Simon. Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Holla folks, Does anyone know who the bass player on Al Wilson's The Snake was? I'm suspecting Joe Osborn as the Wrecking Crew were the most likely session band, but have heard that it might be a Jamerson line, but I don't think it is. Any ideas? Also, anyone got a transcription they would care to share? [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db6y5H9r_rY[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) Can't answer the question, but great song, I've a 7" somewhere Never worked the line out, but that's a good idea for when I've time Edited December 17, 2012 by lojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hat Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Sorry cant help, but an awesome tune ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I was lucky enough to play this with a Northern Soul band last Xmas. I'd bet heavily against it being Jamerson! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Don't know about this version, but years ago a band i was in did the Fast Freddies Fingertips version. Sounds similar though. Wasn't too dificult i seem to remember, just keep up with the semitone key changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pietruszka Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 [quote name='mep' timestamp='1355773426' post='1902617'] Don't know about this version, but years ago a band i was in did the Fast Freddies Fingertips version. Sounds similar though. Wasn't too dificult i seem to remember, just keep up with the semitone key changes. [/quote] Yep, as mep says. Not a difficult track but plenty of semitone key changes to keep you on your toes. I haven't gigged it in a while but I played around with the r-5-7 notes to play something that carried well. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 We play it and it always goes down a storm, (along with a few other Northern Soul classics). If I find a few mins i'll try and transcribe it, but there isn't that much to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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