Annoying Twit Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 OK, here's a challenge. Ignoring sophisticated music, prog-rock, art-rock, etc..... what out and out pop songs have absolutely brilliant bass lines that really complement the song. Not bass-lines that make it more than a pop song, but bass lines that are perfect for the song as a throwaway light confection. I'll start, with Chip Douglas's line from "Salesman" by "The Monkees". Maybe not the middle 8 though, not so sure about that bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rich Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I can't do youtube from this work pc, so I have no idea what videos you just posted but I'd like to put in a vote for Abba's 'Dancing Queen'. For my money, [i]the[/i] perfect pop song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero9 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Anything by Sting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) Ok, REALLY pop, but I was in the Gym the other day and this came on the TV. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFD-eGtBYWc"]Click[/url] Thought the bass line was pretty cool, with some funky slides. Stays nicely where it is and doesn't overpower the song, but really the song wouldn't have much melody without it. Edited August 25, 2010 by cameltoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amj Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 As an off-the-cuff comment, there's some killer basslines all over Michael Jackson's music! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 [quote name='zero9' post='935933' date='Aug 25 2010, 01:39 PM']Anything by Sting...[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Paul Simon's 'Slip Sliding Away'. Anthony Jackson just plays so beautifully on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) The Edge of Heaven - Wham! Like a Prayer - Madonna Edited August 25, 2010 by MacDaddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Not sure whether it counts as pop, but I heard Pump it Up by Elvis Costello for the first time in ages yesterday. What a cracking bass line that is - catchy, busy without being over complicated, and really works with the song. Blondie, Atomic is another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) The Beatles - Taxman Edited August 25, 2010 by flyfisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 [quote name='simon1964' post='935946' date='Aug 25 2010, 01:45 PM']Not sure whether it counts as pop, but I heard Pump it Up by Elvis Costello for the first time in ages yesterday. What a cracking bass line that is - catchy, busy without being over complicated, and really works with the song.[/quote] Yeah that is a great bit of bass playing, both the verse and chorus parts are really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bassassin Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 If we are allowed top-class bassists who made their name playing bubblegum, I'll have [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKIs_6qc4cQ"]Too Shy by Kajagoogoo[/url]. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) If we're allowed keyboardz, and someone's mentioned Madonna, then I'm no fan but ... I like the Borderline bassline. Edit: Is that some 80s Japanese bass with a stripey neck that's being played in Kajagoogoo? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKWbMJOIkUk&feature=av2n"]Embedding disabled by request[/url] Edited August 25, 2010 by Annoying Twit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TommyK Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Lets get Retarded/Started - Blackeyed peas. I reckon it is near perfect, Bass wise. I absolutely love playing along to it. Just wish i could get my band to be brave enough to have a bash at it!! +1 for Billie Jean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Annoying Twit Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) This thread is fun! I thought of starting a thread on interesting root note only basslines, but this one might do it: Edited August 25, 2010 by Annoying Twit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Groove Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 [quote name='flyfisher' post='935947' date='Aug 25 2010, 01:46 PM']The Beatles - Taxman [/quote] Cor you see what they've done there? They've nicked the Jam's Start! B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) [quote name='TommyK' post='935972' date='Aug 25 2010, 02:05 PM']Lets get Retarded/Started - Blackeyed peas. I reckon it is near perfect, Bass wise. I absolutely love playing along to it. Just wish i could get my band to be brave enough to have a bash at it!![/quote] This is Fergie the first time she heard the Retarded/Started bassline played live. Edited August 25, 2010 by Annoying Twit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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guzzibass Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Dahn in the Tube Station at Midnight has Bruce Foxton tying his fingers in knots!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I always liked this bass line from my memories of watching the Chart Show in the 1980s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathy Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Club tropicana and wake me up before you go go by Wham have good bass lines. Also, for me you can't beat the bass sound on Superman by Black Lace. I'll get me coat - again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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