Kenny G: - Songbird

"Songbird" defied industry expectations for instrumental music in the 1980s:

: Kenny G wrote and produced "Songbird" himself. While Arista Records initially pushed for more R&B vocal tracks on the album, Kenny G insisted on including this personal instrumental. Kenny G - Songbird

: The song was inspired by his decision to move from his birthplace, Seattle, to Los Angeles. Kenny G has noted that the melody represents a "new life" and a "catalyst" for his career. Kenny G - Songbird

: Its popularity drove Duotones to 5x Platinum status and over 1.6 million copies sold shortly after its release. Cultural Legacy Kenny G - Songbird