Geek99 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, Reggaebass said: Thanks for that itu, I’ll have a look That’s an awesome book i agree, Duck Dunn and Bob Babbitt alongside in the midnight hour ain’t no mountain high enough tears of a clown or the track listing of either” the committments” cd Edited December 7, 2023 by Geek99 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The fasting showman Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Again, on the Brunswick label but the Motown band. One of my favourite bass lines 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 7, 2023 Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 There’s some fantastic tracks here, I’m going to put them all into a YouTube playlist and work my way through them one by one just playing by ear at first, big thanks to everyone for your suggestions 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 7, 2023 Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, The fasting showman said: Again, on the Brunswick label but the Motown band. One of my favourite bass lines Loving that one, the bassline sounds great 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 7, 2023 Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 I’m not gonna get any work done today listening to all these 😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Reggaebass said: I’m not gonna get any work done today listening to all these 😁 You’re on a mission from God (aka mr jamerson) - those are earthly concerns 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 7, 2023 Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 17 minutes ago, Geek99 said: You’re on a mission from God (aka mr jamerson) - those are earthly concerns I’ll try that one 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Ones I've played: My Girl - Otis/Temptations Heatwave - Martha and the Vandellas My Guy - Mary Wells 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Just now, la bam said: Ones I've played: My Girl - Otis/Temptations Heatwave - Martha and the Vandellas My Guy - Mary Wells Dock of o bay - Otis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The fasting showman Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 I've always enjoyed playing along to this one; with the sine wave generator giving a nod to psychedelia I'd always thought it was a Norman Whitfield production but it predates that period. Listening to all these songs I find it incredible what I'd not picked up on for years, decades even. The way the wurlitzer piano starts the verses but an accordion takes over; bizarre. The ingenuity in these records never fails to impress me, probably accounts for why I'm such a retro grouch. It's a body of songs that's got it all ( for my taste anyway) great songwriting, great playing as in playing simple parts often but with great feel, innovation in the production and details that reveal themselves after repeat listening. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 25 Author Share Posted August 25 On 06/12/2023 at 18:14, EssentialTension said: The previous two are Bob Babbit on bass, but this one is Jamerson ... An update on this one, I played it quite a bit and I’d say I’m about 75% there, it’s really tricky in places and had to break it down slowly and sort my technique out, great Bassline and lots to take away from it. im trying this one too which I’m finding easier, just got to get the timing right, found this video which is helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 (edited) As a straightforward introduction to JJ, I recently learnt Nowhere To Run, and enjoyed the experience very much copied out the dots from this video: Edited August 25 by Munurmunuh 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 25 Author Share Posted August 25 7 minutes ago, Munurmunuh said: As a straightforward introduction to JJ, I recently learnt Nowhere To Run, and enjoyed the experience very much copied out the dots from this video: Great one thanks , I do know that song, nice Bassline I’ve added to my list 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickyk Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Here's a couple of easy ones I always enjoy playing. Four Tops - And this one both easyish to play 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 25 Author Share Posted August 25 23 minutes ago, Mickyk said: And this one both easyish to play Really liking this one Mick , thank you I’ll definitely be checking that out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 (edited) I heard it through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye or Gladys Knight & The Pips. The Night by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Although not on the Motown Label, it was a popular tune in the Northern Soul clubs. It defiantly has the Motown vibe and feel. Edited August 25 by lowdown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 4 hours ago, lowdown said: The Night by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Although not on the Motown Label, it was a popular tune in the Northern Soul clubs. It defiantly has the Motown vibe and feel. It was recorded for Motown and released on their West Coast based label MoWest, on the album ‘Chameleon’. The band were actually signed to Motown from 1972 for a couple of years. I’m listening to a lot of Northern soul at the moment, and’The Night’ is one of those songs I can just listen to over and over - a brilliant song / performance with that ace bass line. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 26 Author Share Posted August 26 7 hours ago, casapete said: It was recorded for Motown and released on their West Coast based label MoWest, on the album ‘Chameleon’. The band were actually signed to Motown from 1972 for a couple of years. I’m listening to a lot of Northern soul at the moment, and’The Night’ is one of those songs I can just listen to over and over - a brilliant song / performance with that ace bass line. Good song, I’m guessing this was played with a pick, seems a bit fast for fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickyk Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 8 hours ago, casapete said: It was recorded for Motown and released on their West Coast based label MoWest, on the album ‘Chameleon’. The band were actually signed to Motown from 1972 for a couple of years. I’m listening to a lot of Northern soul at the moment, and’The Night’ is one of those songs I can just listen to over and over - a brilliant song / performance with that ace bass line. Yep big big tune played at the Wigan Casino in 1975,floor filler back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagman Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 14 hours ago, Reggaebass said: Really liking this one Mick , thank you I’ll definitely be checking that out Four Tops “Still Waters” is a fantastic tune with a great hook bass line. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 26 Author Share Posted August 26 12 minutes ago, Bagman said: Four Tops “Still Waters” is a fantastic tune with a great hook bass line. Thanks Bagman I’ll take a look into that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrane Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 In addition to "Standing in the Shadows.." you should also check out "Soul Fingers" which covers 'Duck' Dunn's life and has transcriptions of a variety of his bass lines. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Soul-Fingers-Legendary-Bassist-Donald/dp/1495052923/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32KAAT4DT15O5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6vKu8V2XOy75fg5LEVYdjyjbOO0LFp5dKQOpPTFpE_54tVz1dq3RttvHWeuwDb_GEGr4KcYNonMEzkBmaNqRWcD1OKw3J_TUWVvNJVjVXNSpOaS4mFTZRHSeDyNQ3zNjhnYOZbjPW79f_ojyqEi_QykKXv6qYfpF_7rHTPsJqnnCaRVZtz6HXHVQvj8ak4bvyBpp_saphS_GzxhEqR6C_5KxOpcHy-CZ9-qwmXM3MGw.0T2ZHP6XV-RL80gLIPzyYF3V2bKgB_5R3NNnON19eaI&dib_tag=se&keywords=duck+dunn&qid=1724670282&sprefix=duck+dunn%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Novice Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Some absolute tunes there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakforest5961 Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 2 hours ago, MrCrane said: In addition to "Standing in the Shadows.." you should also check out "Soul Fingers" which covers 'Duck' Dunn's life and has transcriptions of a variety of his bass lines. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Soul-Fingers-Legendary-Bassist-Donald/dp/1495052923/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32KAAT4DT15O5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6vKu8V2XOy75fg5LEVYdjyjbOO0LFp5dKQOpPTFpE_54tVz1dq3RttvHWeuwDb_GEGr4KcYNonMEzkBmaNqRWcD1OKw3J_TUWVvNJVjVXNSpOaS4mFTZRHSeDyNQ3zNjhnYOZbjPW79f_ojyqEi_QykKXv6qYfpF_7rHTPsJqnnCaRVZtz6HXHVQvj8ak4bvyBpp_saphS_GzxhEqR6C_5KxOpcHy-CZ9-qwmXM3MGw.0T2ZHP6XV-RL80gLIPzyYF3V2bKgB_5R3NNnON19eaI&dib_tag=se&keywords=duck+dunn&qid=1724670282&sprefix=duck+dunn%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1 Here’s my Spotify playlist of the tracks in that book: 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 26 Author Share Posted August 26 6 minutes ago, oakforest5961 said: Here’s my Spotify playlist of the tracks in that book: Oh wow thank you, I’ve just got Spotify up and I don’t know most of those so that will give me something to listen to , I like this one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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