wateroftyne Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 [quote name='PaulKing' timestamp='1412944336' post='2573521'] No-one ever plays the bass properly, like Willie Dixon did on original Listen to what he plays over the 5... and his 8th notes that drive the pace now and then. And of course the thump of an upright... ;o) That's what makes it NOT a substandard 12bar blues rock song, like what most of us churn out. [/quote] Yep, and listen to the way the drummer swings, too. Sadly overlooked by virtually everyone who covers it. Incidentally, it's a great tune for palm muting. It really drives it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 [quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1412940259' post='2573464'] I'd hate to think that what someone else assumed, was to be the criteria for what songs were played. It does not stop U2 from playing some of their songs !!! [/quote] Yes but you know what I mean. Round here, you'd get pretty short change from the audience unless you did something pretty special with it. I can think of a few places where some would walk out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1412961677' post='2573726'] Yes but you know what I mean. Round here, you'd get pretty short change from the audience unless you did something pretty special with it. I can think of a few places where some would walk out... [/quote] We've only ever played it twice. On both occasions it was a request from some drunken punter but on both occasions everyone has gone absolutely nuts for it. Last time was at the Xmas staff bash for a massive retail outlet company and we had the chief executive playing air guitar on the bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The fasting showman Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) There's already some great mentions on this thread but please give Howlin' Wolf a listen...it doesn't get much better! Somebody who's lifetime encompassed the era of Charlie Patton to the Rolling Stones, to me his music has both soul and the aggression of Rock'n' roll. It's all there, great 12 bars and classics over 1 chord, 'smokestack lightning', 'wang dang doodle'. I never tire of his music, all centred around a compelling vocal. Edited October 11, 2014 by The fasting showman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1412961677' post='2573726'] Yes but you know what I mean. Round here, you'd get pretty short change from the audience unless you did something pretty special with it. I can think of a few places where some would walk out... [/quote] I was always lead to believe that the only people in an audience who pay attention to the bass are other musicians/bassists. They must be a very sophisticated bunch in your neck of the woods. [size=4] [/size] Edited October 11, 2014 by Coilte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) of course you enjoyed playing it, it's one of the great rock and roll songs, don't assume there's loads more like that out there, to paraphrase Bill Clinton, "it's all about the song stupid" I'm not calling you stupid btw just trying to make the point that truly ground breaking great songs don't come around that often, as Chuck himself proved by using the same formula on dozens of his own songs Edited October 11, 2014 by PaulWarning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 This sums up Chuck Berry songs perfectly. Everyone can play them but [i]no one[/i] plays them as well as Chuck does. . . . [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClgtoM2RwQY[/media] . . . . or can, when he's in the mood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassjon Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Have a go at Saw Her Standing There by Beatles - great fun walking bass line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 [quote name='Bassjon' timestamp='1413218108' post='2575975'] Have a go at Saw Her Standing There by Beatles - great fun walking bass line! [/quote] and bloody difficult to do properly, for me anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I absolutely hate playing JBG! Overrated pile of 3 chord guff that bores me to tears. I didn't mind listening to the song, but the final straw of that song was a year & a bit ago, when I was trying to start up an Acid Jazz/ Funk/ Breakbeat band & the guitard insisted on playing this piffle at every meet up! Sorry if you like the old RnR stuff, I don't (with the exception of a couple of tracks). The majority used the same chord progression & even more used the same music, just different melody & lyrics. It's the 60s version of Jim Steinman or stock aching waterman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1413220655' post='2576008'] I didn't mind listening to ([i]Johnny B Goode[/i]), but the final straw of that song was a year & a bit ago, when I was trying to start up an Acid Jazz/ Funk/ Breakbeat band & the guitard insisted on playing this piffle at every meet up! [/quote] I'd recommend reviewing your audition policy. Ask them if they can play Johnny B Goode; if they launch into an accomplished, highly polished version of The Riff give them my contact details then ask them to leave. Once you meet someone who [i]doesn't[/i] know how to play it, hire them on the spot. That way, everything comes up roses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1413232777' post='2576255'] I'd recommend reviewing your audition policy. Ask them if they can play Johnny B Goode; if they launch into an accomplished, highly polished version of The Riff give them my contact details then ask them to leave. Once you meet someone who [i]doesn't[/i] know how to play it, hire them on the spot. That way, everything comes up roses. [/quote] That was another issue. Whereas he could play it, he played it like most other guitarists do... Confidently, but not polished. If I find a guitarist who can, I'll send him your way. The last band I was in, the guitarist never played it. But in an Electronica band, I wouldn't have expected him to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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