Over the last few weeks i've really come to love hearing great bass playing. A couple of years ago i would of been like the ignorant public and said 'he's just the bass player' but now i fucking love the bass.

Currently i'm feeling;

Duff mckegan;
Rocket queen, Sweet Child O' Mine

J.P. Jones;
Ramble on, whole lotta love, heartbreaker, dazed and confused, lemon song

Prince;
Party up, Head

Noel redding; fire

Hendrix; All along the watchtower

I also saw a documentary on John Entwhistle and he was one of the greatest ever players who revolutionised bass playing(yes before Larry gayham).
Apart from 'My generation' what tracks would you recommend for his best playing becuase i currently do not listen to the who at all.

Larry Graham -- "Thank You For Talking To Me Africa"

-- "Emancipation" (one of the best bass lines he ever laid down)

Steve Davis -- "Summertime"

Charles Mingus -- Pick'em

Stuart Zender -- Any track off of Return of the Space Cowboy

Sting -- "Shadows In The Rain"

Me'Shell Ndegeocello -- "The Way"
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mikek1 said:

For John Entwistle, I'd check out the "Live At Leeds" album by the Who. His playing is great throughout; really goes to support Townshend's contention that John was really the lead guitarist of the Who. Also the album Quadrophenia is probably the best Who studio album for showcasing john's bass particularly tracks like The Real Me and Doctor Jimmy. Oh, and here's a video from 2000 (two years before he died) from the Who's Royal albert hall performance


http://www.youtube.com/wa...Vl39LBZGMw

Mark Adams (Slave) : Slide/Just a Touch of Love

Jaco : Entire debut album!!! (naming one or 2 songs just weren't enough)

Chuck Rainey : Black Cow (Steely Dan)

Larry Graham/GCS : The Jam

Larry Graham (SLY) : Sex Machine

Prince : Tamborine

Oh and here a few of my favorite basslines or bass performances

Talking Loud and Sayin Nothin-James Brown (Bootsy)
Funkentelechy-Parliament (probably Bootsy, could be Cordell Boogie Mosson)
Don't Worry If there's a hell below we're all gonna go-Curtis Mayfield (Joseph Lucky Scott)
Pow-Graham Central Station (Larry Graham, duh)
Earthquake-Graham Central Station
Cholly (Funk Gettin Ready to Roll)-Funkadelic (Bootsy)
The Heat Is On-The Isley Brothers (Marvin Isley)
Taxman-The Beatles (Paul McCartney)
Dear Prudence-The Beatles (Paul McCartney)
Grooveallegiance-Funkadelic (Rodney Skeet Curtis)
I Wish-Stevie Wonder (Nathan Watts)
Desert Song-Stanley Clarke
Won't Get Fooled Again-the Who (john Entwistle)
The Real Me-The Who
Doctor Jimmy-The Who
Substitute-The Who
My Generation-The Who
Ride the Rhythm-Sly & The family stone (Larry Graham)
I was made to love her-Stevie Wonder (James Jamerson)
It's A Shame-the Spinners (some sources say its James Jamerson, others say its actually Stevie Wonder on a real bass?!, either way great bassline)
Knock Yourself Out-Tower of Power (Rocco Prestia)
Anchor-Jonas Hellborg (the whole album Icon is phenomenol, Jonas plays electric and acoustic bass guitars much like a sitar or sarod, and it features Shawn Lane who's an amazing guitarist)
The Roundabout-Yes (Chris Squire)
Providence-King Crimson (John Wetton)
YYZ-Rush (Geddy Lee)
1983 A Merman I should turn to be-Jimi Hendrix
The Interworld and the New Innocence-Praxis (Bootsy)
Munchies for YOur Love-Bootsy's Rubber Band
Lady Cab Driver-Prince
Housequake-Prince
(You're Love Keeps Lifting me)Higher and higher-Jackie Wilson (James Jamerson)
Boom Boom-John lee hooker (James Jamerson)
Portrait of Tracy-Jaco Pastorius
Norwegian Wood-Victor Wooten
I wanna know if it's good to you-Funkadelic (Billy Bass Nelson)
Live With Me-The Rolling Stones (Bill Wyman)
Sympathy For the Devil-The Rolling Stones (Bill Wyman)
I don't know Satisfaction-Sly & the Family stone (Sly)
Skin I'm In-Sly & the family stone (Sly)
Super Bad-James Brown (Bootsy)
Dirt-The Stooges (David alexander)

I'll put more in a bit but one that jumps to mind right now is:

Seal's Bring it On- bass by Wendy Melvoin-that shit is FUNKY!!!

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The Pleasure Principle-Janet Jackson.
Monte Moir played it.

Stanley Clarke's "Goodbye Porkpie Hat" (Excellent use of Space)
[Edited 11/12/06 21:14pm]

This thread has been posted before but here are a few I haven't seen mentioned before:


Friday -Yahzarah

Smokey Joint - Hil St.Soul

Manifest Destiny - Jamiraquai

Sad Girl - Mint Condition (brilliant use of space)

Cigarettes - King's X

Make me wanna holler - Me'shell

After the rain - Davina

Chaka's Ain't Nobody

Wow - so many to choose from! Highlights for me including Graham Central Station - 'Hair' (inevitably), Parliament - 'Handcuffs' (underrated) and The Time's '777-9311'...

Uh, there are soooo many. Too many to list, actually. But off the top of my skull;

"Today" from "Rerlease Yourself" 1974 - Larry Graham and GCS
James Jamerson (who played on some of my father's stuff) Basically anything James played on is killin'. Same goes for Bootsy, Bernard Edwards and Stanley. Both Bootsy and Stanley, during the 70's, were basically Hendrix on bass. Especially Bootsy.

jacktheimprovident said:

That was keith ritchards who played bass on that. I've seen the dvd of the making of that song.
[Edited 11/13/06 3:19am]

jacktheimprovident said:

Bootsy plays bass on that track.

Wizard Of Finance (Bootsy Collins)
Mista' Cool (Louis Johnson)
Hair (Larry Graham)
If You Want Me To Stay (Sly Stone)
Dreamin' (Mark Adams)

mikek1 said:

FuNkeNsteiN said:

sorry i have not respect for homophobic, sexist, self-righteous, dogmatic pricks!

John Deacon-Another One Bites The Dust!!!!!

mikek1 said:

You don't have to respect his persona. Respect what he has done for bass playing.

(A repost so it could probably stand an update)

These are basslines from all over the map...

James Brown:
Cold Sweat
Mother Popcorn
Super Bad
Soul Power
Talkin' Loud & Sayin' Nothing
Hot Pants
The Payback

Aretha Franklin:
Baby I Love You
Since You've Been Gone
See Saw


Wilson Pickett:
Mustang Sally
Engine, Engine #9

Otis Redding:
I Can't Turn You Loose
Tramp
Respect

Curtis Mayfield:
We're A Winner
Freddie's Dead
Superfly

Four Tops:
Reach Out
Bernadette
Standing In The Shadows Of Love


Martha & The Vandellas:
Nowhere To Run
Love Bug Leave My Heart Alone


Supremes:
Stop! In The Name Of Love
You Keep Me Hangin' On
My World Is Empty Without You
Stoned Love

Temptations:
Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
Shakey Ground
Ball Of Confusion
Psychedelic Shack
I'm Losing You

Jackson Five:
I Want You Back
ABC
The Love You Save

Stevie Wonder:
Uptight
I was Made To Love Her
I'm Wondering
Shoo Be Doo Be Doo Da Day

Michael Jackson:
Thriller
Off The Wall
P.Y.T.
The Way You Make Me Feel
Speed Demon

Janet Jackson:
[i]The Pleasure Principle
Control
What Have You Done For Me Lately

Isley Brothers:
This Old Heart of Mine
Fight The Power
The Pride

Sly:
Loose Booty
Sing A Simple Song
Life
Smilin'
Runnin' Away

Booker T. & the MGs:
Green Onions
Hip-Hug-Her
Time Is Tight
Melting Pot

Jr. Walker & The All-Stars:
What Does It Take
Road Runner
Shotgun

Kool and the Gang:
Funky Stuff
Who's Gonna Take The Weight
Love The Life You Live
Let The Music Take Your Mind
Open Sesame
N.T.
Pneumonia

Jimi Hendrix:
Who Knows
Changes
Little Miss Lover
If 6 Was 9
Spanish Castle Magic
Fire
Manic Depression

Tower Of Power:
What Is Hip
Soul Vaccination
Knock Yourself Out

The Police:
Walking on the Moon
Shadows in the Rain
Bring on the Night


Misc:

Chaka Khan - Something Deep
We Gotta Get Out Of This Place - The Animals
She's Not There - Zombies
Politician - Cream
Get Together - The Youngbloods
Rescue Me - Fontella Bass
Boogie Nights - Heatwave
Fake - Alexander O'Neal
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye/Tammy Terrell
Going To A Go-Go - The Miracles
Cool Jerk - The Capitals
Sussudio - Phil Collins
Big Time - Peter Gabriel
No Reply At All - Genesis
Don't Disturb This Groove - The System
Sweet Soul Music - Arthur Conley
Tighten Up - Archie Bell & the Drells
Skinny Legs And All - Joe Tex
Fencewalk - Mandrill
Come On, Come Over - Jaco Pastorius
Twenty-Five Miles, War - Edwin Starr
Every Time You Go Away - Paul Young


...It's interesting to note how some basslines can "drive" a song in a way that's very obvious and others in a way that is much more subtle.

Probably could have saved some typing by just saying [Insert James Jamerson discography here]

Waits for paligap to show up with a monster list.


tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431

Give It To Me Baby/Come Into My Life - Oscar Alston

The Way You Love Is Heaven/Slide - Mark Adams

Everybody Dance/Le Freak/Good Times - Bernard Edwards

...


There's Too Many!!!! But These are Definitely Favorites:


Who Knows - Hendrix/ Band Of Gypsys (Billy Cox)

The Pursuit Of Accidents - Level 42 (Mark King)

Thinking Of You - Sister Sledge/Chic (Bernard Edwards)

Squib Cakes - Tower Of Power ( Electric Bass - Rocco Prestia/ Organ Bass Pedals- Chester Thompson

Glide - Pleasure (Nate Phillips)

Darling Dear - Jackson 5(James Jamerson)

Never Get Away - Slave (Mark Adams)

The Jam - Graham Central Station (Larry Graham)

Manic Depression - Jimi Hendrix

Teen Town - Weather Report (Jaco Pastorius)

777-9311 - The Time( Prince)

At The Fair -Wayne Shorter (Marcus Miller)

Thighs High - Tom Browne (Sekou Bunch)

Let's Work - Prince

Chromatic Fantasy - Jaco Pastorius

The Machine Stops - Level 42 (Mark King)

For The Love Of Money - O'Jays (Anthony Jackson)

Sir Nose D'Voidofunk(Pay Attention-B3M) - Parliament (Bootsy Collins)

What's Happenin' Brother - Marvin Gaye (James Jamerson)

Sing A Simple Song - Sly and The Family Stone (Larry Graham)

Everybody Dance - Chic (Bernard Edwards)

Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder

Flashlight - Parliament - Bernie Worrell

Peg - Steely Dan (Chuck Rainey)

Bootzilla - Bootsy Collins

Pandora Awakened - Wayne Shorter (Marcus Miller)

Be Yourself - Cameo

Motor Booty Affair - Parliament (Rodney "Skeet" Curtis)

Nights Over Egypt - Jones Girls/MFSB (Ronnie Baker)

Jungle Boogie - Kool and The Gang (Robert "Kool" Bell)

Love I Never Had It So Good - Quincy Jones (Anthony Jackson)

Runnin' For Your Loving - Brothers Johnson (Louis Johnson)

Just A Touch Of Love - Slave (Mark Adams)

Kashmir - Lenny White (Foley)

Off The Planet - Stanley Clarke

Boomerang - Marcus Miller

Continuum - Jaco Pastorius

Mondo Garaj - Garaj Mahal (Kai Eckhardt)

Guy LaFleur - Steve Khan/Eyewitness (Anthony Jackson)

I Wanna Play For You - Stanley Clarke

Top Secret - Yellowjackets (Jimmy Haslip)

A Remark You Made - Weather Report (Jaco Pastorius)

Fun City - Vernon Burch

Get Tha Funk Out Ma Face - Brothers Johnson (Louis Johnson)

No Reply At All - Genesis (Mike Rutherford)

Miss You - Rolling Stones (Bill Wyman)

Florida Room - Donald Fagen (Walter Becker)

Woman In A Man's World - Chaka Khan (Phil Upchurch)

Medicine Man - Zawinul Syndicate (Gerald Veasley)

Could It Be You - Marcus Miller







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[Edited 11/14/06 11:46am]

Prince: Let's Work

Flea: Give it Away

Sting: We Are Living in a Material World

My favorite bass line ever is "If You Want Me to Stay" by Sly & the Family Stone.
I'm sorry if it's already been mentioned, I hadn't seen it, but I didn't check very thoroughly.

shockadelicaa said:

Larry was always acting in those instructions dvd's like it's him on all the stuff.
But it's actually Sly on bass.
Check my site on youtube -> stone14 for a great version from the song.

I posted a Third World "Try Jah Love" Appreciation thread. The bass line on that song is very FUNKY.

shockadelicaa said:

I mentioned it a couple of posts back
Definitely a great bassline

Tosh said:

Larry left the band before they recorded Fresh