Greatest Bassists (lyrics, dancing, bass, funk, rock)

Ian · 07-04-2007, 06:59 PM

John Entwistle
Chris Squire
Mike Watt

~~boo boo~~ · 07-13-2007, 02:15 AM

Speaking of Watt.

Still can't find those damn Contemplating the Engine Room tabs.

I'm about to lose my mind if I can't find them.

SweetSamBlues · 07-13-2007, 10:25 AM

Geezer on "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" for the scariest bass line ever.
Definitely Chris Squire

barry2 · 07-27-2007, 03:57 PM

Im the best at playing my bass thats all that matters.

haha. the best bassists in my opinion are geddy lee, mark king, vic wooten and John Myung who isnt THAT great but he plays in Dream Theater so he automatically wins.

BandcaveMan · 08-06-2007, 08:16 PM

..and Jamerson only used one finger to pluck!

Also, if anyone doesn't think they have ever heard him play, I will be bet they have and didn't know it. He played on so many songs, it has to be a world record of some sort...

.

BandcaveMan · 08-06-2007, 08:28 PM

Oh, yeah....let's not forget Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy). He was a great frontman, songwriter, lyricist and his bass playing was very tasty. I dig the chorus effect he frequently used.

~~boo boo~~ · 08-06-2007, 11:13 PM

I'm sure Jamerson holds the record for bass player who has performed on the most number 1 hits, at least by different individual artists.

Son of JayJamJah · 08-07-2007, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by right-track

Everybody in the world has heard Jamerson.
Sadly not that many know it.

My Girl - Temptations
Bernadette - 4 Tops
Aint That Peculiar - Marvin ***e
Ooh Baby Baby - The Miracles
To Many Fish In The Sea - The Marvelettes
Uptight (Everything Is Alright) - Stevie Wonder
Heat Wave (U) - Martha & The Vandellas
This Old Heart Of Mine - Isley Brothers
I Heard It Through The Grapevine (2 recordings) - Marvin ***e, Gladys Knight & Pips
Where Did Our Love Go (U) - Diana/Supremes
Since I Lost My Baby - Temptations
For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
My Guy (U) - Mary Wells
Your Precious Love - Marvin ***e/Tammy Terrell
You've Really Got A Hold On Me - The Miracles
Love Child - Diana/Supremes
I Guess I'll Always Love you
Dancing In The Streets - Martha & The Vandellas
Don't Mess With Bill - The Marvelettes
What's Going On - Marvin ***e
Standing In The Shadows Of Love - 4 Tops
Mickey's Monkey (U) - The Miracles
Cloud Nine - Temptations
Nothing's To Good For My Baby - Temptations
My Baby Loves Me - Martha & The Vandellas
You Keep Me Hanging On - Diana/Supremes
You Beat Me To The Punch - Mary Wells
Little Darling (I Need You) - 4 Tops
I'm Ready For Love
The Way You Do The Things You Do - Temptations
I Can't Help Myself - 4 Tops
Roadrunner - Jr. Walker & The All-Stars
You're All I Need To Get By - Temptations
You Can't Hurry Love - Diana/Supremes
Shop Around - The Miracles
Ain't To Proud To Beg - Temptations
My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
It's The Same Old Song - 4 Tops
How Sweet It Is - Marvin ***e
Take Me In Your Arms (And Rock Me A Little While) - Brenda Holloway
Ain't No Mountain High Enough (2 recordings) - Marvin ***e/Tammy Terrell, Diana/Supremes
My Baby Must Be A Magician - The Marvelettes
Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart - Diana/Supremes
Beauty Is Only Skin Deep - Temptations
Ask The Lonely - 4 Tops
Going To A Go-Go - The Miracles
I was Made To Love Her - Stevie Wonder
Hitch Hike - Marvin ***e
I Second That Emotion - The Miracles
Please Mr. Postman - The Marvelettes
Jimmy Mack (U) - Martha & The Vandellas
I Hear A Symphony - Diana/Supremes
Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over) - 4 Tops
I'm Gonna Make You Love Me - Temptations
Get Ready - Temptations
The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game
Stop! In The Name Of Love - Diana/Supremes
That's What Love Is Made Of
Nowhere To Run - Martha & The Vandellas
Seven Rooms Of Gloom - 4 Tops
Pride & Joy - Marvin ***e
(I Know) I'm Losing You - Temptations
Two Lovers - Mary Wells
I'll Turn To Stone - 4 Tops
Come See About Me - Diana/Supremes
Stubborn Kind Of Fellow - Marvin ***e
How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone
If I Were your Woman Gladys Knight & The Pips
My World Is Empty Without You - Diana/Supremes
The Tracks Of My Tears - The Miracles
I'm Wondering - Stevie Wonder
Can I Get A Witness - Marvin ***e
The Girls Alright With Me - Temptations
Shoo Be Doo Be Doo Da Day - Stevie Wonder
Reflections - Diana/Supremes
What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted - Jimmy Ruffin
Baby I Need Your Loving - 4 Tops
Quicksand... - Martha & The Vandellas
Reach Out...I'll Be There - 4 Tops
You Beat Me To The Punch - Mary Wells
The Bells - The Originals
Shotgun - Jr. Walker & The All-Stars
Fingertips (pt2)- Stevie Wonder
Hey Girl - Stevie Wonder
What Are You Gonna Do When I'm Gone (U) - Kim Weston
Still Water Runs Deep - Four Tops (Chuck Whaley)
All in the Game - Four Tops (Chuck Whaley)
My Baby - Temptations
The One Who Really Loves You (U)- Mary Wells
This Old Heart Of Mine - Isley Brothers
My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left) - David Ruffin
It Takes Two (U) - Marvin ***e/Tammy Terrell
Honey Chile - Martha & the Vandellas
To Busy Thinking About My Baby - Marvin ***e
When Your Young And In Love - Marvelettes
Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing - Marvin ***e/Tammy Terrell
Still Waters Run Deep - Four Tops
If I Were Your Woman - Gladys Knight & the Pips
I Want You Back - Jackson 5
It's Growing - The Temptations
Agent Double O Soul - Edwin Starr
I Can't Get Next To You - Temptations
I want A Love I can Feel - Temptations
Heart Breaking Guy - Supremes

That's All? phish

~~boo boo~~ · 08-07-2007, 08:24 PM

You realise that those were just the hits and not every song he has ever done. Right?

right-track · 08-08-2007, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayJamJah

That's All? phish

What boo boo said, I posted that list as an example of his bass playing to illustrate to a member who claimed he'd never heard any of his stuff.
Which obviously everyone has.

Take the first one on that list.
My Girl by the Temptations. Ask anyone how that song goes and the chances are they'll 'der' the bass line intro instead of singing the opening lyrics.
On a note of interest Geddy Lee is a great admirer of Jamerson.
I'll even argue that he's the most influential bass player ever.

07-04-2007, 06:59 PM	#41 (permalink)
Ian Groupie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: akron, ohio owns you Posts: 35	John Entwistle Chris Squire Mike Watt __________________ Oh my God Oh my God Oh my God now The sky is falling, and I'd hate to say I told you so

08-06-2007, 08:16 PM	#45 (permalink)
BandcaveMan Groupie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 16	..and Jamerson only used one finger to pluck! Also, if anyone doesn't think they have ever heard him play, I will be bet they have and didn't know it. He played on so many songs, it has to be a world record of some sort... . __________________ BandcaveMan http://www.bandcave.com

08-06-2007, 08:28 PM	#46 (permalink)
BandcaveMan Groupie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 16	Oh, yeah....let's not forget Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy). He was a great frontman, songwriter, lyricist and his bass playing was very tasty. I dig the chorus effect he frequently used. __________________ BandcaveMan http://www.bandcave.com

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07-13-2007, 02:15 AM	#42 (permalink)
~~boo boo~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where the buffalo roam. Posts: 12,129	Speaking of Watt. Still can't find those damn Contemplating the Engine Room tabs. I'm about to lose my mind if I can't find them.

07-13-2007, 10:25 AM	#43 (permalink)
SweetSamBlues Groupie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: La Grange Posts: 44	Geezer on "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" for the scariest bass line ever. Definitely Chris Squire

07-27-2007, 03:57 PM	#44 (permalink)
barry2 Groupie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 18	Im the best at playing my bass thats all that matters. haha. the best bassists in my opinion are geddy lee, mark king, vic wooten and John Myung who isnt THAT great but he plays in Dream Theater so he automatically wins.

08-06-2007, 11:13 PM	#47 (permalink)
~~boo boo~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where the buffalo roam. Posts: 12,129	I'm sure Jamerson holds the record for bass player who has performed on the most number 1 hits, at least by different individual artists.

08-07-2007, 08:24 PM	#49 (permalink)
~~boo boo~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where the buffalo roam. Posts: 12,129	You realise that those were just the hits and not every song he has ever done. Right?