Best ever basslines?

Voxman

phil_b said:

The chain? 

That's the one I was going to Profer ...second 'F1' part of course. 

Another instantly recognisable bass line is Led Zeps Dazed and Confused.

Roysterdoyster

Japan.(Mick Karn). European Son

Skipped

prowla said:

Rio - Duran Duran
Roundabout - Yes
Something - The Beatles
Red Barchetta - Rush
Carry On Wayward Son - Kansas
Blue Wind - Jeff Beck

Underrated classic. The opening is excellent. But the riff just after the halfway point  is probably my favourite of all time.

Jonathangus

Steve Harris - Wrathchild, Rime of the Ancient Mariner

John McVie - The Chain

Pete Trewavas - Childhood's End?

Redlester

Fever- Peggy Lee.

lapua65

Can't believe it hasn't been mentioned, but "Into the Valley" the Skids. 
"Waterfront" by Simple Minds is i great as is the Cure "Forest"
As I don't play bass I have to admit amateur status 

Sassafras

Most things by the  Clash.
Specially The Magnificent Seven.

PonchoGreg

Midnight train to Georgia

Anything by Jamerson (but obviously What's Going On is a standout)
About a dozen songs by the Beatles (Hey Bulldog! Lovely Rita! so many...)
Flashlight by Parliament

and plenty more I'm forgetting about. But, thinking about it, not a lot from the "pure rock" genre stand out for me. Motown soul, funk is where it's at

Sassafras

Sail Away by David Gray.
The song's not all that but the bass is thunderous.

womble_fuzz

Has noboby mentioned 'the chicken' by Jaco Pastorius yet?

bencowling81

poopot said:

Jesus you lot...

get some parliament in your life!!!!

Yep, except their best basslines came from Bernie Worrell on his Moog Model D. Still pretty cool to try to mimic on a bass though.

Dominic

DrJazzTap said:

And the sod is singing at the same time!

Have to say some of those Level 42 Bass Lines were fantastic
as were Chic
Earth Wind and Fire 
Parliament/Funkadelic
.....................................Rock can't compete with Funk/Disco in this arena ;which is why it's so hard to keep any really good Bass player in a Rock/Rock covers band  because they want to go and play soul or Funk where they are more showcased

HAL9000

Sunshine of Your Love - Jack Bruce
 My Generation - John Entwistle
Another One Bites the Dust - John Deacon
Roundabout - Chris Squire

alalalkasar

It's a nothing bass line but I'm a little obsessed with the tone of the bass on Something on Your Mind by Karen Dalton.

Rabs

Ramble On.. 


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Also a yes to the Jackson 5.. Some incredible bass lines there

And then theres also almost anytihng this woman has done.

prowla

Ah - I forgot:

Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

Sassafras

prowla said:

Ah - I forgot:

Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

Fortunately I remembered for you!

ToneControl

I listen to a lot of reggae, so expect amazing bass lines all the time :-)

proggy

Wherever I lay my hat - Pino Palladino.

proggy

Sledgehammer - Tony Levin.