Al Krow Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) 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 Edited May 25, 2017 by Al Krow Quote
Yukimajou Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 One of my favourites for many years is Warhead by the UK Subs: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pO_EqziS1g"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pO_EqziS1g[/url] I have always loved it's prominence in the track and it's quite easy to play! Quote
miles'tone Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 I don't actually believe there is a "best" bassline but whenever I'm asked this question, John Paul Jones always comes first to mind. http://youtu.be/NJa0Zhdxmro Quote
bazzbass Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) +1 for Lemon song and Hysteria this is mine, Ramble On it's the first song I worked and worked on that I can remember [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oWfHcl94k4[/media] Edited May 25, 2017 by bazztard Quote
Count Bassy Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 I guess that Rythm Stick must be in the running somewhere Quote
PaulWarning Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 songs where the bass line is the song and not just filling in gaps around the chords, Peaches and Sunshine of your Love spring to mind and Warhead as previously mentioned Quote
Barking Spiders Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 It's toss up between http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8Amv2QjE3M and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hktcsp9msBo Quote
chris_b Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 Pick any one. . . . My Cherie Amour, Soul Man, Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin), Midnight Train To Georgia. Quote
jassthebass Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 I like anything by JPJ/Wattroy As a different one how about Moondance by Van Morrison (the studio one) Quote
Highfox Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 Cliche, but these might have to be in there. Those bloody horn players http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3Q80mk7bxE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amzp7W0RkPA Ther are so many, it's great. Quote
Al Krow Posted May 25, 2017 Author Posted May 25, 2017 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1495715770' post='3306092'] 38,000 members... 38,000 different answers... [/quote] Actually if Mr HK Hackenbacker continues unabated it's going to be one member 38,000 different answers! Quote
silverfoxnik Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 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! Quote
Hobbayne Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 The Beatles - Hey Bulldog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg4STdxRg-4 Quote
Al Krow Posted May 25, 2017 Author Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) [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! [/quote] 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] Edited May 25, 2017 by Al Krow Quote
Dad3353 Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 'Fat Angel', Jefferson Airplane with Jack Casady on bass, or... 'What to do with only two notes' (OK, and a couple of grace notes, if you insist...). A lesson in parsimony... http://youtu.be/O8M1oNgWhtk Quote
miles'tone Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) [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 [/quote] Yes! In fact this popped up on another thread recently.. http://youtu.be/aYzjH7DciiA Edited May 25, 2017 by miles'tone Quote
FinnDave Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 Mike Howlett's bass line on 'Isle of Everywhere' from Gong's You album has long been a favourite of mine. I just happen to be listening to it right now, in fact! Quote
Rich Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 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] Quote
lowhand_mike Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 hysteria, yep, sir duke, yep wont get fooled again is great tommy the cat, but then thats a bit more chalk and cheese far too many too choose from Quote
T-Bay Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 For me it will always be Peaches by the Stranglers. Quote
lowdown Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 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 Quote
Dood Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 [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 [/quote] Check out the Spotify link in my signature!! Quote
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