At a friend's request, I had to launch this thread.
Over the past 20 years or so, the saxophone has tragically become a forgotten instrument on the Rock & Roll scene, despite it having been a key contributor of coolness since the genre's inception. Bands from the early 60's(ex. The Beach Boys) to as late as the mid 80's(ex. Huey Lewis & The News) often had saxophonists in their regular lineup, and rare is the song which includes a sax solo that would sound as great without it!
Therefore, to keep the sound alive, I ask all the Rock, Jazz, and New Wave fans on board to post videos/audiolinks of their favorite 80's sax-inflected songs(one by one), so we all may discuss and enjoy them in the rich harmony the grand horn provides. ;D
I'll start us off with my all-time favorite. Now Let's Jam!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yUmhsy3KuY
Your Pal,
Doc
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRYFKcMa_Ek

Hall & Oates - Maneater {1982}


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tI1_KlO6xI

Culture Club - Time {1982}


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSq8ZBdSxNU

Spandau Ballet - Gold {1983}


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcu7OCIqlqE

Men At Work - Overkill {1983}



Dan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQtlrBziyzI&feature=player_embedded

Careless Whisper (1984)

All XLNT choices so far! Here's one of the more romantic ones, would it really be the same without that solo at the end?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKVq-P3z5Vg&ob=av2e
Your Pal,
Doc
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All XLNT choices so far! Here's one of the more romantic ones, would it really be the same without that solo at the end?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKVq-P3z5Vg&ob=av2e
Your Pal,
Doc
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good choice Doc.

George Thorogood and the Destroyers - I Drink Alone (1985)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0q8Oho_RjM

Karma to all contributions so far, and here's one for those with jazzier leanings in their 80's music(yes, that includes me :D ).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBMBqAsaHPw&feature=related
Branford Marsalis is one of the premier sax players of the last 30 years, with a little thanx to Sting for introducing him to the mainstream!

Your Pal,
Doc
8)

Urgent - Foreigner (good sax solo in it)

Sorrry. I don't know how to post a video.

Urgent - Foreigner (good sax solo in it)
Sorrry. I don't know how to post a video.

Got you covered, Lin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNAmVGpr6Pc
The soloist on the original record is the late great Junior Walker. But we hear Mark Rivera, a longtime collaborator with the Piano Man, playing it live.

Your Pal,
Doc
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Got you covered, Lin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNAmVGpr6Pc
The soloist on this one is the late great Junior Walker.

Your Pal,
Doc
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Thanks  :)

Karma to all contributions so far, and here's one for those with jazzier leanings in their 80's music(yes, that includes me :D ).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBMBqAsaHPw&feature=related
Branford Marsalis is one of the premier sax players of the last 30 years, with a little thanx to Sting for introducing him to the mainstream!

Your Pal,
Doc
8)


such a good song.

I know it may be a bit "straight", but the "quiet storm, smooth jazz" music that would fit with the Weather Channel, such as David Sanborn and Kenny G. It's nice and calming if you can get past all the cliches. Clarence Clemmons "You're A Friend a Mine", his only solo hit, despite how cliche and dated it sounds, is another great guilty pleasure of mine.

yelims, you should never feel guilty about liking The Big Man!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knVbfhmME1g
and now, here he is with The Boss!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co5kSlAMrwI

Your Pal,
Doc
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Hey Doc I was thinking about you maybe making a thread on Great Piano Songs of the 80's?

I know it may be a bit "straight", but the "quiet storm, smooth jazz" music that would fit with the Weather Channel, such as David Sanborn and Kenny G. It's nice and calming if you can get past all the cliches. Clarence Clemmons "You're A Friend a Mine", his only solo hit, despite how cliche and dated it sounds, is another great guilty pleasure of mine.


That's always been my favorite kind of music.  A lot of it came from the 70s and sounded ahead of its time.  When I was a kid I never knew what it was called.  I used to call it "black space music" because it was uncluttered, the dynamics were great and I could feel and visualize the tone colors and the space between the notes.  (No I never used drugs.)  Unlike most other music which was just a wall of sound and rhythm guitars drowning out everything.

Later on I learned it was "smooth jazz" and they had a local radio station for a few years that played it exclusively.  After not too long they converted it to pop then closed up shop for good.

That's always been my favorite kind of music.  A lot of it came from the 70s and sounded ahead of its time.  When I was a kid I never knew what it was called.  I used to call it "black space music" because it was uncluttered, the dynamics were great and I could feel and visualize the tone colors and the space between the notes.  (No I never used drugs.)  Unlike most other music which was just a wall of sound and rhythm guitars drowning out everything.

Good taste in music there, Wags. I bet you know how to romance a gal, this type of music certainly helps!
Anyway, here's a great love song from that era. Sadly, only Bill Withers remains with us. Saxman Grover Washington, Jr. passed away in the late 90's, and the song's composer Ralph McDonald was lost not six weeks ago. :\'(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oxb4LayC7A
May this classic live forever.

Your Pal,
Doc
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Good taste in music there, Wags. I bet you know how to romance a gal, this type of music certainly helps!
Anyway, here's a great love song from that era. Sadly, only Bill Withers remains with us. Saxman Grover Washington, Jr. passed away in the late 90's, and the songs' composer Ralph McDonald was lost not six weeks ago. :\'(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oxb4LayC7A
May this classic live forever.

Your Pal,
Doc
8)


great song Doc.

I think Foreigner's "Urgent" is probably the best example of an '80s saxophone song.
And to add to the list both of these are from 1982.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_msHpEa3_Y&ob=av2e
Haircut One Hundred and some soprano sax.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x-hi_gHsqs
Supertramp's "It's Raining Again".

Not bad on that second song, Wags, but even though it's pre-80's, I still think the best sax tune from Supertramp and John Helliwell is "The Logical Song".

OTOH, the sax on your clip reminded me of this classic!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg9QUK7bigQ
The saxman in question here is Michael "Tunes" Antunes. Of course, with its intro, this would fit well on the Great Piano songs as well! ;D

Your Pal,
Doc
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And now for my favorite band, from the 80's to this day. Saxman Johnny Colla has been in the lineup since they first came together, and launched a solo career in the last few years.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7JVlpm0eRs
To my ear, their signature track here has always held the most "Sax Appeal"! :D

Your Pal,
Doc
8)

And now for my favorite band, from the 80's to this day. Saxman Johnny Colla has been in the lineup since they first came together, and launched a solo career in the last few years.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7JVlpm0eRs
To my ear, this signature track of theirs has always held the most "Sax Appeal"! :D

Your Pal,
Doc
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always great to hear Huey Lewis.

The Working Hour: Tears For Fears

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I Believe: Tears For Fears

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Things Can Only Get Better: Howard Jones

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Quarterflash - Harden My Heart

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqeKV2UYq1Q&ob=av2e

The Working Hour: Tears For Fears

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I Believe: Tears For Fears

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Things Can Only Get Better: Howard Jones

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It was the 27th anniversary when that song from Howard Jones came out.

I'm afraid given today's news, posting this is inevitable. Somehow this girl was usually surrounded by talented musicians, and the saxman heard here is no exception.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewxmv2tyeRs
Tom Scott has long been a driving force on the fusion jazz scene, and composed the famous songs "Gotcha" and "Without Us", respectively the theme songs to Starsky & Hutch and Family Ties. By the end of the 80's, he was being hired to lead the house bands on ill-fated talk shows, most notably those hosted by Pat Sajak and Chevy Chase. Fortunately, while those shows faded away, Tom's music hasn't!

Your Pal,
Doc
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I'm afraid given today's news, posting this is inevitable. Somehow this girl was usually surrounded by talented musicians, and the saxman heard here is no exception.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewxmv2tyeRs
Tom Scott has been a driving force on the fusion jazz scene, and composed the famous songs "Gotcha" and "Without Us", respectively the theme songs to Starsky & Hutch and Family Ties. By the end of the 80's, he was being hired to lead the house bands on ill-fated talk shows, most notable those hosted by Pat Sajak and Chevy Chase. Fortunately, while those shows faded away, Tom's music hasn't!

Your Pal,
Doc
8)


great song Doc. RIP Whitney.  :\'(

Y'know, I already posted this video in the "Great Synthesizer Songs of The Late 70's & 80's" thread, but it also has such a great sax solo that I thought I'd go ahead and post it here too:

Hall and Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccenFp_3kq8

(Not to mention that it's such an awesome song that I figured no one would probably complain... ;))

Y'know, I already posted this video in the "Great Synthesizer Songs of The Late 70's & 80's" thread, but it also has such a great sax solo that I thought I'd go ahead and post it here too:

Hall and Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
(Not to mention that it's such an awesome song that I figured no one would probably complain... ;))

Another XLNT choice. The Saxman here(and on 'Maneater' and 'Say It Isn't So', is Charles DeChant, who worked with H&O throughout the 80's, and did session work with multiple other legendary rockers. Today, he's mainly a composer and producer, but still plays.

Your Pal,
Doc
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYHxGBH6o4M&ob=av2e


There's sax at the end.

Madness - Our House

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p4RWBCEFRo

(I don't know if this could exactly be called a "saxophone song," even though it does have SOME sax in it. But it's one of my favorite 80's songs.  8))

^ Makes great use of a Saxophone in 'Our House'

Here's a great blues song from 1980 with a sax man who plays like his soul's on fire ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHHoVdYW6Do

Madness - Our House

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p4RWBCEFRo

(I don't know if this could exactly be called a "saxophone song," even though it does have SOME sax in it. But it's one of my favorite 80's songs.  8))


I love "Our House".

Modern Love - David Bowie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hDbpF4Mvkw&ob=av2n

Romeo Void comes to mind.  This is my favorite song by them and the sax solo just makes me want to dance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf0NhG109sI

Not only known for "I Know What Boys Like", "Christmas Wrapping" and the theme from "Square Pegs"...

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  - Waitresses, Pleasure, sax-heavy instrumental track from 1983's "Bruiseology"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrEqpKG5DZQ

Haircut One Hundred - Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl) {1981}


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMr4Vny33aU

Top of The Pops Video



Dan

I've never heard some of these latest additions, but so far they all seem like cool songs. Here's one easy to forget, because these dudes were usually more synthesized than saxed up!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3W6yf6c-FA
I will add info on the sax player if I find any.

Your Pal,
Doc
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I've never heard some of these latest additions, but so far they all seem like cool songs. Here's one easy to forget, because these dudes were usually more synthesized than saxed up!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3W6yf6c-FA
I will add info on the sax player if I find any.

Your Pal,
Doc
8)


the video was great too.

A great saxophone song from the 80's

The Blow Monkeys - Digging Your Scene

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDUzQHoxMvA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDUzQHoxMvA

"Electric Blue" by Icehouse (1988) has a great sax solo during the instrumental break.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQM2WfVGjKU

I love "Our House".

Yes, "Our House" and JJ's "Steppin' Out" are two of my favorites from the '80s.

Union Of The Snake: Duran Duran

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I think there have always been DD songs that have a saxaphone solo in them somewhere.

I think there have always been DD songs that have a saxaphone solo in them somewhere.


Yes...I know that "Rio" does.

Yes...I know that "Rio" does.


Here's another of DD's songs that has a saxaphone in it.  :) 

Notorious

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At This Moment - Billy Vera and the Beaters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nRaJvn0eow


Spandeau Ballet - True (sax solo doesn't come in until 3 minutes in)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR8D2yqgQ1U

At This Moment - Billy Vera and the Beaters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nRaJvn0eow


Spandeau Ballet - True (sax solo doesn't come in until 3 minutes in)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR8D2yqgQ1U


excellent choices.

Two more.
The sax is in there. Wait for it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEOrfKfyYCc
1986 and Regina.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29gUYuGz_o8
1980 and The Doobie Brothers.

Here's another of DD's songs that has a saxaphone in it.  :) 

Notorious


Oh yes, I forgot about that. Unfortunately, that clip doesn't play on my browser... but I found a Youtube clip that does play. :)

Two more.
The sax is in there. Wait for it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEOrfKfyYCc
1986 and Regina.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29gUYuGz_o8
1980 and The Doobie Brothers.


good choices.

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My Perrogative: Bobby Brown

John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band - On The Dark Side (1983)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhzlp9aazac

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My Perrogative: Bobby Brown


This was when Bobby was at his best.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc4fIQvr8e0

Almost forgot about this one, so much guitar, bass & percussion going on that I'd hate for anyone to miss that sax on the bridge!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWsRz3TJDEY&ob=av3e
In the immortal words of Ren McCormick, "LET'S DANCE!"

Your Pal,
Doc
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In the immortal words of Ren McCormick, "LET'S DANCE!"


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I could add a few good early 90s sax songs, if this were an 80s and 90s thread... but alas.  ;D

Almost forgot about this one, so much guitar, bass & percussion going on that I'd hate for anyone to miss that sax on the bridge!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWsRz3TJDEY&ob=av3e
In the immortal words of Ren McCormick, "LET'S DANCE!"

Your Pal,
Doc
8)


Wow Doc this song brings back memories from 1987. :)

Wow Doc this song brings back memories from 1987. :)


You knew about that song 1 year before it was released? :o

You knew about that song 1 year before it was released? :o

Maybe he knew Neneh when she was recording the song. Heck, Howie could be the father of that baby she was carrying on Top Of The Pops(that video is also on YouTube). People were foolishly blabbering about that all over Britain, apparently you couldn't be on Top Of The Pops if you were ready to pop! Here in the States, we didn't bother Beyonce about that. :D

Your Pal,
Doc
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You knew about that song 1 year before it was released? :o


Yes I did and it was played on the radio, I think I have it on cassette tape somewhere in my closet.

Wow Doc this song brings back memories from 1987. :)



You knew about that song 1 year before it was released? :o


Wasn't it released in early 1989?

Wasn't it released in early 1989?


I think 1988.

Moving right along...
For Wags, here's another one of those smooth sax numbers that hit it big on the soul charts. But can we expect any less from one of the greatest Motown voices ever?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P2a6aLDkkM&ob=av2n
I doubt I need to say more.

Your Pal,
Doc
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Moving right along...
For Wags, here's another one of those smooth sax numbers that were hit it big on the soul charts. But can we expect any less from one of the greatest Motown voices ever?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P2a6aLDkkM&ob=av2n
I doubt I need to say more.

Your Pal,
Doc
8)


This here is a great song always enjoyed listening to Smokey.  :)

This here is a great song always enjoyed listening to Smokey.  :)

Well, in that case, here are some guys who feel the same way you and I do!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=193jLyjsSdY
And there's even a cool little sax solo in the middle!

Your Pal,
Doc
8)

Well, in that case, here are some guys who feel the same way you and I do!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=193jLyjsSdY
And there's even a cool little sax solo in the middle!

Your Pal,
Doc
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The opening sax bit in that song is based on 'Tears of a Clown' by the one and only subject of that ABC song:  Smokey Robinson

Well, in that case, here are some guys who feel the same way you and I do!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=193jLyjsSdY
And there's even a cool little sax solo in the middle!

Your Pal,
Doc
8)


The group must be a fan of Smokey Robinson.

Here's a couple y'all haven't mentioned:

It's in there - a little bit... but it's there. ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TKQcWEXSKU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TYv2PhG89A&ob=av2e

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1FPK5-Rm38

This was when Bobby was at his best.

Yeah and then he and Whitney Houston tied the knot and that's when all of the trouble started for both of them.

Here's a couple y'all haven't mentioned:

It's in there - a little bit... but it's there. ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TKQcWEXSKU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TYv2PhG89A&ob=av2e

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1FPK5-Rm38

XLNT choices Tam, the one in the middle definitely falls into the blues/jazz/soul-of-the-80's subgenre that Wags was talking about, and I enjoy as well.

While you say 'a little bit', on the other end of the spectrum, I found two that are practically covered with sax!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYBkT5axtXA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9rT2hZwk2k

Your Pal,
Doc
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Endless Summer Nights - wow Doc, that just brought back a flood of memories!!!
Good choice and tons of sax! 8)

Just thought of this one too - I had to double check that it is in fact a Soprano Saxophone and not a clarinet ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d27gTrPPAyk&ob=av2n

Man, Endless Summer Nights.  I forgot about that one.  I'd say of all of Marx's songs, that one is the best

Man, Endless Summer Nights.  I forgot about that one.  I'd say of all of Marx's songs, that one is the best


I agree wholeheartedly.  It's def in my top 20.

Just thought of this one too - I had to double check that it is in fact a Soprano Saxophone and not a clarinet ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d27gTrPPAyk&ob=av2n

Wow, thanx Tam, I didn't realize I would have such an impact posting that one.

JFTR, I had no idea that Branford Marsalis could play the soprano sax. I thought that in the mainstream, only this guy could play that. Anyone wanna slow dance?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN2RnjFHmNY&ob=av2e
In an interview on YouTube, KG credits Grover Washinton(JT2OU) as his biggest influence, and thanks Barry White for putting him in his touring band.

Your Pal,
Doc
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P.S.: Only about 5 instrumental songs hit Billboard's #1 spot in the 80's. This may have been the last.

Here's a couple y'all haven't mentioned:

It's in there - a little bit... but it's there. ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TKQcWEXSKU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TYv2PhG89A&ob=av2e

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1FPK5-Rm38


Wow Tam these are just great ones.

Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine: The Conga

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Trumpets, sax, percussions, and guitars.  Her husband is in there too.  :)

Memphis....George Thorogood.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPWPzeR5FPs

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I won't argue this is a fine choice, but I think the sax is much more audible on this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj8hmf9cctk
BTW, did you know all the sax work on Gloria's '87 album Let It Loose was performed by the Big Man Clarence Clemons?

Your Pal,
Doc
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Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine: The Conga

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Trumpets, sax, percussions, and guitars.  Her husband is in there too.  :)


This song is always great at parties.

In keeping with the South Florida sound, here's another group out of Miami, one who managed to slip a yearning sax solo into some of their most romantic ballads.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcWfpPgeAP4
We need more groups like this again today that knew how to not just sing, but harmonize, and when to let a good solo hold the spotlight.

Your Pal,
Doc
8)

In keeping with the South Florida sound, here's another group out of Miami, one who managed to slip a yearning sax solo into some of their most romantic ballads.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcWfpPgeAP4
We need more groups like this again today that knew how to not just sing, but harmonize, and when to let a good solo hold the spotlight.

Your Pal,
Doc
8)


Exactly Doc we need more groups like this in 2012.

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Original Sin: INXS

I'm surprised that nobody mentioned INXS and Kirk Pengilly who is perhaps one of the best sax players on the planet.  My only complaint about INXS is that they shouldn't have tried to replace Michael.  There's no way that JD Fortune could ever be as good as Michael Hutchence. 
Oh Michael! Why did you have to leave us 15 years ago? Didn't you know that Paula, Tiger, and your fans loved you? JD Fortune will never be as good as you.  >:(

I know these 2 are from the early 90's, but they still held onto that late 80's sound and the sax solos are so great!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGXxcSdsXJ4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEmpCvF3V4s

and dont forget this great 80s duet from Dirty Dancing! what a sax solo!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH0lEVMuzzw

I know these 2 are from the early 90's, but they still held onto that late 80's sound and the sax solos are so great!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGXxcSdsXJ4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEmpCvF3V4s

and dont forget this great 80s duet from Dirty Dancing! what a sax solo!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH0lEVMuzzw


What a good choice for Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley.

This one just hit me. Early 80's, so there's plenty of background sax!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huNejF17gzg
And here's another classic. I don't think Mr. Devito's really playing the solo, but you never know!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MENAC_qNd4Q

Your Pal,
Doc
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This one just hit me. Early 80's, so there's plenty of background sax!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huNejF17gzg
And here's another classic. I don't think Mr. Devito's really playing the solo, but you never know!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MENAC_qNd4Q

Your Pal,
Doc
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Wow Doc those are great classics.  :)

Psychedelic Furs: Heartbeat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-zFrFkvDGA

Ministry: Say You're Sorry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzaha_W-S5k

Cabaret Voltaire: No One Here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_ezyqOGtsE

Hey guys, this was the 80's! Don't tell me we ran out of XLNT sax numbers already! I've got three right here, from three different, but very talented, saxmen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eAQa4MOGkE&ob=av2e
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QSyaBHr1jU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB5YkmjalDg
Anything good to keep the list going!

Your Pal,
Doc
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At a friend's request, I had to launch this thread.
Over the past 20 years or so, the saxophone has tragically become a forgotten instrument on the Rock & Roll scene, despite it having been a key contributor of coolness since the genre's inception. Bands from the early 60's(ex. The Beach Boys) to as late as the mid 80's(ex. Huey Lewis & The News) often had saxophonists in their regular lineup, and rare is the song which includes a sax solo that would sound as great without it!
Therefore, to keep the sound alive, I ask all the Rock, Jazz, and New Wave fans on board to post videos/audiolinks of their favorite 80's sax-inflected songs(one by one), so we all may discuss and enjoy them in the rich harmony the grand horn provides. ;D
I'll start us off with my all-time favorite. Now Let's Jam!
Your Pal,
Doc
8)


The saxophone made a mini-comeback last year, appearing in enormously popular songs by Lady Gaga ("Edge of Glory") and Katy Perry's "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F)".  It was so nice to hear that obvious 80's tribute!

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Huey Lewis And The News: The Heart of Rock "n" Roll.

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Huey Lewis And The News: The Heart of Rock "n" Roll.


great choice.

Thank you.

Huey Lewis And The News: The Heart of Rock "n" Roll.

Yes, so great I posted this one five pages ago. ::) But as long as we're on the subject, here's an underappreciated one from the Newsmen, featuring a Sax legend making a guest appearance. The long solo is performed by the late Jazz great Stan Getz. Even without Stan, the song remains a HL&N live favorite.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71Kga9Onc60
And now for another blue-eyed soul classic. This was recorded as kind of a tribute to the Rev. Al Green.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz2vR7wMuIU

Your Pal,
Doc
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And now for another blue-eyed soul classic. This was recorded as kind of a tribute to the Rev. Al Green.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz2vR7wMuIU

Your Pal,
Doc
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I always liked this one.

Yes, so great I posted this one five pages ago. ::) But as long as we're on the subject, here's an underappreciated one from the Newsmen, featuring a Sax legend making a guest appearance. The long solo is performed by the late Jazz great Stan Getz. Even without Stan, the song remains a HL&N live favorite.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71Kga9Onc60
And now for another blue-eyed soul classic. This was recorded as kind of a tribute to the Rev. Al Green.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz2vR7wMuIU

Your Pal,
Doc
8)


good choice Doc How about "Perfect World" By Huey Lewis? ???

good choice Doc How about "Perfect World" By Huey Lewis? ???

Well, it's a good song, but the sax is hard to hear since it has a full-on horn section. Here's a better choice for the solo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzIbyDbmsyg
And now, two more tunes with fantastic sax solos!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoTz3WgZm4c
Anyone want to dance?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWptXUblA4E

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Doc
8)

Well, it's a good song, but the sax is hard to hear since it has a full-on horn section. Here's a better choice for the solo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzIbyDbmsyg
And now, two more tunes with fantastic sax solos!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoTz3WgZm4c
Anyone want to dance?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWptXUblA4E

Your Pal,
Doc
8)


great choice but I always wondered what's better to hear the trumpet, horn, or saxophone? ???

Anyone want to dance?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWptXUblA4E

Your Pal,
Doc
8)

Yes, "Roll With It" is a great one. I also posted that one on the "Horn songs" thread, I think.



great choice but I always wondered what's better to hear the trumpet, horn, or saxophone? ???

Maybe all of 'em...to me it's a tossup.

great choice but I always wondered what's better to hear the trumpet, horn, or saxophone? ???

Listen to the Big Man, and you'll know, without a doubt, that the Sax Rules!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip_pjb5_fgA&ob=av3e
And on this one, I didn't know until I looked it up on Wikipedia, that Eddie here is playing the sax for real!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xec1IMIlUBU

Your Pal,
Doc
8)

Listen to the Big Man, and you'll know, without a doubt, that the Sax Rules!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip_pjb5_fgA&ob=av3e
And on this one, I didn't know until I looked it up on Wikipedia, that Eddie here is playing the sax for real!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xec1IMIlUBU

Your Pal,
Doc
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Wow the sax is there in Freeway of Love.

MUST I DO ALL THE POSTING!? OH, VERY WELL...
Who knows more classic 80's sax tunes than me, anyhow?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6v6fmb2kpE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy6opyiOfNA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYZOIHhgVyE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPusy8EBQlc&feature=related

Still remember Men At Work pumping out of the radio back in the day. I knew more girls into PoP than guys.
These could be my favorite songs by both Billy Ocean and Steve Winwood, although I have posted others by them that may carry the title.

Your Pal,
Doc
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MUST I DO ALL THE POSTING!? OH, VERY WELL...
Who knows more classic 80's sax tunes than me, anyhow?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6v6fmb2kpE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy6opyiOfNA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYZOIHhgVyE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPusy8EBQlc&feature=related

Still remember Men At Work pumping out of the radio back in the day. I knew more girls into PoP than guys.
These could be my favorite songs by both Billy Ocean and Steve Winwood, although I have posted others by them that may carry the title.

Your Pal,
Doc
8)


I didn't know Hugh Grant could sing? :o

I didn't know Hugh Grant could sing? :o
You Turkey, Howard! I slipped that in as a joke!

That clip is from the 2007 comedy "Music And Lyrics" in which Hugh plays a former 80's teen idol. His character was the frontman for PoP!(a spoof of Wham!), and yes, Hugh did all his own singing. Good song, though, and a very cool sax intro.

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Doc
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You Turkey, Howard! I slipped that in as a joke!

That clip is from the 2007 comedy "Music And Lyrics" in which Hugh plays a former 80's teen idol. His character was the frontman for PoP!(a spoof of Wham!), and yes, Hugh did all his own singing. Good song, though, and a very cool sax intro.

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Doc
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Sorry I thought you were being serious.  ;D

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Sorry for bringing an old post back up but I had to bring this song into it because there's a sax solo in the middle.  :)

Sorry for bringing an old post back up but I had to bring this song into it because there's a sax solo in the middle.  :)

No need to apologize, CK. I've been missing this thread!
And so the ball keeps rolling, here are a few other ones that haven't been listed yet:
Could somebody post the video for Oingo Boingo's "Dead Man's Party", since the site won't let me!? >:(

Heart, "Even It Up"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLhxF-Un39k

Glenn Frey, "The One You Love"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmV9vk2950o

Huey Lewis & The News "I Want A New Drug"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6uEMOeDZsA

Richard Marx, "Angelia"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsYK2JJNflg


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Doc
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No need to apologize, CK. I've been missing this thread!
And so the ball keeps rolling, here are a few other ones that haven't been listed yet:
Could somebody post the videos since the site won't let me!? >:(

Heart, "Even It Up"
Glenn Frey, "The One You Love"
Oingo Boingo, "Dead Man's Party"
Richard Marx, "Angelia"


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iypUpv9xelg

- Oingo Boingo, Dead Man's Party

I can't argue with any fan of Oingo Boingo and the sax. 

Two of my favourites ...

Jim Steinman - Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through (1981)
sax solo @ 2:37

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Diamond in the Rough - Ain't Good Lovin' (1988)
sax solo @ 1:42

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I can't argue with any fan of Oingo Boingo and the sax. 

Thanx, FB. Since it was used in the movie Back To School, do you suppose they played or sang this at Rodney Dangerfield's funeral? Someone had to have thought of it!

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Doc
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Thanx, FB. Since it was used in the movie Back To School, do you suppose they played or sang this at Rodney Dangerfield's funeral? Someone had to have thought of it!

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Doc
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That would've been a good idea.

Sisters of Mercy - Dominion (1987)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWvOHT0zfXY

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Glenn Fry: You Belong To The City
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Glenn Fry: You Belong To The City

Since I began the thread with this song, does this mean we've come full circle?
Post any others you can think of if we haven't!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euU18QAwIsQ

Your Pal,
Doc
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^ Oh yes, Kenny G was a great saxophonist. I like a number of his songs. Including his 1987 instrumental "Songbird." :)

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I posted this before but You Tube took it down for some reason; maybe it was a copyright issue, but you can clearly hear a saxophone in this song.  LOL!

^ Oh yes, Kenny G was a great saxophonist. I like a number of his songs. Including his 1987 instrumental "Songbird." :)


Kenny G goes way back to 1983 when he had a song entitled "Hi, How Ya Doin"?

Since I began the thread with this song, does this mean we've come full circle?
Post any others you can think of if we haven't!

Your Pal,
Doc
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AHEM!


Look two posts above you Doc! I believe I said "Double The Captain of Her Heart!"

This is a nice site dedictaed to 80s sax solos, I'd say it has most of the famous ones

http://imacomputa.org/sax

Super Freak- Rick James