TimR Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Tried to catch up on the posts, but man, this thread is loaded. If someone posted this already, slap me, but to me, the bass line (and tone) and Perry's voice 'are' the song: Journey - 'Don't Stop Believin'. Which BTW, I heard said on the radio today, is the most downloaded song to date. That's an odd song. Our guitarist suggested we play it last year. I couldn't remember it from the 80's, I think it was only a massive hit in the US. It turns out that it was played over the end of the finale of the Sopranos. Which I didn't watch anyway. Feel the groove internally within your own creativity. - fingertalkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 That's interesting. The party band I play in just learned it and played it a wedding last week. Everyone on the dance floor sang a long. It's really boring to play. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerk Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I don't think this one was mentioned, but I may have missed it. It's another one for us older guys, and is so simple, it was probably one of the first bass lines learned by any kid learning bass in the 60's or 70's, and was the identity of the song: Cream - 'Badge'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamy ALB Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Peace Sells by Megadeth Knock Me Down By RHCP Bullet In The Head By RATM Just Like Heaven By The Cure Some suggestions. Some cool tunes listed. http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Little-Bitter/185235472447 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbass Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 My Girl - The Temptations Only two notes, but everyone knows it when they hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 The Jaws theme. Hear those two notes repeating and BAM! Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironstorm Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Roundabout by Yes Alembic SC Standard slim neck taper Warrior Signature fretless G&L L2000 Spalt top w/Maple fretboard Ibanez SR500 Genz-Benz Neo-Pak 3.5 Two Genz-Benz Neox 1x12T cabs Genz-Benz XB2 4x10 cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newf Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Be grateful dude, that's how your generation got here, ya know what I mean? Personally, I hope I was a chandelier baby. Ask your parents, it should be an interesting evening. "Let's see, if I recall your mother's leg was like this. Come on honey, let's show the boy. Now imagine, if I was to move too much to this side, my left cheek would obviously get burned by the lava lamp, and if she leaned too far, there'd be bongwater all over the ficus, so I had go like this....Oooo cramp, cramp ow ow...." LOL!!! You made me spray coffee all over. Basterd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newf Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 On topic however... Cream - Sunshine of Your Love Rush - YYZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plankspanker13 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Right on, kenfxj! I knew thaqt I wasn't the only one who loved JJ's Friday. Graham Maby's style is underappreciated and fun as hell. If we're gonna go with famous, we'd have to go with the title cut from the "I'm the Man" album, however. Glad that someone got around to Roundabout too. Given that sports are multi-generational, I would say that Another One Bites the Dust might be the most famous line of them all. Founder of the G&L JB-2 Legion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Last night I was at a party and the dj played She's Not There by the Zombies. As soon as I heard the opening bassline, I knew what song it was. (p.s. they had a live band as well...the dj was during the band breaks) Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike19 Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 I am the OP. My thanks to everyone who responded. Some notes: 1. I think all the famous bass lines were named. 2. A lot of personal favorites, but not really famous, lines were named. But it was fun remembering them. 3. My post did not specify that the bass line had to be played on any particular instrument or be from any specific music genre. 4. IMO, Beethoven's 5th is the most famous bass line, period. "99 And 1/2 Just Won't Do" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 IMO, Beethoven's 5th is the most famous bass line, period. I think we have a winner, and I've been known to pick a few winners in my time. If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hmmm...who mentioned that one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hmmm...who mentioned that one? Probably some lame-o that couldn't wait to be the first to reply. I'm too busy to go back and check who that was though. Excellent work Mike19, we need more people with your intellect around here. If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I think that the Billie Jean bassline is doubled on a synth. You're doubled on a synth. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 "Now here comes the bridge, just like James Brown." -- Doug Pinnick of King's X "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Probably some lame-o that couldn't wait to be the first to reply. I'm too busy to go back and check who that was though. Hey, jerkweed, I let it sit for 5 minutes before replying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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