Found this which was an answer from David Hungate himself. "You're the one that I want" was a '62 precision with Rotosounds and a pick. I was probably using my Versatone amp as well as a direct box”.
Thanks for the info. I pinned your comment so others will see it and spread the word. I think Jack Casady used to use a Versatone amp. It was a self-contained, bi-amp system or something like that.
I just spoke to the son of Mike Porcaro. He told me that Mikey played on it. Hungate told him that it was mikey. So i don’t know wich player it was on this song😅
This is such a good example of why learning parts to classic songs can be so beneficial to becoming a more complete musician. Some guys just want to "do their thing" and they're missing out on learning what makes a track work so well -- and in some cases why it become a hit. Not only does this song have that "fun as hell" catchy part, but it grooves really hard , yet never sounds forced. For that reason, there's a tendency to push and overplay it. You kept the relaxed nature while maintaining the drive. That's what makes it work so well.
I think I've taken something away from every song I've ever learned and that's why I've always tried my best to capture as many of the small details as I could. Thanks for another great comment, Nelson.
One of my favorite bass lines. I was in a bass forum where they were talking with someone who had personal insight into the recording of this song and he said it was definitely Hungate that played on this track. I’d have to agree too. Well executed. What a fun part to play. You have very similar taste in your bass track selections. I’ve played most of the stuff in your vids.
An irony. There are quite a number of songs that I didn't much like growing up. Some years later, I discover many of them have a really nice bass groove. This one of them. Thank you Troy.
I usually don't add anything extra...sometimes at the end, but I don't remember doing any ad-libbing on this one. Haha, I believe the eye-roll was in reaction to my brain telling me to do one (wrong) thing and my hands just doing their own (correct) thing...close call.
@@TJH3113 You certainly earned it my friend. I just ordered a Fender American Ultra Precision Bass Rosewood. I lost the use of my guitar and violin fingers. I found that I can still follow a few different scales on the bass. I'm 65 and starting over, but I'm not too old to learn. I'm retired and can put 6-8 hours as an easy practice. Thank you again; you are a true inspiration.
Flawless....I was just talking to my husband the other night about this bass line, he is a bass player, and he was saying how difficult it really is to play this and anyone who says it is easy, is lying.... but anyways, awesome job!!!!
Well done brother. Thanks for playing on after the track finished. That was a neat idea. I'd hang onto that concept in future videos. It's very helpful. Wish you and yours well in the coming new year. I really appreciate the work you put into these clips. They are a real gift.👍
Anyone that would give you a hard time knows nothing about the bass. It is a monster bass-line & you nailed it. I've always understood this to be the work of David Hungate. Great choice Troy.
Dad used to request this song when us kids were playing our 45's on the home hifi system. It was fun, because as a rule he had no interest in our music (modern pop). ...Then he'd ask to hear it again. Then maybe a third time. He claimed the bass made him love it. Dad was right. This is a romping bass line. He surely would have loved this version, where it's so strongly highlighted. The end where you keep playing is an inspired idea. I play a couple instruments but only by ear, so hearing the fully naked bass line is a priceless learning tool. Thanks for the upload. BTW, the cyclops mask looks like the "Harold and Kumar" cyclops, including the mouth-agape expression and the double eye wrinkles.
That's a great story and sound like a nice memory of good times. Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your story. I had to look up the Harold and Kumar cyclops and, you're right, he does look a bit like the mask...just no eyebrow.
Troy - Thanks for the extended playing at the end of the song - which I think many of us would appreciate you're doing as often as you feel inclined...As for anyone that gives you a hard time over this song, may they be haunted throughout the holiday season by both the Ghost of Christmas Past AND the Ghost of Christmas Future..:-) And speaking of the season, hope you're having a grand one so far. :-) Larry
@@TJH3113 I hope you don't mind, but I shared this on Facebook. The sound you are getting, plus your mastery of the instrument is something I thought people should see. Especially nowadays, when people need a little inspiration. Cheers!
Troy there is something about the way you touch the keys. You make it look like magic with the sounds produce. Can't get enough my friend!!!!!!!!!! :-)
Awesome, man! One of my all-time favorite bass lines! And your tone and feel add a special "KICK" to the tune! Much appreciated! I used to have the 5-string version of that exact bass - I had to sell it due to hard times a few years back. I sure do regret it!
This is a really cool line in this song. Fluid moving and never really lets up. This would be a really good line to do during a string break. Think I might have to put this into the line up of string break song. Thanks!!
That was a pleasant surprise! Well done. I remember wanting to play that bassline before I even know I wanted to play bass. Some great playing altogether on that soundtrack.
Fantastic playing on one of our favorite songs ever. When my wife and I hear it, we do the duet parts lol We had a great time this year watching and singing along with the re-release in the theaters. One song I want to learn. No I can from the master! Happy Holidays, Troy!
Hey there Troy!!! I know it's been a lil while since I posted a comment onto your wonderful video's here,but WOW..........this one was GREAT!!! When I read the title of this one,I was like "Are You KIDDING ME? Has he LOST HIS MINE? " LOL. But every single time I've heard this song and listened to it,I never ONCE truly HEARD the actual "bass" line in it!!! Basically due to it sorta being drowned out in the mixing on the track and on the television/movie track of it as well. But listening to YOU play this one,WOW..........not only am I impressed with the bass-line,but it gives a whole new perspective to this song as well,because in all honesty,I never much cared for this tune,but NOW........I'm liking it!!! Haha. GREAT Video Troy and that bass is lookin fine too!!! :)
@@TJH3113 So good to be alive and experience all these fine people and musicians. Thanks again Troy. Absolutely perfect cover. Great ear! Seems like the biggest thing I see with bass players is playing wrong notes within a scale on a fast lick. Doesn't stand out to the layman but sounds like a dissonant to someone that recognizes it. You've always been spot on in not only playing the right notes, but the most important aspect to all of it..... Feel and timing. Incredible! Oh, and Happy upcoming Halloween! Those masks are coming in to a very appropriate time of year for them. :)
No hard time here, completely agree with you. Grease the musical is chock full of cool bass lines. Thanks for the video and Merry Christmas (or well wishes of your choice) and a Happy New Year to you and yours.
Good. Maybe I'll have to scan the soundtrack for another potential cover. I think I remember the title track being a good one? Thanks for watching and Happy Holidays to you as well.
Found this which was an answer from David Hungate himself.
"You're the one that I want" was a '62 precision with Rotosounds and a pick. I was probably using my Versatone amp as well as a direct box”.
Thanks for the info. I pinned your comment so others will see it and spread the word. I think Jack Casady used to use a Versatone amp. It was a self-contained, bi-amp system or something like that.
Just saw that on TalkBass too.
This is probably the most accurate cover Ive seen. And the soul coming from that bass is amazing.
TJH, great job on this song (as usual). Also cool that you pinned this info as I was very curious.
Great RUclips channel.
I just spoke to the son of Mike Porcaro. He told me that Mikey played on it. Hungate told him that it was mikey. So i don’t know wich player it was on this song😅
FACT: The ghost notes are the unsung heroes of this bassline. **chef's kiss**
Truth!
Man....your fingers move fast.....liked greased lightnin'!
Haha!
The tone of that bass is absolutely insane!
I'm glad you like it. It's not exactly what I was looking for but I'm working on it.
Exactely
Unmistakably Spector.
I can't express enough how much I love this bass line. Brilliant composition - brilliant performance.
I'm glad you liked it. Thanks Mathew!
This is such a good example of why learning parts to classic songs can be so beneficial to becoming a more complete musician. Some guys just want to "do their thing" and they're missing out on learning what makes a track work so well -- and in some cases why it become a hit. Not only does this song have that "fun as hell" catchy part, but it grooves really hard , yet never sounds forced. For that reason, there's a tendency to push and overplay it. You kept the relaxed nature while maintaining the drive. That's what makes it work so well.
I think I've taken something away from every song I've ever learned and that's why I've always tried my best to capture as many of the small details as I could. Thanks for another great comment, Nelson.
This is a cool bass line!
40 years later...never knew this song had such a fun bass line.
Now you know!
This is the best version I've found on RUclips so far. Thank you!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Yeeessss
Check out the version by David Carracio...
Remarkable. That must be one of the very best lines ever written and played extraordinarily well by Troy.
Thank you!
This is one of the most fun basslines to play and listen - Troy you nailed the playing and your tone is killer as always!
Agreed. Thanks a lot.
Can't help but smile hearing this!
Sounds great with the bass out front.
Bravo!!
Awesome! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks.
Love this. I had no idea that loving Grease at age 10 would be a bass primer for post-14 life of Rush fandom.
I'm glad you liked it.
I never realized how much bass was actually part of this song.......this was really tight, bro. I'll probably dial in to this moving forward
Yeah, it really is a big part of the song, isn't it? Thanks.
That's what I'd call a happy bass line. And, it makes the song! Well done!
I would agree with that. Thanks!
Beautiful ! Never paid attention to this bass line , and its a killer ! Show !
I'm glad you liked it! Thanks Gustavo!
It was hard not to hear this bassline in the song imo lol
Sir, you are the best in the business. I've played music since 1962.
Thanks so much, you are too kind.
One of my favorite bass lines. I was in a bass forum where they were talking with someone who had personal insight into the recording of this song and he said it was definitely Hungate that played on this track. I’d have to agree too. Well executed. What a fun part to play. You have very similar taste in your bass track selections. I’ve played most of the stuff in your vids.
Very cool.
Thanks.
An irony. There are quite a number of songs that I didn't much like growing up. Some years later, I discover many of them have a really nice bass groove. This one of them. Thank you Troy.
That's the way it goes! Thanks Dale.
I love that song and that bass line. No hard time from me at all. Thanks for the cover.
Good and thanks.
So smokin. Well played and just an outstanding bass line. This brought me so much joy. Thank you for posting.
Thanks a lot. It is a fun song, isn't it? Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
Love, love, LOVE the extra 16th notes sprinkled throughout. Almost as much as the eye-roll after, "Feel your way..."
I usually don't add anything extra...sometimes at the end, but I don't remember doing any ad-libbing on this one. Haha, I believe the eye-roll was in reaction to my brain telling me to do one (wrong) thing and my hands just doing their own (correct) thing...close call.
i LOVE the bass line in this song...fan-friggin-tastic job.....
Me too! Thanks a lot!
I can't believe I haven't checked this one out yet... Absolutely brilliant and ALOT more difficult than I expected.... Well done
It really was a challenge. Thanks.
I have gained a whole new appreciation for this song. Very cool bass line and another killer job Troy!
Awesome! I'm glad you liked it.
This is the best bass rendition I have ever seen/heard for this tune and I was a professional studio musician.
Wow, thank you for the very kind words. I appreciate it.
@@TJH3113 You certainly earned it my friend. I just ordered a Fender American Ultra Precision Bass Rosewood. I lost the use of my guitar and violin fingers. I found that I can still follow a few different scales on the bass. I'm 65 and starting over, but I'm not too old to learn. I'm retired and can put 6-8 hours as an easy practice. Thank you again; you are a true inspiration.
Wasn't expecting this tune :) Well done, and how can anyone not love Olivia Newton-John!
SURPRISE! Thanks.
Thanks for this excellent tutorial. This song is one of a dozen that made the list for my band during our winter break.
Awesome! I hope it was helpful David.
One of my fave basslines of all time!
Awesome!
Flawless....I was just talking to my husband the other night about this bass line, he is a bass player, and he was saying how difficult it really is to play this and anyone who says it is easy, is lying.... but anyways, awesome job!!!!
Thank you. Yes, it is an incredible bass line, isn't it?
What a joy to hear 0:27-0:47 and then again 1:27-1:47. Super, super cool bass.
I'm very glad you liked it! Thanks.
I don’t know what it is about it, but I keep coming back for more of this video!
I thought this one came out pretty good myself. It was a lot of fun.
this bass line is so sick i heard the song on the radio today and so here i am
It is, isn't it?
Well done brother. Thanks for playing on after the track finished. That was a neat idea. I'd hang onto that concept in future videos. It's very helpful.
Wish you and yours well in the coming new year. I really appreciate the work you put into these clips. They are a real gift.👍
Thank you. Same to you and thanks again for the kind words.
@@TJH3113 My pleasure sir.
I agree with Ric Pix...love the playing beyond the track! Amazing playing as always!
Yes.
Anyone that would give you a hard time knows nothing about the bass. It is a monster bass-line & you nailed it. I've always understood this to be the work of David Hungate. Great choice Troy.
Haha...thanks a lot.
Great job!!! Your extension after the music stopped is a nice touch.
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.
Nice bass line, you play fantastic. I always check your video. Congrats👍👍👍🤘🎸
Thank you very much!
The mighty David Hungate would be proud! You slayed this! Technique and tone dude. Awesome.
Do you think? Thanks so much Patrick.
Excellent! The bass absolutely makes this tune. What a fun groove.👊
Glad you liked it!
Well done ... this is a fun bass line. I remember watching the movie as a kid.
Thanks. It is, isn't it? Me too!
I love the ghost/pickup notes in this one. Thanks for sharing!
That sort of thing is right up my alley. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Ben.
And those deliciously placed slides, too. Yum!
Greaseeeeeeee ❤
This bass line is so fun and cute
Olivia and John are perfect ❤
Truth!
The bassline is what really made this song, and as always, you killed it! What I would give to have your talent.
I think it did too. Thanks! Time and patience is all it takes.
Awesome!! Now I gotta have a go at it 😄, Thanks for posting/sharing.👊🏾
Thanks! Have fun!
What a beautiful looking bass. Great playing as usual. Merry Christmas.
Thank you, Constantine and same to you.
excellet as usual, impecable sound and performance!!!
Many thanks Daniel!!
You are splendid. Everything so perfect and with impressive ease. I admire you. Hugs from Brazil
Thank you so much!
I love watching you play bass,. Just Awesome,..
Thanks.
You killed it.....Bravo !
Thanks a lot!
Dad used to request this song when us kids were playing our 45's on the home hifi system. It was fun, because as a rule he had no interest in our music (modern pop). ...Then he'd ask to hear it again. Then maybe a third time. He claimed the bass made him love it. Dad was right. This is a romping bass line. He surely would have loved this version, where it's so strongly highlighted. The end where you keep playing is an inspired idea. I play a couple instruments but only by ear, so hearing the fully naked bass line is a priceless learning tool. Thanks for the upload.
BTW, the cyclops mask looks like the "Harold and Kumar" cyclops, including the mouth-agape expression and the double eye wrinkles.
That's a great story and sound like a nice memory of good times. Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your story. I had to look up the Harold and Kumar cyclops and, you're right, he does look a bit like the mask...just no eyebrow.
Let's party!!!!! Thrilling Troy!!
Thanks.
Exactly my thoughts! Cool bass line!
It is a great bass line, isn't it?
That was very enjoyable to watch and looked like a real workout too. Its amazing to think it was played with a pick on the recording. Thanks so much.
Thanks, I'm glad that you liked it. I know (about the pick), right?
Dude... I luv your “swag” on this! Nice job!
Thanks a lot. I'm glad you liked it.
The best bass cover!
Thank you!
Wow, a very busy, active bass groove. Impressive.👏👏👏👍
It is, isn't it? Thank you.
Troy - Thanks for the extended playing at the end of the song - which I think many of us would appreciate you're doing as often as you feel inclined...As for anyone that gives you a hard time over this song, may they be haunted throughout the holiday season by both the Ghost of Christmas Past AND the Ghost of Christmas Future..:-) And speaking of the season, hope you're having a grand one so far. :-) Larry
Wow as usual the baseline is way more funky than I thought, will be learning this one thanks for that
I hope you liked it and that you find it helpful.
This is utterly awesome! One of the greatest bass lines ever played by a true professional! I salute you sir!
Wow, thank you! I'm glad you liked it.
@@TJH3113 I hope you don't mind, but I shared this on Facebook. The sound you are getting, plus your mastery of the instrument is something I thought people should see. Especially nowadays, when people need a little inspiration. Cheers!
Troy there is something about the way you touch the keys. You make it look like magic with the sounds produce. Can't get enough my friend!!!!!!!!!! :-)
Thank you for the very kind words, Marvine.
My second most favourite bass line with Marvin's Gay's "What's goin' on" !!! Great job mate. It's spot on !
Very cool! Thanks, Reno.
Always fantastic!!! 👍 Thanks to show us the power of the bass
Thank you so much.
outstanding ! never fail to impress.
Thanks so much!
Awesome, man! One of my all-time favorite bass lines! And your tone and feel add a special "KICK" to the tune! Much appreciated! I used to have the 5-string version of that exact bass - I had to sell it due to hard times a few years back. I sure do regret it!
Thanks a ton! I'm sorry to hear you had to sell the bass. I hope you're in a position to buy the bass of your dreams soon.
This is a really cool line in this song. Fluid moving and never really lets up. This would be a really good line to do during a string break. Think I might have to put this into the line up of string break song. Thanks!!
It is, isn't it?
Yeah that is a great bass line. Well done!
Thanks.
Always loved this bass line. You crushed it as always, Troy.
Thanks!
That was a pleasant surprise! Well done. I remember wanting to play that bassline before I even know I wanted to play bass. Some great playing altogether on that soundtrack.
Thanks.
Amazing job, my friend! You rock!
Thanks so much Kiko!
Had to learn this quickly, watched 9 videos, yours was the best and most true to the feel of the song. Awesome job!!
Great to hear. Thanks Tarman!
Love this bass line! Learned it for the fun of playing it, but never got a chance to play it live. Great cover!
Very cool. Thanks so much!
Phenomenal man! Love that bass line.
You play so effortlessly. Outstanding job.
Thanks a lot!
Great basslines on this entire soundtrack.
I might have to dig deeper then?
TJH3113 Hell yeah! Long live the summer of ‘78
Always loved that bass part! Wonderful job!
Cool. Thanks!
Fantastic playing on one of our favorite songs ever. When my wife and I hear it, we do the duet parts lol We had a great time this year watching and singing along with the re-release in the theaters. One song I want to learn. No I can from the master! Happy Holidays, Troy!
Haha! Do you do that, even in public? Thanks you and same to you!
I remember back years ago I played in the band for a grease musical, it was one of the most fun shows I've played. !!!
Very cool.
Great choice, excellent job as always
Thanks a lot.
That Spector looks and sounds amazing. Didn't know the bassline on this song was so sophisticated but so cool as well. Excellent job as always!
Thanks. It's a bit "glassy" sounding on the top-end for me. Glad you liked it!
Hey there Troy!!! I know it's been a lil while since I posted a comment onto your wonderful video's here,but WOW..........this one was GREAT!!! When I read the title of this one,I was like "Are You KIDDING ME? Has he LOST HIS MINE? " LOL. But every single time I've heard this song and listened to it,I never ONCE truly HEARD the actual "bass" line in it!!! Basically due to it sorta being drowned out in the mixing on the track and on the television/movie track of it as well. But listening to YOU play this one,WOW..........not only am I impressed with the bass-line,but it gives a whole new perspective to this song as well,because in all honesty,I never much cared for this tune,but NOW........I'm liking it!!! Haha. GREAT Video Troy and that bass is lookin fine too!!! :)
Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I never know which covers are going to go over "big" and was surprised at the response to this one.
Hey...the song is done! Haha. Loved this. Brought a smile to my face. Makes me want to learn this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Troy, just great. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow...I'm kinda digging that bass line. It *IS* a cool bass line. Well done.
It is a good one! Thanks Barry.
Merry Christmas!
Great song and a nice present for us all!
Same to you. Glad you liked it.
The tone on that bass is excellent. You make it look so easy. The end part is exceptional. Great vid!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
Love to watch you play I picked up so much and learn so much from you thank you very much
Thank you kindly, it was my pleasure!
Awesome cover! Great bass tone too!
Thanks a lot!
It's one of my favorite bass lines from the very first time I heard it. You play it great!
Awesome! I'm very glad that you liked it, Dave.
Christmas Wishes to you and your family....thanks again for posting this amazing bass covers...especially all the Rush songs
Thank you and same to you.
Frighteningly funky
Legendary bass line
Without a doubt!
Just Incredible!
Thanks!
great cover and a beautiful bass!
Thank you.
Wicked bass line, excellently played Sir.
Thanks!
Great technique! Suberb tone! You play with feelings! Well done
Thank you very much. I'm glad you liked it.
GREAT bass line, and perfectly executed...cheers mate, you gave an old Grease fan a big smile today! :)
Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it
Had to revert back to this amazing video today in memory of the late Olivia Newton John who passed away today at age 73.
Yeah… So sad.😢💔
@@TJH3113 So good to be alive and experience all these fine people and musicians. Thanks again Troy. Absolutely perfect cover. Great ear! Seems like the biggest thing I see with bass players is playing wrong notes within a scale on a fast lick. Doesn't stand out to the layman but sounds like a dissonant to someone that recognizes it. You've always been spot on in not only playing the right notes, but the most important aspect to all of it..... Feel and timing. Incredible! Oh, and Happy upcoming Halloween! Those masks are coming in to a very appropriate time of year for them. :)
The king has uploaded!
God or Elvis? I didn't get a notification about any recent uploads from either.
Grew up watching Grease. Thanks Troy, awesome job!
Cool. Thanks!
bass part put together very well, never noticed until you 'enhanced' the bass thanks.......................
Thanks for listening
I Watched again......Is it me or....................... this ditty has a lotta string bending? (or what ever you call it).....ex drummer asking
Drive that beat with that bass !! Well done my friend
Thanks!
No hard time here, completely agree with you. Grease the musical is chock full of cool bass lines. Thanks for the video and Merry Christmas (or well wishes of your choice) and a Happy New Year to you and yours.
Good. Maybe I'll have to scan the soundtrack for another potential cover. I think I remember the title track being a good one? Thanks for watching and Happy Holidays to you as well.
and the chicks LOVE when you play this!!!!!