Topic: most famous basslines in history (Read 10131 times)

MrSteve · « **Reply #20 on:** January 12, 2009, 10:22:57 PM »

Tell Me Something Good - Chaka Khan
Boogie On Reggae Woman - Stevie Wonder
Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
Bernadette - Four Tops
Walk on the Wild Side - Lou Reed
Another One Bites the Dust - Queen
Money - Pink Floyd
Rock Steady - Aretha Franklin
If You Want Me to Stay - Sly Stone

momuzik · « **Reply #21 on:** January 13, 2009, 06:55:02 AM »

also,
Lady Marmalade - Pattie Labelle (Gitchie, gitchie, ya ya here)

bass_asaph · « **Reply #22 on:** January 13, 2009, 07:16:31 PM »

Just my imagination by the temptations has one of the most smooth and simple basslines ive ever heard.plus Isreal's friend of God with Mr palmer on bass has become a favorite too.

Shadow_ · « **Reply #23 on:** January 13, 2009, 09:47:21 PM »

Quote from: bass_asaph on January 13, 2009, 07:16:31 PM

Just my imagination by the temptations has one of the most smooth and simple basslines ive ever heard.plus Isreal's friend of God with Mr palmer on bass has become a favorite too.

Yo Cuz!

Thats my cousin and mentor on the bass. Ive heard you do that bassline during the offering.LOL

Shribs · « **Reply #24 on:** January 14, 2009, 09:21:03 AM »

Dani California-Chilli Peppers
Badfish-sublime
That's The Way Of The World-Earth, wind, and fire

many more, but those are one people will recognize more

BigFoot_BigThumb · « **Reply #25 on:** January 14, 2009, 10:26:40 AM »

Your Precious Love - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

Several songs by the Late Rick James, but I can't print the titles here.

Run For Cover - David Sanborn

Use Me - Bill Withers

Let The Praise Begin - Fred Hammond and RFC

The Ghetto - Donny Hathaway

judieguitar · « **Reply #26 on:** January 14, 2009, 11:17:04 PM »

lean on me

IotaNet · « **Reply #27 on:** January 18, 2009, 11:15:34 PM »

I can't believe no one mentioned ...

Papa Was a Rolling Stone
Skin Tight

malthumb · « **Reply #28 on:** January 19, 2009, 07:07:31 AM »

Serpentine Fire (EWF)
Fire (Ohio Players)
Joy & Pain (Frankie Beverly & Maze)

cordney · « **Reply #29 on:** January 20, 2009, 04:20:13 AM »

I'm learning "I want you back" as we speak.

malthumb · « **Reply #30 on:** January 20, 2009, 05:30:25 AM »

Super Freak (Rick James) aka You Can't Touch This (Hammer)

Under Pressure aka Ice, Ice Baby

funkStrat_97 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 20, 2009, 08:33:52 AM »

Quote from: dfwkeys on January 12, 2009, 11:04:39 AM

Beat it - michael jackson

I have to disagree with this. "Beat It" is well known guitar riff with bass support. My list of famous bass lines include:

1. "China Girl" - David Bowie
2. "I Can't Wait" - New Shooz
3. "Leave It" - Yes
4. "When The Beat Goes On" - The Whispers
5. "Shining Star" - Earth Wind & Fire

BigFoot_BigThumb · « **Reply #32 on:** January 20, 2009, 08:56:43 AM »

Quote from: funkStrat_97 on January 20, 2009, 08:33:52 AM

I have to disagree with this. "Beat It" is well known guitar riff with bass support. My list of famous bass lines include:

1. "China Girl" - David Bowie

Dude, that is my JAM!!!!!! That's one of the first basslines I ever learned when I was around 11 yrs old. I actually remember when that song was brand new. MAN, I'm old.

A few more.........

Lovely Day - Bill Withers

Owner of a Lonely Heart - Yes

Hold On - EnVogue

Cars - Gary Numan

malthumb · « **Reply #33 on:** January 20, 2009, 09:50:59 AM »

Too Hot - Kool & The Gang
Hollywood Swingin' - Kool & The Gang

momuzik · « **Reply #34 on:** January 20, 2009, 12:44:01 PM »

Quote from: BigFoot_BigThumb on January 20, 2009, 08:56:43 AM

...Lovely Day - Bill Withers...

I think Bill Withers did one with Grover Washington - Just the two of us; that's a bassline that the older crowd might recognize right away.

NewBass · « **Reply #35 on:** January 20, 2009, 07:22:41 PM »

Baseline from Jimi Hendrix's "Born Under A Bad Sign"...

funkStrat_97 · « **Reply #36 on:** January 20, 2009, 08:17:31 PM »

Quote from: malthumb on January 20, 2009, 09:50:59 AM

Too Hot - Kool & The Gang
Hollywood Swingin' - Kool & The Gang

Hollywood Swingin' I agree with; but what's so special about the bassline from Too Hot? It's a great song, but to me the bass line by itself doesn't stand out much from similar jazz/r&b songs of the era.

malthumb · « **Reply #37 on:** January 20, 2009, 09:20:33 PM »

Quote from: funkStrat_97 on January 20, 2009, 08:17:31 PM

Hollywood Swingin' I agree with; but what's so special about the bassline from Too Hot? It's a great song, but to me the bass line by itself doesn't stand out much from similar jazz/r&b songs of the era.

There's absolutely nothing great about it. But play 6 notes and most people will recognize the song. I think that's what the original poster was asking about. What basslines are easily recognizable by non-musicians. Nothing could be simpler than "Another One Bites The Dust" or "Slide", but I bet 9 ou of 10 people would recognize them quickly.

momuzik · « **Reply #38 on:** January 21, 2009, 06:42:46 AM »

Nobody mentioned Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll by Vaughan Mason & Crew; that bassline sounds somewhat similar to Good Times.

nupe15 · « **Reply #39 on:** January 21, 2009, 01:48:37 PM »

Everybody recognizes the theme from Car Wash

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