Clarky Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Listened to 'Walk on by' by The Stranglers on way to work this morning. Heard it a zillion times but WOW! What a song and what a bass-line by JJ. Really gave me a spring in my step What floats your boat as absolutely superb bass-driven songs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 OH yes .. and almost everything else by the Strangliers Roundabout by YES Gimme some of your lovin' and Keep on Running by Spencer Davis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Debaser - Pixies. Not complicated but Kim hits the spot for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasher80 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I know it's a bit sad but i love the bassline from Michael McDonald's "I Keep Forgettin'". Lifted in part some years later by Warren G. Ace line though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 [quote name='Adrenochrome' post='608344' date='Sep 25 2009, 09:07 AM']Debaser - Pixies. Not complicated but Kim hits the spot for me![/quote] +1 Yup, anything by The Stranglers. And of course Norman Watt-Roy's Rhythm Stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 [quote name='Raggy' post='608487' date='Sep 25 2009, 11:16 AM']+1 Yup, anything by The Stranglers. And of course Norman Watt-Roy's Rhythm Stick.[/quote] All of the above, plus:- Bill Withers-Lovely Day Ten City-That's the way love is The Cure-Charlotte Sometimes The Damned-Shadow of love White Stripes-Seven nation army-although I'm not sure that's a bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killstarz Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Most of the Songs off of 'And out come the wolves' by Rancid. In particular 'Journey To the End Of Eastbay' and 'Old Friend'. Love Matt Freemans bass playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Strange Town - The Jam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 [quote name='Deep Thought' post='608541' date='Sep 25 2009, 12:08 PM']White Stripes-Seven nation army-although I'm not sure that's a bass[/quote] regardless, it's a bassline! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Tower of Power - "What is hip?" - now, [i]that's[/i] a good finger exercise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) [quote name='rasher80' post='608462' date='Sep 25 2009, 10:46 AM']I know it's a bit sad but i love the bassline from Michael McDonald's "I Keep Forgettin'". Ace line though[/quote] Not sad at all. Louis Johnson right on the money, up front, killer sound. Garry Edited September 25, 2009 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Paul Simon's 'Slip Sliding Away' has a stunning counter melody by Anthony Jackson. A perfect smile inducing bass line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) Simple line but lovely, nice use of acoustic bass too: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl8mpAvTm_Y"]Moloko - The Time Is Now[/url] Edited September 25, 2009 by thisnameistaken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 If You Want Me To Stay - Sly And The Family Stone. R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottle Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) I quite like Flea's bassline on 'Rolling Sly Stone' - nice and punchy Paul Weller (well, his session bassist anyway) - 'Has my Fire Really Gone Out', '5th Season', 'Shadow of the Sun', 'Whirlpools' End' (convinced that last one is all about his washing machine packing up, but I think I've missed the subtext . Cool bassline tho') [quote name='Adrenochrome' post='608344' date='Sep 25 2009, 09:07 AM']Debaser - Pixies. Not complicated but Kim hits the spot for me![/quote] Not my cup of tea, but prefer 'Where is my Mind' - simple, understated, fits in the mix nicely. Perfect antidote to a slow Friday afternoon stuck at work! Edited September 25, 2009 by Bottle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombywoof Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Crazy little thing called love - Queen Money - Pink Floyd Keep it greasey - Frank Zappa Every Offence - Laurence Cottle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombywoof Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Greasey G - Joshua Redman (Michelle Ndegecello on bass) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Ashes to Ashes - Bowie. Just so economical and yet so funky and yet dark at the same time. Summed up 1980 perfectly...still gives me goose bumps 29 years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 phantom of the opera opening overture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 [quote name='Rumple' post='608707' date='Sep 25 2009, 03:39 PM']If You Want Me To Stay - Sly And The Family Stone. R.[/quote] +1. Woah yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethnalgreen Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Lay Down - The Strawbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witterth Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 [quote name='rasher80' post='608462' date='Sep 25 2009, 10:46 AM']I know it's a bit sad but i love the bassline from Michael McDonald's "I Keep Forgettin'". Lifted in part some years later by Warren G. Ace line though[/quote] & another one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witterth Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Allthough I wouldn't consider myself simply red fan "Somethin' got me started-give it all up for you" really floats my boat when It comes to bass lines. drop D and "nice" slappy bits. oh yeah that reminds me (could be unpopular choice, no doubt.. "love and pride"- king I think the bass man was called Tony Waller(?), all his stuff...respec...) And dont get me started on Nick Beggs....ace on the Bass and also with ABC," look of love" bass lines that Nick Beggs "nails" when covering for those 80's tribute turns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumble Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 OK a bit old and folkie but give a listen to 'Banks of the Nile' by Fotheringay. Straight forward 'folk' story song about young buck leaving sweetheart to fight for king and country. Sandy Denny holds it together with her awesome voice but listen to the backing track. Guitars are playing a repetitive riff through the song while the bass has fun and plays around, at the end one of the guitars starts to solo.... and the song fades out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 OK, this one is completely random, and maybe some of the metal hedz amongst you know it? :brow: 31 Flavours, by Sacred Reich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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