Eldon Tyrell Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 I recently watched the excellent (but sad) documentary "Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story". Mark was known for his two-string slide bass but he actually started with a one-string bass. This made me think, what are cool songs that only use one string? Ok, I'll make a start with this one: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike f Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 PiL - Public Image 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Waterfront by Simple Minds 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHM Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Air on a G string 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nail Soup Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Not sure that Dee Dee played it one one string, but stuff like Blitzkreig Bop springs to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Rocket Skates by Deftones is a great song which only uses the low B on my 5 string. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 As all twelve notes are available on a bass string then surely any song could be played up and down a single string. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Peter Gunn, if you're prpared to go above the 5th fret! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Kiss by Prince goes one better and uses a zero string bass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nail Soup Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Quite a few 'one fret' songs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 All of them will drive you to tears from boredom after about 10 mins though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, TheGreek said: All of them will drive you to tears from boredom after about 10 mins though. Well, I really enjoy playing Sea of Sorrow and playing it loud, very loud. I think it is great but, as a diehard AIC fan, I am probably a bit biased 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 23 minutes ago, TheGreek said: All of them will drive you to tears from boredom after about 10 mins though. 14 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said: Well, I really enjoy playing Sea of Sorrow and playing it loud, very loud. I think it is great but, as a diehard AIC fan, I am probably a bit biased 🙂 And if I cannot convince you, maybe Nicki can 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 "The National Anthem" by Radiohead springs to mind. Dunno if you class it as "best" or even "good" but it's definitely a one string wonder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, neepheid said: "The National Anthem" by Radiohead springs to mind. Dunno if you class it as "best" or even "good" but it's definitely a one string wonder. "a one string wonder" - I like it 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Pretty sure this is played on just one string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 19 hours ago, Eldon Tyrell said: And if I cannot convince you, maybe Nicki can 😉 0:46 Bb to C, not going above the third fret, on only the E string? 🤔 My bass must be tuned wrong. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearhart74 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Once in lifetime - Talking heads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickyDBRmf Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Everyday People. Sly & The Family Stone. One note. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazm66 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Transmission by Joy Division. First bassline I ever learned 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Tomorrow Never Knows - The Beatles. Never mind one string, Its only one note! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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