Last time use of saxophones?

[Elvisenna]

Taking advantage of the Swingin-Little-Guitar-Man topic, do you guys which was the last Elvis song with sax solos? This was such a common thing in the 60's, and suddenly disappeared...

[drjohncarpenter]

January 1969's "Long Black Limousine" and "Wearin' That Loved On Look" feature great saxophone overdubs by Ed Logan, Jackie Thomas and Andrew Love.

[Erhan]

American Trilogy 1975

[drjohncarpenter]

A 1975 studio version of "An American Trilogy"?

When did he cut this? Why??

This is a real find.

[Erhan]

A 1975 studio version of "An American Trilogy"?

When did he cut this? Why??

This is a real find.

Who said that?

[drjohncarpenter]

Who said that?

The topic is about Elvis Presley's studio work.

Don't tell me you mis-posted.

[KiwiAlan]

Who said it's only about studio work?

In any event I would dispute that an overdubbed sax would qualify as Elvis did not sing with the sax playing on the track he laid down. There obviously be no interaction between the sax and Elvis.

So Ethan is heading in the right direction

[stefan kock]

Who said it's only about studio work?

In any event I would dispute that an overdubbed sax would qualify as Elvis did not sing with the sax playing on the track he laid down. There obviously be no interaction between the sax and Elvis.

So Ethan is heading in the right direction

As the original question was what the last Elvis song was containing the sax, the doc's answer qualifies perfectly.

Btw, wasn't that a trompet in American Trilogy in '75 ... quite different than a sax.

[drjohncarpenter]

As the original question was what the last Elvis song was containing the sax, the doc's answer qualifies perfectly.

Indeed. And if one bothers to revisit the referenced post, the implication of this question is quite clear.

And it seems my answer is -- yet again -- right on the money.

[DarrylMac]

well, being pedantic, the post is asking about Sax solo's, not necessarily just songs with a sax in the background somewhere, but doesn't mention studio.

I think the last time there's an out and out sax instumental solo is probably High Heel Sneakers.

In Long Black Limousine, the main brass instrument heard is a trumpet, and it's also a trumpet on Trilogy in 75, so that doesn't count. In Wearing That Loved On Look, again, there's no prominent sax, but a blistering Piano solo!

If we're asking the last time a sax appeared on an Elvis record in any format, is it not If You Talk In Your Sleep, where a sax be heard througout, answering the trumpets?

[dreambear]

well, being pedantic, the post is asking about Sax solo's, not necessarily just songs with a sax in the background somewhere, but doesn't mention studio.

I think the last time there's an out and out sax instumental solo is probably High Heel Sneakers.

In Long Black Limousine, the main brass instrument heard is a trumpet, and it's also a trumpet on Trilogy in 75, so that doesn't count. In Wearing That Loved On Look, again, there's no prominent sax, but a blistering Piano solo!

If we're asking the last time a sax appeared on an Elvis record in any format, is it not If You Talk In Your Sleep, where a sax be heard througout, answering the trumpets?

I would rather say "Shake a hand" from the march 1975 sessions. Listen to the chorus (if it´s not a synthesizer overdub)

//Björn

[YDKM]

well in Las Vegas 'live' i can think of no better example than the August 1973 arrangement of TROUBLE..hey talk about SAX and with a capital S!

[stefan kock]

well, being pedantic, the post is asking about Sax solo's, not necessarily just songs with a sax in the background somewhere, but doesn't mention studio.

It's indeed a bit confusing, the original post talks about sax solo's while the thread title uses the word use.

I think both questions have been answered in this thread !

[Elvisenna]

well, being pedantic, the post is asking about Sax solo's, not necessarily just songs with a sax in the background somewhere, but doesn't mention studio.

I think the last time there's an out and out sax instumental solo is probably High Heel Sneakers.

In Long Black Limousine, the main brass instrument heard is a trumpet, and it's also a trumpet on Trilogy in 75, so that doesn't count. In Wearing That Loved On Look, again, there's no prominent sax, but a blistering Piano solo!

If we're asking the last time a sax appeared on an Elvis record in any format, is it not If You Talk In Your Sleep, where a sax be heard througout, answering the trumpets?

Just clarifying guys,

The question is about the presence of a sax on a Elvis song. As far as I'm concerned, I never knew he had a sax during his live performances. However, if I'm not correct, please say what's right. It doesn't matter if it's live or studio.

[ColinB]

The question is about the presence of a sax on a Elvis song.
As far as I'm concerned, I never knew he had a sax during his live performances.
However, if I'm not correct, please say what's right. It doesn't matter if it's live or studio.

Well, Boots Randolph played sax on stage with Elvis, most memorably in some 1961 charity shows.

Elvis didn't use a 'solo' sax in his later live performances, maybe a member of the orchestra played one occasionally................

[Tony Trout]

A 1975 studio version of "An American Trilogy"?

When did he cut this? Why??

This is a real find.

Who said that?

Erhan,

You implied that with your answer. The topic is actually referring to 'studio' versions of songs where a saxophone is used...not live. And I don't believe that a sax was ever at any time used on "American Trilogy"....only horns or trumpets.

[drjohncarpenter]

Just clarifying guys, The question is about the presence of a sax on a Elvis song.

Thank you, and good night.

[Cryogenic]

There obviously be no interaction between the sax and Elvis.

Well, I should hope not!

[drjohncarpenter]

Everyone knows that Elvis Presley loved sax -- and violins.

[Scott Haigh 781990EP]

He should've used way more sax in the 70's. That would've really rocked up a lot of his performances, and maybe even helped his chart career at the time.

[rickeap]

No mention in the topic that it is limited to studio work but for what it's worth I think the last sax was on Shake a Hand or maybe even Pledging my Love - though I stand to be corrected that synthesier or another instrument was used
Rick

[dreambear]

No mention in the topic that it is limited to studio work but for what it's worth I think the last sax was on Shake a Hand or maybe even Pledging my Love - though I stand to be corrected that synthesier or another instrument was used
Rick

MY 500TH POST!

I suspect that it is a distorded/fuzzed guitar from James Burton that sounds like a sax on "Pledging my love".

Otherwise, do we have an answer for the question? I still believe that the answer is "Shake a hand".

Regards//Björn

[Elvisenna]

What about including a sax on "Suspicious Minds"? That would be something!