Fav songs with saxophone in them

The saxophone has long been a defining instrument in music, adding soul, emotion, and energy to countless hits across genres. From rock and pop to jazz and R&B, the sax’s rich tones have elevated many tracks to legendary status. Below is a curated list of unforgettable songs featuring unforgettable saxophone moments!

Classic Rock & Pop Favorites Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – Jungleland (featuring Clarence Clemons)

Gerry Rafferty – Baker Street

Foreigner – Urgent

Supertramp – The Logical Song

Bob Seger – Turn the Page

Pink Floyd – Us and Them

David Bowie – Young Americans, Modern Love

Billy Joel – Just the Way You Are, New York State of Mind, Only the Good Die Young, It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me, Big Shot, Stiletto

Daryl Hall & John Oates – Maneater

Wang Chung – Dance Hall Days

Men at Work – Who Can It Be Now?

Quarterflash – Harden My Heart

Romeo Void – Never Say Never

Glenn Frey – You Belong to the City

Jazz & Smooth Grooves Dave Brubeck Quartet – Take Five

Kenny G – Songbird

Steely Dan – Black Cow, Deacon Blues

The Average White Band – Pick Up the Pieces

R&B & Soulful Sounds Sade – Smooth Operator

Joe Cocker – Unchain My Heart

Donna Summer – She Works Hard for the Money

Debbie Gibson – Only in My Dreams

Unexpected & Eclectic Picks Beastie Boys – Brass Monkey

Spandau Ballet – True

Christopher Cross – Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)

Radiohead – The National Anthem

The Midnight – Vampires

Tim Cappello – I Still Believe (from The Lost Boys soundtrack)

Benny Hill Theme (Yakety Sax) – Boots Randolph

Honoring the Greats No saxophone list would be complete without acknowledging Clarence Clemons of the E Street Band, whose legendary solos defined Bruce Springsteen’s sound, or Junior Walker, Maceo Parker, and other sax icons who shaped music history.

Whether it’s the wailing solo in Baker Street, the smooth sophistication of Smooth Operator, or the raw energy of Jungleland, the saxophone continues to captivate listeners. Which of these tracks is your favorite? Let us know what we missed!

Did we leave out a must-hear sax song? Drop your picks in the comments!