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12-26-2007, 08:27 AM
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I was sorely disappointed to find there's no "James Jamerson's" greatest hits CD out there. So help me put one together. What are your 3 favorites?
This should be fun. No bashing other people's opinions here. Just post your favs.
Thanks!
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12-26-2007, 08:35 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Babylon, NY | | | What's Goin On is my #1 and there is a great story behind it also...
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12-26-2007, 08:35 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Jackson Hole, Wyoming | | | Number 1 for me is definitely, "What's Going On." |
12-26-2007, 08:39 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario | | | "Darling Dear" by the Jackson 5. Oh, to play with that kind of fluidity...
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12-26-2007, 08:40 AM
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ain't no mountain high enough
i want you back |
12-26-2007, 08:43 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 97465 | | | You Keep Me Hangin' On - Supremes
Reflections - Supremes
I've Got Him Back in My Arms Again - Supremes
Seemed like he saved his best lines for these ladies.
Back in the day I liked The Supremes better than the Beatles, but don't tell anyone
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12-26-2007, 08:44 AM
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For Once in my Life
I was made to love her
Uptight (everything is alright)
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12-26-2007, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Drucocu  whats going on
ain't no mountain high enough
i want you back | I want you back is a great line, unfortunately it isnt Jamerson.
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12-26-2007, 09:07 AM
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What's Goin On - Marvin Gaye
ain't no mountain high enough - Marvin Gaye
Darling Dear - Jackson 5
You Keep Me Hangin' On - Supremes
Reflections - Supremes
I've Got Him Back in My Arms Again - Supremes
For Once in my Life - Stevie Wonder
I was made to love her - Stevie Wonder
Uptight (everything is alright) - Stevie Wonder
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12-26-2007, 09:19 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dearborn, MI (Detroit area) | | | "I Was Made To Love Her" is a very good performance, but after learning the changes I realized it's not that complicated, and a lot of people could come up with a good bass line for that song.
"What's Happening Brother," which is track #2 on the What's Going On disc by Marvin Gaye, is probably my favorite. The changes are very complex, but Jamerson completely takes over the song. He does it by laying down a beautiful, melodic bass line that somehow both drives the rhythm and provides a wonderful counter-melody to the vocal line. If you haven't heard it, you should. It's a total showcase for Jamerson's artistry, and I think it should be on every bassist's "must hear" list.
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12-26-2007, 09:19 AM
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12-26-2007, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by papajune I want you back is a great line, unfortunately it isnt Jamerson. |
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12-26-2007, 06:30 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2005 Location: Charlottesville, VA | | | The list so far:
What's Goin On - Marvin Gaye
ain't no mountain high enough - Marvin Gaye
What's Happening Brother - Marvin Gaye
Darling Dear - Jackson 5
You Keep Me Hangin' On - Supremes
Reflections - Supremes
I've Got Him Back in My Arms Again - Supremes
For Once in my Life - Stevie Wonder
I was made to love her - Stevie Wonder
Uptight (everything is alright) - Stevie Wonder
Bernadette - Four Tops
Reach Out - Four Tops
Heat Wave - Martha Reaves
I'll be There - Jackson 5
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12-26-2007, 06:35 PM
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12-26-2007, 07:49 PM
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12-26-2007, 07:57 PM
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12-26-2007, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by laboitenoire Bernadette, Heat Wave, and Reach Out and I'll be There |
not just three great bass lines but three killer songs!
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12-26-2007, 09:05 PM
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My Guy - Mary Wells
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You - Marvin Gaye
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12-26-2007, 09:52 PM
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12-27-2007, 08:59 AM
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