Songs with great bass lines

[vulcan_idic]

Dr Who is entirely electronic AFAIK...but I can play it on my bass (and I'm more of a singer/guitarist), so I'd say count it! It may be simple, but its cool.

Actually they did a slightly different version for each doctor. Originally it was instrumental, but at least a couple of versions (starting in the 70's IIRC) were electronic.

 

[freebfrost]

Totally forgot these:

Sympathy for the Devil by the Rolling Stones.
Happy Anniversary by the Little River Band.

And does bass tuba count?

If so, add Round One by the Youngblood Brass Band.

 

[Angel Tarragon]

And does bass tuba count?
If so, add Round One by the Youngblood Brass Band.

Oh, that one definetely has my vote!

 

[cool hand luke]

I'll nominate "black velvet" by alanah myles as the sexiest bass line.

 

[Angel Tarragon]

I'll nominate "black velvet" by alanah myles as the sexiest bass line.

I think I like the Alanis Morisette version better.

 

[Wombat]

How about Jump Into The Fire by Harry Nilsson?

 

[Angel Tarragon]

How about Jump Into The Fire by Harry Nilsson?

Harry Nilsson?! Can't say I've heard of him.

 

[Altamont Ravenard]

Apostrophe' by Zappa (although it's Jack Bruce playing - from Cream)
Crossroads (Cream)
Song for the dumped (Ben Folds Five)

And if you like bass, pick up You're a Woman I'm a Machine by Death From Above 1979. Incredible album. Nothing but bass and drums. Pure RnR

AR

 

[BOZ]

Harry Nilsson?! Can't say I've heard of him.

the song referenced appears in the movie Goodfellas, in the scene where the helicopters are chasing Henry. it's got that nice "rolling" start to the bass before moving into the song.

IIRC, he's also the same guy who did the "Lime in the Coconut" song?

 

[Angel Tarragon]

the song referenced appears in the movie Goodfellas, in the scene where the helicopters are chasing Henry. it's got that nice "rolling" start to the bass before moving into the song.

IIRC, he's also the same guy who did the "Lime in the Coconut" song?

Well that would explain it. I've never seen Goodfellas. Guess I should rent it.