Songs with slap only, no popping

[Snarf]

Hello Talkbass Hivemind,

I'm on a little bit of an academic hunt at the moment, searching for examples of songs that utilize slapping technique but NO popping. Anyone have suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[Lagado]

A poster put up a The Jamaica Boys track a few days back with Marcus on bass. It sounded like the whole line was on the thumb. Basically mimicking what a synth would do. I can't remember the title of the track though.

 

[30calbass]

Lessons in love by level 42 , good for rhythm.

 

[dreamadream99]

You Can Call Me Al, Paul Simon.

 

[LowFactor]

Slapped silly - Billy Sheehan off the first Niacin record.

 

[Lagado]

Mostly on the thumb, a nice tempo, harder than you think to stay in the swing:

 

[Snarf]

Thanks for the replies all. Looking particularly for easy examples, things that someone brand new to the style could play along to given some practice. I've been writing my own examples, but nothing beats playing along to a song.

 

[Les Fret]

Slapped silly - Billy Sheehan off the first Niacin record.

Doesn't sound like slapping with thumb only to me. There is much more happening.

 

[idi0tf0wl]

"Take the Power Back" by Rage Against the Machine's main hook is all slap, no pop, and pretty easy on top of sounding cool.

 

[Les Fret]

"Take the Power Back" by Rage Against the Machine's main hook is all slap, no pop, and pretty easy on top of sounding cool.

There are some pops in there too.

 

[idi0tf0wl]

There are some pops in there too.

Just listened to it again and you're right.

 

[Les Fret]

Just listened to it again and you're right.

ok no problem. Nice song anyway!! There are not so many slap songs with thumb only. Maybe the beginning of My Name is Mud (not easy though). lessons in Love is a good one, also not easy to play it in that speed.

 

[onda'bass]

louis johnson is what you're looking for.

 

[Les Fret]

I recorder this song more than 10 years ago. The part from 0:24 and on is all thumb. Recorded on a Gibson G-3 Grabber.

 

[stigbeve]

Freak On A Leash?

 

[Altitude]

Lessons in love by level 42 , good for rhythm.

There are a few level 42 songs that fit. Another is "Eyes Waterfalling" - he gets into some pops eventually but they are ornamental and not crucial to the identity of the bassline or song.

Be warned, there's a rather long into on this song; it doesn't get started until about 1:30. But once it does it's quite a ride, more so when you consider Mark King is also singing.

 

[Les Fret]

There are a few level 42 songs that fit. Another is "Eyes Waterfalling" - he gets into some pops eventually but they are ornamental and not crucial to the identity of the bassline or song.

Be warned, there's a rather long into on this song; it doesn't get started until about 1:30. But once it does it's quite a ride, more so when you consider Mark King is also singing.

Yes Mark is the King of thumb! great song...

 

[who]

Thanks for the replies all. Looking particularly for easy examples, things that someone brand new to the style could play along to given some practice. I've been writing my own examples, but nothing beats playing along to a song.

Everyday People by Sly and the Family Stone.

 

[SunByrne]

I believe the slap parts in Young MC's "Bust a Move" (performed by Flea) are just slaps, no pops.