Going Home (Kenny G composition)

"Going Home" is an instrumental song by American saxophonist Kenny G which was released in 1990, from the artist's first live album Kenny G Live.

"Going Home"
Single by Kenny G
from the album Kenny G Live
ReleasedJanuary 21, 1990
Recorded1989
GenreSmooth jazz
Length5:29 (Album Version) 4:15 (Single Version)
LabelArista
Songwriter(s)Kenny G, Walter Afanasieff
Producer(s)Kenny G
Kenny G singles chronology
"We've Saved the Best for Last"
(1989)		 "Going Home"
(1990)		 "Theme from Dying Young"
(1991)

Reception in China

This song become an unconventional mega-hit throughout the country of China. It has become the unofficial national closing anthem for food courts, outdoor markets, health clubs, shopping malls and train stations throughout the country. Many businesses begin piping the music over their loudspeakers shortly before closing at night. Television stations also play the song before ending their evening broadcasts. Some trains staffed by Nanchang Railway Bureau play the song when reaching their final destinations. Many Chinese, when asked, say they associate the song with the need to finish their activity and go home, although they may not even know the name of the song or its artist.[1]

Charts
Chart (1990) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 56
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles 46
U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary 5
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References
  1. Levin, Dan (2014-05-11). "China Says Goodbye in the Key of G: Kenny G". New York Times. Retrieved 2014-05-11.
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