has to be --- The Appreciations - I CANT HIDE IT - (aware) regards gaz
Gene-r Posted April 15, 2004 Posted April 15, 2004 Sax break? We don't even get time for a tea-break in our office!! Only kidding - another great sax break comes from "I Couldn't Take It" by Little Edith on Jessica. Excellent Chicago soul, which is available for about £20, though it sounds like it could easily be worth ten times this amount!! Gene
Guest Posted April 15, 2004 Posted April 15, 2004 mello souls we can make it,so haunting,it just fits in with the whole track.
Simon T Posted April 15, 2004 Posted April 15, 2004 Leaving aside EVERTHING by the "Sax-God" Andrew 'Mike' Terry, the Mello soul is the ultimate, I have to agree!!!
Jodie Posted April 15, 2004 Posted April 15, 2004 Soul Set - Will You Ever Learn Micki Champion - What Good Am I I love a bit of sax me! Jodie
pikeys dog Posted April 15, 2004 Posted April 15, 2004 how about... Big Daddy Rogers - I'm A Big Man - Midas. A Sax and a half break..... WOOF!
Guest Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 Among the thousands of great sax breaks, one stands out in front of countless others, it has to be --- The Appreciations - I CANT HIDE IT - (aware) regards gaz Totally in agreement, belting tune!!!
Guest Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 Anyone know; Batiste Broadus...Got this pain on Capa, contains an awsome sax break
Jumpinjoan Posted April 17, 2004 Posted April 17, 2004 KEITH CURTIS - GOT TO KEEP YA BABY - SMOKE What can i say.....except i challenge anyone to try & play this on their armpit!! AWESOMMMME!!
Dave Abbott Posted April 18, 2004 Posted April 18, 2004 Leaving aside EVERTHING by the "Sax-God" Andrew 'Mike' Terry, the Mello soul is the ultimate, I have to agree!!! you tease!! you could of posted up the whole record ;-)
Guest Posted April 18, 2004 Posted April 18, 2004 Listen to Stevie Wonders version of I want my baby back (French EP or Uptight LP) on Manships Auction page. One of the best sax breaks ever.
Guest micksmith Posted April 19, 2004 Posted April 19, 2004 J.J. BARNES-OUR LOVE IS IN THE POCKET(THE BEST VERSION).
Guest Posted April 19, 2004 Posted April 19, 2004 Catalinas - Laughing through tears - pagoda. Nice bit of sax in there ;-)
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