Coffee Break: Celebrating the saxophone
by Jill Riley and Anna Weggel
November 06, 2020
Happy Saxophone Day!
It was on this day in 1814 that Antoine-Joseph "Adolphe" Sax - the inventor of the saxophone was born in Belgium. The saxophone was the first reed instrument to be made out of brass instead of wood.
What songs featuring an iconic saxophone part would you like to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?
It's been a long week. We need this.
Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.
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Songs played
Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run
The Coasters - Yakety Yak
Boots Randolph - Yakety Sax
Madness - One Step Beyond
X-Ray Spex - Oh Bondage, Up Yours!
George Michael - Careless Whisper
The Comet Is Coming - Summon the Fire
M83 - Midnight City
Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street