Jackson 5 Basslines

[rarisgod]

Alright so I've only recently heard the song "I Want You Back" and I think the bassline is just great! And I know Jamerson did a view Jackson 5 songs, so I'm curious...

What are some of the greatest Jackson 5 basslines? I'd really like to look into their music for this reason.

[thumpybumper]

jamerson didn't do 'i want you back'.

[cripula]

ABC has a great bass part. I think both are Wilton Felder.

[John Bigboote]

Originally Posted by cripula

ABC has a great bass part. I think both are Wilton Felder.

ABC, I Want You Back, and (Stop) The Love You Save are all Wilton Felder. In addition to playing some of my favorite bass lines ever, it's worth noting that he's primarily a sax player, and has been playing with the (Jazz) Crusaders for about four decades now.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crusaders

-jb

[JimmyM]

I don't know of many Michael Jackson/Jacksons hits that don't have a great bassline.

[Andrew Jones]

"I'll be there" is beautiful


Aj

[JimK]

Originally Posted by rarisgod

And I know Jamerson did a view Jackson 5 songs, so I'm curious...

"Darling Dear" from the Third Album is Jamerson.
Transcription can be had in the SITSOM book.

What are some of the greatest Jackson 5 basslines? I'd really like to look into their music for this reason.

Like Jimmy said...they're all 'great' (even their Christmas album!).

Another favourite of mine is "Never Can Say Goodbye".
...not sure who played the bass part, it does have a Chuck Rainey vibe goin' on.

[rarisgod]

Originally Posted by thumpybumper

jamerson didn't do 'i want you back'.

Sorry I knew that, must've been poor wording on my part in the original post.

In any case, thanks for the suggestions everyone!!

[Muusers]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

I don't know of many Michael Jackson/Jacksons hits that don't have a great bassline.

+1, although i'm really missing the real good basslines from his recent albums

[UnDoNe]

blame it on the boogie is a great b-line

[JimK]

Originally Posted by Muusers

+1, although i'm really missing the real good basslines from his recent albums

Agree. I haven't bought anything since Bad.
...which wasn't.

[dave64o]

My instructor usually lets me pick my "song for the week" but a few weeks ago he assigned me I Want You Back. I don't think I listened to a Jackson 5 song since the Jackson 5 were a big deal in the early 70's and I honestly never had any inclination to. It wasn't too bad to learn the notes but I found the biggest deal was getting the feel right. I'm not exactly an R&B or funk kind of guy but my instructor keeps telling me he wants to turn me into one (Jim, I can hear you laughing hysterically at THAT thought! ) . I'm game.

Now that I'm listening with different ears than I did back then I think it would be a great learning experience to learn other Jackson 5 songs as well. Thanks for all the suggestions in this thread.

[DWBass]

Originally Posted by dave64o

My instructor usually lets me pick my "song for the week" but a few weeks ago he assigned me I Want You Back. I don't think I listened to a Jackson 5 song since the Jackson 5 were a big deal in the early 70's and I honestly never had any inclination to. It wasn't too bad to learn the notes but I found the biggest deal was getting the feel right. I'm not exactly an R&B or funk kind of guy but my instructor keeps telling me he wants to turn me into one (Jim, I can hear you laughing hysterically at THAT thought! ) . I'm game.

Now that I'm listening with different ears than I did back then I think it would be a great learning experience to learn other Jackson 5 songs as well. Thanks for all the suggestions in this thread.

I think this ia a great thing for all musicians to do. Delve into other musical styles and genres. This can only help one's musicial vocabulary! There are some great J5 basslines!

[JimK]

Originally Posted by dave64o

I'm not exactly an R&B or funk kind of guy but my instructor keeps telling me he wants to turn me into one (Jim, I can hear you laughing hysterically at THAT thought! ) . I'm game.

Dave-
You're not in Kansas, anymore.



BTW, always feel free to add any insights you have...after all, you're the one talking lessons here!

[rarisgod]

Originally Posted by dave64o

It wasn't too bad to learn the notes but I found the biggest deal was getting the feel right.

I'm finding the same thing when I'm learning the song! I mean the notes aren't too difficult, it's a lot of the same throughout, but getting that groovy feel, I haven't been able to yet...

[amimbari]

I love the old J5 songs, and I also did I WantYouBack like the masses, but to be different, I also did TheLoveYouSave on my youtube channel...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrULB6czC10

since I'm taking a break from speedmetal for the moment, my biggest thing now is doing 60's and 70's cartoon and t.v. themesongs since noone else does them, and I'm trying to start a trend.

my list includes wonderwoman,speedracer,theJetsons,laverne+shirly/happyDays,greenAcres/the munsters,love american style,team america,spiderman,the electric company, with more added every week....

for "noodling", when your bored...some of these themesongs actually have very cool and catchy basslines.

[tZer]

A BIG +1 on "(Stop) The Love You Save"

We're doing that one soon. It's on our 'to learn' CD and the minute I heard it I had to learn it. Screw the fact that it's not on our 'active' list yet - that line is irresistible!

[dave64o]

Originally Posted by JimK

Dave-
You're not in Kansas, anymore.



BTW, always feel free to add any insights you have...after all, you're the one talking lessons here!

I know you'll find this impossible to believe but the only Kansas song I know and play well is Carry On Wayward Son. I've messed around with a few others but have never finished them. I gotta do something about that.

[chris.gotfunk]

Originally Posted by dave64o

My instructor usually lets me pick my "song for the week" but a few weeks ago he assigned me I Want You Back. I don't think I listened to a Jackson 5 song since the Jackson 5 were a big deal in the early 70's and I honestly never had any inclination to. It wasn't too bad to learn the notes but I found the biggest deal was getting the feel right. I'm not exactly an R&B or funk kind of guy but my instructor keeps telling me he wants to turn me into one (Jim, I can hear you laughing hysterically at THAT thought! ) . I'm game.

Now that I'm listening with different ears than I did back then I think it would be a great learning experience to learn other Jackson 5 songs as well. Thanks for all the suggestions in this thread.

If I remember correctly, the song is in Ab (dom7?). It all stays in the major scale and just moves inside those notes. You are right, the feel is the most important thing. Once you get the feel, focus on the rest.

[4bpauly]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

I don't know of many Michael Jackson/Jacksons hits that don't have a great bassline.

+1

although, a few of Michael's later solo stuff have cheesy basslines.. but yeah, Quincy Jones... brings up the bass fo sho!