| Classics in the Key of G | ||||
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| Released | June 28, 1999 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 55:27 | |||
| Label | Arista | |||
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Classics in the Key of G is the first cover album and ninth studio album by saxophonist Kenny G. It was released by Arista Records on June 28, 1999, and reached number 1 on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, number 13 on the Internet Albums chart, number 17 on the Billboard 200 and number 27 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. [1]
Information taken from this source. [2]
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | ||
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| US Adult Contemporary | ||||
| 1999 | "What a Wonderful World" | #22 | ||
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
| Entertainment Weekly | D+ [4] |
The third track features G's music overdubbed on Louis Armstrong's original recording. This move was criticized by musicians such as Pat Metheny [5] and Richard Thompson, [6] who were angered by what they perceived as arrogance on G's part to use a song by Louis Armstrong for personal gain. Additionally, some versions of the insert booklet of the Arista CD contained an error attributing the writing of The Look of Love to Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen, instead of Bacharach and David.
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) [7] | Gold | 100,000* |
| New Zealand (RMNZ) [8] | Platinum | 15,000^ |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE) [9] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| United States (RIAA) [10] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
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