Best Bass Lines

[cliffdweller]

Green Eyed Lady---Sugarloaf
Money---Pink Floyd
The Chain---Fleetwood Mac
Running With the Devil---Van Halen
Nub---The Jesus Lizard
Fighting My Way Back---Thin Lizzy

Any more?

[elie]

I agree about "The Chain" and "Money".
Also, the intro of a Tindersticks song, "A Night In" (if I remember correctly)

[JazmenFlowers]

Gold Dust Woman

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

Gold Dust Woman

Oooh, good one. How did I forget this?

[Jyqm]

Most anything Charlie Mingus ever laid to tape.

As far as Mr. McVie, I actually think "The Chain" is rather overrated as far as the bassline goes. Sure, it's a cool riff, but that's really all it is. I don't think it really showcases his talents the way something like "Smile At You" does, or the Live performance of "Oh Well" (whoa!), or the Dance performance of "Say You Love Me," or "Miles Away" (whew!). That last one might be my favorite McVie bassline, actually.

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[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by Jyqm

Most anything Charlie Mingus ever laid to tape.

As far as Mr. McVie, I actually think "The Chain" is rather overrated as far as the bassline goes. Sure, it's a cool riff, but that's really all it is. I don't think it really showcases his talents the way something like "Smile At You" does, or the Live performance of "Oh Well" (whoa!), or the Dance performance of "Say You Love Me," or "Miles Away" (whew!). That last one might be my favorite McVie bassline, actually.

Many FM songs are such. Look at Dreams - the bass line in that is fab.

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by Jyqm

I don't think it really showcases his talents the way something like "Smile At You" does

Another great one.

And while we're on the subject, "Go Your Own Way" has a great bassline too.

Anything not John McVie?

[SortaSavageLike]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Look at Dreams - the bass line in that is fab.

And laid on waaaaay too thick.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by SortaSavageLike

And laid on waaaaay too thick.

LOL - I think that thickness makes the song - but to each their own

[chiliD]

Whipping Post --- The Allman Brothers Band (Berry Oakley)

In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed --- The Allman Brothers Band (Berry Oakley)

Mountain Jam --- The Allman Brothers Band (Berry Oakley)

One Way Out --- The Allman Brothers Band (Berry Oakley)

High Falls --- The Allman Brothers Band (Lamar Williams)

Nobody Knows --- The Allman Brothers Band (Allen Woody)

Instrumental Illness --- The Allman Brothers Band (Oteil Burbridge)

Politician --- Cream (Jack Bruce)

I'm So Glad --- Cream (Jack Bruce)

Do What You Like --- Blind Faith (Rick Grech)

Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad --- Derek & The Dominoes (Carl Radle)

Tears In Heaven --- Eric Clapton (Nathan East)

Fire --- Jimi Hendrix Experience (Noel Redding)

Think For Yourself --- The Beatles (Paul McCartney)

2000 Light Years From Home --- The Rolling Stones (Bill Wyman)

So What --- Miles Davis (Ron Carter)

[SortaSavageLike]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

LOL - I think that thickness makes the song - but to each their own

It's the only Fleetwood Mac song where I actually turn the bass down when it comes on.

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

LOL - I think that thickness makes the song

I agree. It gives the song a nice, rich, warm tone. That bass line and Stevie's vocals make that song the greatness that it is.

[cliffdweller]

I thought of another one:
She's Lost Control---Joy Division

[face of glass]

You could list 90% of the New Order songs here. Why? Because most of them contain LEAD BASS, with the traditional basslines often taken care of by sequencers. If any bassist ever dominates a band in the minds of listeners, it's Peter Hook.

Case in point:

Round And Round

[face of glass]

Originally Posted by cliffdweller

I thought of another one:
She's Lost Control---Joy Division

Again, 90 % of them. Why shouldn't a bass do what a lead guitar does?