The Very Best of Kenny G

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The Very Best of Kenny G
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Greatest hits album by
ReleasedMay 9, 1994
Genre Jazz
Length64:43
Label Arista
Kenny G chronology
Miracles: The Holiday Album
(1994)
The Very Best of Kenny G
(1994)
The Moment
(1996)

The Very Best of Kenny G is the third greatest hits album by saxophonist Kenny G. It was released by Arista Records in 1994.

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Forever in Love" - 4:57
  2. "Waiting for You" - 4:59
  3. "By the Time This Night Is Over" - 4:46
  4. "Jasmine Flower" - 4:36
  5. "Theme from Dying Young" - 4:00
  6. "Uncle Al" - 4:35
  7. "Going Home" - 5:28
  8. "Silhouette" - 4:30
  9. "Against Doctor's Orders" - 4:06
  10. "We've Saved the Best for Last" - 4:19
  11. "Sade" - 4:18
  12. "Midnight Motion" - 4:07
  13. "Don't Make Me Wait for Love" - 4:45
  14. "Songbird" - 3:59

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