2 minutes and 2 seconds of perfection from the Fab Four. And perhaps the only french horn solo in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. The best french horn solo in the history of rock ‘n’ roll? Yes. So many layers of horns.įinally, some hip hop! This song features not only a trumpet solo, but also a violin played pizzicato style. I can’t help but marvel at how much is going on during this song. Harry Connick Jr.’s put out a few big band albums, as this 1990 track shows. (How many times will she almost make this list?)īig bands didn’t entirely die with Benny Goodman and Glen Miller. Nobody brings you the horns like Memphis Soul does. This North Carolina band had only two albums, but their first one, 1991’s “Medallion” was an absolute classic. Listen to how the horns are added slowly, instrument by instrument, until by the end it’s the full band in all its gigantic glory. The studio version of this song is excellent, but this alternate version they did with the Notre Dame marching band is my favorite. OK Go – “This Too Shall Pass” (Marching Band Version) I love Ray’s organ sound, plus the way he shouts out all the different dance styles. This is an old standard, done by many, including Ike and Tina Turner, but this version from the movie “The Blues Brothers” is my favorite. Maybe also a trumpet, trombone, and… clarinet? Give it a listen and decide for yourself. There’s a lot of good stuff going on here. Very under-appreciated band, especially for those who like a good horn section. Here’s a rocker! Rocket From the Crypt rides that line between rock and punk and ska. Rocket From the Crypt – “I’m Not Invisible” Yes, I’ll agree that James Taylor’s not the first guy you think of when you think of horns, but this may be my favorite song of the hour for exactly that reason. James Taylor – “Suite For 20 G” (but just the very end) Every couple months, my KPSU radio show Six Degrees of Rockination has a theme.

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