Bass Transcriptions

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Beyond Springsteen, Randy Jackson is renowned for his extensive session work, having played with a wide range of legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin, Madonna, Tracy Chapman, and Journey.
Bruce Springsteen - Roll of the dice | Randy Jackson

 

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Tony Hall played bass on "Save Me" and several other tracks on Dave Matthews' album 'Some Devil'.

 

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Joe Wilkinson is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, known for his Americana and roots music. His album "Fences" features Lee Sklar on bass.
Joe Wilkinson - The Last Breath of Life

 

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The 2nd single from Lari Basilio's album 'Far More' with Nathan East and Vinnie Colaiuta is a Michael Jackson cover
Lari Basilio - Man In The Mirror | Nathan East

 

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Latin Vibes! Dadi Carvalho is a bassist and multi-instrumentalist from Brazil. By age 20, Dadi was already touring the world with Jorge Ben.
Jorge Ben - Hermes Trismegisto Escreveu | Dadi

 

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Here she is again. One of my favouite singers from the 70s
Candi Staton - Here I Am Again | David Hood

 

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"Dr. Beat" was the first international single released by Miami Sound Machine, led by Gloria Estefan.
Bass: Juan Marcos Avila

 

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Valentine's day update!

• Dusty Springfield - The Look of Love | Douggie Reece
• Kem - Love Calls | Fred "Rodriguez" Robinson
• The O'Jays - Forever Mine | John Williams
• Scorpions - Still Loving You | Francis Buchholz

 

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The song was originally recorded by Betsy Cook. Paul Young's version became notable for Pino Palladino's creative bass work.

 

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A Golden Oldie. This version is actually a medley, combining the original Four Seasons hit with a new section called "Forgive Me, Girl".

 

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A psychedelic rock cover of a The Temptations hit, released on a Motown sub-label
Rare Earth - (I Know) I'm Losing You | John Persh

 

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A tribute to Jaco with Jeff Andrews on bass.
Bob Mintzer - Three Views of a Secret

 

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Mark Adams is a name that doesn’t always get the same recognition as Bootsy Collins or Larry Graham, but his impact on funk bass is undeniable.
"Just a Touch of Love" is the title track from Slave's fourth studio album, released in 1979.

 

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Back to the (Aussie) 80s
Crowded House - Don't dream it's over | Nick Seymour

 

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Staying in the 80s with an uplifting rock anthem about resilience and determination. "Never" was released in 1985 as the second single from the "Heart" album.
Bass: Mark Andes

 

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Co-written with Michael McDonald, who also provided backing vocals.
Kenny Loggins - This is it | George Hawkins

 

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This version of "This is it" was recorded with Daryl Hall and his band in 2016.
Daryl Hall and Kenny Loggins - This Is It | Klyde Jones

 

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I recently posted a cover version by Rare Earth. Here's the original.
The Temptations - (I know) I'm losing you | James Jamerson

I have added tabs to @LeeNunn 's excellent transcription of Submission - Forget Regret - Roy Hargrove with Pino Palladino

 

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Phil Chen was one of Britain's most utilized session bassists during the 1970s and 1980s, including for Jeff Beck.
Rod Stewart - You're In My Heart

 

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From Stealers Wheel to solo stardom. Gerry Rafferty gave us one of the most iconic sax riffs in pop history.
Bass: Gary Taylor