SIMPLE bass lines that make the song...

[tonyp145]

First of all, a thank-you and a "shout out" to mrjim123 for the great thread on bass lines that literally "make the song". Well done and good show!

Hi, I'm sorry, I've used the search feature trying to find the original thread and I can't get it. Sounds interesting, could you please post a link to it. Thanks!

 

[meals]

Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy
Feel Good Inc. - Gorillaz

 

[tsar nicholas]

Has "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley been mentioned? That one.

 

[kiripunk]

Has "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley been mentioned? That one.

Such a groovy line!

 

[Music_for_life]

I have just sight read this old heart of mine
very cool song

 

[MangoSweat]

Hey man nice shot-Filter
Cannonball-The Breeders
A lot of RATM stuff is really fun to play

 

[BigRedBassPlayer]

Sunshine of your love by Cream. Simple, but I love playing that song.

 

[FaithNoMan]

It was mentioned in this thread in 2009 or so, but I have always loved Adam Clayton's line in "With or Without You" by U2.

I think it's perfect.

 

[MangoSweat]

Bumping this cause I've enjoyed this thread.
Also, might as well contribute.

A-Punk - Vampire Weekend (What genre is this even?)
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Dunno if this has been listed yet. Didn't feel like looking through all the pages.
It's a fun song.

Woohoo Iowa!(couldn't help but notice) Vampire Weekend is awesome. I describe it as island punk? Sounds good to me! And fun to play

 

[Waster]

It was mentioned in this thread in 2009 or so, but I have always loved Adam Clayton's line in "With or Without You" by U2.

I think it's perfect.

Every U2 bass line is fits this category! Clayton's playing is so perfect for that band.

 

[Duke21]

It was mentioned in this thread in 2009 or so, but I have always loved Adam Clayton's line in "With or Without You" by U2.

I think it's perfect.

It is one of the greatest bass lines in my opinion, amazing how simple bass line back up such a great song!

 

[Duke21]

GREAT CALL!!!

Indeed!

 

[MtManiac]

Every U2 bass line is fits this category! Clayton's playing is so perfect for that band.

And they really do define the songs too.

 

[cccy]

There are so many... off the top of my head:

Jet - Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Massive Attack - Safe From Harm
Peggy Lee - Fever

Not sure how easy these songs are... could be simplified as well I guess.
Marvin Gaye - Ain't that Peculiar
Jamiroquai - Runaway

and a couple more rowdy ones:
Black Flag - Six Pack
Dead Kennedys - Holiday in Cambodia
Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls
Megadeth - Peace Sells

 

[BulbofPassion]

Nirvana's version of Love Buzz is pretty simple and not too hard to get down. Easier then it sounds.
I was also thinking;
She by Green Day
Sweet Tooth by Marilyn Mason (There's actually a lot of Gidget and Twiggy lines I could list)
Maybe even Wrapped in Plastic by Manson. Probably up there with Love Buzz. Simple but might take some work to get down.
Also try, Tired of Sex by Weezer and I'm not sure, was Seven Nation Army already listed?
You could also try various Birthday Party songs like Release the Bats or King Ink

 

[nightwulf]

ANYTHING done by the Duck:
Green onions, Time is Tight Booker T and the MG's
Knock on wood Eddie Floyd
Born Under a Bad Sign, Crosscut Saw Albert King
Going Down Freddie King
Soul Man, Wrap It Up, May I Baby Sam and Dave
Dock of the Bay, I Can't Turn You Loose, Otis Redding

Things not by the Duck:
You Shook Me Led Zepplin
Comfortably Numb Pink Floyd
Come Together The Beatles

 

[MrBassManG]

At the risk of repeating (11 pages is a lot to get through...)

Pumped up Kicks - Foster the People
Be My Baby - The Crystals

(edit: Holy shirt, 27 pages!)

 

[lindseyp]

+1 for Pumped Up Kicks.

 

[Earache]

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Oooh Nah Nah Nah

 

[ChrisLaBenne]

"Shut Up and Let Me Go" by the Ting Tings
"The Golden Age" by The Asteroids Galaxy Tour
"Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand

I think these fit the description pretty well, eh?