What Are Some Popular Songs Featuring the Saxophone
Saxophone is a relatively high-end instrument with excellent musical tones. It feels even better when playing pop songs. The choice of repertoire mainly depends on what songs you like.
### Classic Saxophone Masterpieces
**"Going Home"**: This piece was composed by the renowned American saxophonist Kenny G. Its beautiful melody is known worldwide. It is also because of this piece that music lovers around the world came to know and appreciate the saxophone.
**"Jasmine Flower"**: This piece is relatively simple and highly recommended. It is a famous Chinese folk song with widespread popularity both domestically and internationally, representing one of the cultural symbols of China.
The saxophone is well-suited for playing old songs, as it adds a unique charm. Older songs tend to focus more on melody compared to many modern pop songs, which prioritize post-production and celebrity hype. As a result, many contemporary songs don’t sound as good when played on the saxophone. That said, there are still many excellent songs today, and the classics will endure, while lesser-quality music will fade into obscurity.
### What Are Some Popular Saxophone Songs?
#### Classic Pop Tracks
- **"Careless Whisper"**
- **"Yesterday Once More"**
- **"My Heart Will Go On"**
- **"I Just Called to Say I Love You"**
#### Jazz and Blues Styles
- **"Take Five"** (Classic Jazz)
- **"The Girl from Ipanema"**
- **"Autumn Leaves"**
#### Chinese Pop Adaptations
- **"The Moon Represents My Heart"** (Saxophone Version)
- **"Sweet Honey"** (Teresa Teng Classic)
- **"A Farewell Kiss"** (Jacky Cheung Hit)
#### Light Music and Background Tracks
- **"Going Home"** (Saxophone Classic)
- **"Morning Mood"**
- **"Songbird"**
#### Modern Pop Adaptations
- **"Shape of You"** (Ed Sheeran Hit)
- **"Perfect"** (Romantic Saxophone Version)
- **"See You Again"** (Tribute to Friendship)
### [Western Classics]
1. **"Gotta Have You"** (The Weepies)
2. **"Stand"** (Jewel)
3. **"The Magic Key"** (One-T And Cool-T)
4. **"Sitting Down Here"** (Lene Marlin)
5. **"Always Getting Over You"** (Angela Ammons)
6. **"Anyone of Us"**
7. **"Lost Without You"** (Delta Goodrem)
8. **"30 Minutes"** (t.A.T.u.)
9. **"Little June"** (Groove Coverage)
10. **"Far Away from Home"** (Groove Coverage)
11. **"Overloved"** (Paula DeAnda)
12. **"Doing Too Much"** (Paula DeAnda)
13. **"Under the Moonlight"**
14. **"Careless Whisper"**
15. **"The One You Love"**
16. **"Baby Come to Me"**
17. **"I Will Always Love You"**
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