Nick Jameson doesn't get nearly enough credit for his bass playing! That slap part in the verses is WICKED! Fairly simple in technical sense but really ingenious - and who slapped the bass in a rock recording back then???
According to drummer Roger Earl, the song was created during a jam session with then new bassist Nick Jameson. Nick had a cassette player and he would record whatever we played there. As I recall it, the whole song was written- the middle part and the bass part and the ending were all Nick's ideas. Basically, Nick wrote the song, but we just jammed on it. Icon in bass line Nick!!
There are five versions of the song. The original LP version from Fool for the City lasts 8 minutes and 14 seconds. The single version, found in several compilations, was truncated to 3:56 with a fade-out ending. The 1977 live version is 8:21, the King Biscuit Flower Hour Foghat version is 10:37 and the 2007 live version is 9:44.
@@toddhamby Yes they are!! The bass line and solo are iconic. As a bass player in a cover band but was never able to learn how to play it correctly. I play a 1974 Ibanez bass.
Fantastic job Todd, love it! Played this one and "I Just Want To Make Love To You" back in the 70's with one band I was in, brings back great memories thanks :)
I love the break in this song just like champagne jam where the bass player gets to break out for a solo. Great job. i have to say my fav bass you play is that warwick and the gold ernie ball.
you did good. I recall before the internet I just said phuk it on the bass part of this song. I could learn ten other tunes in the time it took me to learn this one. I was rewinding a cassette tape trying to figure this out, I am this old.
Bitchin' job w that timeless cover , Todd. Always loved it. Took a few x to hone down that short but epic middle solo lol. So fun dude. Dig your picks of covers too. Way fun thnx , Bro. 🕶️🤙 , °): EADG 🎸🔊💥🎶
Me too mate. Dunno if you know, but the original studio version is played with slap, but the live versions (or at least all those I've found) are finger picked throughout. That kind of changes some of the left hand fingerings. I do like the little fill Todd uses to mirror the lead. I've been struggling to get it tight based on the 7th fret, but Todd plays it off the 12th. That'll be something I'll try to steal. 😄
@@toddhamby And your bass is very interesting. I have never seen a guitar that have the tuning on the opposite side that much or anywhere. Maybe one day I would like to own one. But man, guitars are expensive. 🥰🥰
Nick Jameson doesn't get nearly enough credit for his bass playing! That slap part in the verses is WICKED! Fairly simple in technical sense but really ingenious - and who slapped the bass in a rock recording back then???
Totally agree!!
According to drummer Roger Earl, the song was created during a jam session with then new bassist Nick Jameson.
Nick had a cassette player and he would record whatever we played there. As I recall it, the whole song was written- the middle part and the bass part and the ending were all Nick's ideas. Basically, Nick wrote the song, but we just jammed on it. Icon in bass line Nick!!
Nick is phenomenal!
This is fire!! A fun song and I love the bass pops during the chorus.
Thanks Moria!!!
That intro kicked my skull right back in 1975
Same here Rodrigo!
There are five versions of the song. The original LP version from Fool for the City lasts 8 minutes and 14 seconds. The single version, found in several compilations, was truncated to 3:56 with a fade-out ending. The 1977 live version is 8:21, the King Biscuit Flower Hour Foghat version is 10:37 and the 2007 live version is 9:44.
And every version is sooooo good!
@@toddhamby Yes they are!! The bass line and solo are iconic. As a bass player in a cover band but was never able to learn how to play it correctly. I play a 1974 Ibanez bass.
Awesome
thank you!
Oh my God. Love the entire bass line.
Thank you!
From one Todd to another...solid work here, well done!
Thank you Todd!!
Fantastic job Todd, love it! Played this one and "I Just Want To Make Love To You" back in the 70's with one band I was in, brings back great memories thanks :)
Thank you so much TFBS! Foghat always had some fun bass parts huh? thanks again for the kind words :)
Great job Todd. I was lucky enough to see Foghat several times. They always put on a great show. Great tone. Keep up the good work brother !
thank you so much Pete! I got to open for them once long ago and I was
in heaven!!! really nice guys. Thanks again for the kind words Pete :)
New sub. You had the tabs right before cover solutions did it props to you.
thank you so much brandan! I always just learn it by ear.
Todd Hamby wow, I’ve been trying that,, I can hear it , but Not so easy to find on my bass
Drilled it.
The multi-talented Nick Jameson.
thank you Slide! Jameson was a great bassist huh? that acting gig has been pretty good too :)
WOW!! Dude that was awesome!!
Thank you Ryan!
Best vídeo of the full version!
thank you!
Wow, que bien tocas amigo, y mas esa canción
Saludos de tijuana Mexico
Thank you!
I love the bassline
me too!
I love the break in this song just like champagne jam where the bass player gets to break out for a solo. Great job. i have to say my fav bass you play is that warwick and the gold ernie ball.
)Thank you so much M Cool!
Hey Nick I'm a new subscriber something about you and you're style just called to me keep it up man u r an inspiration
thank you!
Awesome. Spot on!
Thank you Gringo!
life-affirmingly awesome.
Thank you kindly!
Kick ass demonstration, my friend. Well done
Thank you Ras!
Good Job, Man! Greetings From Brazil
thank you!
Man, Randy Couture, really has the bassline to this tune nailed down tight. If only his double leg and submission game was as good.....
Hahahahaha!!! thanks CC! Royce Gracie and I are getting the band back together :)
Cool. Just don't get Yoel Romero as your singer. Lol.
Hahahaha!!!!
I want to play that one so bad ❤
You can do it!!
Todd Hamby I wish 😄
Me too. Here goes. Lol
It takes effort, eventually you'll get the hang of it!
🥰🥰🥰🥰🎸🎸🎸🎸🤟🤟🤟🤟
Who are these people giving thumbs down great job Todd
Thanks brother! RUclips can be a tough audience :)
This was great! I love this song, and this cover just made me like it even more lol. I want a bass guitar sometime, it looks so cool!
thank you!
AWESOME!! 😁👍💖👊
Thank you Marla!!
For somthing weird try "Avenging Annie" - Andy Pratt - crazy bass lines. Great playing by the way. Wish i had your talent man
I'll check it out!
you did good. I recall before the internet I just said phuk it on the bass part of this song. I could learn ten other tunes in the time it took me to learn this one. I was rewinding a cassette tape trying to figure this out, I am this old.
Thank you! I'm that old too! Wearing out records by repeatedly dropping the needle. Thanks for watching :)
You sound and played that amazing dude
thank you Adam!
Oh and I want that beautiful bass 😄
thank you!
GREAT COVER !! GREAT AXE !! ROCK ON BRO !! =]
Thank you and thanks for watching!
HOW ABOUT A BASS COVER OF: Cinderella - Gypsy Road =]
Bitchin' job w that timeless cover , Todd. Always loved it. Took a few x to hone down that short but epic middle solo lol.
So fun dude. Dig your picks of covers too. Way fun thnx , Bro.
🕶️🤙 , °): EADG 🎸🔊💥🎶
Thank you Rocky!
Great tone m8! its inspiring.
thank you Scott!
At 5:00 it get real rock on
that's where the fun starts :)
Awesome job man I’m trying to learn this song on bass guitar
Thanks brother!
Me too mate. Dunno if you know, but the original studio version is played with slap, but the live versions (or at least all those I've found) are finger picked throughout. That kind of changes some of the left hand fingerings.
I do like the little fill Todd uses to mirror the lead. I've been struggling to get it tight based on the 7th fret, but Todd plays it off the 12th. That'll be something I'll try to steal. 😄
Awesome ❤
Thank you Cindy!
A very good cover
thank you!
Que rico suena tu bass!
Kubici :)
Great sound!
thank you!
C'est décidé , you're my bass teacher ! ))
Thank you!
Baixão monstruoso. Espetacuar
Thank you!
I found you again..WAY TO HANDLE UP
Hey brother!!! Thank you!
Sick
Thank you!
❤️🎸🔥
thank you!
@@toddhamby your welcome bro!
@@toddhamby And your bass is very interesting. I have never seen a guitar that have the tuning on the opposite side that much or anywhere. Maybe one day I would like to own one. But man, guitars are expensive.
🥰🥰
What’s that bass. I want it
Kubicki Ex- Factor
Omg, this is really giving me the push I want to learn bass !! :/
Thank you and you can do it :)
Nice sound
Thank you 😋
Good job
Thank you!
Sweet!
Thank you monicka!
Nice playing man.
thank you!
Nice!!
thank you!
Funk Rock
yes sir!
He messed up at 2:42 but other than that this was an amazing cover!
thanks Stevel. I'm sure I messed up more places than just that.
O so thats the way its 'spose to be played ! Guess I better pick an easier cover !
You can do it!!!
Bass solo tabs??
Hey buddy I am sorry but I don't know how to tab. If there is any part of it I can help you with I will be glad to though.
Do not worry thanks
Laid to the bone
Thank you!
I'm usually a troll. What's wrong with me?
Me too!! I married the biggest troll in western NC! Thanks for watching and going easy on me ;)
doesn't sound right. distortion.
Thanks!!
Nice, but that is a fugly bass
Hahahaha! I agree but man it is soooo nice to play!
@@toddhamby this is still one of my fave tunes to play. Nice going!