Bass line earworms

[John Frets]

Andy Fraser’s bass playing has already been mentioned. Andy also wrote some great songs, including “Every Kinda People,” which was recorded by Robert Palmer. It has a wonderful, prominent bass part played by Bob Babbitt.

Here’s a demo. I like how the guy can’t keep from smiling.

 

[aging_rocker]

Robbie Shakespeare 's Bass lines get in my head for days , and I Like it.

Oh yes. They've been in my head for decades.

Live, Robbie's bass sound was a thing of wonder. RIP.

 

[Larry F]

Midnight Confessions, Grass Roots

 

[memorex]

 

[jman72]

Great call.

Surely Psycho Killer has been mentioned.

Easy dozen off the top of my head from this cat:

Andy Rourke is one of my favorite bass players! Any Smiths song could qualify.

 

[aging_rocker]

If I even think of this bass line, I'm dancing...

 

[Wayne Alexander]

Rolling Stones - Live with me


Beatles - Come together


Green Day - Long View

 

[kplamann]

 

[aging_rocker]

JJ Burnel had a few monster lines that can get stuck in your head for ages...

 

[Lef T]

Here's some of the bass lines ever all in one song.

 

[cometazzi]

Alan Parsons Project - Breakdown

 

[BorderRadio]

 

[WingedWords]

 

[El Tele Lobo]

Not sure if anyone posted this one yet. Very under-rated band.

 

[Thoughtfree]

Wilson Pickett, Funky Broadway featuring Tommy Cogbill on bass. I like to play this one.



King Curtis, Memphis Soul Stew, featuring Jerry Jemmott on bass. Plus Bernard Purdie, Cornell Dupree, Billy Preston - what could be better.

 

[stephent2]

The amazing Bernie Worrell playing the part written for Bootsy (And most everything else other than drums and guitar).