I love all things Staples SIngers deeply, but from that era my ultimate bass solo is Willie Weeks , Donny Hathaway Live, "Everything is Everything." He builds a whole thing up, and then delivers *everything*.
Here's how i measure this as the greatest: Haven't picked up my bass to play in several months, clicked this on and the sheer joy that this riff/track brought you guys whilst you were teaching/playing it moved me to groove! Picked up the squire and learned it like that! This indeed is the greatest (at least to me)!!! Keep rockin, and thank you for your awesomeness!
That falseto pitched "where have you been" got me laughing! You're both entertaining and transmitting knowledge. And it is indeed a pleasure to find a beautiful yet not overly technical solo. Keep them coming! Ask your mamas for a top 10 list!
David Hood's playing on the record is so on point. The groove sounds so simple but it's definitely hard to master - even the great Scott seems to be slightly playing behind the beat whereas David Hood plays this right in the pocket, and so, so steady.
I thought most people knew that the bassline was almost a complete copy of a Reggae tune called "Liquidator" by the Harry J All Stars, with slightly different phrasing, recorded in 1969. Worth checking out so you know the history.
@@devinebassThe bass riff originally predates Liquidator. Its from a Jamaican tune, What Am I To Do by Tony Scott and probably Aston Barrett came up with it
Cool video, I had not heard that song before. In terms of bass solos my Mom would recognize, I'd have to throw out there Sade "Smooth operator" and of course "Call me Al".
Yes. I agree. I always kind of think of it more of a break than a solo but it's just so well-judged: short, memorable, elegant, tuneful... just so tasteful and you can't sing the song in your head without adding the bass solo.
The theory only took 4 and a half seconds to explain, so that makes this, ipso facto, the greatest bass solo! 😜Seriously though, my favorite parts of this solo are the times when he chooses not to be flashy, or really, even move at all. Those times when he just lingers on a note at the end of a phrase is pure gospel loveliness.
You guys have a good chemistry. I also think the lesson content and format has improved a lot. After I finish my other lessons, I'll be sure to sign on for a course at SBL.
This was a great lesson, one of the greatest songs, amazingly entertaining and friendly banter between 2 great bassists, but more importantly, 2 great souls. Very encouraging. This is one of the greatest bass solo's, it connects emotionally even in it's simplicity which makes it accessible to almost every player, at every level. But I really like John Patitucci's solo in Jammin E. Cricket from Beneath the Mask.
Hello guys out there at SBL. I have to say that I’m a big fan of your channel and that your are ( in my humble opinion ) one of the must important bass channels around the internet and the world!!!. It’ll be great if you do a video about Mister Abraham Laboriel Sr. One of the greatest of all time, he is one of my biggest influences in the bass and will appreciate if you make a video about him
Thank you so much for your kind words and support! Abraham Laboriel Sr. is indeed an incredible bassist, and we'll definitely consider creating a video about him in the future. Stay tuned for more bass inspiration! 🎶🎸
You guys are SUCH BASS NERDS! Playing us a classic clip of Traffic playing Light Up Or Leave Me Alone featuring (extremely famous) Traffic drummer Jim Capaldi ("tambourine guy" to you) giving it beans, and you're talking about concentric pots and precision pickup covers. I love it - It reminds me there are others like me out there! I'll Take You There is sublime and the bass solo a joy - hearing the two of you discussing and playing it likewise. More please! (how about Jameson's line on Darlin' Dear?)
I love everything about this song,this and Holy Diver and can’t forget Mr Big Stuff were the first songs I learned how to play practiced one or the other till I got them down ill take you there has a nice slow solo I could learn as a beginner🤘🏼
As an Alabamian, always happy to see some love for the Swampers. Lotta trash in Bama’s past (and present) but Muscle Shoals and things like this are a bright shining gem to be proud of. Tis a testament to collaboration, and boy did them Swampers collab on a surprising amount of albums.
Absolutely, the Swampers from Muscle Shoals have left an incredible musical legacy. Collaboration is key to making great music, and they've contributed to so many iconic albums. 🎶🎸✨
Yes it is the first and best bass solo I ever learned. And still sampled, copied, imitated to this day. So glad you guys finally got around to presenting it in only the way you guys can. Love you both and the SBL team. Always doing a great job.
Oh I've got to agree with another viewer. It sounds exactly like Lou Reed's "Take a Walk on the Wild Side." That's what I thought you were playing in the intro. Great stuff you guys, great team.
ruclips.net/video/SdAcG24iI_w/видео.htmlsi=YN3PYjG7-Ut8-5af en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Liquidator_(instrumental) Kindly click on the links above Aston Familyman Barrett on bass and Carlton Barrett on drums (whom are the Barrett Brothers the Heart Beat & Backbone of Reggae Music. Both Aston & Carly were the bass and drum section on stage and in the recording studios for The Wailers,which evolved into Bob Marley and The Wailers ). Here's where the history lesson of the instrumental begins and it starts in Jamaica,having a blast in the UK before reaching the US where it got reinterpreted and affixed with lyrics and then released globally. Still inspiring and delighting those who interacts with whichever version of it from 1969-2024 and beyond 'Tony Scott's 'What Am I To Do Now' originally released on the Estick Records label. The rhythm for 'What Am I To Do Now' was, in turn, used by Harry J(Harry Johnson) for Winston Wright's 'Liquidator' a UK National Chart hit in 1969 which reached the Number Nine position and stayed on the charts for twenty weeks.' As stated above the instrumental song Liquidator was released in 1969 and was a UK hit,predating The Staples 'I'll Take You There' hit 1971 recording and 1972 release.However the bass solo by David Hood was exceptional and it did add a brilliant complimentary dimension and flavor to Familyman's original tic tac grovey bassline(Thank you Dean Irwin for that apt description). I wondered what it would have been like,if both Familyman and David were in the same recording studio session.......total fireworks. Sir Scott,I don't know if you've ever done it before and if you haven't,it would be awesome if a feature was done on Aston 'Familyman' Barrett bass lines by you. Raspect
There is a O'Donel Levy song that has a amazing bass solo the song is called Bad Bad Simba. This song also has Steve gad on drums. Love the channel, can't wait for the next video.
Thanks for the song recommendation, and we're glad you're enjoying the channel! "Bad Bad Simba" sounds like a great track, and we appreciate your support. Stay tuned for more awesome content! 🎶🎸
This was the first bass line I learned by ear when I first started playing bass. I learned the Winans version, but the bass part is the same. Such a cool tune
Hi Scott. What’s that Charcoal P there? I was looking for the Moolon decal but I see a Fender logo. What I don’t see is the mute…that comes on a Hurley reissue. Is it just a ‘60 Reissue from the CS? Thank u.
Could be! I saw an interview, can't remember where, with him talking about it. He said there's actually 2 basses, an upright and an electric on the recording
@@amandamarinovich6164 Yeah Herbie Flowers dubbed a harmony line on top of his upright track with a very early stack knob Jazz bass with Rotosound tapewounds. Motivated by the fact that recording two parts would give him double pay for the session.
With that criteria I would say that Brown Eyed Girl is even better. I still get just as happy when I hear it now as I did the first time I heard it 30 years ago.
There is a great version of the song on youtube with Marcus Miller,David Sandborn, D'angelo,Eric Clapton,Steve Gadd, Cassandra Wilson and others, its so hard to play it with the thump mute as Marcus does. Love the song love the solo thanks for bringing it up.
Love it! Learned this song a couple years ago! Never knew the whole backstory. I thought it was probably a p bass too! You guys rule! Looks like you're having so much fun! ❤🤘🎸
"Hey babe, take a walk on the wild side...." was the first thing to cross to mind. Please, for you love of fusion you should check out Polyphia "The Audacity" ft. Anomalie , or the band studio playthrough of "Neurotica". The band has a great bassist in Clay Gober who plays on plectrum, which of course is heresy to some. The band's guitarists have gotten a lot of attention in guitar community but behind them there is a solid rhytm section you should find out about.
I really love the solo on Следи за Собой by Kino - mostly because it is the one that made me want to get back to bass, not especially because of its complexity
Silly question... Why not use the open A to make it easer to get to the F easier? I've always played this tune with the open A. Index finger on the F, ring or pinky on the G & C, open A. Helps each note sound way more uniform as opposed to jumping to the F. My $0.02, fwiw
I'm pretty new to bass and I was asking myself the same question. Is there a phonetic reason? it sure does sound the same to my newbie ear and it's a lot easier to play.
I thought my favorite solo would be something Jaco did, but I think my all-time favorite is Stanley Clarke's double bass solo on "Romantic Warrior." That's probably not as accessible as you were looking for, but I made my mom listen to song years ago, so technically, she does know it.
Stanley Clarke's "Romantic Warrior" solo is legendary, and it's great to hear that you introduced it to your mom! We appreciate all kinds of bass inspiration. 🎶🎸
I read that the bass line was influenced/homage to ‘The liquidator’ By the Harry J Allstars which you hear a lot at football, before chelsea and West Brom games, and even my village team, Pagham.
I really think this is a precision bass. There are numerous photos of David on a sunburst 60s precision in Muscle Shoals Studio. Most of his other tracks have a jazz bass sound, like on his playing with traffic or Paul Simon.
First song I learned on the Bass back in 1975! It is much easier on a well intonated 5 String Bass with Light Flats or Nylons. Also, there's sweet Bassline on "Let's Do It Again".
I for one have never heard this before... just when you think you've heard it all. And yes definitely agree it's awesome. Not knocking Scott's bass sound but for me it sounds better played on that silver fender. Maybe tone effects etc... but a great we solo for sure. Another amazing reason I'm subscribed. Thanks guys .... this has made my day what a peach. 😊
You've got a good ear for recognizing musical connections! "Liquidator" by Harry J Allstars is indeed a classic ska tune, and it's always interesting to see how different songs may share elements. 🎶🎸
Very cool! My vote for the greatest bass solo from a well-known song in the world of soul/funk/R&B would be on Smooth Operator by Sade. Good one to cover in a future video.
Thanks for the suggestion! "Smooth Operator" by Sade does have an iconic bass line, and we'll definitely consider it for a future video. Stay tuned for more groovy content! 🎶🎸
Tighten up is probably one of the greatest bass solos ever, by Archie Bell and the Drells, 1968. The whole line is like that. Nobody covers that song anymore.
@@devinebass Thank you bro, you too. It's definitely an oldie but a goodie, it's not extremely hard to play either. I used to know girl who that was her favorite song, I think too.
Oh and I'll still take the Bass Solo from Donny Hathaway's "Everything Is Everything" played by Willie Weeks, "Slide" By Slave played by Steve Arrington and also Jean-Luc Ponty's "Rhythms of Hope", Solo By Randy Jackson! Again, I don't like Slap Bass but love Randy Jackson's skills! Don't even get me stared on Lakeside, Mother's Finest and Brick LOL! Last but NOT least are Two more. Rare Earth's Get Ready and Foghat's Slow Ride both Long Versions!
Hey Scott and Scott's brother from another mother! I'm thinking in getting a new P bass. Need a recomendation on American pro 2, Ultra, american vintage II 54 or other kind, and why? looking for P sound on flats and the J pickup is not a must but nice to have. Love the content.
You need to try and play all of the ones that you're looking at and pick the one that feels and sounds best to you!! We all have our likes and dislikes in instruments so what works for us might not for you an vice versa!
You've got a great ear! "I'll Take You There" does have a bassline that shares some similarities with "Take a Walk on the Wild Side" by Lou Reed. Both are iconic in their own right! 🎶🎸
@@devinebass, I thank you, but it is fair at best. Always wished for the connection between ear, mind, & fingers. Just never clicked. Have a Pro Jazz & Peavey amp since late 80's. Also picked up an acoustic bass a few years later. Just do not pick them up that often. But thanks....
Hey there! Sorry to hear you're experiencing issues downloading the workbook, if you could reach out to us at support@scottsbasslessons.com one of the team will be happy to help!
Which brand and what gauge are the black (I assume) tape wound strings on Ian's bass? I like the sound and would like to try them out on my fretless...
When they mentioned some influential bassists, they forgot Romsk. You know a bassist is popular when he goes by just one name: Flea, Sting, Romsk, and others. For those of you that don't know, Romsk is Lead Bassist for the band Xyaxis.
Absolutely, Romsk is a talented bassist! Influential bassists often leave their mark with just one name. Thanks for highlighting his contribution, and we'll keep exploring more great bassists in our content. 🎶🎸
Awesome stuff. Would it be a good idea to get a Cello and tune it like a bass, or get a semi-hollow bass? Want to get that upright bass sound but no room for an upright bass. Keep killing it yall.
Hey there! Both options can get you closer to that upright bass sound. If you're short on space, a semi-hollow bass might be more practical, but experimenting with a tuned cello can also be a fun and unique journey. Keep groovin'! 🎶🎸
Hi people at SBL, I’m sorry (love this video, though!!), but I have a question that has nothing to do with this video’s subject... I feel that there’s a tube preamp out there (just out) we bass humanoïds should really check out!! Friedman just went almost viral with his new simple preamp ‘pedal’, with IR’s and an easy to use internetty-thingy to use it. As a working bassist I feel this thing can be huge for us bassists, with some added IR’s (speakersimulation specifically for bass) for this quality tube preamp. I guess it will be better than the competition on the bass market. It’s not designed for bass specifically, but I feel it will work for 90% of us bassanoïnds. Not kidding. I tend to use tube guitar preamp/ DI pedals (with speakersimulation if possible) to use with my simple backline (Mark Bass/ Taurus with Ampeg cabs rig). I play mostly ‘50’s to ‘2000’s covers in various bands. My guitar tube preamp (Koch ‘63 OD for years) always works great for FOH! I think the Friedman will do a better job. Most of us like to tweak just a few knobs for a gig and be done with it, but have a super tone! Although the new Friedman is intended for guitarists, I feel it will work great on bass. And, it’s high quality at a great price. Please consider a review. I think this simple and easy to use tube pedal could help us working bass humanoïds big time, with a few tweaks by David (IR’s like a 2x15, 1x18 and 8x10 speakersimulation). Please consider and check it out: channel one only should be able to help all working bassists, I feel. 🖖
Scott's chords when Ian was playing the solo is almost the exact same as Walk on the Wild Side! would love to hear a mashup of the two lol
I thought it was WOTWS initially too!
That would be a funky mashup! We'll keep the idea in mind for future content. Thanks for the suggestion! 🎶🎸
It does make you feel both tunes! Maybe Herbie Flowers had the same influences
And , my cousin was married to Bruce Yaw at that time and, I’m a bass player too (happy to be somewhat connected to an immoral moment)…
@@robertcrawford52 yah same here, Waiting for the do-dodoo part. hah. Great line this one as well though.
I love all things Staples SIngers deeply, but from that era my ultimate bass solo is Willie Weeks , Donny Hathaway Live, "Everything is Everything." He builds a whole thing up, and then delivers *everything*.
Agreed!!! Came here to say exactly this!!
Another agreement. It’s creative and in the pocket the entire time.
That's the one for me too! I had a bass epiphany when I heard it.
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This is also my favourite bass solo 🤪 (Jack, SBL Team)
Lil David from The Swampers is one of my favorite bass players. He definitely doesn’t get the full credit he deserves!!!!!
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Love hearing someone mention tick-tack bass. My grandfather was a tick-tack player for western swing bands and taught me all the old basslines.
This bass groove and that bass solo, pure musical genius ❤
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Here's how i measure this as the greatest:
Haven't picked up my bass to play in several months, clicked this on and the sheer joy that this riff/track brought you guys whilst you were teaching/playing it moved me to groove!
Picked up the squire and learned it like that! This indeed is the greatest (at least to me)!!!
Keep rockin, and thank you for your awesomeness!
I’m a drummer but keep coming back to this channel😂 extremely entertaining and educational ❤
So great to hear! 🙌🏻🧡🔥
Thanks guys, great as always ! Didn't know the song, but at the beginning made me think of Take a Walk on the Wild Side.
That falseto pitched "where have you been" got me laughing! You're both entertaining and transmitting knowledge. And it is indeed a pleasure to find a beautiful yet not overly technical solo. Keep them coming! Ask your mamas for a top 10 list!
Thank you guys, music is fun with you two !
David Hood's playing on the record is so on point. The groove sounds so simple but it's definitely hard to master - even the great Scott seems to be slightly playing behind the beat whereas David Hood plays this right in the pocket, and so, so steady.
I thought most people knew that the bassline was almost a complete copy of a Reggae tune called "Liquidator" by the Harry J All Stars, with slightly different phrasing, recorded in 1969. Worth checking out so you know the history.
Thanks for sharing that historical perspective! It's always fascinating to learn about the musical influences and connections. 🎶🎸
@@devinebassThe bass riff originally predates Liquidator. Its from a Jamaican tune, What Am I To Do by Tony Scott and probably Aston Barrett came up with it
Didn't want to complicate it, but yes that's right, it was Tony Scot's tune.@@CrimsonCom
Enjoyed this video, the way you broke it down!
PD Bass is great! Love the shout out!!!
THE song that made we want to play bass. I'll be so very very very happy when I'm able to nail it.
I"ve been working the Staple Sister tunes for the past two weeks, and this is one of the smoothest bass lines for sure.
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Cool video, I had not heard that song before. In terms of bass solos my Mom would recognize, I'd have to throw out there Sade "Smooth operator" and of course "Call me Al".
Y’all need a ❤ button. Love you guys!! Keep the great content flowing!!
Yes. I agree. I always kind of think of it more of a break than a solo but it's just so well-judged: short, memorable, elegant, tuneful... just so tasteful and you can't sing the song in your head without adding the bass solo.
This bass channel continues to Shine 🎶
Great work Guys👍
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The bassist of Dance Gavin Dance ( RIP) played so.e really sweet lines! Have a good weekend
The bass line really makes this song.
You guys do this video vibe so good that I think this is actually the greatest bass solo of all time ❤
Just viewed the video and love the way you both covered the solo. The link however was not found when trying to download the work book. Thanks.
The theory only took 4 and a half seconds to explain, so that makes this, ipso facto, the greatest bass solo! 😜Seriously though, my favorite parts of this solo are the times when he chooses not to be flashy, or really, even move at all. Those times when he just lingers on a note at the end of a phrase is pure gospel loveliness.
You guys have a good chemistry. I also think the lesson content and format has improved a lot. After I finish my other lessons, I'll be sure to sign on for a course at SBL.
So awesome to hear dude! Thanks for supporting the channel 🙌🏻🧡🔥
good luck with that SBL membership!@@devinebass
This was a great lesson, one of the greatest songs, amazingly entertaining and friendly banter between 2 great bassists, but more importantly, 2 great souls. Very encouraging. This is one of the greatest bass solo's, it connects emotionally even in it's simplicity which makes it accessible to almost every player, at every level. But I really like John Patitucci's solo in Jammin E. Cricket from Beneath the Mask.
My absolute favorite bass solo to play!
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Hello guys out there at SBL. I have to say that I’m a big fan of your channel and that your are ( in my humble opinion ) one of the must important bass channels around the internet and the world!!!. It’ll be great if you do a video about Mister Abraham Laboriel Sr. One of the greatest of all time, he is one of my biggest influences in the bass and will appreciate if you make a video about him
Thank you so much for your kind words and support! Abraham Laboriel Sr. is indeed an incredible bassist, and we'll definitely consider creating a video about him in the future. Stay tuned for more bass inspiration! 🎶🎸
One of my favorite bass lines for sure!
You guys are SUCH BASS NERDS! Playing us a classic clip of Traffic playing Light Up Or Leave Me Alone featuring (extremely famous) Traffic drummer Jim Capaldi ("tambourine guy" to you) giving it beans, and you're talking about concentric pots and precision pickup covers. I love it - It reminds me there are others like me out there! I'll Take You There is sublime and the bass solo a joy - hearing the two of you discussing and playing it likewise. More please! (how about Jameson's line on Darlin' Dear?)
One of my allllll time favorites. It just makes you glad your the bass player. And if you're not it makes you wanna be one.
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Thank you! Love the song and the breakdown.
I love everything about this song,this and Holy Diver and can’t forget Mr Big Stuff were the first songs I learned how to play practiced one or the other till I got them down ill take you there has a nice slow solo I could learn as a beginner🤘🏼
As an Alabamian, always happy to see some love for the Swampers. Lotta trash in Bama’s past (and present) but Muscle Shoals and things like this are a bright shining gem to be proud of.
Tis a testament to collaboration, and boy did them Swampers collab on a surprising amount of albums.
Absolutely, the Swampers from Muscle Shoals have left an incredible musical legacy. Collaboration is key to making great music, and they've contributed to so many iconic albums. 🎶🎸✨
Amazing duo
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Yes it is the first and best bass solo I ever learned. And still sampled, copied, imitated to this day. So glad you guys finally got around to presenting it in only the way you guys can. Love you both and the SBL team. Always doing a great job.
Oh I've got to agree with another viewer. It sounds exactly like Lou Reed's "Take a Walk on the Wild Side." That's what I thought you were playing in the intro. Great stuff you guys, great team.
The "tic-tac" (never heard that reference before!) thing is also commonly used in Reggae music. Some people refer to it as "stucco".
Awesome dude, thanks for the insight!
ruclips.net/video/SdAcG24iI_w/видео.htmlsi=YN3PYjG7-Ut8-5af
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Liquidator_(instrumental)
Kindly click on the links above
Aston Familyman Barrett on bass and Carlton Barrett on drums (whom are the Barrett Brothers the Heart Beat & Backbone of Reggae Music. Both Aston & Carly were the bass and drum section on stage and in the recording studios for The Wailers,which evolved into Bob Marley and The Wailers ).
Here's where the history lesson of the instrumental begins and it starts in Jamaica,having a blast in the UK before reaching the US where it got reinterpreted and affixed with lyrics and then released globally. Still inspiring and delighting those who interacts with whichever version of it from 1969-2024 and beyond
'Tony Scott's 'What Am I To Do Now' originally released on the Estick Records label. The rhythm for 'What Am I To Do Now' was, in turn, used by Harry J(Harry Johnson) for Winston Wright's 'Liquidator' a UK National Chart hit in 1969 which reached the Number Nine position and stayed on the charts for twenty weeks.'
As stated above the instrumental song Liquidator was released in 1969 and was a UK hit,predating The Staples 'I'll Take You There' hit 1971 recording and 1972 release.However the bass solo by David Hood was exceptional and it did add a brilliant complimentary dimension and flavor to Familyman's original tic tac grovey bassline(Thank you Dean Irwin for that apt description). I wondered what it would have been like,if both Familyman and David were in the same recording studio session.......total fireworks. Sir Scott,I don't know if you've ever done it before and if you haven't,it would be awesome if a feature was done on Aston 'Familyman' Barrett bass lines by you.
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That Tic Tac is also found in a lot of reggae from the 70s and 80s and Bob Marley and The Wailers are great examples of this.
For sure! 💯
There is a O'Donel Levy song that has a amazing bass solo the song is called Bad Bad Simba. This song also has Steve gad on drums. Love the channel, can't wait for the next video.
Tony Levin on bass !
Thanks for the song recommendation, and we're glad you're enjoying the channel! "Bad Bad Simba" sounds like a great track, and we appreciate your support. Stay tuned for more awesome content! 🎶🎸
This was the first bass line I learned by ear when I first started playing bass. I learned the Winans version, but the bass part is the same. Such a cool tune
That's awesome to hear! It's a fantastic choice for your first bass line by ear. Keep up the great work, and keep on groovin'! 🎶🎸
Hi Scott. What’s that Charcoal P there? I was looking for the Moolon decal but I see a Fender logo. What I don’t see is the mute…that comes on a Hurley reissue. Is it just a ‘60 Reissue from the CS? Thank u.
Magnificent! That same year a few months later Lou Reed released Walk on the Wild Side, maybe he was influenced by this song, right?
At first I thought it was Lou's tune
Maaan. The same feeligs. It is soo on the wild side. ;-)
Could be! I saw an interview, can't remember where, with him talking about it. He said there's actually 2 basses, an upright and an electric on the recording
@@amandamarinovich6164 Yeah Herbie Flowers dubbed a harmony line on top of his upright track with a very early stack knob Jazz bass with Rotosound tapewounds. Motivated by the fact that recording two parts would give him double pay for the session.
I agree with you both. GREAT BASS SOLO! Short, sweet, melodic, PERIOD. 11:33
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Really love this solo! And what about the one on Smooth Operator?
Yes! Paul Denman’s work in the entire Sade catalog is stellar!
With that criteria I would say that Brown Eyed Girl is even better. I still get just as happy when I hear it now as I did the first time I heard it 30 years ago.
Yep, came to the comments to say the same thing but checked to see if anyone brought it up first. brown eyed girl bass solo/break is far more iconic.
There is a great version of the song on youtube with Marcus Miller,David Sandborn, D'angelo,Eric Clapton,Steve Gadd, Cassandra Wilson and others, its so hard to play it with the thump mute as Marcus does. Love the song love the solo thanks for bringing it up.
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I definitely thought this was Take a Walk On The Wild Side by Lou Reed for most of the intro!
Love it! Learned this song a couple years ago! Never knew the whole backstory. I thought it was probably a p bass too! You guys rule! Looks like you're having so much fun! ❤🤘🎸
Great video!
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"Hey babe, take a walk on the wild side...." was the first thing to cross to mind.
Please, for you love of fusion you should check out Polyphia "The Audacity" ft. Anomalie , or the band studio playthrough of "Neurotica". The band has a great bassist in Clay Gober who plays on plectrum, which of course is heresy to some. The band's guitarists have gotten a lot of attention in guitar community but behind them there is a solid rhytm section you should find out about.
Best bass solo on a top 40 song played on the radio.
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I really love the solo on Следи за Собой by Kino - mostly because it is the one that made me want to get back to bass, not especially because of its complexity
Love that Charcoal Frost P Ian! What's up with the white HS? I've got four ways to play the solo, they all sound different...
Silly question... Why not use the open A to make it easer to get to the F easier? I've always played this tune with the open A. Index finger on the F, ring or pinky on the G & C, open A. Helps each note sound way more uniform as opposed to jumping to the F. My $0.02, fwiw
Question: why not play the A open to stay at the third fret for the riff? That way you're just a couple of frets away to the F.
I'm pretty new to bass and I was asking myself the same question. Is there a phonetic reason? it sure does sound the same to my newbie ear and it's a lot easier to play.
Ian played it to perfection.
Scott came in and played it a proton lazy.
The original recording faded in...
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It's probably the greatest bass solo ever, good on you appreciation. Does my mom know this, yes she does.
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I thought my favorite solo would be something Jaco did, but I think my all-time favorite is Stanley Clarke's double bass solo on "Romantic Warrior." That's probably not as accessible as you were looking for, but I made my mom listen to song years ago, so technically, she does know it.
Stanley Clarke's "Romantic Warrior" solo is legendary, and it's great to hear that you introduced it to your mom! We appreciate all kinds of bass inspiration. 🎶🎸
I don't know why Stanley is not covered more on SBL.
@@setaylw he probably can't talk about his music without mentioning his devotion to L Ron Hubbard. Super sad...
I read that the bass line was influenced/homage to ‘The liquidator’ By the Harry J Allstars which you hear a lot at football, before chelsea and West Brom games, and even my village team, Pagham.
I think it’s one of the first bass songs young bass players try to learn it’s a classic and yes it’s one of the best bass solos.
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I really think this is a precision bass. There are numerous photos of David on a sunburst 60s precision in Muscle Shoals Studio. Most of his other tracks have a jazz bass sound, like on his playing with traffic or Paul Simon.
What strings do Scott have on the Moollon-body/Fender-neck bass, which Ian is playing? I like the tint of the string windings.
First song I learned on the Bass back in 1975! It is much easier on a well intonated 5 String Bass with Light Flats or Nylons. Also, there's sweet Bassline on "Let's Do It Again".
I for one have never heard this before... just when you think you've heard it all. And yes definitely agree it's awesome. Not knocking Scott's bass sound but for me it sounds better played on that silver fender. Maybe tone effects etc... but a great we solo for sure. Another amazing reason I'm subscribed. Thanks guys .... this has made my day what a peach. 😊
Oh wow, this song is a "Staple" in the American Black household
@@blakdad it sounds great and I will be scoring the album it's on to add to my collection. What an amazing player.
Hi Scott, did you analyze Richard Bona or Abraham Laboriel or Bill The Budha Dickens or Les Claypool?
You guys would just be a blast to hang out with and play bass with, even though I'm not in your league at all!
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A 1:26, were those the same Swampers from Muscle Shoals Alabama?
I'll say it again,... you two are the greatest team,... even my Mum knows that 🙂
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That main riff sounds like the old Ska classic Liquidator by Harry J Allstars. That was 1969 i think.
You've got a good ear for recognizing musical connections! "Liquidator" by Harry J Allstars is indeed a classic ska tune, and it's always interesting to see how different songs may share elements. 🎶🎸
Very cool! My vote for the greatest bass solo from a well-known song in the world of soul/funk/R&B would be on Smooth Operator by Sade. Good one to cover in a future video.
Thanks for the suggestion! "Smooth Operator" by Sade does have an iconic bass line, and we'll definitely consider it for a future video. Stay tuned for more groovy content! 🎶🎸
Love it!
Tighten up is probably one of the greatest bass solos ever, by Archie Bell and the Drells, 1968. The whole line is like that. Nobody covers that song anymore.
You've got great taste! "Tighten Up" by Archie Bell and the Drells does have a killer bassline. It's a classic that deserves more recognition. 🎶🎸
@@devinebass Thank you bro, you too. It's definitely an oldie but a goodie, it's not extremely hard to play either. I used to know girl who that was her favorite song, I think too.
Have you guys checked out Randy Jackson's bass playing with Jean Luc Ponty?
Hey dude, Thanks for the recommendation! We'll give Randy a spin! 🎶🎸
Oh and I'll still take the Bass Solo from Donny Hathaway's "Everything Is Everything" played by Willie Weeks, "Slide" By Slave played by Steve Arrington and also Jean-Luc Ponty's "Rhythms of Hope", Solo By Randy Jackson! Again, I don't like Slap Bass but love Randy Jackson's skills! Don't even get me stared on Lakeside, Mother's Finest and Brick LOL! Last but NOT least are Two more. Rare Earth's Get Ready and Foghat's Slow Ride both Long Versions!
the tone pots on the stack control jazzer were actually switches, weren't they?
I'd like to know your thoughts on the bass in Papa Was A Rolling Stone.... Sounds simple but there is a science behind it.
What nylon tapewounds are you using on the P bass? Thanks!
You need to interview David Hood
Check out The Liquidator by The Harry J Allstars. That’s where the bass groove was lifted from.
Smooth Operator is right up there!
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Hey Scott and Scott's brother from another mother! I'm thinking in getting a new P bass. Need a recomendation on American pro 2, Ultra, american vintage II 54 or other kind, and why? looking for P sound on flats and the J pickup is not a must but nice to have. Love the content.
You need to try and play all of the ones that you're looking at and pick the one that feels and sounds best to you!! We all have our likes and dislikes in instruments so what works for us might not for you an vice versa!
Honestly, when this episode started, thought I heard bass intro to "Take a Walk on the Wild Side" by Lou Reed. Even my mum was familiar with that.
You've got a great ear! "I'll Take You There" does have a bassline that shares some similarities with "Take a Walk on the Wild Side" by Lou Reed. Both are iconic in their own right! 🎶🎸
@@devinebass, I thank you, but it is fair at best. Always wished for the connection between ear, mind, & fingers. Just never clicked. Have a Pro Jazz & Peavey amp since late 80's. Also picked up an acoustic bass a few years later. Just do not pick them up that often. But thanks....
Love this channel!! But am I the only one that can’t seem to download the workbooks anymore?
Hey there! Sorry to hear you're experiencing issues downloading the workbook, if you could reach out to us at support@scottsbasslessons.com one of the team will be happy to help!
David Hood is on the same porch with "Duck" Dunn. And it's just them up there alone. And David's sons band is the baddest rock-n-roll outfit going.
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Which brand and what gauge are the black (I assume) tape wound strings on Ian's bass? I like the sound and would like to try them out on my fretless...
I thought they were playing take a walk on the wild side ,Lou Reed
Ah, we can see the resemblance! Both songs have iconic bass lines. Keep enjoying those grooves! 🎶🎸
When they mentioned some influential bassists, they forgot Romsk. You know a bassist is popular when he goes by just one name: Flea, Sting, Romsk, and others. For those of you that don't know, Romsk is Lead Bassist for the band Xyaxis.
Absolutely, Romsk is a talented bassist! Influential bassists often leave their mark with just one name. Thanks for highlighting his contribution, and we'll keep exploring more great bassists in our content. 🎶🎸
@@devinebass Oh, please, you're embarrassing me, I am not that influential, stop.... stop it some more [smile].
The greatest bass solo is the Willy Weeks one, from the last song on the Donny Hathaway live album. Wicked!
For those unaware....the Staple Singers were the musical entertainment that traveled around with Dr. M.L. King during the movement.
@pdbass channel is amazing!
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Great bass line indeed
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by the way, the "solo" reminds me Lou Reed's - Walk on the Wild Side. isn't it?
You know the intro to this song was lifted almost note for note from the reggae song "The Liquidator" from The Harry J Allstars!
Awesome stuff. Would it be a good idea to get a Cello and tune it like a bass, or get a semi-hollow bass? Want to get that upright bass sound but no room for an upright bass. Keep killing it yall.
Check out Rob Allen basses - closest I've found to upright tone in guitar form. I use a Deep 5 with a pop orchestra.
Or get a fretless bass ukulele (not kidding).
Hey there! Both options can get you closer to that upright bass sound. If you're short on space, a semi-hollow bass might be more practical, but experimenting with a tuned cello can also be a fun and unique journey. Keep groovin'! 🎶🎸
Walk on the wild side!
So very much. Had to be an influence.
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I thought the same…
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Hi people at SBL,
I’m sorry (love this video, though!!), but I have a question that has nothing to do with this video’s subject...
I feel that there’s a tube preamp out there (just out) we bass humanoïds should really check out!!
Friedman just went almost viral with his new simple preamp ‘pedal’, with IR’s and an easy to use internetty-thingy to use it.
As a working bassist I feel this thing can be huge for us bassists, with some added IR’s (speakersimulation specifically for bass) for this quality tube preamp.
I guess it will be better than the competition on the bass market. It’s not designed for bass specifically, but I feel it will work for 90% of us bassanoïnds. Not kidding.
I tend to use tube guitar preamp/ DI pedals (with speakersimulation if possible) to use with my simple backline (Mark Bass/ Taurus with Ampeg cabs rig).
I play mostly ‘50’s to ‘2000’s covers in various bands. My guitar tube preamp (Koch ‘63 OD for years) always works great for FOH!
I think the Friedman will do a better job.
Most of us like to tweak just a few knobs for a gig and be done with it, but have a super tone!
Although the new Friedman is intended for guitarists, I feel it will work great on bass. And, it’s high quality at a great price.
Please consider a review. I think this simple and easy to use tube pedal could help us working bass humanoïds big time, with a few tweaks by David (IR’s like a 2x15, 1x18 and 8x10 speakersimulation).
Please consider and check it out: channel one only should be able to help all working bassists, I feel.
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Yes, here is the one. James Jameson On Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ ! The best in my opinion,,,,,,,,,,,
So is this like Lou Reed take a walk on the wild side with a r&b feel or maybe a uptempo soul feel