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".
"Yakety Sax" is a pop-jazz instrumental whose music was jointly composed by James Q. "Spider" Rich and Homer "Boots" Randolph III. Randolph, a saxophonist, popularized the selection in his 1963 recording; Benny Hill later made it more widely known as the de facto theme music of his comedy show.
Randolph's take on the piece was inspired by a sax solo in the Leiber and Stoller song "Yakety Yak," recorded in 1958 by The Coasters. The tunes are similar, and both feature the "yakety sax" sound. Randolph first recorded "Yakety Sax" that year for RCA Victor, but it did not become a hit till he re-recorded it for Monument Records in 1963; this version reached #35 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Other performances
Guitarist Chet Atkins recorded a version of "Yakety Sax" in 1965 called "Yakety Axe." Atkins's version used a similar tempo and showcased his country guitar picking style in place of a saxophone. The title change referred to the colloquial term for an electric guitar as an "axe." In 1990 he collaborated with Mark Knopfler on the album Neck and Neck where he recorded a slower-tempo version, with verses composed by Merle Travis that he recited rhythmically to the music. The original version of "Yakety Axe" was Atkins's highest charting song on Hot Country Songs, reaching number 4; it also went to number 98 on the Billboard Hot 100. Atkins and Randolph, who both worked together on Elvis Presley recording sessions in the 1960s, occasionally merged their two versions of "Yakety Sax/Axe" in joint TV appearances, with each musician trading off a "verse."
"Stereo" is a song by Americanhip hop recording artist MGK. The song was released on September 20, 2012 with an accompanying music video, and serves as the first promotional single from his debut studio albumLace Up. The single features vocals from Alex Fitts of The Kickdrums and was produced by Alex Kickdrum.
Background
"Stereo" is one of MGK's older songs, being previously featured on his 2010 mixtape: Lace Up!. It was released on September 20, 2012 with an accompanying music video, on his Vevo account. On his Twitter account, MGK stated that the music video was shot and finished over a year before it was officially released but wanted to wait for his upcoming album's release date to be closer. The track is featured on Lace Up - The Prelude, an EP released exclusively for Sony's Music Unlimited service. Lace Up - The Prelude was released on October 2, 2012.
Music video
The video was released through MGK's Vevo account to YouTube on September 20, 2012, and features a cameo appearance from Alex Fitts. The video, switches between MGK either riding in a custom painted tourbus also occupied by what appears to be prostitutes, or with a girlfriend whose father dislikes him, or rapping in an empty room. The second scenario portrays the songs lyrics; MGK is deeply in love with a girl but her father, a police officer, dislikes him and will go to great lengths to keep them apart. While the first scenario displays shots of MGK running from the police or him and Alex Fitts in the tourbus with all the other girls. The third scenario is shown after MGK is chased away by the police. The first and second scenarios eventually coincide with one another at the end of the video.
Stereo is the only studio album by Americanindie rock band Christie Front Drive. The album was released in 1996 by Caulfield Records and re-released as remastered edition with DVD by Magic Bullet Records. Bonus DVD contains the band's final performance in 1996.
Michael Wayne Atha (born December 30, 1979), better known as Yelawolf, is an American record producer, rapper and singer-songwriter from Gadsden, Alabama. He is currently signed to Eminem's Shady Records and Interscope Records. Yelawolf released his independent debut studio album titled Creekwater in 2005. From 2005 to 2010 he also released an extended play and four mixtapes. The last of the four, titled Trunk Muzik, amassed a strong following for the rapper, eventually landing him a deal with Interscope Records, which re-released the mixtape as Trunk Muzik 0-60 later that year.
In January 2011, Yelawolf signed with Eminem's record label, Shady Records, and released his album, Radioactive on November 21, 2011. The album debuted at number 27 on the Billboard 200. Yelawolf released a sequel to his breakthrough mixtape Trunk Muzik, titled Trunk Muzik Returns on March 14, 2013. His second album, Love Story, was released on April 21, 2015.
Early life
Atha was born in Gadsden, Alabama, and is of Cherokee and White American descent. His mother Sheila, whom he claims was a "rockstar" gave birth to him at 15. Throughout his childhood, Atha moved often. He spent much of his time in Antioch, Tennessee, and attended Carter Lawrence Elementary School in Nashville, which was located near housing projects and where he says "hip hop started making sense to me. That's where hip hop made sense culturally."
Floyd Cramer’s piano kicks off Boots’ initial (uncharted) salute to the King Curtis sax solo on the 1958 Coasters hit “Yakety Yak.” Slightly different from this Chet Atkins production was the better-known 1963 remake that Randolph did for Monument Records (listen here: https://youtu.be/R1AlMLbNoDA )
The original 45rpm single was issued on RCA Victor 47-7395 - Yakety Sax (Randolph-Rich) by Randy Randolph, produced by Chet Atkins, recorded in Nashville September 8, 1958
For hundreds of other ‘originals,’ please visit the fascinating playlist “FIRST RECORDING OF THE SONG…” (click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx8kU_D2e4voMCx9SQkXFeSH7CnRO9j7x )
published: 12 Jul 2019
Yakety Sax Stereo Version (Bonus Tracks)
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Yakety Sax Stereo Version (Bonus Tracks) · Boots Randolph
Big Daddy
℗ Salt & Pepper
Released on: 2013-01-01
Composer: Homer Randolph
Composer: James Rich
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1. Boots Randolph and His Combo - Yakety Sax #35 in March 1963 on the Monument label.
2. Al (He's the King) Hirt - Java #4 in January 1964 on the RCA Victor label.
Both songs in stereo.
published: 28 Dec 2018
Boots Randolph - "Yakety Sax" 1963 STEREO
I used to run the YouTube channel "1926VictorCredenza."
After finding many of my old videos popping up on other people's channels with no credit, I figured "Screw it. I've got all the original files. Why not upload them to one playlist!" So, here are some of my old videos from way back... presented in glorious 480p!
published: 13 May 2017
"Yakety Sax"- Theme from the "Benny Hill Show"
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"Yakety Sax"- Theme from the "Benny Hill Show"
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Yakety Sax
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Yakety Sax · Boots Randolph
Boots Randolph's Greatest Hits
℗ 1976, 1982 CBS Recordings Inc.
Released on: 1988-09-27
Producer: Unknown
Composer, Lyricist: Randolph
Composer, Lyricist: Rich
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Yakety Sax
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Yakety Sax · Boots Randolph
Rockin' 50s Vol. 3
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Released on: 2010-02-01
Artist: Boots Randolph
Composer, Lyricist: Randolph - Rich
Music Publisher: Tree International
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Floyd Cramer’s piano kicks off Boots’ initial (uncharted) salute to the King Curtis sax solo on the 1958 Coasters hit “Yakety Yak.” Slightly different from thi...
Floyd Cramer’s piano kicks off Boots’ initial (uncharted) salute to the King Curtis sax solo on the 1958 Coasters hit “Yakety Yak.” Slightly different from this Chet Atkins production was the better-known 1963 remake that Randolph did for Monument Records (listen here: https://youtu.be/R1AlMLbNoDA )
The original 45rpm single was issued on RCA Victor 47-7395 - Yakety Sax (Randolph-Rich) by Randy Randolph, produced by Chet Atkins, recorded in Nashville September 8, 1958
For hundreds of other ‘originals,’ please visit the fascinating playlist “FIRST RECORDING OF THE SONG…” (click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx8kU_D2e4voMCx9SQkXFeSH7CnRO9j7x )
Floyd Cramer’s piano kicks off Boots’ initial (uncharted) salute to the King Curtis sax solo on the 1958 Coasters hit “Yakety Yak.” Slightly different from this Chet Atkins production was the better-known 1963 remake that Randolph did for Monument Records (listen here: https://youtu.be/R1AlMLbNoDA )
The original 45rpm single was issued on RCA Victor 47-7395 - Yakety Sax (Randolph-Rich) by Randy Randolph, produced by Chet Atkins, recorded in Nashville September 8, 1958
For hundreds of other ‘originals,’ please visit the fascinating playlist “FIRST RECORDING OF THE SONG…” (click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx8kU_D2e4voMCx9SQkXFeSH7CnRO9j7x )
Provided to YouTube by Rock & Roll Classics
Yakety Sax Stereo Version (Bonus Tracks) · Boots Randolph
Big Daddy
℗ Salt & Pepper
Released on: 2013-01-01
Com...
Provided to YouTube by Rock & Roll Classics
Yakety Sax Stereo Version (Bonus Tracks) · Boots Randolph
Big Daddy
℗ Salt & Pepper
Released on: 2013-01-01
Composer: Homer Randolph
Composer: James Rich
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Yakety Sax Stereo Version (Bonus Tracks) · Boots Randolph
Big Daddy
℗ Salt & Pepper
Released on: 2013-01-01
Composer: Homer Randolph
Composer: James Rich
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1. Boots Randolph and His Combo - Yakety Sax #35 in March 1963 on the Monument label.
2. Al (He's the King) Hirt - Java #4 in January 1964 on the RCA Victor lab...
1. Boots Randolph and His Combo - Yakety Sax #35 in March 1963 on the Monument label.
2. Al (He's the King) Hirt - Java #4 in January 1964 on the RCA Victor label.
Both songs in stereo.
1. Boots Randolph and His Combo - Yakety Sax #35 in March 1963 on the Monument label.
2. Al (He's the King) Hirt - Java #4 in January 1964 on the RCA Victor label.
Both songs in stereo.
I used to run the YouTube channel "1926VictorCredenza."
After finding many of my old videos popping up on other people's channels with no credit, I figured "Scr...
I used to run the YouTube channel "1926VictorCredenza."
After finding many of my old videos popping up on other people's channels with no credit, I figured "Screw it. I've got all the original files. Why not upload them to one playlist!" So, here are some of my old videos from way back... presented in glorious 480p!
I used to run the YouTube channel "1926VictorCredenza."
After finding many of my old videos popping up on other people's channels with no credit, I figured "Screw it. I've got all the original files. Why not upload them to one playlist!" So, here are some of my old videos from way back... presented in glorious 480p!
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
"Yakety Sax"- Theme from the "Benny Hill Show" · Boots Randolph
"Yakety Sax"- Theme from the "Benny Hill Show"
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"Yakety Sax"- Theme from the "Benny Hill Show" · Boots Randolph
"Yakety Sax"- Theme from the "Benny Hill Show"
℗ 2012 BSX Records
Released on: 2012-04-17
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
"Yakety Sax"- Theme from the "Benny Hill Show" · Boots Randolph
"Yakety Sax"- Theme from the "Benny Hill Show"
℗ 2012 BSX Records
Released on: 2012-04-17
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by SMSP
Yakety Sax · Boots Randolph
Boots Randolph's Greatest Hits
℗ 1976, 1982 CBS Recordings Inc.
Released on: 1988-09-27
Producer: U...
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Yakety Sax · Boots Randolph
Boots Randolph's Greatest Hits
℗ 1976, 1982 CBS Recordings Inc.
Released on: 1988-09-27
Producer: Unknown
Composer, Lyricist: Randolph
Composer, Lyricist: Rich
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Provided to YouTube by SMSP
Yakety Sax · Boots Randolph
Boots Randolph's Greatest Hits
℗ 1976, 1982 CBS Recordings Inc.
Released on: 1988-09-27
Producer: Unknown
Composer, Lyricist: Randolph
Composer, Lyricist: Rich
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Yakety Sax · Boots Randolph
Rockin' 50s Vol. 3
℗ Membran Music Ltd.
Released on: 2010-02-01
Artist: Boots Rand...
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Yakety Sax · Boots Randolph
Rockin' 50s Vol. 3
℗ Membran Music Ltd.
Released on: 2010-02-01
Artist: Boots Randolph
Composer, Lyricist: Randolph - Rich
Music Publisher: Tree International
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Provided to YouTube by Kontor New Media GmbH
Yakety Sax · Boots Randolph
Rockin' 50s Vol. 3
℗ Membran Music Ltd.
Released on: 2010-02-01
Artist: Boots Randolph
Composer, Lyricist: Randolph - Rich
Music Publisher: Tree International
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Floyd Cramer’s piano kicks off Boots’ initial (uncharted) salute to the King Curtis sax solo on the 1958 Coasters hit “Yakety Yak.” Slightly different from this Chet Atkins production was the better-known 1963 remake that Randolph did for Monument Records (listen here: https://youtu.be/R1AlMLbNoDA )
The original 45rpm single was issued on RCA Victor 47-7395 - Yakety Sax (Randolph-Rich) by Randy Randolph, produced by Chet Atkins, recorded in Nashville September 8, 1958
For hundreds of other ‘originals,’ please visit the fascinating playlist “FIRST RECORDING OF THE SONG…” (click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx8kU_D2e4voMCx9SQkXFeSH7CnRO9j7x )
Provided to YouTube by Rock & Roll Classics
Yakety Sax Stereo Version (Bonus Tracks) · Boots Randolph
Big Daddy
℗ Salt & Pepper
Released on: 2013-01-01
Composer: Homer Randolph
Composer: James Rich
Auto-generated by YouTube.
1. Boots Randolph and His Combo - Yakety Sax #35 in March 1963 on the Monument label.
2. Al (He's the King) Hirt - Java #4 in January 1964 on the RCA Victor label.
Both songs in stereo.
I used to run the YouTube channel "1926VictorCredenza."
After finding many of my old videos popping up on other people's channels with no credit, I figured "Screw it. I've got all the original files. Why not upload them to one playlist!" So, here are some of my old videos from way back... presented in glorious 480p!
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
"Yakety Sax"- Theme from the "Benny Hill Show" · Boots Randolph
"Yakety Sax"- Theme from the "Benny Hill Show"
℗ 2012 BSX Records
Released on: 2012-04-17
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by SMSP
Yakety Sax · Boots Randolph
Boots Randolph's Greatest Hits
℗ 1976, 1982 CBS Recordings Inc.
Released on: 1988-09-27
Producer: Unknown
Composer, Lyricist: Randolph
Composer, Lyricist: Rich
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Kontor New Media GmbH
Yakety Sax · Boots Randolph
Rockin' 50s Vol. 3
℗ Membran Music Ltd.
Released on: 2010-02-01
Artist: Boots Randolph
Composer, Lyricist: Randolph - Rich
Music Publisher: Tree International
Auto-generated by YouTube.
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".