Homer Louis "Boots" Randolph III (June 3, 1927 – July 3, 2007) was an American musician best known for his 1963 saxophone hit "Yakety Sax" (which became Benny Hill's signature tune). Randolph was a major part of the "Nashville Sound" for most of his professional career.
During his forty plus career, Randolph performed in hundreds of venues alongside many artists in pop, rock, jazz, and country music. He played on many recording sessions with Elvis Presley and also performed on soundtracks for a number of Presley's motion pictures, one popular song being "Return to Sender".
"Down Yonder" is a popular song with words and music by L. Wolfe Gilbert. It was first published in 1921.
Gilbert had written the lyrics for the 1912 song "Waiting for the Robert E. Lee" (for which Lewis F. Muir wrote the music). In "Down Yonder," Gilbert brought back four of the characters from the earlier song—Daddy, Mammy, Ephram and Sammy. However, the lyrics of "Down Yonder" are relatively obscure because the song has usually been performed as an instrumental.
The recording by Joe ´Fingers´ Carr was released by Capitol Records as catalog number 1777. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on October 12, 1951 and lasted 17 weeks on the chart, peaking at #14.
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Down Yonder · Boots Randolph
Yakety Revisited
℗ Originally released 1969. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1970-12-01
Composer, Lyricist: L. Wolfe Gilbert
Producer: Fred Foster
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Boots Randolph, Chet Atkins & Floyd Cramer "Down Yonder" on The Ed Sullivan Show
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Boots Randolph/Chet Atkins/Floyd Cramer - Yakety Sax/Axe
published: 16 Jan 2019
BOOTS RANDOLPH, CHET ATKINS & FLOYD CRAMER - YAKETY SAX
BOOTS RANDOLPH, CHET ATKINS & FLOYD CRAMER - YAKETY SAX
(in colour)
The video here is a live performance of YAKETY SAX - widely known as the closing music of THE BENNY HILL SHOW.
Jointly composed by saxophonist Boots Randolph and James Q. "Spider" Rich, Randolph popularized the selection in his 1963 recording, which reached number 35 on the rock charts. It has since become Randolph's signature work.
Randolph was inspired by a saxophone solo in the Leiber and Stoller song "Yakety Yak", recorded in 1958 by the Coasters. The tunes are similar, and both feature the "yakety" saxophone sound. Randolph first recorded "Yakety Sax" that year for RCA Victor, but it did not become a hit until he re-recorded it for Monument Records in 1963; this version reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 c...
published: 11 Apr 2021
BOOTS RANDOLPH, FLOYD CRAMER, RICHIE COLE: "Blueberry HIll" / "Near You" / "Gentle on My Mind"
From the 1980's Nashville Network show "NASHVILLE NOW". Normally Hosted by Radio Legend Ralph Emery, Guest Host Boots Randolph along with long time friend Floyd Cramer, and Saxophonist Richie Cole perform a medley of hits as only they can.
[ video was taken from home recorded VHS tapes, later transferred to DVD, I do not own the rights to the music ]
published: 01 Mar 2022
Boots Randolph - Medley (That Nashville Music 1978-1980)
published: 10 Jan 2023
Boots Randolph - "Boots" Album Promo
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"Boots" is being rereleased on October 27th for its 30th anniversary! Produced by Ray Stevens in 1990, this Boots Randolph album contains 23 of the absolute greatest saxophone hits of all time! Songs like "Yakety Sax", "Tequila", "Honky Tonk", "Spooky", "Girl From Ipanema", & more. 23 remixed & remastered tracks including 3 which were never before released.
“I met Boots Randolph when I first moved to Nashville in 1962. Both of us recorded for Fred Foster at Monument Records in Hendersonville, TN and played on many recording sessions together. We travelled around America and the world recording for other people and performing shows together. I always wanted to produce a collection of classic sax hits with the best sax man I ever hea...
published: 04 Sep 2020
Boots Randolph - Yakety Sax (1958) [Stereo Mix]
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℗ Originally released 1969. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainm...
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Down Yonder · Boots Randolph
Yakety Revisited
℗ Originally released 1969. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1970-12-01
Composer, Lyricist: L. Wolfe Gilbert
Producer: Fred Foster
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Down Yonder · Boots Randolph
Yakety Revisited
℗ Originally released 1969. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1970-12-01
Composer, Lyricist: L. Wolfe Gilbert
Producer: Fred Foster
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BOOTS RANDOLPH, CHET ATKINS & FLOYD CRAMER - YAKETY SAX
(in colour)
The video here is a live performance of YAKETY SAX - widely known as the closing music of T...
BOOTS RANDOLPH, CHET ATKINS & FLOYD CRAMER - YAKETY SAX
(in colour)
The video here is a live performance of YAKETY SAX - widely known as the closing music of THE BENNY HILL SHOW.
Jointly composed by saxophonist Boots Randolph and James Q. "Spider" Rich, Randolph popularized the selection in his 1963 recording, which reached number 35 on the rock charts. It has since become Randolph's signature work.
Randolph was inspired by a saxophone solo in the Leiber and Stoller song "Yakety Yak", recorded in 1958 by the Coasters. The tunes are similar, and both feature the "yakety" saxophone sound. Randolph first recorded "Yakety Sax" that year for RCA Victor, but it did not become a hit until he re-recorded it for Monument Records in 1963; this version reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Guitarist Chet Atkins recorded a version of the song in 1965 called "Yakety Axe". Atkins' version used a similar tempo and showcased his country guitar picking style in place of a saxophone.
In 1971, Chet Atkins, pianist Floyd Cramer & Boots Randolph teamed up to record a studio album which included this song.
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BOOTS RANDOLPH, CHET ATKINS & FLOYD CRAMER - YAKETY SAX
(in colour)
The video here is a live performance of YAKETY SAX - widely known as the closing music of THE BENNY HILL SHOW.
Jointly composed by saxophonist Boots Randolph and James Q. "Spider" Rich, Randolph popularized the selection in his 1963 recording, which reached number 35 on the rock charts. It has since become Randolph's signature work.
Randolph was inspired by a saxophone solo in the Leiber and Stoller song "Yakety Yak", recorded in 1958 by the Coasters. The tunes are similar, and both feature the "yakety" saxophone sound. Randolph first recorded "Yakety Sax" that year for RCA Victor, but it did not become a hit until he re-recorded it for Monument Records in 1963; this version reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Guitarist Chet Atkins recorded a version of the song in 1965 called "Yakety Axe". Atkins' version used a similar tempo and showcased his country guitar picking style in place of a saxophone.
In 1971, Chet Atkins, pianist Floyd Cramer & Boots Randolph teamed up to record a studio album which included this song.
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From the 1980's Nashville Network show "NASHVILLE NOW". Normally Hosted by Radio Legend Ralph Emery, Guest Host Boots Randolph along with long time friend Floy...
From the 1980's Nashville Network show "NASHVILLE NOW". Normally Hosted by Radio Legend Ralph Emery, Guest Host Boots Randolph along with long time friend Floyd Cramer, and Saxophonist Richie Cole perform a medley of hits as only they can.
[ video was taken from home recorded VHS tapes, later transferred to DVD, I do not own the rights to the music ]
From the 1980's Nashville Network show "NASHVILLE NOW". Normally Hosted by Radio Legend Ralph Emery, Guest Host Boots Randolph along with long time friend Floyd Cramer, and Saxophonist Richie Cole perform a medley of hits as only they can.
[ video was taken from home recorded VHS tapes, later transferred to DVD, I do not own the rights to the music ]
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"Boots" is being rereleased on October 27th for its 30th anniversary! Produced by Ray Stevens in 1990,...
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"Boots" is being rereleased on October 27th for its 30th anniversary! Produced by Ray Stevens in 1990, this Boots Randolph album contains 23 of the absolute greatest saxophone hits of all time! Songs like "Yakety Sax", "Tequila", "Honky Tonk", "Spooky", "Girl From Ipanema", & more. 23 remixed & remastered tracks including 3 which were never before released.
“I met Boots Randolph when I first moved to Nashville in 1962. Both of us recorded for Fred Foster at Monument Records in Hendersonville, TN and played on many recording sessions together. We travelled around America and the world recording for other people and performing shows together. I always wanted to produce a collection of classic sax hits with the best sax man I ever heard…and this is it! I first released it on TV several years ago, but since Boots passed away, I wanted to go back in the studio, bring it up to date and add three songs that weren’t released originally. I want everyone to remember and enjoy the great music and wonderful talent of my friend Boots.” - Ray Stevens
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"Boots" is being rereleased on October 27th for its 30th anniversary! Produced by Ray Stevens in 1990, this Boots Randolph album contains 23 of the absolute greatest saxophone hits of all time! Songs like "Yakety Sax", "Tequila", "Honky Tonk", "Spooky", "Girl From Ipanema", & more. 23 remixed & remastered tracks including 3 which were never before released.
“I met Boots Randolph when I first moved to Nashville in 1962. Both of us recorded for Fred Foster at Monument Records in Hendersonville, TN and played on many recording sessions together. We travelled around America and the world recording for other people and performing shows together. I always wanted to produce a collection of classic sax hits with the best sax man I ever heard…and this is it! I first released it on TV several years ago, but since Boots passed away, I wanted to go back in the studio, bring it up to date and add three songs that weren’t released originally. I want everyone to remember and enjoy the great music and wonderful talent of my friend Boots.” - Ray Stevens
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Down Yonder · Boots Randolph
Yakety Revisited
℗ Originally released 1969. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1970-12-01
Composer, Lyricist: L. Wolfe Gilbert
Producer: Fred Foster
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BOOTS RANDOLPH, CHET ATKINS & FLOYD CRAMER - YAKETY SAX
(in colour)
The video here is a live performance of YAKETY SAX - widely known as the closing music of THE BENNY HILL SHOW.
Jointly composed by saxophonist Boots Randolph and James Q. "Spider" Rich, Randolph popularized the selection in his 1963 recording, which reached number 35 on the rock charts. It has since become Randolph's signature work.
Randolph was inspired by a saxophone solo in the Leiber and Stoller song "Yakety Yak", recorded in 1958 by the Coasters. The tunes are similar, and both feature the "yakety" saxophone sound. Randolph first recorded "Yakety Sax" that year for RCA Victor, but it did not become a hit until he re-recorded it for Monument Records in 1963; this version reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Guitarist Chet Atkins recorded a version of the song in 1965 called "Yakety Axe". Atkins' version used a similar tempo and showcased his country guitar picking style in place of a saxophone.
In 1971, Chet Atkins, pianist Floyd Cramer & Boots Randolph teamed up to record a studio album which included this song.
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If you could see fit to make a small donation then it would help me to keep the page running.
Thank you and best wishes, Paul 🙂
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From the 1980's Nashville Network show "NASHVILLE NOW". Normally Hosted by Radio Legend Ralph Emery, Guest Host Boots Randolph along with long time friend Floyd Cramer, and Saxophonist Richie Cole perform a medley of hits as only they can.
[ video was taken from home recorded VHS tapes, later transferred to DVD, I do not own the rights to the music ]
Pre-order your copy today: shop.raystevens.com/boots.aspx
"Boots" is being rereleased on October 27th for its 30th anniversary! Produced by Ray Stevens in 1990, this Boots Randolph album contains 23 of the absolute greatest saxophone hits of all time! Songs like "Yakety Sax", "Tequila", "Honky Tonk", "Spooky", "Girl From Ipanema", & more. 23 remixed & remastered tracks including 3 which were never before released.
“I met Boots Randolph when I first moved to Nashville in 1962. Both of us recorded for Fred Foster at Monument Records in Hendersonville, TN and played on many recording sessions together. We travelled around America and the world recording for other people and performing shows together. I always wanted to produce a collection of classic sax hits with the best sax man I ever heard…and this is it! I first released it on TV several years ago, but since Boots passed away, I wanted to go back in the studio, bring it up to date and add three songs that weren’t released originally. I want everyone to remember and enjoy the great music and wonderful talent of my friend Boots.” - Ray Stevens
www.RayStevens.com
www.RayStevensCabaRay.com
Homer Louis "Boots" Randolph III (June 3, 1927 – July 3, 2007) was an American musician best known for his 1963 saxophone hit "Yakety Sax" (which became Benny Hill's signature tune). Randolph was a major part of the "Nashville Sound" for most of his professional career.
During his forty plus career, Randolph performed in hundreds of venues alongside many artists in pop, rock, jazz, and country music. He played on many recording sessions with Elvis Presley and also performed on soundtracks for a number of Presley's motion pictures, one popular song being "Return to Sender".
DOWN YONDER Writer L. Wolfe Gilbert Railroad train, railroad train, hurry some more; Put a little steam on just like never before. Hustle on, bustle on, I've got the blues, Yearning for my Swanee shore. Brother if you only knew, you'd want to hurry up, too. (Refrain:) Down yonder, someone beckons to me, Down yonder, someone reckons on me. I seem to see a race in memory Between the Natchez and the Robert E. Lee. Swanee shore, I miss you more and more; Ev'ryday, my mammy land, you're simply grand Down yonder, when the folks get the news, Don't wonder at the hullabaloo. There's Daddy and Mammy, there's Ephram and Sammy, Waitin' down yonder for me. Summer night, fields of white, bright cotton moon ? My, but I feel glad I'm gonna see you all soon! 'Lasses cakes mammy bakes, I taste them now. I'll see my sweetie once more, There's lots of kissing in store.