A Tribute To Clarence Clemons

Anyone considered him a master with the saxophone.
As far as quality was considered, he stood alone.
Clarence and the other members of the E-Street Band,
when they backed up the Boss, they really sounded grand.
I remember seeing Clarence in his only video.
He appeared with Jackson Browne a couple of decades ago.
Clarence, Jackson, and that unnamed blonde sounded fine
when they teamed up to belt out “You’re a Friend of Mine”.
Clarence is another musician who has gone away.
I miss his sweet play of the saxophone today.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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December 31, 2011 at 9:14 PM
Very nice tribute to Clarence.Happy New Year!
Horne Avatar
December 31, 2011 at 2:45 PM
I don't know this musician, but it's a lovely tribute to him
Bauer Avatar
December 31, 2011 at 2:16 PM
at least we can still listen to his recordings. i recently heard springsteen's version of "santa claus is comin' to town" and clarence sounded magical on it! nice tribute...
Dufresne Avatar
December 31, 2011 at 12:46 PM
man there is nothing like the sweet soulful sound of a Saxaphone in a talented master musician's hands! I just can't get enough of that. G awsome well deserved tribute Robert.
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December 31, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Great tribute my friend... The artist would be proud. Happy New Year ...Michael
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