Neither did I until I started transcribing it. I knew the bass was moving around quite a bit, but I had thought it was much more repetitive than it turned out to be. McCartney keeps changing the patterns slightly so they very rarely repeat verbatim.
Good job. It's important to remember that at the time he recorded this he had only been a full time bass player for a few years. It's also important to note just how big an influence James Jamerson was on McCartney's bass playing.
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McCartney is my favorite bassist ever. Thanks for this accurate transcription!
Great job! That was no small feat for you or Paul. Hope to see more selections.
I had to watch this more than once
Imagine playing this line and singing lead vocals simultaneously! Anyone who doubts Paul's genius give it a try!
I love your Rickenbackers and the Hofner! I have a Hofner, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a lifelong bass.
Nice
Amazzzzzzing job playing . I could ever learn This. Not gonna try.
What a great song ❤
I never realized there was so much going on with the bass. Amazing.
Neither did I until I started transcribing it. I knew the bass was moving around quite a bit, but I had thought it was much more repetitive than it turned out to be. McCartney keeps changing the patterns slightly so they very rarely repeat verbatim.
Thank you Rob for describing everything so well, now I understand how this bass part functions!
That is one beautiful Rick - and fine playing - I always thought that SATURDAY IN THE PARK by Chicago was inspired by YOU WON'T SEE ME.
Both things are amazing: how good James Paul McCartney has always been on bass guitar and how well and clearly you play that tune! Thanks for it.
Thanks! And yes, McCartney was an incredible bass player. Very innovative. This album (Rubber Soul) is full of great bass lines.
Good job. It's important to remember that at the time he recorded this he had only been a full time bass player for a few years. It's also important to note just how big an influence James Jamerson was on McCartney's bass playing.
Very true!
His bass line’s usually carried the melody 🎶 AND he sang.. crazy ain’t it