Woodinblack Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Crusoe said: no no no no not Zombie. When I started playing bass, many moons ago, we covered zombie and I hated playing it. There are several songs here I hate playing but it is about simple lines. Although it does look like people have a difficultly knowing the difference between 'simple lines' and 'lines I fine easy to play' Edited June 17, 2019 by Woodinblack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Walking on the Moon springs to mind... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) Papa was a rolling stone. Cantaloupe island haitian divorce stuck in the middle with you. Edited June 17, 2019 by jazzyvee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 45 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: There are several songs here I hate playing but it is about simple lines. Although it does look like people have a difficultly knowing the difference between 'simple lines' and 'lines I fine easy to play' I don't think it fits the criteria as I would fall asleep during it, thus brining the song to a halt, rather than driving it along. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, Crusoe said: I don't think it fits the criteria as I would fall asleep during it, thus brining the song to a halt, rather than driving it along. Ok for that I won’t nominate “need your love so bad” as even a truck couldn’t drive that along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 4 hours ago, Rich said: Once In A Lifetime -- Talking Heads +1. I think this is my all time favourite bassline. Two notes which straddles two keys seamlessly. Amazingly efficient line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 24 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: Ok for that I won’t nominate “need your love so bad” as even a truck couldn’t drive that along! Fleetwood Mac? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, Crusoe said: Fleetwood Mac? Yeh. Sometimes I have messed it up because I lost concentration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upside downer Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Nina Simone - My Baby Just Cares For Me. Air double bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.c60 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 "stuck in the middle with you." Hardly a simple repeating pattern, surely. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Public Image Ltd - Public Image Ltd. The easiest but still great! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, phil.c60 said: "stuck in the middle with you." Hardly a simple repeating pattern, surely. No, not even slightly matching the description! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) Roxanne! (and Walking on the moon, obvs) (actually, anything by Lord Sting) And this! Edited June 17, 2019 by Ricky 4000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pst62 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 The Stranglers - Sometimes. Gillan - Roller. UFO - Highway Lady. Kings Of Leon - Charmer. Sweet- Sweet F.A. Hanoi Rocks - Tragedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Ricky 4000 said: Oh that reminds me, we were going to cover that one - it has a bad Sax solo in it, and we have a sax player who could do it perfectly! Edited June 17, 2019 by Woodinblack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: Oh that reminds me, we were going to cover that one - it has a bad Sax solo in it, and we have a sax player who could do it perfectly! 14 minutes ago, Ricky 4000 said: Roxanne! (and Walking on the moon, obvs) (actually, anything by Lord Sting) And this! Hadn't heard or seen that before! Well worth the watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 21 hours ago, tauzero said: Waterfront - Simple Minds With or without you - U2 I will add U2 - 40 and New Years Day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Another - pretty much vocals over a very simple bass riff - 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubbersoul Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Some excellent answers here. Another favourite of mine is Warhead by the UK Subs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Rubbersoul said: Some excellent answers here. Another favourite of mine is Warhead by the UK Subs. Oh yes, the only cover our band will do. Don’t play it often but it’s a treat for me when we do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearhart74 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 I'm A Man - Chicago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 6 hours ago, Lozz196 said: Tube Station/Eton Rifles by The Jam - in fact many too many Jam songs to list imo. Simple? I did think of "She sells sanctuary" but although the bass line is simple, I think it's more guitar-driven than bass-driven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Virginia Plain. Simplest bass line ever, but the song would die without it being what it is. Sublime. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 6 hours ago, Lozz196 said: Tube Station/Eton Rifles by The Jam - in fact many too many Jam songs to list imo. Not that simple, especially if you're singing as well. My nomination is "Don't break my heart again" by Whitesnake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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