JJTee Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Probably THE perfect pop song, a great no.1, AND a great bass line; 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Don't think anyone has mentioned this one yet - a great song and bassline (with plenty of space! ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 3 hours ago, JJTee said: Probably THE perfect pop song, a great no.1, AND a great bass line; Love a bit of ABBA!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earbrass Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 The first one in the morning is hard to beat.....oh wait, I think I may have misunderstood the question... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJTee Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, paul_5 said: Love a bit of ABBA!! Yeah. They were lucky to have two amazing bass players, with Rutger coming up with some really unique lines, with some incredible phrasing and quirky note choices, my picks being Dancing Queen, Money, Money, Money, Knowing Me Knowing You, and One of Us. And then the lesser known Mike Watson playing on Mamma Mia, Super Trouper, and The Winner Takes It All. Seven fab basslines right there. Edited June 10, 2021 by JJTee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 48 minutes ago, Earbrass said: The first one in the morning is hard to beat.....oh wait, I think I may have misunderstood the question... I was going to answer along those lines too but thought better of it, this is Talk Bass isn't it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykilz Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Not especially "difficult " but I bet a tidy proportion of the public can hum this bassline, which should qualify it as "good" in my books 👍👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 1 hour ago, sykilz said: Not especially "difficult Absolutely right. The definition of 'good' is as elastic as can be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 My 14th birthday saw a re-released Stand By Me hit the top spot. It has to at least get an honourable mention. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Toss up between Sex on Fire and Dakota, obvs... It's rather depressing looking at the lists of Number Ones. How about Relax? Or These Boots are Made for Walking? (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay and You're So Vain both only made No. 3 in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Number 1 in US: Black Velvet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Edwards69 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 10 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay and You're So Vain both only made No. 3 in the UK. More shocking still, 'My Girl' by The Temptations didn't even crack the UK Top 40. Only peaked at 43. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 One of the most surprising things that this thread brings up is how some of the real iconic songs didn't get that near number 1, whereas some of the ones that did were completely forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 5 hours ago, Greg Edwards69 said: More shocking still, 'My Girl' by The Temptations didn't even crack the UK Top 40. Only peaked at 43. Crazy. However, lot of younger people will know the song from it’s re-release. Following it’s use in the film of the same name, it then reached number 2 in the UK charts in 1992. I just wish I had a fiver for every time I’ve played it! Often at weddings it’s the song for father of the bride to dance to with his daughter. One of those songs that actually I never tire of hearing or playing, the genius of writer Smokey Robinson at his best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekomatic Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I was sure I’d be able to get the classic rock and pop fans spitting their tea across their keyboards by suggesting some Dua Lipa, but it seems Don’t Start Now only got to number 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, nekomatic said: I was sure I’d be able to get the classic rock and pop fans spitting their tea across their keyboards by suggesting some Dua Lipa, but it seems Don’t Start Now only got to number 2 I looked, just new rules, and the bass line on that isn't great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bode Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Absolutely love this bass line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 this was number two which is a pity as it is the perfect pop song with the best bass line 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Too funky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Edwards69 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 On 11/06/2021 at 17:21, Woodinblack said: I looked, just new rules, and the bass line on that isn't great. Sorry Woody, but I quite like “Don’t start now” and it’s good fun to play. So much so, we’ve added it to out set list recently. apparently the original so track is keyboard bass and not a actual bass guitar at all. It’s quite convincing though IMO. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Greg Edwards69 said: Sorry Woody, but I quite like “Don’t start now” and it’s good fun to play. So much so, we’ve added it to out set list recently. So do I, but as I said, in the context of this thread, it it didn't get to no1, it was a number 2. Her track that did get to number one on her own was "new rules", which hasn't got a good bass line (although it is a good track) It is fun to play, although it isn't an actual bass. Not that that matters. Quote apparently the original so track is keyboard bass and not a actual bass guitar at all. It’s quite convincing though IMO. . Its actually a sampled bass, which is why it is quite convincing. But they play the bass on the tiny desk gig. Edited June 13, 2021 by Woodinblack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekomatic Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 20 hours ago, Woodinblack said: Its actually a sampled bass, which is why it is quite convincing. Hmph, I never spotted that before although listening now it seems pretty obvious. Hopefully the bassist who recorded the samples got properly paid 🤨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 1 hour ago, nekomatic said: Hopefully the bassist who recorded the samples got properly paid 🤨 properly paid for a sample, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Blondie, 'Atomic'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 On 11/06/2021 at 11:05, Woodinblack said: One of the most surprising things that this thread brings up is how some of the real iconic songs didn't get that near number 1, whereas some of the ones that did were completely forgotten. Yes... see 'Shaddup You Face' for details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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