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Constipation Blues - Screamin' Jay Hawkins

Of course, sticking to what brings in the big bucks quickly also overshadows any newer models, so manufacturers need to play a longer game if they really care about innovation. When I wrote my original post, I’d completely forgotten about the Bongo (bloody daft name) and it’s surprising to me that it’s still around.

Breakdown - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

I think the bass playing community must take some responsibility for that. EB has brought out a few different guitars that they have continued to make, mainly signature models. However, when new basses have appeared, the Reflex for instance, the ‘Ray & Sterling were and are still the models that the buying public flock to. The same can be said for Fender’s Dimension bass, seemed good enough but still Ps & Js were bought by the skip load. Being an established brand seems to bring its own limitations; damned if they do, damned if they don’t. However, the price for a new US EBMM is ridiculous IMO.

Could’ve been worse, I direct you to a post I made some while ago on a different thread...

Hash Pipe - Weezer

I can’t say I’m not envious. I never minded rehearsing, provided the studio wasn’t too far for a midweek one. Having left my 2 bands 500 miles away, there’s no prospect of a rehearsal for a good while now 😢.

Rock Lobster - B52s

Part of the Union - The Strawbs

Clever Trevor - Ian Dury & Co again

Who let the bass player near the mic?

Cruel Summer - Bananarama

Tattoo’d Lady - Rory Gallagher

Emergency - 999

Although the Zappa, Pee song seems appropriate, I have used it before, more than once Theefore:- Burning Down The House - Talking Heads

Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon

Little Deuce Coupe - Beach Boys

Lakland used to PLEK all their basses once upon a time, I don't know if this is still the case.

In A Broken Dream - Python Lee Jackson

Stop it! You’ll go blind.

I still want to see a new band use Tony Levin’s suggestion of ‘Post Burrito Depression’. However, as has been said, inoffensive and appropriate are what are called for here. Therefore, something along the lines of ‘Celebration Day’, ‘Good Times’ (or Thymes) or ‘Get It On’ would work, albeit dull.

I keep wanting to like The Smiths because of the bass and guitar work, but can never get beyond Morrissey’s whining and as I managed to get past Geddy’s voice (I’m now a big Rush fan), that’s saying something.

That’s what she said. Where the Streets Have No Name - U2

Locomotive Breath - Tull