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Al Krow
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Seen a great thread recently on the best bass lines with the fewest notes. But what about the best bass line ever, period? (With as many or as few notes as you want!)

This gets my vote: [url="https://youtu.be/3dm_5qWWDV8"]https://youtu.be/3dm_5qWWDV8[/url]

...and is definitely on my list of "must have a crack at soon!"

Do you agree, or is there anything out there that you think is better? If so, please share your all time favourite (and a YouTube link) with us.

I suspect that this is gonna make for some fun, interesting and educational thoughts from my fellow BCs over the bank hol weekend. Looking forward to hearing from you.

AK

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[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1495715770' post='3306092']
38,000 members... 38,000 different answers... :lol:
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Actually if Mr HK Hackenbacker continues unabated it's going to be one member 38,000 different answers! :D :D :D

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Just a few quick suggestions, as these are some of my all time favourite bass lines...

What's Going On, Marvin Gaye, played by the legendary James Jamerson
Penny Lane, The Beatles, played by the equally legendary Macca
Good Times, Chic, played by Bernard Edwards
I Wish/Sir Duke, Stevie Wonder, played by ??? (- was it Stevie Wonder)

As has already been said, there are just so many wonderful bass lines out there to choose from we are literally spoiled for choice!

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[quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1495718918' post='3306115']
Just a few quick suggestions, as these are some of my all time favourite bass lines...

What's Going On, Marvin Gaye, played by the legendary James Jamerson
Penny Lane, The Beatles, played by the equally legendary Macca
Good Times, Chic, played by Bernard Edwards
I Wish/Sir Duke, Stevie Wonder, played by ??? (- was it Stevie Wonder)

As has already been said, there are just so many wonderful bass lines out there to choose from we are literally spoiled for choice!
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Oooh love all of those you've suggested (and many of the one's previously suggested above too)! - I'd probably go for Superstition by Stevie Wonder, which has made its way into one of our sets, as an alternative Stevie Wonder number.

If I'm allowed a second bite at the cherry, then here's something iconic from a band called the Who...

[url="https://youtu.be/594WLzzb3JI"]https://youtu.be/594WLzzb3JI[/url]

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[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1495715232' post='3306082']
Agreed. Far too many to choose from. Here are but a few....

http://youtu.be/jrqMdja4eYs
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Yes! In fact this popped up on another thread recently..
http://youtu.be/aYzjH7DciiA

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For me, Stevie's 'For Once In My Life' has got to be well up there. Jamerson at his absolute best, total mastery. This graphic representation gives an idea of its combination of fearsome complexity and effortless groove.
[media]http://youtu.be/At3OP5CvIRY[/media]

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To many to mention for me. I could list many Anthony Jackson groove lines.
But I am going to throw Greg Phillinganes into the mix with his Keyboard Bass Synth lines (literally loads of them).
This one is a particular favourite of mine.

http://youtu.be/lfa7NjQx5fk

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[quote name='Al Krow' timestamp='1495708508' post='3305994']
Seen a great thread recently on the best bass lines with the fewest notes. But what about the best bass line ever, period? (With as many or as few notes as you want!)

This gets my vote: [url="https://youtu.be/3dm_5qWWDV8"]https://youtu.be/3dm_5qWWDV8[/url]

...and is definitely on my list of "must have a crack at soon!"

Do you agree, or is there anything out there that you think is better? If so, please share your all time favourite (and a YouTube link) with us.

I suspect that this is gonna make for some fun, interesting and educational thoughts from my fellow BCs over the bank hol weekend. Looking forward to hearing from you.

AK
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Check out the Spotify link in my signature!!

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