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06-01-2008, 07:18 PM
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This post is just for fun. I was listening to "Was A Sunny Day" by Paul Simon, from his "There Goes Rhymin' Simon" album. I was struck by the simple but beautiful bass line; it totally makes the song. I did a quick search to determine the bassist - sorry, I gave up before I found out.
Just for fun, name a favorite song where the bass line really stands out, one that really makes the song come alive.
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06-01-2008, 07:22 PM
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06-01-2008, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by KBarker  How about RIO by Duran Duran? | Yeah, that one really kicks. He is one busy bass player.
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06-01-2008, 08:18 PM
| | | | Here's an obvious one. Chili's "Give it Away".
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06-01-2008, 08:20 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Detroit, MI | | | Chilli pepper's "Aeroplane" completely makes the song.. I think that Cake's "The Distance" is a killer line throughout the song too.
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06-01-2008, 08:25 PM
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So many to choose from. Well, I the last song I played tonight at a backyard party on a friend's fretless Squire was Good People by Jack Johnson. Simple, strong bassline and the song would unravel without it. Great bass BTW. I was impressed!
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06-01-2008, 08:27 PM
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Completely genius bass playing on that tune, glues the tune together and make the song work. http://youtube.com/watch?v=1caJhk6VYLg
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06-01-2008, 08:33 PM
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06-01-2008, 08:40 PM
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What can you say...it's JAco and his million fingers - on each hand!
Rime of the Ancient Mariner - Maiden's Steve Harris
Gotta luv the super tight soli lines between guitar and bass. Steve truely defined 80s metal with technique, tone and speed without using a pick! 
Everyday will be like a holiday - Holly Cole Trio's David Piltch
His slightly percussive acoustic bass tone/technique fills the bottom end and provides the carpet upon which Holly sings.
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06-01-2008, 08:40 PM
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06-01-2008, 08:41 PM
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I love that bass line! |
06-01-2008, 08:51 PM
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What can you say...it's JAco and his million fingers - on each hand!
Speaking of Jaco - how about Barbary Coast (Weather Report) - sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo funky!
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06-01-2008, 09:19 PM
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06-01-2008, 09:21 PM
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06-01-2008, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by KBarker How about RIO by Duran Duran? | +1 also Girls on Film (Night Version). There literally is no song without that bass line IMO.
Since it was the first bassline I learned, how about Money by Pink Floyd?
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06-01-2008, 09:30 PM
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Higher Ground rec'd by RHCP
My Girl by The Temptations
Theme from "Barney Miller"
My City Was Gone by The Pretenders
...there's my short off-the-top-of-my-head list...
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06-01-2008, 09:31 PM
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06-01-2008, 09:34 PM
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06-01-2008, 09:39 PM
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