Crawford13 Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 https://open.spotify.com/track/1GLeSb7JwiSuIsXdrirkmU?si=l9kqcwptQ4Gm59jdLpzOeg With the absence of real live music I thought it would be a good idea to share live albums that have great bass playing, or maybe we just love them. I'll start us off with John Mayer's first live album Any Given Thursday. David LaBruyere's playing on this album is absolutely top notch, and as for John Mayer I could listen to him play all day. I think the album highlight is Covered in Rain. https://youtu.be/O3MICvgXvHM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 I’d add Mayer’s ‘Where The Light Is’, you get De La and Pino! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 I'd like to add "Live at the Fillmore" by Dredg from 2006. It freatures the late Chi Cheng of Deftones on bass, and it sounds huge. https://open.spotify.com/album/1ce8zYkHxxTuCx0SdEnw9k?autoplay=true 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Willie Weeks on Donny Hathaway’s live album. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 (edited) Peter Cetera on "Chicago: Live In Japan" Dee Murray on "Elton John: 17-11-70" Leon Wilkeson on "Lynyrd Skynyrd: One More For From The Road" Edited July 8, 2020 by cetera 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Jack Casady on 'Bless Its Pointed Little Head'... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford13 Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 41 minutes ago, ezbass said: I’d add Mayer’s ‘Where The Light Is’, you get De La and Pino! Very true that's a phenomenal album, started with Any Given Thursday as I think De La is underrated and lots of people haven't heard his playing before, but love Pino too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Stating the obvious, and divisive on here - Jaco - Birthday Concert always cheers me up. Looking forward to hearing some unearthed gems on this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrane Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Another vote here for Bless Its Pointed Little Head Also Dee Murray on Elton John's "17-11-70" Kenny Gradney on Little Feat's "Waiting For Columbus" Rod Clements on Lindisfarne's "Magic In The Air" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Danny Thompson, 'Live at Crawley', with Richard Thompson. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 19 minutes ago, MrCrane said: Another vote here for Bless Its Pointed Little Head Also Dee Murray on Elton John's "17-11-70" Kenny Gradney on Little Feat's "Waiting For Columbus" Rod Clements on Lindisfarne's "Magic In The Air" Listened to 17-11-70 again the other day; Dee Murray, what a player. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrane Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Dad3353 said: Danny Thompson, 'Live at Crawley', with Richard Thompson. anything Fixed that for you. Edited July 8, 2020 by MrCrane 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Live in the heart of the city - Neil Murray. always inspires me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 'Karma to Burn', the live album by the Waterboys, has Steve Walters on bass. He plays Jazz Bass on it (previous bassists have mostly played P basses with the band). And he adds a slicker, improvisational approach to many of the songs. He and the drummer on the album, Carlos Hercules, previously played with George Michael. This is the first track, somebody is slightly out of tune, It may be Steve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 I've always like Carl Radle's bass lines on Delaney and Bonnies "On Tour with Eric Clapton" recorded live at Fairfield Halls, Croydon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Anything live by Little Feat, Ry Cooder, The Band, Edgar Winter's White Trash, Keb Mo, Delbert McClinton, Bonnie Raitt, BB King, John Hyatt, The Eagles and Eric Clapton. There are so many more. IMO a good band playing on a live album is the pinnacle of recording. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Berry Oakley. Allman Brothers Live at the Fillmore East. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers_Williamson Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Jaco (again) on Joni Mitchell Shadows and Light, as well as Pat Methingy and Lyle Mays and the rest of an incredibly talented band 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonse Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 I'll go for some more obvious ones and say John Entwistle - Live at Leeds Roger Glover - Made in Japan Glenn Hughes - Made in Europe 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 2 hours ago, obbm said: I've always like Carl Radle's bass lines on Delaney and Bonnies "On Tour with Eric Clapton" recorded live at Fairfield Halls, Croydon. Great album! I often feel Carl Radle was overlooked by many during his relatively short career - he died at 37, tragic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 11 minutes ago, casapete said: I often feel Carl Radle was overlooked by many during his relatively short career - he died at 37, tragic. Also bass player on the Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour, a fantastic live double album. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 One of my very favourite live albums: Iona Heaven's bright sun, bass player Phil Barker Also Steve Hackett - the Tokyo tapes. I was surprised when I found out that John Wetton was the bass player, in my mind I had him down as a singer who did a bit of bass, but I really like his playing on this album. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Gerry McAvoy - Rory Gallagher, Live In Europe. He joined Nine Below Zero in later years. Good player. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 David Bowie’s ‘David Live’ album often gets panned in terms of the overall live experience (I happen to love it and it was a big part of my bass education when it came out in the 70s), but Herbie Flowers is (unsurprisingly) superb on it. Rocky, funky, groovy whilst always supporting the songs. It’s been one of my ‘go to’ play-along albums over the years. Andy Fraser on Free Live is one I forgot to mention. And someone turned me onto Gerald Johnson’s playing with Steve Miller a few years back - there’s a live Steve Miller titled Shake Your Tree (a radio broadcast from 1973) that really showcases Gerald Johnson’s playing. A bit of an ‘under the radar’ one but well worth checking out nonetheless... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Belly Evans Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Rob Wright on Live and Cuddly 😳. Honoured to have seen Nomeansno several times between 1989 and 2007. One of the greatest bands ever to have graced this planet IMHO. Top draw musicians, top draw message and top drawer all round lovely blokes. I miss them now they have called it a day. Just listen to the first track for some incredible bass playing and the legendary tightness of the band. I know it will not be everyones Cup of tea, but wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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