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« on: January 02, 2020, 07:43:26 AM »
« edited: January 05, 2020, 07:36:50 AM by Meclazine »
Post your favourite bass grooves.

Bobby Womack

If You Think You're Lonely Now (1981)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e84E1yGQMyk

(Bass Player: Nathan East)
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« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2020, 07:44:03 AM »
« Edited: January 05, 2020, 07:37:27 AM by Meclazine »
Jaco Pastorius

Come On, Come Over (1976)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE6HmArln_k
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« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2020, 09:52:44 AM »
Rage Against The Machine - Know Your Enemy
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« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2020, 11:34:56 PM »
Some that come to mind:

Anti-Flag - Press Corpse

https://youtu.be/ty-qfrzCtmw

Patrice Rushern - Forget me Nots

https://youtu.be/iRusbYIyRNI

Elton John - Love Lies Bleeding

https://youtu.be/7GPf7Vk0-FQ?t=3m44s
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2020, 12:54:08 AM »
« Edited: January 05, 2020, 07:37:59 AM by Meclazine »
Roxy Music

Love is the Drug (1975)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE49NdNnBxA

(Bass Player: John Gustafson)

One of Roxy Music's first hits, this primarily relies on the tight bass work of a young bass player, John Gustafson, with his 1975 Precision bass.
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« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2020, 07:17:25 AM »
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Brick

Dazz (1976)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpr9qvuodVA

(Bass Player: Ray Ransom)

From the album Good High, Ice Cube would later sample this track for NWA.
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« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2020, 07:33:02 AM »
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William De Vaughn

Be Thankful For What You Got (1974)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDTXljIqxRE

(Bass Player: Rusty Jackman)

Title track from their 1974 release of the same name, this album sold 2 million copies. Originally scripted in 1972 as "A Cadillac Don't Come Easy", this soulful tune is reminiscent of Curtis Mayfield.

Also sampled by Ice Cube and NWA.
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« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2020, 08:06:53 PM »
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James Gang

Funk #49 (1970)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_qHU_6Ofc0

(Bass Player: Dale Peters)

James Gang was one of Joe Walsh's first successful bands before The Eagles.
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« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2020, 08:20:53 PM »
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Kool & The Gang

Fresh (1984)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ1XwGDcA4

(Bass Player: "Kool" - Robert Bell)

A really tight groove that enhances both kick drum and snare.

The band that re-wrote the formula for bass groove in the 1970's, Kool & The Gang released 25 albums between 1970 and 2016. There were so many songs to pick from:

  • Get Down On It
  • Cherish
  • Celebration
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« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2020, 09:45:48 PM »
Why
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« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2020, 03:56:10 PM »
This isn't technically a bass line, but I love the trumpets in this song.  The problem is that the song is over nine minutes long....so unless your DJ passes out at the microphone, you'll never hear it on the radio, LOL.  "If you're gonna have a hit, you gotta make it fit" -- Billy Joel

Chicago - Street Player

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJMw8cUGjwI
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« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2020, 03:58:47 PM »
BTW, if that sounds familiar, it should....parts of it were sampled for Pitbull's 2009 hit "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)". 
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« Reply #12 on: January 09, 2020, 04:00:29 PM »
Quote from: Meclazine on January 02, 2020, 07:43:26 AM
Post your favourite bass grooves.

Bobby Womack

If You Think You're Lonely Now (1981)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e84E1yGQMyk

(Bass Player: Nathan East)

That's a good one.  I hear that the character of "Calhoun Tubbs" (on "In Living Color") was partially inspired by Womack. 
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« Reply #13 on: January 09, 2020, 04:05:43 PM »
If we're talking funky stuff from the 80s, I like this one hit wonder from 1987. 

The System - Don't Disturb This Groove

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1auttoVTkbCZuw32941pUU1fM4FqMcxge
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« Reply #14 on: January 09, 2020, 09:45:27 PM »
« Edited: January 09, 2020, 09:51:01 PM by Meclazine »
Both excellent examples. Love the Chicago one.

Also sampled by The Bucketheads as well for "The Bomb".
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« Reply #15 on: January 09, 2020, 09:55:10 PM »
« Edited: January 10, 2020, 10:23:10 AM by Meclazine »
Gwen Guthrie

Seventh Heaven (1985)

https://youtu.be/UMpACxYoPEM

(Bass Player: Robbie Shakespeare)

Remixed by Larry Levan, the bass line is such a central part of this tune, and it really gets a hook into you.
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« Reply #16 on: January 09, 2020, 09:59:02 PM »
Tame Impala

Mind Mischief

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgK_Er7WZVg

(Bass Player: Kevin Parker)

Kevin Parker writes, records, and plays every instrument. Tame Impala is simply the physical manifestation on stage of his recordings with his 4 mates from Perth who play his music live.

One band where I am content with his selfishness.
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« Reply #17 on: January 09, 2020, 10:11:49 PM »
The Rascals

Groovin'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JIq8Zn0AJE

(Bass Player: Chuck Rainey)

Catchy tune with a smooth bass line.
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« Reply #18 on: January 13, 2020, 11:17:01 AM »
Marcus Miller

Lugano Jazz Festival (2008)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5eZGNjGBeE

4 of the most talented musicians you will ever see team up in HD to give your ears some welcome relief from mediocrity.
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« Reply #19 on: January 15, 2020, 05:02:10 AM »
AC-DC

Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuureXcbddY

(Bass Player - Cliff Williams)

One of the first bass riffs I learnt when I started bass, the drummer and bass player in the band are like one person. Such a tight backing line up.
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« Reply #20 on: January 15, 2020, 05:39:00 AM »
Skee-Lo

I Wish (1995)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryDOy3AosBw

(Bass Player - Marcus Miller)

Originally sampled from Bernard Wright's Spinnin' who had Marcus Miller, previously featured above laying down a great bass line which makes the song.
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« Reply #21 on: January 15, 2020, 05:54:18 AM »
« Edited: January 15, 2020, 06:16:38 AM by Meclazine »
Fat Larry's Band

Act Like You Know (1982)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V46NFCtaJI

(Bass Player - Larry La Bes - surpringly not that fat)

Easily the grooviest band you have never heard of. Look at that bass player. If you were droppin' that in the mix, you would be seriously dancing along with the beat. Also features a really tasty guitar solo for all of you electric guitarists out there.

Remarkably, they had what I would consider a No 1 hit in:

Zoom (1982)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMo6Ju8SJ8o

which never really charted either. Maybe naming themselves "Fat" Larry's Band had something to do with it, but nonetheless, great musicality from this group of musicians.

That was such a nice song with a great feeling. Good one to send to the missus when she is lonely and missin' you.
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« Reply #22 on: January 29, 2020, 12:06:48 AM »
The guitars in this song sound cool, IMHO.  Also, the lead singer is Ronnie James Dio!!

Rainbow - Man On The Silver Mountain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORnvO1VyYMk
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« Reply #23 on: January 29, 2020, 12:12:44 AM »
Also, if you want some classic stuff from the 70s, check this one out. 

Player - Baby Come Back

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drsspDuyMaY
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« Reply #24 on: January 29, 2020, 12:49:44 AM »
Quote from: FairBol on January 29, 2020, 12:06:48 AM
The guitars in this song sound cool, IMHO.  Also, the lead singer is Ronnie James Dio!!

Rainbow - Man On The Silver Mountain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORnvO1VyYMk

That is when Ritchie split from Deep Purple. Some great songs on that album.
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