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Songs to celebrate the saxophone -

Songs to celebrate the saxophone

by Anna Weggel and Jade

January 11, 2022

Clarence Clemons and Bruce Springsteen on 'Born to Run'
Clarence Clemons and Bruce Springsteen on 'Born to Run'Eric Meola

Clarence Clemons (also known as The Big Man) was born today in 1942. He was a saxophonist for the E Street Band for 39 years, he released several solo albums, he guested on songs like Aretha Franklin's "Freeway of Love", and he appeared as an actor in several films including New York, New York and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature an iconic saxophone part?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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