The early eighties was my era too , so many good bands and bass lines ,
I first noticed the bass in my early teens listening to these guys,
John Taylor (Durans first 2 albums)
Les Nemes of Haircut 100 played some great stuff ,
Mick (spider fingers !) Karn , Avant Gard Fretless at its best,
Sting , great feel , does what the song needs, no more no less.
Bruce foxton , so underrated and underpaid by the Modfather (allegedly !!)
Mark King , Great Player , prefer the early stuff though.
Thriller - michael Jackson.
Any Bernard Edwards, Superb!! never tire of his playing.
Peter Hook New Order , definitely had his own style.
Lets not forget the great synth basslines created too ,
Human League , vince Clark Depeche mode , Gary Numan , Don't laugh !! frankie goes to hollywood - Trevor Horn's amazing production, New order . Thomas dolby,
One offs include - Head over Heels , tears for fears , Love that bass line.
Twilight Cafe by Susan Fassbender, simple but effective, good pop tune.
hit me with your Rythm stick - Ian Dury and the blockheads,
Grace Jones - pull up to the bumper,
The first Dirty Harry Film , Great bass.
Could go on all day here but these are the ones that stick out for me ,