And all producer Bone Howe directed Joe Osborne and drummer Hal Blaine to do was, “do more..” in the second half. In 1971 this track, at 7-years old, inspired me to want to become a bass player.
Good stuff. Have to say I admire the patience and attention to detail in going note for note on sections where the original seems like it was somewhat improvised around a theme, like the 'Sunshine' section here. Also love to see the chords shown on a tab. It's such an important resource for players wanting to improve to see not only what was played but to also have the context of why it may have been played given the chords.
Hi, thanks very much for the comment. Improvised type sections (which I think the one you mention was) have a couple of challenges. One is transcribing what they played, and the other is trying to capture the improvised feel after rehearsing it so much. I like the challenge though :) Thanks for noticing and the appreciation...cheers! :)
Ah the late great Joe Osborn knocked this one out in 69. Fun fact for those that dont know he also discovered and produced The Carpenters, along with his fellow 'Wrecking Crew' late great drummer Hal Blaine.
Thanks for the comment. I didn't know that, but I immediately thought of a video I saw on YT where Joe is in the studio with Richard Carpenter (Rich sounds a little "tipsy"). Thanks!
Man, that's pretty good. I feel like the bass for that song (especially for Let the Sunshine In) doesn't get talked about that much. It's just so good. :)
Two dislocated fingers later and I've almost gotten the hang of it lol What a transcription! I admit the transition between the two songs is tricky, but what a great cover. Thanks a lot!
haha...yes, it is a pretty demanding part he came up with. I like that you stuck with it and almost got it down ;) Thanks for the comment and keep it up!
Many years ago I heard this song as a child and loved that chord change from low to high over the counter melody 1:10. Later I learnt that the instrument that made that inspired change was a bass guitar! At the age of 9 yo I took up the bass for this very song. Cheesy I know but that bass line still gets me emotional! I shall visit this again thanks to this lesson! Al age 65
Hi Alan, thank you for the message. I don't think it was cheesy at all. It's amazing how music can transport us and create emotional connections! I'm really glad you enjoyed this :) Thanks for letting me know ;)
Man, I love this one. When I play along with it my friends are like, "What are you? A hippy?" And I say, "No, I just like the bass parts..." And they say, "Whatever, Jerry Garcia." Ha, he, he!😂 I'm just kidding, I don't have any friends.
Thanks, Greg, for the transcription. I have not used a pick since I played guitar in high school, but Mr. Osborn always used a pick; as you know he never learned finger playing since he was a guitar player. I found an old guitar pick in a jewelry box, and for the first time in 50 years I played using a pick and it is going very well on Joe Osborn transcriptions including The Carpenters.
I find that using a pick makes the song easier to play sometimes. Especially if there's alternate picking going on. Have fun with your new found discovery :)
Some very funky fills from Joe Osborn on this. Very Tasteful. Note for note perfect. That tempo change is always killer. That picking hand is brilliant. That's not nuthin'. If you don't love this, well...
haha...for sure. Every time I got to the end I'd be huffing and puffing. Not only does playing the part give you a workout, but I think the energy of the song adds to it. Thanks!
OMG, isn't "Let the Sunshine In" just the funkiest bassline ever? I've loved it since I was a kid, and now I can (try to) learn it! Who is Joe Osborn? Shouldn't he win a Nobel Prize for this bass line or something?
really? i feel the beginning is harder with a lot more changes. The second part has a lot more notes but just around four chords and the changes are easy to anticipate and ad lib around. If you are trying to play the second part note for note though I can see why it would be more challenging.
Thank you very much for this. To me it's quite difficult to properly hear bass lines in these old records, you just solved several doubts i had with this tune. =)
I have great memories of Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In since I saw the original musical "Hair" on Broadway when I was 12 years old. Fantastic job Greg with "Let the Sunshine In." It's pretty hairy (pardon the pun)! I'm looking forwarding to trying this one.
Hey Jerry, I sure do :) Please contact me through one of the sites in the video description and we can set something up. Be warned though...I'll make you work ;)
@@BassCovers Definitely worth a look - it also has great clips of Carol Kaye playing the Good Vibrations baseline and Hal Blaine playing the drum intro on A Little Less Conversation
Awesome job especially with a pick. Let the Sunshine In is one of my all time favorite bass songs. Are you reading that or did you memorize it or a combination?
Hi John, thanks for the comment. It's a combination of memorizing and reading it. When I made the video I had the sheet music in front of me, but after practicing it so many times I'm sure some of the parts were memorized ;) Thanks!
hey man I've been watching your vids for a while now and I've been dabbling in Japanese songs/bands and I found a nice band named Cassiopeia no vocals just the instruments singing proud could you do a tab vid on their song domino line
Thanks for the request. I like the song, but it's a little long. Unfortunately, I've got other requests that would come before this one...thanks though :)
Been looking for a tab for this, so helpful Greg. Would L O V E to see an attempt at Jerry Garcia Band’s cover off “Tangled Up In Blue” by Bob Dylan, John does some funky and fast stuff, cheers!
Sir are you aware there is a loose string hanging from your shirt? I know the bass line is absolutely pertinent and executed properly but I could not help but notice the string hanging off your picking arm's shirt sleeve
I have an honest question. I've seen most of the bass players here on RUclips apply the technique that you use at the beginning of moving your hand to pluck adjacent strings instead of holding down both strings and reducing stress on the wrist, why is that?
If I understand what you are asking (if you're talking about the left hand), it's for the attack. You cut the note off and make it more punchy. Try it both ways and I think you'll see what I'm saying.
@@blackisblack22 It's a personal preference. What ever feels best and gets the best sound. Just be open to change if it needs it...that's it. Thanks :)
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I LOVE how hard Osborn digs in after the transition. The bass and vocals make this song.
Me too, he really helped take the song to the next level.
And all producer Bone Howe directed Joe Osborne and drummer Hal Blaine to do was, “do more..” in the second half.
In 1971 this track, at 7-years old, inspired me to want to become a bass player.
Best cover of one of my favorite Bass lines. I never get tired of hearing it. Joe Osborn is smiling down on you. Cheers!
That's very kind of you. Thank you :)
Good stuff. Have to say I admire the patience and attention to detail in going note for note on sections where the original seems like it was somewhat improvised around a theme, like the 'Sunshine' section here. Also love to see the chords shown on a tab. It's such an important resource for players wanting to improve to see not only what was played but to also have the context of why it may have been played given the chords.
Hi, thanks very much for the comment. Improvised type sections (which I think the one you mention was) have a couple of challenges. One is transcribing what they played, and the other is trying to capture the improvised feel after rehearsing it so much. I like the challenge though :) Thanks for noticing and the appreciation...cheers! :)
Ah the late great Joe Osborn knocked this one out in 69. Fun fact for those that dont know he also discovered and produced The Carpenters, along with his fellow 'Wrecking Crew' late great drummer Hal Blaine.
Thanks for the comment. I didn't know that, but I immediately thought of a video I saw on YT where Joe is in the studio with Richard Carpenter (Rich sounds a little "tipsy"). Thanks!
Man, that's pretty good. I feel like the bass for that song (especially for Let the Sunshine In) doesn't get talked about that much. It's just so good. :)
Ya, it's a really good line he came up with in the 2nd half. Mr. Joe Osborn :)
One of my fav bass lines. And so well played x
Thanks very much!
Two dislocated fingers later and I've almost gotten the hang of it lol
What a transcription! I admit the transition between the two songs is tricky, but what a great cover. Thanks a lot!
haha...yes, it is a pretty demanding part he came up with. I like that you stuck with it and almost got it down ;) Thanks for the comment and keep it up!
Stunning! Thanks for the cover. A song I keep coming back to for the bass groove. Bookmarked.
Thanks a lot!
Many years ago I heard this song as a child and loved that chord change from low to high over the counter melody 1:10. Later I learnt that the instrument that made that inspired change was a bass guitar!
At the age of 9 yo I took up the bass for this very song. Cheesy I know but that bass line still gets me emotional! I shall visit this again thanks to this lesson! Al age 65
Hi Alan, thank you for the message. I don't think it was cheesy at all. It's amazing how music can transport us and create emotional connections! I'm really glad you enjoyed this :) Thanks for letting me know ;)
Man, I love this one. When I play along with it my friends are like,
"What are you? A hippy?"
And I say, "No, I just like the bass parts..."
And they say, "Whatever, Jerry Garcia." Ha, he, he!😂
I'm just kidding, I don't have any friends.
haha...that's funny...thanks :)
So inspirational to hear such a highly skilled and talented professional recreate such an iconic bass line. Well done Sir!!!😃❤❤❤
Thank you very much. What a nice comment...thank you :)
You are now officially part of the "Wrecking Crew" 🙂
haha...thanks :) Do I get a T-Shirt? :P
Nice cover. The sunshine breakdown is amazing bass work
Thank you Gary :)
Thanks a lot for sharing! Great song, very well played!
My pleasure, thanks for listening...cheers!
This is Mr. Osborn's masterpiece. Great cover of a virtuosic piece of bass playing. Thanks for the upload.
One of many masterpieces for Mr. Osborn....my pleasure. Thanks!
Greg, it's so brilliant that you share your talents with us mere mortals....tabs, notation, technique. Thanks again
Thank you very much :) It's my pleasure :)
It is so out its in. KILLER!!!!
Thanks, Greg, for the transcription. I have not used a pick since I played guitar in high school, but Mr. Osborn always used a pick; as you know he never learned finger playing since he was a guitar player. I found an old guitar pick in a jewelry box, and for the first time in 50 years I played using a pick and it is going very well on Joe Osborn transcriptions including The Carpenters.
I find that using a pick makes the song easier to play sometimes. Especially if there's alternate picking going on. Have fun with your new found discovery :)
Some very funky fills from Joe Osborn on this. Very Tasteful. Note for note perfect. That tempo change is always killer. That picking hand is brilliant. That's not nuthin'. If you don't love this, well...
Thanks very much. It took a bit of work to learn this one, but I'm glad I did. This style of bass is fun to play...thank you :)
@@BassCovers I thought it was James Jamerson that played bass on the song.
thank for doing it you did a great job.
@@michaelc6522
Joe Osborn did this and the entire fifth dimension catalog up to 1975.
@@davidosborn146 Thanks David I caught my mistake after iI wrote it.
Quick quiz: Did you roll off the bridge pickup like Joe did with his '60 stack pole Jazz all the time? ;-)
nope, I didn't. Both pickups up full blast :)
As someone who can't play a note on a guitar. . . This is Amazing!
Thank you :)
Greatest bass lines ever performed
Nothing like Joe Osborne from 40 years ago +. THAT is good, YOUR version gets all the ticks from me ,well done ,excellent work.
Thank you very much. Mr. Osborn was a master of the instrument. It's a pleasure to learn anything from him...thanks!
This totally awesome Greg!!!!!
cheers Clarke!
This is the second tab I’ve looked up today and it’s yours, I’ve subscribed 👍🏼 thanks for tabbing it out, well played.
Welcome aboard and double thanks! :)
Amazingly played. So groovy.
Thanks a lot :)
This is among the top best things I've seen in youtube! ❤❤❤
haha...thanks :)
I have been studying Joe Osborn a lot lately.
He's a good one to study for sure!
Very nice! You can skip your gym workout for today after that one! 😆
haha...for sure. Every time I got to the end I'd be huffing and puffing. Not only does playing the part give you a workout, but I think the energy of the song adds to it. Thanks!
Absolutely fantastic cover of a very hard song. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much. I'm glad you liked it...thanks!
OMG, isn't "Let the Sunshine In" just the funkiest bassline ever? I've loved it since I was a kid, and now I can (try to) learn it! Who is Joe Osborn? Shouldn't he win a Nobel Prize for this bass line or something?
haha, Nobel Prize for a bass line. I'm with ya! :)
Haha, first half lulled me into a false sense of security, then hit my ass kicked by the second half
hehe... :)
really? i feel the beginning is harder with a lot more changes. The second part has a lot more notes but just around four chords and the changes are easy to anticipate and ad lib around. If you are trying to play the second part note for note though I can see why it would be more challenging.
Just watched Fingerprint File, now this. Not enough superlatives. Those two songs are why I picked up the bass. You play what I dream of!
Hey Robert, thanks for the comment. Keep up the practicing and you'll be playing this too ;)
Wow! Savage - I love bass cover videos and clearly this is top notch with the sheet music with tab and incredible talent
Thank you very much. I appreciate that...thanks :)
I think it was Joe Osbourne who played on this.
Don’t have to wonder. It totally was Joe Osborn!
Yes it was
That is incredible, not sure that my 62 year old hands will ever bee that fast.
haha, you might be surprised what some consistent and focused practice will do. Take your time and have fun with it...thanks! :)
Awesome song! Awesome bassline! This song makes me me look forward to summer, a few more months to go. 🙂
haha...just a few more months to go...hang in there :)
Masterful Sir. Maestro!
awww...thank you very much :)
Thank you very much for this. To me it's quite difficult to properly hear bass lines in these old records, you just solved several doubts i had with this tune. =)
cool...have fun with it :)
I have great memories of Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In since I saw the original musical "Hair" on Broadway when I was 12 years old. Fantastic job Greg with "Let the Sunshine In." It's pretty hairy (pardon the pun)! I'm looking forwarding to trying this one.
haha...nice pun ;) I'm sending you a private message. I'd like to learn more about you seeing the original musical. Cool! :)
Wow! That B part-- amazing!!
and to think he "improvised" that on the spot!? Thanks :)
This looks fun! We shall see... Thanks!
I'm sure you're going to enjoy it :)
Quite amazing, Mr. Greg.
Thank you Norberto :)
great job man!!
Thanks very much :)
Very Gold... Congradulations
Thank you :)
❤thank you for sheet music
No problem...glad you find it helpful...thanks!
Love it
Thanks!
That's a nice cover. Have you by any chance had time to look into Ed Motta's - Entre e ouca?
Amazing ! If you ever decide to move to South Carolina let me know, I need lessons !
haha...thanks, I sure will :) I've heard it's beautiful country over there. Ya know, the internet works pretty well for lessons too ;)
Do you offer on-line lessons ?
Hey Jerry, I sure do :) Please contact me through one of the sites in the video description and we can set something up. Be warned though...I'll make you work ;)
If you watch The Wrecking Crew documentary there is a great scene with Joe Osborn playing this awesome bassline
I'll check it out...thanks!
@@BassCovers Definitely worth a look - it also has great clips of Carol Kaye playing the Good Vibrations baseline and Hal Blaine playing the drum intro on A Little Less Conversation
Awesome job especially with a pick. Let the Sunshine In is one of my all time favorite bass songs. Are you reading that or did you memorize it or a combination?
Hi John, thanks for the comment. It's a combination of memorizing and reading it. When I made the video I had the sheet music in front of me, but after practicing it so many times I'm sure some of the parts were memorized ;) Thanks!
WHOOOOOO!!!!!
:)
hey man I've been watching your vids for a while now and I've been dabbling in Japanese songs/bands and I found a nice band named Cassiopeia no vocals just the instruments singing proud could you do a tab vid on their song domino line
Thanks for the request. I like the song, but it's a little long. Unfortunately, I've got other requests that would come before this one...thanks though :)
Been looking for a tab for this, so helpful Greg. Would L O V E to see an attempt at Jerry Garcia Band’s cover off “Tangled Up In Blue” by Bob Dylan, John does some funky and fast stuff, cheers!
I'm glad you find it helpful :) I'll check out your request...thanks!
Sounds amazing. With what base did he played it? Also jazz bass?
Thanks very much. I think Joe Oborn used a Precision bass?
Un fu**ing believable, that's all i can say.
cheers!
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you :)
Best bass ever🇧🇷SP
cheers!
Niiiiiice!
thanks! :)
btw: it's pick played or fingers? i sweared there were fingers...
Joe Osborn was the bass player on this recording. He always played with a puck. Flat wounds. Fender Jazz bass.
Sir are you aware there is a loose string hanging from your shirt? I know the bass line is absolutely pertinent and executed properly but I could not help but notice the string hanging off your picking arm's shirt sleeve
haha...I'm pretty sure that's the cable from the headphones I'm wearing. Thanks ;)
Joe Osborn!
A legend!
"Let The Sunshine In" part from 2:20 👍
Thanks :)
Has to be the greatest bass playing ever
he's a legend for sure
I just got a pair of new balance sneakers to wear while I play this 🫶
haha, okay. I'm not sure what that means, but I'm sure you'll cool while playing this ;) Have fun!
Va en 4/4 perdón x la errata...se me fue el dedo...
I have an honest question. I've seen most of the bass players here on RUclips apply the technique that you use at the beginning of moving your hand to pluck adjacent strings instead of holding down both strings and reducing stress on the wrist, why is that?
If I understand what you are asking (if you're talking about the left hand), it's for the attack. You cut the note off and make it more punchy. Try it both ways and I think you'll see what I'm saying.
@@EclecticHillbilly But original musicians never do that, they sometimes use the whole hand on the fingerboard.
I'm sorry, I don't quite understand what you're asking? Which hand are you referring to?
@@BassCovers Left one.
@@blackisblack22 It's a personal preference. What ever feels best and gets the best sound. Just be open to change if it needs it...that's it. Thanks :)
The Wilbur Basscomb (Hair movie soundtrack) version much better. Wilbur is an UFO
It's much funkier for sure. haha...yes, he is :)
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I'll check it out...thanks!