Posted on 02/28/2022 10:43:43 AM PST by mylife
Let’s face it: often, a good song is only as good as its bassline. In fact, there are times when the bass guitar player – so often the under-appreciated middle man or woman of music – steals the spotlight through their mountain-moving low-end activities.
In an age where it’s easy to debate and obsess over the greatest guitar solos of all time, the bassline can often fly under the radar. Yet there is an entire legion of bass hooks that deserve their rightful place in the annals of music history.
The breadth of style in the following list is a testament to both the instrument’s versatility and the creativity of those who wield it. Usually assumed to be a backline instrument, the bassline can be so much more than just a low-end linchpin: the track-carrying grooves of Town Called Malice immediately spring to mind, as does the famously filthy line in Ace of Spades.
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The Lemon Song is what first leaps to mind when it comes to great bass lines. Chuck Rainey has some great ones on The Royal Scam, too.
Awesome, I saved this. I know most of these but not all.
I would have picked the bass line from “Use Me” over Lovely Day but that’s a minor quibble.
No mention of Pete Steel or Locomotive Breath, it might as well be.
Chuck Rainey on “Josie” with Steely Dan. #1 no one else even close.
XTC has always been one of my favorite bands. Huge, huge talent there, from all the members.
“I Wish”
That’s one’s a blast to play but there are so many...
Actually 32 , each repeated 8 times (D,A,B,G)
One of these days, people might realize…that’s not a “bass”. That’s an electronic simulation.
Just like Crocodile Dundee.
My vote for Bass Queen:
MISA from Band-Maid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4hxLeHbqZo&ab_channel=BAND-MAID
JJ had so many iconic lines it’s incredible. The Book “Standing in the Shadows of Motown” is must for bass players.
It has recordings and transcripts, fantastic. Bernadette, I Was Born To Love Her, oh my!
The songs recorded are played by all your favorite bassists imitating JJ, it’s really something.
- Jethro Tull: "Locomotive Breath"
- Grand Funk Railroad: "Closer To Home (I'm Your Captain)"
no Suzy quatro?
John on “We Won’t Get Fooled Again”.
Good to see that Cream made the list twice.
Jack Bruce was a magnificent bass player, as well as lyricist and vocalist.
Radiohead - The National Anthem
how is gfr overlooked in general?
shameful.
David Hood put down some great bass tracks, IMO.
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