Clarky72 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Does anyone know who played bass on this? Sounds a lot like Bernard Edwards, I dont think its Jamerson, could maybe be Carol Kaye though, any ideas anyone? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Found this... https://stevewexlertopshelf.com/2013/02/25/two-great-bass-lines-from-a-great-bass-player/ Not sure if its correct though. Great bassline! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 RIP Mr Davis. A funky m*****f***** for sure. 🤩 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Henry E Davis, another new name to put to some very familiar bass playing. Thanks for posting this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Scott Edwards is another name from 70's and 80's. Check him out. His work will be instantly familiar. http://scottedwardsmusic.com/favorite.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Thanks for posting the info about Henry Davis and Scott Edwards - great stuff. I like the Thelma Houston version, but for me this is the definitive one - Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes , with lead vocals by Teddy Pendergrass. As funky as f...😉 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Can't believe that I've never heard of LTD before. I'm off to have a good listen now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I love the bassline to this song, particularly the intro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Henry E Davies had a good style using his thumb and first finger, a bit like Banjo picking. I think he must have had long nails as well (Quite a bit of bite in his sound). I remember transcribing the Thelma version many Moons ago and thinking the Bassist was using a pick, but of course he wasn't. I have posted this before a few years back, but always worth another read. An interview with 'Scott Edwards' and his session career. https://www.songfacts.com/blog/writing/bass-player-scott-edwards 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blisters on my fingers Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Thanks for posting the Scott Edwards link, Lowdown, interesting stuff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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