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Need good "iconic" bass line suggestions

Discussion in 'Tablature and Notation [BG]' started by fretlessman71, Jul 16, 2020.


  1. Jul 16, 2020 #1
    fretlessman71

    fretlessman71 Still beats havin' a job Supporting Member

    Aug 8, 2005
    FoCo, NoCo
    Recently I've had fun transcribing whole songs. I just did Crossroads, and a few days back I did Boureé. Both of these fit into the "iconic" category for me: they've stood the test of time, they're fantastic performances, they're at least somewhat "bass-centric", and the bassists themselves could at least arguably be thought of as virtuosos. Please give me suggestions for songs that fit this category! Thanks!
     
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  5. Jul 16, 2020 #2
    FatStringer52

    FatStringer52

    Oct 30, 2016
    Northeast Texas
    Elton John - Madman Across the Water. Elton had such a variety of great bassists play on his early recordings and this is no exception. Plus, it would be a rarity -- I have not seen notation, tab or a YT cover of it.
     
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  9. Jul 21, 2020 #3
    glennonbass

    glennonbass Supporting Member

    Jan 29, 2008
    How about Intro to Sweet Jane Live version?
     
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  13. Jul 23, 2020 #4
    dadglasser

    dadglasser

    Oct 11, 2009
  18. Jul 25, 2020 #5
    proverbs10_4

    proverbs10_4 Inactive

    Jul 16, 2020
    Dennis Coffey - Scorpio
     
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  22. Jul 25, 2020 #6
    JimK

    JimK

    Dec 12, 1999
    Few years back, Bass Player did a transcription of this...
     
  26. Jul 25, 2020 #7
    dtripoli

    dtripoli

    Aug 15, 2010
    CA
    TV & Movie Theme Songs,
    "Sanford and Son" - 'Street Beater'
    "Barney Miller"​
    Both written by Quincy Jones
    These 2 song's bass line intros are still easily recognizable as the shows are still in syndication.

    "Groove is in the Heart" covered by Deee-Lite
    It's a slowed down version of Herbie Hancock's "Bring Down The Birds" from the movie, "Blow Up"
     
  30. Jul 25, 2020 #8
    kenmeg

    kenmeg

    Apr 8, 2008
    London Calling - The Clash
     

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