Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting - Elton John - Bass Cover - Request
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- Hello :)
This is the requested transcription I did of the Elton John song "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting'" from his 1973 album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road". The bass player on this track was Dee Murray.
This transcription can be found at www.muzento.com under Advanced - Songs.
This song creates a lot of energy! The tempo and non stop 8th note rhythms make this one a little tricky to play. There's a certain level of stamina needed to get through this one...haha, I was huffing and puffing after every take :) I think that's part of the challenge in this song is to not get too caught up in the excitement and energy of the song otherwise you might run out of gas ;)
This has the classic Do La Sol (1,6,5) bass line, but the tempo and the ties over the bar line make it a little more challenging.
And Dee Murray, was never lazy or took the easy way out. He was able to add some subtle little changes to each verse and chorus to keep things interesting. He was such a good player!
Nigel Olson is a pretty darn good drummer too I have to say. Talk about underrated musicians...I think he would qualify.
Good luck with this one. You might have to work your way up, but that's okay...it's good for us :)
I hope you enjoy it :)
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Dee is a “”GREAT BASS!!!!!
Thank you for another Dee classic. What an ass kicking song !!!
haha...it's a butt kicker for sure! Thanks Gary!
Dude your bass cover instructions are the best! Seriously. The clear fretboard visual, the tabs and notation that go along with the song. I've learned fooled around and fell in love, jungle love, and now this song in about an hour or less each. I'm in a cover band and we stay busy. You save me many hours trying to figure out the songs by ear. You are a bad ass bass player; thank you!!!
haha...thanks very much :) I'm really glad you find the videos helpful. Keep it up!
Who says eighth notes can't be TOTALLY rock and roll? Dee Murray was SO good!
So good! 8ths are totally rock and roll. 16ths are funky, and triplets and swung 8ths are bluesy or jazzy...in a simple way of looking at it :)
Played disco/dance clubs for years back in the late 70s. Every so often we'd drop this in the set around 10pm on a Saturday Night without warning and the place would explode. Always thought a key modulation would've been nice at that break around 2:50, but we never got around to trying it. Wonderful work, as always, Greg!
Thanks for the comment. I can totally picture what you described. Ahhh...what a feeling to have the place go nuts when you're playing...big smiles :) Thanks!
I have rediscovered Elton John several times thanks to you Greg. And with this song, once again.
Hey Juan, I'm glad you've rediscovered him. I have huge respect for him as a singer and song writer and he always had a good band! Have fun with it :)
A belly full of beer... It's early, but maybe later 😂 egot Elton, using a pick I will work this bass line this weekend. Thank you Greg.
My pleasure Mimi...you must be getting a little better the pick now eh? ;) Have fun :)
Hi Greg,
Love this song and its bass line. Thanks for doing it. I learned that I was short cutting the line . Great playing. I am late in catching up to your videos and transcriptions.
Thanks Frank
Hey Frank :) Thanks very much ;)
Great cover!
Thanks a lot!
LOVE this, and have always wanted to learn to play. Great cover!!
Hey Amalie. Have fun with it...thanks :)
Great job! Very useful! 👍
Greetings!
Cool...thank you!
you did great on that bro! great fun song!!!
Thanks man, it's is a fun song. Enjoy :)
Another awesome song! This is one of my favourite songs by Sir Elton john. Keep up the good bass work.
Thank you Jason, I'll try ;)
Thank you Greg. The use of a pick on this song, combined with the steady 1/8-note pattern, really made it pop! As you can see, I like to request songs that give you a good workout (think "Devil With a Blue Dress On"). 🤗
haha...you do like to make me work Bob. I don't mind :) I hope you enjoy it...thanks :)
Another great video...Thank you.
Thank you.
I wish I could play like that!! ... 'Top job mate'! .. Cheers
Thanks very much :) You'd be surprised at what some practice and not giving up will do! I wish you luck :)
Just start out playing the root note (you can see the key in Greg's tablature). Get comfortable with staying with the right key and staying in meter (not slowing down or speeding up but staying perfectly on tempo). Once you're there you can start trying to add in the "true" bass line...you'll get it. Like Greg said, you'll be surprised what playing through that song a few times and getting the feel for it. Go for it, David!
hi Greg, A good rock song that I've played before, it'll be an exercise to do it again. Thanks
Have fun...you're welcome :)
Fantastic as always🎉
Thank you! Cheers!
Fantastic!
Thank you! Cheers!
thems were fun times
got my belly full of beer
memories... :)
Try humming this classic to your Grandma! 😮
haha