KiOgon Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I didn't even realise it was that long ago - let alone remember what was my first but I think Diamonds, Jet Harris & Tony Meeham did it for me along with loads of the early Shadows stuff, IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 [quote name='Bassassin' post='781243' date='Mar 20 2010, 11:12 PM']Peaches - The Stranglers. Arguably I bought a bass specifically to learn to play Peaches - I had no idea how to tune a bass at the time, so when a more knowledgeable friend showed me what I was doing wrong, I had to re-learn the song... I then went on to learn the entire Rattus Norvegicus album, so that was OK. Jon.[/quote] Yep, Peaches for me too. JJ was a huge influence on a lot of bassists of a certain age, and Peaches must have been their easiest song. I'd be surprised if it wasn't the choice of a few more people on here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Can't remember for definite but in my schoolboy band (back in 1980) I played covers of 'Crocodile' by Echo & The Bunnymen, 'Ceremony' by New Order and 'Damaged Goods' by Gang of Four, so it was probably one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The inglourious bass turd Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='781402' date='Mar 21 2010, 09:39 AM']Can't remember for definite but in my schoolboy band (back in 1980) I played covers of 'Crocodile' by Echo & The Bunnymen, 'Ceremony' by New Order and 'Damaged Goods' by Gang of Four, so it was probably one of those[/quote] Man, I can't get used to the idea that 1980 was 30 years ago! All that stuff sounds pretty fresh to me, but I suppose it's the equivalent of my dad trying to make me listen to the Andrews Sisters. Doesn't feel that way, but that's how it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumnote Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I suspect mine would have been something from the first shadows lp, probably shadoogie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 It was either Johnny B. Goode or Sunshine of Your Love. I'd have to check with my oldest mate which one it was, he played guitar and learnt all the songs then told the rest of us what we should be playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Rumble Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Cold Turkey - John Lennon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 [quote name='Delberthot' post='780726' date='Mar 20 2010, 12:56 PM']an all time classic when I first picked up the bass at age 12 - Another One Bites the Dust by Queen[/quote] Same here! I must have been around the same age as well! - I had to know it all! - and then there was the Wembley 1986 version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitchy64 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 (edited) My first was 'Sunshine of your love' by Cream. An ace song And my last was' Sad but true' by Metallica for last nights gig Edited March 21, 2010 by hitchy64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagguy Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 i made a list on a post it stuck it to the pc desk specials - gangsters iron maiden - evil that men do ratm - take the power back after playing guitar for years i thought, aim high played along with youtube videos of bass players covering the tunes and slowly picked it up having a visual reference and a mate that plays bass quickend things up bigtime, learned to slap, gallop and get good timing with that little set. good times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 er ............. never really learned anything! There was a time when I could fumble through most of PF's Money but to be honest I've never actually learned anything properly. The stuff I like to play I pretty much make up my own bass parts* as I've never had the patience for tabs. Really should have a go I suppose just incase the opportunity to play with someone else actually turns up! [i]*[not sayin that they are any good here!][/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Pretty Vacant the Sid way followed by Peaches followed by Sunshine Of Your Love and Hey Joe from a teach yourself bass book with flexi disc backing tracks. All with an Avon EB0 through a 5 watt WEM guitar amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 For just jamming a riff it was probably Peaches for me too. I think the first one I really sat down and sorted out properly all the way through was Living In The Past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witterth Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 "Sunshine of your love" Cream and "Dazed and confused" Zep both on one heady summer afternoon when I was but 15 summers old. my FIRST jam session with a real guitar player real drummer and real (loud) amps ....God Ill never forget it, that first Buzz" was the best one....aahhhh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 My first bass was a fretless and the first whole song I learnt was the Beatles Come together great fretless sound and then I learnt Pino Palladino line on Everywhere I Lay My Hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basska Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Chick Magnet by MXPX chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Super Freak, Rick James....or MC Hammer Can't Touch This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 My brother taught me All Right Now, by Free and I was hooked on bass from that moment! ........35 years ago..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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