Great Players Top 40 Saxophone Solos

[John Laughter]

I found it spike;

Amazon.de : ride the wild wind

Ride The Wild Wind: History Of The Saxophone:1920-1921: Blues, Jazz, R&B, Rock n' Roll, Soul, Funk, Reggae, Country, Hip-Hop (English Edition) eBook : Laughter, John, Sharpe, Neil F: Amazon.de: Kindle-Shop

 

[spike]

Great Stuff @John Laughter - got it, it wasn't there earlier today.
Okay logs on the fire, power couch, feet up with a good read. ..
many thanks

 

[John Laughter]

Thanks!

 

[John Setchell]

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Many thanks to Neil Sharpe for asking me to be a part of the new book which is now for sale on Amazon;
"Ride The Wild Wind: A History Of Rock Sax: Sound Clips, Interviews Kindle Edition."

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Damn! You guys have done some homework.
Absolutely fascinating social and musical history - Oh yeah, and some sax thrown in.
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[John Laughter]

Damn! You guys have done some homework.

Hey John. We really appreciate this. I will pass it on to Neil. Thanks much!

 

[John Laughter]

The History of Top 40 Saxophone Solos, 1955 through 2023

The History of Top 40 Saxophone Solos, 1955 through 2023. 767 likes · 2 talking about this. Who played the solos that have been heard on the Top 40 "Rock & Roll" music hits from 1955 through 2

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For a free copy click on the site and you will find my email address. Just request a free copy. Up to 2021 with 628 pages.

 

[PigSquealer]

I’ve really enjoyed reading the articles. Thanks John for the copy !

 

[John Laughter]

Thanks John for the copy !

You are very welcome! Thanks

 

[PigSquealer]

For those of you who don’t have a copy of John‘s book. Get one! Always some interesting snippet about somebody in the history of music. For example. Seals & Croft. Popular duet with some hits in the 70s. It was Jimmy Seals on saxophone who took Chuck Rios spot in the “Champs”. If you don’t know Chuck Rios or the Champs and have played the “Tequila” song, Well you just learned a bit of sax history.
All thanks to John and years of compiling the archive.

 

[John Laughter]

All thanks to John and years of compiling the archive.

Thank you sir!

We started our research in 2003 and it has been an adventure for sure. We have been in contact with many of the players around the globe and found out a lot about the hits that they played on. A lot of history, photos, bios and personal stories, all with permission to publish.

For many of us a Top 40 hit featuring a sax solo was what inspired us to play the sax. For others it may have been a jazz recording, swing band or classical artists.

Many of the excellent musicians on Top 40 hits never received credit on the LP's and CD's until the 70's/80's so it was long overdue.

If you know of a UK Top 40 hit that we missed which featured a sax solo let us know

 

[PigSquealer]

I don’t know of any UK artists that are missing but Steve Berlin from Los Angeles I cannot find in the archive. Unless I’m mistaken he was the baritone player for the Go Go’s in the early 80s.

Steve Berlin saxophonist - Google Search

 

[John Laughter]

Yes he was;

Steve Berlin - Wikipedia

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I will check their Top 40 single hits to see if there are any sax solos.

The Go-Go's discography - Wikipedia

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Thanks!

 

[PigSquealer]

Yes he was;

Steve Berlin - Wikipedia

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I will check their Top 40 single hits to see if there are any sax solos.

The Go-Go's discography - Wikipedia

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Thanks!

Sax part or solo… Go Go’s Vacation album 1982. “This Old Feeling “ @ 1:40. Nice ripping baritone.

 

[thomsax]

I discovered Steve Berlin around 1980 when he was a part of the sax duo, with the mighty Lee Allen, in The Blasters. Listen to Allen and Berlin.

View: https://youtu.be/6y4EjAB_0FI

 

[John Laughter]

This Old Feeling

Yes sir. Unfortunately it did not chart.

 

[PigSquealer]

Yes sir. Unfortunately it did not chart.

Did anything by Steve Berlin chart at all ? That would be a shame he’s a good sax player.

 

[John Laughter]

Not that I am aware of but I will listen to the Top 40 hits by the Go Go's for any of his solos.

 

[PigSquealer]

I’m curious how long your list is for those that didn’t chart ? Would it be worthy to have a honorable mention category? Some music takes a while to come around. Like your recent experience on your old record.

 

[John Laughter]

I totally agree with your suggestion. Several people have mentioned adding a list of players who have played on records that never charted. And we have had requests to add records that feature an excellent solo but did make the Top 40. I guess the question is where do we stop?

The PDF file is 22.6 MB so my other concern is adding too much info that the file can't be sent via email.
I am sure someone knows how to email a file that exceeds the limit but so far it is working

 

[PigSquealer]

I totally agree with your suggestion. Several people have mentioned adding a list of players who have played on records that never charted. And we have had requests to add records that feature an excellent solo but did make the Top 40. I guess the question is where do we stop?

The PDF file is 22.6 MB so my other concern is adding too much info that the file can't be sent via email.
I am sure someone knows how to email a file that exceeds the limit but so far it is working

Stop ? I hope the music never stops.

Who said it’s required to be part of the same files / book ?
Make a “Special Addition” Pun intended.

Another I didn’t see.
Marty Jourard who is a member here had a great solo on The Motels “Only The Lonely” hit.

Only the Lonely (The Motels song) - Wikipedia

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