Shotgun was written by Junior Walker, in 1964–1965 for release on Motown’s Soul label, with the single issued in early 1965. Shotgun is a rhythm and blues and soul track built around a driving saxophone riff and dance‑floor groove, with Walker both playing tenor sax and, unusually for him at the time, taking the lead vocal. The recording became Junior Walker & the All Stars’ breakthrough hit, topping the US R&B chart and reaching the pop Top 10 in 1965, and it remains one of Motown’s classic party staples.
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Explore 12 Saxophone arrangements of Shotgun, ranging from Easy to Advanced. Orchestral arrangements include a high-quality recording of the Orchestra or the Band to play along with. An optional visual Saxophone under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
Explore 4 Flute arrangements of Shotgun, ranging from Easy to Advanced. Orchestral arrangements include a high-quality recording of the Orchestra or the Band to play along with. An optional visual Flute under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
Explore 4 Clarinet arrangements of Shotgun, ranging from Easy to Advanced. Orchestral arrangements include a high-quality recording of the Orchestra or the Band to play along with. An optional visual Clarinet under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
Explore 4 Trumpet arrangements of Shotgun, ranging from Easy to Advanced. Orchestral arrangements include a high-quality recording of the Orchestra or the Band to play along with. An optional visual Trumpet under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
Explore 4 Trombone arrangements of Shotgun, ranging from Easy to Advanced. Orchestral arrangements include a high-quality recording of the Orchestra or the Band to play along with. An optional visual Trombone under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
You can play Shotgun Sheet music on 5 instruments, including Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone.
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Yes, Shotgun Interactive Sheet Music on Tomplay includes a backing track for you to play along with. You can mute your instrument and play along as part of a duet, trio, or quartet, with an orchestra, or with a band.
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