paul, the Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) Shakin' it to Virgin Groove earlier, I noticed what a great tone Tommy Cogbill gets on Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools" (Lady Soul 1968) [center][/center] I had to find out more about the man and soon discovered the Bass Player info shown below. It describes and shows the beautiful '50s P-bass used along with the one-speakered Twin Reverb on "Son of a Preacher Man", but the tone created is completely different to the likes of the sound on Lady Soul. It's bound to be a flatwound strung Precision into an Ampeg combo (also pictured), but the article suggests it might not be the same Precision as used on SoaPM [url="http://www.last.fm/music/Aretha+Franklin/_/Chain+Of+Fools"]Aretha Franklin – Chain Of Fools – Listen free at Last.fm[/url] [url="http://www.last.fm/music/Dusty+Springfield/_/Son+of+a+Preacher+Man"]Dusty Springfield – Son of a Preacher Man – Listen free at Last.fm[/url] Some Tommy Cogbill (among others) transcriptions on Aretha Franklin songs: [url="http://pagesperso-orange.fr/freebasspart.pv24/Aretha_Franklin.htm"]http://pagesperso-orange.fr/freebasspart.p...ha_Franklin.htm[/url] So this thread celebrates the likes of Tommy Cogbill and Jerry Jemmott: the guys, like Jamerson, who knew how an electric bass should be played. [url="http://www.bassplayer.com/article/dusty-springfields-son/feb-06/18128"]Son of a Preacher Man Bass Player article[/url]. [center][/center] Edited March 28, 2008 by paul, the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Great post. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='paul, the' post='165013' date='Mar 28 2008, 03:10 AM']So this thread celebrates the likes of Tommy Cogbill and Jerry Jemmott: the guys, like Jamerson, who knew how an electric bass should be played.[/quote] Excellent article and idea, Paul. I'd like to add my appreciation for the work of Leroy Hodges from Memphis, with Al Green, and best of all Ann Peebles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) [quote name='paul, the' post='165013' date='Mar 28 2008, 03:10 AM']Some Tommy Cogbill (among others) transcriptions on Aretha Franklin songs: [url="http://pagesperso-orange.fr/freebasspart.pv24/Aretha_Franklin.htm"]http://pagesperso-orange.fr/freebasspart.p...ha_Franklin.htm[/url][/quote] Thanks for finding and sharing this Gem....! One of the best things to turn up on this site. Garry Edited March 28, 2008 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Good stuff. Why not stick it in the [url="http://wiki.basschat.co.uk/"]wiki[/url] instead of leaving it here to fall off the page? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I agree with BF... Things like this must not get lost... Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) Jerry Jemmott is definitely one of my bass heros. He played bass for King Curtis for a while. Check the tracks "Instant Groove" and the live version of "Memphis Soul Stew" for some great Jerry Jemmott bass playing. "Aretha Franklin Live at the Fillmore West" is also very much worth a listen Just found this on Youtube [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Loy55z4GpA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Loy55z4GpA[/url] Edited March 28, 2008 by spike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='lowdown' post='165077' date='Mar 28 2008, 10:00 AM']Thanks for finding and sharing this Gem....! One of the best things to turn up on this site. [/quote] Wow! What a resource. +1000 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I think Tommy C plays on Dusty Springfield's "Take a little piece of my heart" too, and its a stunning line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='lowdown' post='165077' date='Mar 28 2008, 10:00 AM']Thanks for finding and sharing this Gem....! One of the best things to turn up on this site. [/quote] Glad you're finding it useful. Here's the directory: [url="http://pagesperso-orange.fr/freebasspart.pv24/my_favorite_bass_lines.htm"]http://pagesperso-orange.fr/freebasspart.p..._bass_lines.htm[/url] Donald '' Duck '' Dunn Tommy Cogbill David Hood Francis '' Rocco '' Prestia Chuck Rainey Jerry Jemmott James Alexander --- I'll have a look at the wiki. I'm listening to Lady Soul now and will recommend the tracks with the best tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='spike' post='165097' date='Mar 28 2008, 10:32 AM']Jerry Jemmott is definitely one of my bass heros. He played bass for King Curtis for a while. Check the tracks "Instant Groove" and the live version of "Memphis Soul Stew" for some great Jerry Jemmott bass playing. "Aretha Franklin Live at the Fillmore West" is also very much worth a listen Just found this on Youtube [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Loy55z4GpA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Loy55z4GpA[/url][/quote] [b]THANKS[/b] so much for posting that!!! I've got the original recording from the live LP - one of my all time favs - never thought it would be out there on video. And one more reason why I could never part with my '72 sunburst Jazz - you just gotta have one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 [quote name='Wil' post='165120' date='Mar 28 2008, 11:15 AM']I think Tommy C plays on Dusty Springfield's "Take a little piece of my heart" too, and its a stunning line.[/quote] You see, I don't like the tone there. It sounds very hollow and woody to me, rather than warm and sweet. But I agree, a very infectious line. Comparison: [url="http://www.last.fm/music/Dusty+Springfield/_/Take+Another+Little+Piece+of+My+Heart"]Dusty Springfield - Take Another Little Piece of My Heart at – Listen free at Last.fm[/url] [url="http://www.last.fm/music/Aretha+Franklin/_/Chain+Of+Fools"]Aretha Franklin – Chain Of Fools – Listen free at Last.fm[/url] ----- Another song with a great tone: [url="http://www.last.fm/music/Aretha+Franklin/_/People+Get+Ready"]Aretha Franklin – People Get Ready – Music at Last.fm[/url] Chain of Fools still has my vote. It's almost Tuba-like. I have no idea how they do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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