Dayo Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) We know know it's true; it ain't proper Northern soul without a killer sax solo. 10 seconds of musical heaven to take the dancing up a notch and cue the spins, backdrops and Bruce Lee kicks! So what's your favourite? Which one still gives you chills? And, it's not like I'm the Lord of the Thread or anything, but it would be great if you could post with clips and time-codes because it makes threads like this x times more interesting - agree? Here's mine anyway at 1 min 10 secs. It doesn't get better - or does it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZeTNA5tcME Edited March 3, 2015 by Dayo 1
Chris Turnbull Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Always liked the one in Mickie Champion 'What good am I', ideally accompanied by a well timed backdrop 1.17 on this clip Also love the sax squeal in Betty Everett's 'I've got a claim on you' at about 1.33 on here - hairs on your neck, etc 2
Drewtg Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) We know know it's true; it ain't proper Northern soul without a killer sax solo. 10 seconds of musical heaven to take the dancing up a notch and cue the spins, backdrops and Bruce Lee kicks! So what's your favourite? Which one still gives you chills? And, it's not like I'm the Lord of the Thread or anything, but it would be great if you could post with clips and time-codes because it makes threads like this x times more interesting - agree? AAARRRGGGHH! You said Bruce Lee kicks Edited March 3, 2015 by Drewtg 1
Paul R Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 My Favourite from my first allnighter. https://youtu.be/xcmvptNpTeA 2
Drewtg Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Not my fave' but got to be up there! https://youtu.be/tBjGESyemrQ 1
Kev Cane Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Not Northern in any shape or form, lets go straight to the top, 2 for the price of 1 here, The greatest performer ever and his faultless band Kev
Mike Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 We know know it's true; it ain't proper Northern soul without a killer sax solo. 10 seconds of musical heaven to take the dancing up a notch and cue the spins, backdrops and Bruce Lee kicks! So what's your favourite? Which one still gives you chills? And, it's not like I'm the Lord of the Thread or anything, but it would be great if you could post with clips and time-codes because it makes threads like this x times more interesting - agree? Here's mine anyway at 1 min 10 secs. It doesn't get better - or does it? if you post the number of seconds into the clip added to the url like this https://youtu.be/TZeTNA5tcME?t=70s then this happens note you need to use the youtube be link (via the share button on the youtube page) and you MUST use seconds as above not min sec
Dayo Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 AAARRRGGGHH! You said Bruce Lee kicks Well I realise they weren't called that at the time, but what should we call them? Tiller Girl kicks?
Dayo Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 My Favourite from my first allnighter. https://youtu.be/xcmvptNpTeA Oh heck - can I change my mind and have that one?! It was played at my first allnighter too! Va Va 1973. What a classic dancer.
Guest Dave Turner Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) Not Northern in any shape or form, lets go straight to the top, 2 for the price of 1 here, The greatest performer ever and his faultless band Kev Nice one Kev For me, and again not Northern but always lifts the hairs on me neck ... Edited March 3, 2015 by Dave Turner
Drewtg Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Well I realise they weren't called that at the time, but what should we call them? Tiller Girl kicks? Kicks? 1
Citizen P Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1_vsu2DyLs Always thought that the LP version of What A Difference, with the full Sax solo was far superior to the abridged 7incher 1
Guest Chris61 Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 How about this from 'Junior Walker' " I Ain't Going Nowhere" The whole song is full of short sax breaks that are just so, plus the altissimo note at the end is great.. Chris...
Mark S Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) No Youtube clip available for this gem , Ray Roberts I know what to do to satisfy you . fantastic growly sax in the background that culminates in a few seconds of utter ectasy . ( What a cracking tune ) A more obvious one that never fails to get me Earl Wright - Thumb a ride Edited March 3, 2015 by Mark S 1
arnie j Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 soul set-will you ever learn......brilliant sax jason
Guest Chris61 Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 No Youtube clip available for this gem , Ray Roberts I know what to do to satisfy you . fantastic growly sax in the background that culminates in a few seconds of utter ectasy . ( What a cracking tune ) A more obvious one that never fails to get me Earl Wright - Thumb a ride Mark do you mean this one Chris..
Westender Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) Heard The Isley Bros This old heart of mine on the radio at the weekend. Its a glorious record of course and I never tire of that wonderful baritone sax break. About 1'30 into the track Edited March 3, 2015 by westender 2
Swifty Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 This one does it for KING CURTIS - GREEN ONIONS Wow ! turn it up !!! 3
Gogger Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 always found the sax helps this tune along , main break about 1:20 jimmy mccracklin / can't raise me 1
Sjclement Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 The Soultown version of the Trips gives the sax player an intro 1
Mike Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 The Soultown version of the Trips gives the sax player an intro just fixed these 2 - you left the s off the end eg https://youtu.be/sEwlQLhO7MY?t=80s
Sjclement Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Two from the crossover camp Milton Parker drenched in sax appeal and Fir-Ya with a deliciously raspy sax 1
Sjclement Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Thanks Mike one day I'll buy myself windows for big dummies lol
Johndelve Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 It isn't northern soul of course, or indeed any kind of soul, but the Sam Butera sax solo halfway through this great record is a killer
Stateside Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Mystique- if you're in need........and the sax break lasts a full minute (70's) Kev 1
Swifty Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 and this little bugga still gets me EARL WRIGHT - THUMB A RIDE 3
Alan T Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Leroy Hutson 1975 Curtom Records Lanier 1980 Clarence Music 3
billb Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Mary Moultrie - They're trying to tear us apart Gwen Davis - My man don't think I know - (loads of horns!)
Addio Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 It isn't northern soul of course, or indeed any kind of soul, but the Sam Butera sax solo halfway through this great record is a killer Long Live King Louie
Stateside Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Invitations - What's wrong with me baby....sounding very Mike Terry like Kev
Drewtg Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 No Youtube clip available for this gem , Ray Roberts I know what to do to satisfy you . fantastic growly sax in the background that culminates in a few seconds of utter ectasy . ( What a cracking tune ) A more obvious one that never fails to get me Earl Wright - Thumb a ride https://youtu.be/J3Ei0GoRiu0 1
Ady Of Newark Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Terry Callier - Dont Want To See Myself Without You 1982 (Erect), solo starts approx 3:40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0YwWU5wdEo 1
Twoshoes Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Nice one Kev For me, and again not Northern but always lifts the hairs on me neck ... I used to have this as my ringtone on my mobile, brilliant
JOHNNYBETCHA Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 I used to have this as my ringtone on my mobile, brilliant Superb record - think I might use that as well!!
Soulof Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 One my fav sax break Dynamics - Yes I love you baby 1.31 1
The Happy Hooker Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 All of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUI-r_FtT6I especially at 57 seconds in.......................................... a DJ's get out of jail card
Smudger Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) not in the sense a sax break but always a favorite with me Jnr. Walker Cleo's Mood and i know Kevs already put up a live version but part 2 does it for me 2mins 10 secs tried adding no of secs but couldn't get it to work 130s Edited March 4, 2015 by smudger
Dayo Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 You Ought To Be In Heaven - The Impressions Yes, yes - oh yes! Always been one of my big faves too - great choice!
ricticman Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 great thread ! love the sax break in Marry Clayton ' I've got my eyes on you ' ; just brilliant whether dancing or dj ing and after the soul night and when you get home, [ or really any bloody time you want/need it ] and def. my desert island disc sax break (please Kirsty), ......Paul Simon ' still crazy after all these years ' if you know it and you think I'm barking - no worries if you don't, give it try pete woof woof
Sjclement Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Its our very own Snake Davis on sax, best bit is after 180s
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