Super Sax

I saw a Facebook post which asked group members to post a rock song with saxophone in it. Ironically, I heard a sax song TWICE during that same week so I took it as a sign to blog about it. I’m talking about “Maneater” by Hall and Oates.

It was released on the 1982 album “H₂O“. After doing a little research I found out the sax player’s name is Charlie DeChant. His nickname is “Mr. Casual”, which I assume is a play on words (i.e. casual sax) and he’s apparently been with Hall and Oates since 1976. He obviously contributed some other great sax to other songs in their catalog.

Another rock song which features saxophone is a great piece of New Orleans songwriting. My first introduction to “Send Me Some Lovin'” was a live album by the one and only Little Richard. It has a fantastic vocal and a great sax solo, too.

After a quick search on Google, I found out Lee Allen played tenor sax on the recording and Alvin “Red” Tyler played baritone sax. When I think about saxophone, this is the first piece of music which pops to mind. You can label it an “oldie”, but I think it’s fantastic!

I had a third song in mind, but I can’t seem to remember what it is. In any event, the saxophone was actually invented by a Belgian dude named Adolphe Sax. I guess he also invented some instruments I’m not familiar with including the saxotromba, saxhorn, and saxtuba. I reserve the right to revisit Super Sax in the future!

Till next time, keep your Mojo on the Horizon!