Tonight we began by acknowledging the influence of Raphael Ravenscroft. He was paid just £27 as a session musician for the saxophone playing on Gerry Rafferty’s 1978 track Baker Street. He died this week. This track is credited with influencing many other tracks, particularly in the 1980s, to include saxophones. Gerry Rafferty is said to have averaged £80,000 each year in royalties on the track. In 2011 Raphael recorded a tribute to commemorate the funeral of Gerry Rafferty called Forgiveness. We also acknowledged the passing of Alvin Stardust. Odd news stories included President Obama having a credit card refused in a restaurant, the fact that most gladiators were vegetarians and a Garden Centre in Hampshire is looking for two reindeer walkers.
How many tracks featuring saxophones can you identify from the music played tonight?
Playlist
Booker T & M.G.s – Crazy
Jamie Cullum & Gregory Porter – Don’t let me be misunderstood
Gerry Rafferty – Baker Street
Paulo Morena – A guilty light – Phoenix98FM exclusive
Spandau Ballet – True – for Susan & Ian
Dire Straits – The walk of life – requested by Jacinta
Madness – One step beyond
Dukes – A message for Rudy – recorded live at Phoenix Friday
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Bad moon rising – requested by Michael
Simon & Garfunkle – Bridge over troubled waters – requested by Marjorie
Theme for the Avengers
Jennifer Rush – The power of love – requested by Patrick
Beach Boys – Kokomo
Rhiana & The Great Unknown – Happy – recorded live at Phoenix Friday
Alvin Stardust – Pretend
Brenda Russell – Piano in the dark
Van Morrison – When will I learn to live in God?
Sting – An Englishman in New York
Lady Antebellum – Falling for you
Jan Hammer – Theme from Miami Vice
Ralph McTell – Streets of London
The theme from The Prisoner.
Join me next week for another Friday Night Extra live from Brentwood.
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