Favorite basslines, part deux

Yeah, I know there was already a discussion about this, I had to start another one, because the original discussion was closed before I got a chance to weigh in with one of my faves: the signature bass line on the Eagles' "One Of These Nights". Anyone else have one they didn't get to submit?

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Permalink Reply by Kelly Roach on July 23, 2010 at 1:07am

There are so many great bass lines in so many genres. I'm quite partial to Sting (esp his work in The Police) and Adam Clayton of U2. You guys have named a lot of the others. Plus all the Motown stuff is absolutely killer!!

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Permalink Reply by Steve Pippin on July 23, 2010 at 10:02am

Yes, Sting is a very tasteful player. Nothing showy, but always musically solid, holding up the bottom end in the most unobtrusive way. Great stuff.

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Permalink Reply by Dave Fowler on July 23, 2010 at 4:48pm

I have many but here are a few of note for me personally!
1) Foghat Slow Ride Nick Jameson
2) One thing leads to another by The Fixx
3) Le Freak by Chic Bernard Edwards
4) Shining Star by Earth Wind and Fire Verdine White

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Permalink Reply by David Erwin on July 25, 2010 at 3:14pm

In consideration of Sir Paul being in town tomorrow night,Mon 7/26/10, how about "Dear Prudence" from the White album?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Pippin on July 25, 2010 at 5:10pm

Yes, indeed....and if you have "Don't Bother Me" from 1963 in your catalog,
give that a listen too. It's kinda buried in the mix, but pretty creative playing.

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Permalink Reply by Kelly Roach on July 26, 2010 at 12:27am

One other killer bass line that I just thought of - "Rio" by Duran Duran. Moving and busy, but just right.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Pippin on July 26, 2010 at 9:07am

Oh yeah, that bass line flies. Ahhh...the 80s....

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Permalink Reply by Steve Pippin on July 26, 2010 at 5:17pm

Oh yeah, man..not to mention his cut of "Standin' On Shaky Ground".

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Permalink Reply by John Carroll on August 4, 2010 at 12:19pm

Don't know if this was mentioned in the original, but, the bass part on "What A Fool Believes" is one of my all-time faves. Simple, sparse, yet so so effective.

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Permalink Reply by Dave Fowler on August 9, 2010 at 12:07am

That bassline was actually created by Don Felder...

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Permalink Reply by Rex Bledsoe on August 28, 2010 at 4:40am

Chuck Rainey's line on Aretha's "Until You Come Back To Me ..." makes me grin every time I listen. If you haven't heard it in a while, check it out.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Pippin on August 28, 2010 at 11:56am

I have that song in my library, but hadn't listened to it in a while. I just did, though, and you're right. He's right in the pocket all the way. Good stuff.