Sweet Home Alabama Bass Cover
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
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Turn it up.
Lynn is going to Bethel Woods to see Lynyrd Skynyrd tonight. She’s going with one of her oldest friends, so I’ve got the night off and plan doing a bit of playing. Besides Rush, I’ve probably seen Skynyrd more times than any other band (I’m not a huge Skynyrd fan, but she is, so there you have it), although that number might be just about tied with The Doobie Brothers, since The Doobies seem to open for a lot of people. What does that mean to you? A Lynyrd Skynyrd cover, of course.
The song, which probably needs no introduction, is Sweet Home Alabama off of their “Second Helping” album which came out in 1974 and prominently featured the late, Great Leon Wilkinson on bass.
I may have said this before, but some of the first music I played in a cover band was Lynyrd Skynyrd, along with a sprinkling of Stones, Bad Co., Cars, and stuff like that. Some of the songs we played were Gimme’ Three Steps, Needle and the Spoon, Freebird, and, of course, this one - Sweet Home Alabama. However, this was before I developed any sort of “ear” and was basically just following along with what the guitar players were doing. I find it interesting that we could play stripped down versions of these songs and still have them sound not too awful-bad.
Like the other Skynyrd songs I’ve covered, there’s a lot more going on with this bass line than meets the ear. I’m a stickler when it comes to slides (up or down) and finding the right starting and ending points. I struggled with the up-slides in the segue sections (00:42-00:52) and played them a couple of different ways and in a couple of different positions but this way felt and sounded the best to me. It’s almost like a 1, 4, 8 arpeggio if that makes any sense, starting on the C, sliding up to the E, and finishing on the high C. Leon Wilkinson was a master slider which gave a loose and flowing, yet controlled, feel to his bass lines. I also struggled a bit to pick out this hidden lick at (2:19), I think I got it right. It’s really buried in the mix. See if you hear something different or if you don’ think it’s the bass at all. And something I found a bit distracting was when Neil Young’s voice creeps in at 00:55. If you can’t hear it, it may be more prominent with headphones on, but it gave me the creeps every single time. (I actually learned that it was their producer doing an impression of Neil Young)
I’m playing the Ol’ ’76 Guild B-301 which is packing a Zero-Mod Thumb-rest.
I was really surprised to see this cover... but you saying "turn it up" was totally worth it! :-) - Great job... as always.
Haha...yeah, I'm a laugh riot, aren't I? Thanks.
Yup
Speaking of ears, your covers are really ear-openers to some bass lines that get buried in mixes or for whatever other reason we don't pay that much attention to, even as bass players.
I shall thank you for that as I usually do when I do comment on your videos.
I thank you for your kind and generous comment.
Oh man, Leon Wilkinson was an amazing bassist. 🤘🏼.
Rest In Peace Great One.........
Yes, he was.
@Lyle Wilson You mean Ed King? No, he'd been switched back to guitar, which is why he was able to bounce riffs back and forth with Gary to create this song. It's possible he had input on the bass part, but Leon played bass on Second Helping save for I Need You and Don't Ask Me No Questions. So you're right, but different song
Yeah! Finally, a bass line we guitarists can actually play... simple. It's when you hit us with Entwislte, Geddy Lee, John Taylor or Dee Murray that my head starts to hurt and I realize what a bunch of hacks we guitar players are. Bass rules. Thanks once again for a great, albeit easy, bass demo.
that Guild Bass sounds amazing and very well done sir
Thanks.
This is one of my favorite songs played on a bass I had 30 years ago. Beautiful.
Awesome! Thanks.
So glad I moved here from Cali 25 years ago✌👊😎❤❤❤
Cool.
The only place better then Alabama is Louisiana, Louisiana is like the best place on earth lol. (Not that I can really say much because I'm stuck in Illinois Lol)
Impossible not to smile when I hear this loping and rather funky bassline. 😊
I could do it.
A classic one.
Our south country
This is great. I’m hearing parts I’m missing as you can’t hear them all in the mix. Just a few, I’m not ashamed to admit it. Thanks again
Awesome, I hope it's helpful.
Making it look easy with flawless, meticulous perfection as always. Mint!! 👌
Thanks a lot.
You continue to be my go-to-guy for bass line clarity. Thanks.
Wow, thanks Simon!
That bass sounds great! Lots of punch but also sits right where it needs too
Glad you like it! It's one of my favorites.
Great cover as always definitely more to the bass line than meets the ear. While your home alone tonight and on the skynyrd covers how bout a little tuesdays gone. I love the bass line in that song
Thanks. I'll check it out.
I have been playing this song based off a Tommy Emmanuel cover. It moves differently with a chromatic walk on the G and C.
This has given some new licks. Thankyou. Even one of the most played songs of all time has a few cool little secrets.
I'll have to look that up. Tommy played or is going to play near me but the show was on a week night and we couldn't swing it. Cool, help yourself.
Wow, created & stayed in the pocket deeper & longer than a stubborn piece of lint in an old pair of Levi’s - Bravo 👏🏼‼️
Thank you very much!
The band is learning this one, and I could hear some underlying bass lines that I couldnt hear when everyone was playing. I always come here for inspiration on the bass
Awesome! I'm very glad you found the video helpful.
I'm an intermediate guitar player but I LOVE watching your bass videos! Thank you for posting them. From the great bass player Paul McCartney, if you would please consider playing Silly Love Songs and Don't Say Goodnight Tonight. Very Groovy bass lines. Thank you again.
Thanks for watching. I'll check it out (Silly Love Songs)...I seem to get a lot of requests for it.
Awesome...Goodnight Tonight really is a great bass line psuedo disco!
Your playing is so clear and spot on. 👍
Thank you kindly!
Your joy and touches of humor are so infectious!!! Thank you from a fellow bassist!!!😎
Thank you very much, but I'm only "funny" for about 5 minutes. After that, I become annoying. Thanks again!
Playing the double bass as it should be played. Fantastic friend. Big hug.
Thank you kindly, Amaral.
Superb,will learn this one from you,thanks👏👏
Excellent! That’s great to hear.
@@TJH3113 If you have time,check out my new bass covers,Andy Jefford,many thanks👍
Best one on Utube! This is the only way I can learn. I have know patience for the guys that break it down into 8 slowly segments and 50 minutes later you went through a 5 min . Song!
Thanks. I would think that those sort of videos would have their use.
Well done as always.
Thank you Alenz.
That Guild has a nice punchy sound, love it. Wish I could get that out of my Modulus. Great cover.
Yes, The Guilds are among my favorites of the basses that I own. I think I've only played one Modulus before, a very long time ago and don't remember much about it. I'm sure it is a very "modern" sounding bass, while the Guild's sound is extremely passive. Thanks a lot.
@@TJH3113 True! Though I can get a deep, rich bass tone from it - and it just turned 25 years old last October :) I'd need outboard electronics to get closer to that Guild sound. Awesome cover. Every bassist I watch does that mini interlude bit differently. Good stuff
Ed King is/was so underrated. So many don't even know who he is! He and Al Kooper built this song... and then both of them escaped most of the Skynyrd drama and curse (including the plane crash). Played this dittie at a couple gigs (heh -- as in EVERY THIRD GIG for the past 20 years!) Not at church, though...
Leon W (RIP) also very underrated. Like Berry Oakley -- they were ALL THE MORE AWESOME considering (or because of?) where they came from (backwoods of '60s Florida).
Interesting.
I never noticed that Neil Young part in the song. The bass line is great, now I want to play it the right way. Great job once again.
Thanks.
You really do a nice job on these videos. From someone that has benefited more than once, thank you.
Thanks a lot.
I love your stuff !
Thanks Barry!
Leon would've been pleased with that performance.
Do you think so? Thanks.
A little Southern Fried Rock - excellent!
Thanks.
Most excellent! Love how ya play a few more lines of bass after song ended...great bass tone!
Thank you! I'll do that from time to time.
Love that Guild. I just finished restoring an 86 Pilot 602.
I love this. I live in Mobile Alabama!
Right on! Thanks.
Lynyrd Skynyrd is an awesome band, so cool Lynn is going to see them play,,hope i get to one day :) your the best Troy :)
Yes, they are. I hope you do as well. Thanks Cindy.
Spot on, loved it!
Thank you!
Love the way you play this....a good song. Thanks! :-)
Thank you.
Great playing Troy!!! The Guild sounds awesome! It cuts through the mix and almost I guess I would say a cross between a precision and a jazz fender bass. If that makes any sense to you. This video will help me get those few notes and licks I have been missing thanks for the posting! Keep rocking my brother 🤘🏻!!! ✌🏻
Thanks a lot. I always say that it sounds like a combination of a Precision and a Ric, but I hear what you're saying.
Hey from Dublin. Super job my friend. Bass on 🎸
Hey, thanks Niall! Take care!
I am learning this one using ROCKSMITH so it is great seeing how it should actually be fingered!! I never knew about neil young voice!!!
Cool.
cool basses! great playing. awesome room.
I'm glad you like them. Thanks!
thank you so much. you are my go to guy when my old ears fail me!
You are most welcome. I'm glad you find the videos helpful.
Love the big bass sound!
Awesome! Thanks.
Watching in a PC no problem, but this is the second video that does not work on my mobile device... greeting for other amazing performance in the bass... you are a inspiration to me... thanks so much!!
Some music companies place restrictions for copyright reasons.
Probably Yorick.... ;)
Hard to believe but being in a skynyrd tribute band, this one is one of the toughest ones to pull off live and get all the parts like the studio version.
He's got some great basslines. I found "You Got That Right" to be one of the most difficult.
Always loved this song, not a Skynyrd fan but this song is his best, me personally I'm a Fleetwood Mac fan, the more Mac songs you do the better. (Love the ones you've done so far) it's why I've been asking for you to do the chain and sister of the moon by Fleetwood Mac one like every video I watch, wanna see a fantastic player fantastic song, persistence lol
A bass line that runs in a straight down the family tree.
Haha!
Heck yea ! AWESOME Troy :) , i wish you would do a cover with that bass of tusk (Fleetwood Mac) love the sound of that bass,,
Thanks.
another job well done man, congrats!!!
Thanks a lot.
Ive been playing the solo and outro slightly wrong all this time...thanks for the excellent cover!
Thanks for watching.
Fantastic!
Thank you.
Hey Troy it's been awhile since I commented on your songs been on vacation for about month and a half but I'm back anyway....I love this bass line it's meant to be played like a slide bass and Leon was a master at that great job
No worries. If I was off for 6 weeks, I would never be able to go back to work. Good for you, hope you had a great vacation. Yeah, it is a great one, isn't it?
Leon was great
Yes, he was.
Love the detail...
Thanks...there's quite a bit, isn't there?
Incredible tune man 👍
It is, isn't it?
Great as always, I enjoy your videos!! How about something from Ghost wearing a nameless ghoul mask, now that would be cool....hahaha
Can you please give a run down on your bass Rig ? Nice Spector !! & Thanks for all the Great video’s your GREAT !! 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Essentially, I use a SansAmp pedal for my EQ. I go into a little detail on how I go about dialing it in in the "Fenders" video that can be found in my "Bass Collection" playlist. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to ask again in the comment section on any video and I'll get back to you.
Leon Wilkinson played --0-3-0-3-1-- at 2:19.
Sometimes, if I'm struggling with a part, I'll use a process of elimination, using some of the obvious note combinations in order to rule note out. I'm sure I tried this combination but, for some reason, decided against it. I believe you may be right though.
I'm going with what the Rocksmith bass chart said on that one. I would say it's 99% accurate overall.
YOUR THE BEST !!!!!
YOU'RE PRETTY GREAT YOURSELF!!!
Good play, good job !
Thank you very much.
Great cover Troy!
Thank you.
I’m curious Troy, how many different bass guitars do you have ? You’re kinda makin an old man envious.
A lot. I'm up to over 30, but I'll definitely be shedding some once I finish my "Collection" video. If you are interested in a particular bass, let me know. I never sell for more than I paid for a bass and, in most cases, I sell for less.
Nice bass tone
Thanks.
Great cover!
Thanks!
Love the song, love the bassline
Cool and thanks.
Well played classic sir!
Thank you kindly.
of course I turned it (thumbs) up 👍 👍
Haha!
Very nice - my wife's mother's family is from Alabama, and now I have no excuse not to learn this.
And I, too, like the sound of that Guild. So many basses, but so many practical things on which one has to spend money . . .
I'm not sure where to post suggestions, so I'm putting mine on your most recent video (I think this is the most recent one). There are several covers of this on RUclips, but none as useful as I've found yours. Have you ever thought of covering The 5th Dimension's "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In," specifically "Let the Sunshine In" (which I think starts around 2:19)? I really love Joe Osborn's playing on that track, and while I've figured out some of it, I know I'm missing a lot of the nuances that you always seem to hear.
Anyway, just a suggestion.
Thanks a lot. I'l check it out...the 5th Dimension stuff.
bravo !!!
Thanks.
Hey Troy, may I suggest going back to the Pronounced album and give Poison Whisky a listen. Tasty little bass line written by Leon Wilkinson but played by Edward Calhoun King. Think you may like it.
I'm not familiar with the album or the song, but I will try to check them out. Thanks for the suggestion.
TJH3113 It’s their first album.
I love the tone on this track. What kind of strings do you use? I switched to flat wounds a few years ago on my main bass, but I decided it was time to change the strings on my five string... it had been a decade so it was probably time. :) I replaced the roundwounds on it with a new set (Ernie Ball Cobalts) and I *hated* them! Even after playing them in for a couple weeks they still set my teeth on edge after the last few years playing flats. But I think if I go all flats I'll miss having the option of the little more punch from the rounds.
Brian Panulla I would recommend D'addario Nickelwound strings.
I use D'Addario EXL220's on all the basses.
Dragon Attack by Queen! please
Possible.
Troy I enjoy your videos and playing tremendously I was wondering if you play with with any charts to guide you through the song and if so do you transcribe the bass line yourself? Thanks keep up the good work
Thank you very much. Being self-taught, I play by ear and memory. It's the only way I know.
Great Job Troy. Not a big fan of Lynyrd Skynyrd either But I do agree with what your are saying.. The Bass lines have a lot more going on then what you may be hearing. I think Leon Wilkeson (RIP) was somewhat of a genius in his playing.
Cheers.
Thanks. Yes, great player Leon was.
I'm so thankful to dependably rely on you to play the exact part correctly. I've been playing such a BORING, LAME HALF-ASSED -no, -QUARTER-assed version of this song for 30 years that I'm now ashamed of myself! I don't know why I never properly learned it.
When I got the subscription notice for this one I thought "Hmm, well if Troy's doing it there must be a reason". What an eye-opener. I guess sometimes when you think "Yeah yeah I know it" "It's just 3 chords" or "I learned it good enough" at age 15, it sticks. Makes me wonder what other songs I've been dumbing-down & butchering for 30 years...
This song is boring no more, thank you!!
It sounds like we played it the same way then. I was a little surprised at how well thought out the line was myself. Thanks for the kind words.
Me too! I don't hear all that stuff in the recording. Band told me to do more sooooo here I am!!!! Thanks again to Troy!
That’s a nice looking rickenbacker you have in the back
Thanks. I've used it on a bunch of stuff.
Troy, why your last videos are always blocked?
Gabriel Pino yes.... why? 😥
It says it'a available worldwide, but not on "certain mobil devices", so if you can get to a computer, let me know if you still can't watch it.
Troy, now I can watch it.
Your performance is great as usual. After your class I finally got the fine details. Thank you!
For some reason this video is not available to play in the UK?
That's unusual...are you on a mobil device? That could be the problem.
TJH3113 thank you for replying. I've tried my iPhone and iPad. Both are the same. Your other videos work on them without issue.
Strange. I'll have a look on my lap top.
Thanks for all your videos, all very informative and enjoyable. I also show them to my wife so she realises that my bass collection is still insignificant next to yours!
Keep up the good work!!
Never liked this song. So I never paid attention to the bass. Now I wish I did. It's nice bass line.
Justin Abernethy I was just thinking the same thing
Me too
Being a product of 70's-80's Jacksonville Florida, and having gone to the same schools as some of the members...... those words produce the same reaction as someone saying "down" is "up".
Robert E. Lee HS c/o '84
they play it every 10 mins on the radio i think it's impossible to like the song today .. lol every time he says turn it up my Dad says turn it off lol instant change the station
You will be in trouble with the liberal freeloaders in about 10 seconds................
I've fucked up my thumb at it's joint with the hand and I put it down to bad technique and not practising out side our band. Is this common amongst bass players and what should I do to recover?
I'm sorry, but I've never experienced anything like that, so I wouldn't even attempt to answer the question. I would suggest talking to your doctor, if you get the chance, or finding another way of playing that does not aggravate your condition. Though I'm not one of them, there are many players who do not anchor their thumbs at all.
@@TJH3113 Yes; I've tried that but didn't think anyone else did. I plan to see a doctor after this Coronavirus has run it's course and the music shop in town. Thanks for responding; I was only expecting another commenter to reply. Keep up the bass playing!
No P Bass in your arsenal? Don't recall seeing one...
No, I sound like shit on a Precision.
Let it rip Troy!!!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it!!!!!!!!!! Marvine
I'm trying... I'm trying. Thanks.
WHO are the 3 azzhats who GAVE this video,a thumbs down??? UGH Anyway Troy,EXCELLENT JOB on this one!!!
The same 2 or 3 who hit just about every video. It really doesn't bother me and I have pretty good idea who it may be. It's a little sad in a way. The one that bugged me just a bit was the James Taylor cover, "You've Got a Friend." You've got to be a real hater to go out of your way to dislike that. Thanks a lot.
TJH3113 Agreed,Your always welcome My exceptionally talented Friend!!! :)
I've never noticed the Neil Young part. With the bass being this forward and played this perfectly, it becomes a much more interesting song all the way through. FREEBIRD! Just kidding. -.-
Now that you've heard it, it cannot be unheard. From learning some of Leon's bass lines I've found that he has no throwaway notes, every one is significant.
can you please do- i need you by skynard great vid man
I'll check it out. Thanks for the suggestion.
@@TJH3113 thanks man !
As always - you da man. I see you're really liking that Zero-Mod. Looks good and for the most part it is out of sight (quite literally.) I'm assuming that they come in different colors - I really should go visit their website shouldn't I?
For those who haven't ->> www.zero-mod.com/models.html
Thanks. And, yes, I do really love Zero-Mod's stuff.
U mentioned Doobie Brothers. Play Jesus is just Alright please
Perhaps...I've got "What a Fool Believes" waiting in the wings.
TJH3113 also a good one. Im actually playing this tune for a church festival in a month. Any song that I play that u have videos for i like to compare how i play them to how you play them. You have been a big help on certain songs. Amazing player. Good teacher whether u mean to be or not.
Can you do a cover of "I need you", please?
Who is that by?
TJH3113 Lynyrd Skynyrd
Show is it.
Thanks.
I love the story behind this song, he hated Watergate and the (I think demacrate) governor of Alabama, so he made this song because of it. If I'm not mistaken the governor of Alabama was crooked (....well more crooked then most of the others lol)
Yeah, a lot of history in this song.
FREE BIRD!!!
Haha! Not nearly as aggravating on the computer as it is live as I'm sure you know.
LOL, true. These days, I play Stairway to Free Bird. Playing Stairway while singing the first verse to Free Bird.
Good bass cover but look at those mask tho👀🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks. Most of the masks are form DeathStudios, if you are ever in the market.
Looks like a fake background, am I right?
No, it's actually my collection of masks. Most are from DeathStudios.
No ones gonna talk about the scary ass masks?
Shhhhhhh.... no one talks about the masks.
Your motives are pure and commendable. But Skynyrd? Argh!
A good bass line is a good bass line...that's it.
To me Skynyrd was always Billy Carter to the Allman Bros Jimmy Carter. Saw them when they first came on the scene touring with Rod Stewart and Alvin Lee ( triple bill) that one dose lasted till this day.
Carry on oh bass leviathan !
Play what you will !