We know know it's true; it ain't proper Northern soul without a killer sax solo. 10 seconds of musical heaven to take the dancing up a notch and cue the spins, backdrops and Bruce Lee kicks!  So what's your favourite?  Which one still gives you chills?

 

And, it's not like I'm the Lord of the Thread or anything, but it would be great if you could post with clips and time-codes because it makes threads like this x times more interesting - agree?

 

Here's mine anyway at 1 min 10 secs.  It doesn't get better - or does it?

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZeTNA5tcME

Edited March 3, 201510 yr by Dayo

Always liked the one in Mickie Champion 'What good am I', ideally accompanied by a well timed backdrop  1.17 on this clip

 

 

Also love the sax squeal in Betty Everett's 'I've got a claim on you' at about 1.33 on here - hairs on your neck, etc

 

We know know it's true; it ain't proper Northern soul without a killer sax solo. 10 seconds of musical heaven to take the dancing up a notch and cue the spins, backdrops and Bruce Lee kicks!  So what's your favourite?  Which one still gives you chills?

 

And, it's not like I'm the Lord of the Thread or anything, but it would be great if you could post with clips and time-codes because it makes threads like this x times more interesting - agree?

 

AAARRRGGGHH! You said Bruce Lee kicks

Edited March 3, 201510 yr by Drewtg

My Favourite from my first allnighter.

 

https://youtu.be/xcmvptNpTeA

This:

 

Case of Tyme - Manifesto

Not my fave' but got to be up there! 

https://youtu.be/tBjGESyemrQ

Not Northern in any shape or form, lets go straight to the top, 2 for the price of 1 here, The greatest performer ever and his faultless band

 

Kev

We know know it's true; it ain't proper Northern soul without a killer sax solo. 10 seconds of musical heaven to take the dancing up a notch and cue the spins, backdrops and Bruce Lee kicks!  So what's your favourite?  Which one still gives you chills?

 

And, it's not like I'm the Lord of the Thread or anything, but it would be great if you could post with clips and time-codes because it makes threads like this x times more interesting - agree?

 

Here's mine anyway at 1 min 10 secs.  It doesn't get better - or does it?

 

 

 

if you post the number of seconds into the clip added to the url  like this 

https://youtu.be/TZeTNA5tcME?t=70s

then this happens

 

note you need to use the youtube be link (via the share button on the youtube page)

and you MUST use seconds as above not min sec 

 

AAARRRGGGHH! You said Bruce Lee kicks

 

Well I realise they weren't called that at the time, but what should we call them?  Tiller Girl kicks?

My Favourite from my first allnighter.

 

https://youtu.be/xcmvptNpTeA

Oh heck - can I change my mind and have that one?!  It was played at my first allnighter too!  Va Va 1973.  What a classic dancer.

Not Northern in any shape or form, lets go straight to the top, 2 for the price of 1 here, The greatest performer ever and his faultless band

 

 

Kev

 

Nice one Kev 

 

For me, and again not Northern but always lifts the hairs on me neck  ...

 

Edited March 3, 201510 yr by Dave Turner

Well I realise they weren't called that at the time, but what should we call them?  Tiller Girl kicks?

 

Kicks?

Willie Mitchell- That Driving Beat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1_vsu2DyLs

 

Always thought that the LP version of What A Difference, with the full Sax solo was far superior to the abridged  7incher

How about this from 'Junior Walker' " I Ain't Going Nowhere"

 

 

The whole song is full of short sax breaks that are just so, plus the altissimo note at the end is great..

 

 

Chris...

 

No Youtube clip available for this gem , Ray Roberts I know what to do to satisfy you . fantastic growly sax in the background that culminates in a few seconds of utter ectasy . ( What a cracking tune )

 

A more obvious one that never fails to get me Earl Wright - Thumb a ride

Edited March 3, 201510 yr by Mark S

soul set-will you ever learn......brilliant sax

jason

No Youtube clip available for this gem , Ray Roberts I know what to do to satisfy you . fantastic growly sax in the background that culminates in a few seconds of utter ectasy . ( What a cracking tune )

 

A more obvious one that never fails to get me Earl Wright - Thumb a ride

 

Mark do you mean this one 

 

 

Chris..

Heard The Isley Bros This old heart of mine on the radio at the weekend. Its a glorious record of course and I never tire of that wonderful baritone sax break. 

 

About 1'30 into the track

 

Edited March 3, 201510 yr by westender

This one does it for 

 

KING CURTIS - GREEN ONIONS Wow ! turn it up !!!

 

 

 

always found the sax helps this tune along , main break about 1:20

 

jimmy mccracklin / can't raise me

 

 
The Soultown version of the Trips gives the  sax player an intro

 

The Soultown version of the Trips gives the  sax player an intro

 

 

just fixed these 2 - you left the s off the end 

 

eg

https://youtu.be/sEwlQLhO7MY?t=80s

 

 

 

Two from the crossover camp Milton Parker drenched in sax appeal and Fir-Ya with a deliciously raspy sax

Thanks Mike one day I'll buy myself windows for big dummies lol

It isn't northern soul of course, or indeed any kind of soul, but the Sam Butera sax solo halfway through this great record is a killer

 

Mystique- if you're in need........and the sax break lasts a full minute (70's)

 

Kev

 

Jacki Day - Before it's too late

 

Kev

 

and this little bugga still gets me 

 

EARL WRIGHT - THUMB A RIDE 

 

 

Leroy Hutson 1975 Curtom Records

 

Lanier 1980 Clarence Music

Mary Moultrie - They're trying to tear us apart

 

Gwen Davis - My man don't think I know - (loads of horns!)

 

It isn't northern soul of course, or indeed any kind of soul, but the Sam Butera sax solo halfway through this great record is a killer

 

 

Long Live King Louie

Invitations - What's wrong with me baby....sounding very Mike Terry like

 

Kev

 

No Youtube clip available for this gem , Ray Roberts I know what to do to satisfy you . fantastic growly sax in the background that culminates in a few seconds of utter ectasy . ( What a cracking tune )

 

A more obvious one that never fails to get me Earl Wright - Thumb a ride

https://youtu.be/J3Ei0GoRiu0

Terry Callier - Dont Want To See Myself Without You 1982 (Erect), solo starts approx 3:40

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0YwWU5wdEo

Nice one Kev 

 

For me, and again not Northern but always lifts the hairs on me neck  ...

 

I used to have this as my ringtone on my mobile, brilliant

I used to have this as my ringtone on my mobile, brilliant

Superb record - think I might use that as well!!

One my fav sax break  Dynamics -  Yes I love you baby     1.31

 

All of this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUI-r_FtT6I

 

especially at 57 seconds in.......................................... a DJ's get out of jail card      

not in the sense a sax break but always a favorite with me  Jnr. Walker Cleo's Mood and i know Kevs already put up a live version but part 2 does it for me 2mins 10 secs  tried adding no of secs but couldn't get it to work

 

 

130s

Edited March 4, 201510 yr by smudger

You Ought To Be In Heaven - The Impressions

 

You Ought To Be In Heaven - The Impressions

 

Yes, yes - oh yes!  Always been one of my big faves too - great choice!

 

 

or

 

great thread !

 

love the sax break in Marry Clayton  ' I've got my eyes on you '   ; just brilliant whether dancing or dj ing

 

and after the soul night and when you get home, [ or really any bloody time you want/need it ] and def. my desert island disc sax break (please Kirsty), ......Paul Simon  ' still crazy after all these years '

if you know it and you think I'm barking - no worries

if you don't, give it  try

 

pete 

woof woof

 

Its our very own Snake Davis on sax, best bit is after 180s

THE BEST!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyhMuWg7f2E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejEevQYo22s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_6Z0W1x1cg