"Only You" is a slow ballad composed by Kenny G, Sam Hirsh, and Walter Afanasieff for Kenny G's 2021 album New Standards on Concord Records. Written in D major at approximately 55 BPM, the piece features a lyrical, flowing melody for tenor saxophone supported by piano, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, percussion, and orchestral strings. The composition reflects Kenny G's stated ambition with the New Standards project to write original melodies over more sophisticated jazz chord progressions than those found in his earlier work. The harmonic language draws inspiration from the classic jazz era of the 1950s and 1960s, while the gentle, arpeggiated melody and sparse dynamics create an introspective, serene character. The arrangement emphasizes acoustic instrumentation and restraint, allowing the tenor saxophone line to carry the emotional weight of the piece. As part of the New Standards collection, "Only You" belongs to a set of original instrumentals conceived as potential contemporary standards rather than covers of existing material. The tune has not been widely covered or adopted into the broader jazz repertoire, remaining primarily associated with Kenny G's original recording featuring personnel including Randy Waldman on piano, Larry Koonse on guitar, and string arrangements by William Ross.
