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R&P Tribute: R.I.P. Clarence Clemons: What was your favorite E Street Band song?

Clarence Clemons, the burly saxophone player who played a crucial role in shaping Bruce Springsteen's early sound, died on Saturday, six days after suffering a stroke at his Florida home. He was 69.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH_NvYPBDY0

The E Street Band - Jungleland

During sessions for Springsteen's 1975 breakthrough "Born to Run," Clemons spent 16 hours recording his solo on "Jungleland," the nine-minute track that closes the album.

"Creating is like religion," Clemons said later of the marathon session. "I was willing to relinquish myself to him. I've had people say to me, 'That sax solo saved my life.' So I did my job."

R.I.P. big man!!

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  • 10 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    "Radio Nowhere" [although it is not credited to the E Street Band as it is a studio recording.]

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtrOYsNCPmg

  • Loubie
    Lv 5
    10 years ago

    Thunder Road - amazing song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf61K6ZKu_4

    Bruce Springsteen:

    "Clarence lived a wonderful life. He carried within him a love of people that made them love him. He created a wondrous and extended family. He loved the saxophone, loved our fans and gave everything he had every night he stepped on stage. His loss is immeasurable and we are honored and thankful to have known him and had the opportunity to stand beside him for nearly forty years. He was my great friend, my partner and with Clarence at my side, my band and I were able to tell a story far deeper than those simply contained in our music. His life, his memory, and his love will live on in that story and in our band."

    As you said, R.I.P Big Man x

  • mark j
    Lv 7
    10 years ago
  • 10 years ago

    I was thinking "Jungleland", too ~ such a great sax part on it. And thank you for the 'insider' info on that track!! Interesting.

    RIP Clarence Clemons

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  • Frekkin awesome Q, Punch! Thanks so much for this tribute, I loved this man, grew up listening to his music and when I think back to what was good in my childhood, his music is one of the things that come to mind. Awesome quote from him, I can see where his music would save someone.

    My all time favorite E Street Band song is "Backstreets" the music, the melody, the harmonies and the memories:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxlFbruH3KE

    along with The Big Man on his sax:

    "Growin Up"

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRYeH6sEdXU&playnex...

    Very, very sad weekend for me :(

    (((Punch))))

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_91hNV6vuBY -------- Tougher Than The Rest.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    say goodbye to hollywood with the amazing Ronnie Spector.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXpX-7UrzeI

  • Peepaw
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    "Born to Run"

    May God rest his soul!!!

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