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According to Nico (who knows everything!), it's Bill.
My own favourite is Loving Cup and 19th Nervous Breakdown (both Bill)
This is a correct observation and great point. The thread title is "Stones Song With Best Bass Playing"
Thread title does not mention any names...
Anything in Rock 'n' Roll can be classified as basic. When you listen to "19th NB" it's not about basic, it's about how Bill's bass integrates with the other two guitars. The integrated timing of the three guitars makes the song very special.
Close your eyes, put the record on loud and if you don't hear it ... well, never mind. Jigsaw Puzzle is indeed great too.
No, he didn't.
This is what he said:
The idea for those (bass) lines came from Billy Preston, actually. We'd cut a rough demo a year or so earlier after a recording session. I'd already gone home, and Billy picked up my old bass when they started running through that song. He started doing that bit because it seemed to be the style of his left hand. So when we finally came to do the tune, the boys said, Why don't you work around Billy's idea? So I listened to it once and heard that basic run and took it from there. It took some changing and polishing, but the basic idea was Billy's.
- Bill Wyman, 1978
Miss You wasn't coming together at all, then Billy said, Try playing octave riffs on the bass.
- Bill Wyman, 2011
Imo it's more Keef style on bass than Bill.
Nice playing by Keith
Bill is a magician on When the Whip Comes Down in that show, The song doesn't rate high with me, but man does he amaze me on that performance
Only to establish you have nothing else about which to write, including responding to the thread's inquiry.
stonesstein
Kick me like you did before
I can't even feel the pain no more
Rocks Off, 1972
Mentioned
Miss You is a true Bill Wyman showcase, with just about everything Bill is known for -the popping octaves, the sliding octaves, the walking bass, that strange timing of just a tad before the drums.
Like his fabulous work on Whip and Imagination from Hampton, it's all a showcase of that typical Bill Wyman style.
Mathijs
Wow talk about thin skinned. Lighten up dude. People on here make jokes all the time.
Agreed. There are a few Stones songs where the bass is a much more important component than usual in pop music, and Satisfaction is one of them.
Talk about your favorite band.
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Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
CHRISTIANF
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Date: November 6, 2020 16:38
That ain’t Bill on miss you but Keith
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
Chris Fountain
()
Date: November 6, 2020 16:58
Live with me
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2020-11-06 16:59 by Chris Fountain.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2020-11-06 16:59 by Chris Fountain.
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
Valeswood
()
Date: November 6, 2020 17:42
Quote
CHRISTIANF
That ain’t Bill on miss you but Keith
According to Nico (who knows everything!), it's Bill.
My own favourite is Loving Cup and 19th Nervous Breakdown (both Bill)
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
Koen
()
Date: November 6, 2020 18:12
Does it matter if it is Bill or someone else?
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
Chris Fountain
()
Date: November 6, 2020 18:24
Quote
Koen
Does it matter if it is Bill or someone else?
This is a correct observation and great point. The thread title is "Stones Song With Best Bass Playing"
Thread title does not mention any names...
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
georgie48
()
Date: November 6, 2020 18:41
Quote
CooltopladyQuote
stonesstein
I know many here (rightfully!) revere Bill Wyman's incredible work on 19th Nervous Breakdown, for my money, the top bass work on any Stones song is ......
Jigsaw Puzzle
Slap on some phones, and play this record L-O-U-D! Bill Wyman is on fire!
What is your choice for best bass work in a Stones' song?
Whats so incredible about the bass on 19th Nervous Breakdown. I don't get it. In fact it doesn't get anymore basic.
Anything in Rock 'n' Roll can be classified as basic. When you listen to "19th NB" it's not about basic, it's about how Bill's bass integrates with the other two guitars. The integrated timing of the three guitars makes the song very special.
Close your eyes, put the record on loud and if you don't hear it ... well, never mind. Jigsaw Puzzle is indeed great too.
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
CHRISTIANF
()
Date: November 6, 2020 18:47
In an interview a reporter said to Bill: I like your bass work on Miss You, Bill answers it's not me it's Keith
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
()
Date: November 6, 2020 20:42
Quote
CHRISTIANF
In an interview a reporter said to Bill: I like your bass work on Miss You, Bill answers it's not me it's Keith
No, he didn't.
This is what he said:
The idea for those (bass) lines came from Billy Preston, actually. We'd cut a rough demo a year or so earlier after a recording session. I'd already gone home, and Billy picked up my old bass when they started running through that song. He started doing that bit because it seemed to be the style of his left hand. So when we finally came to do the tune, the boys said, Why don't you work around Billy's idea? So I listened to it once and heard that basic run and took it from there. It took some changing and polishing, but the basic idea was Billy's.
- Bill Wyman, 1978
Miss You wasn't coming together at all, then Billy said, Try playing octave riffs on the bass.
- Bill Wyman, 2011
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
KRiffhard
()
Date: November 6, 2020 21:35
Quote
CHRISTIANF
In an interview a reporter said to Bill: I like your bass work on Miss You, Bill answers it's not me it's Keith
Imo it's more Keef style on bass than Bill.
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
TheflyingDutchman
()
Date: November 6, 2020 21:36
"Let it Rock" Essen 1970.
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
mosthigh
()
Date: November 6, 2020 21:48
Can't You Hear Me Knocking
Jigsaw Puzzle
Monkey Man
Too Much Blood
Fingerprint File
Jigsaw Puzzle
Monkey Man
Too Much Blood
Fingerprint File
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
ryanpow
()
Date: November 6, 2020 22:13
To my untrained ear, The studio stuff, for the most part, doesn't really showcase what Bill brought to the table...except for what's on the SG and ER albums.
Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 2020-11-06 22:56 by ryanpow.
Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 2020-11-06 22:56 by ryanpow.
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
Silver Dagger
()
Date: November 6, 2020 22:21
Undercover Of The Night.
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
Maindefender
()
Date: November 6, 2020 22:34
If You Can't Rock Me. There's also an outtake with extended or amplified bass [iorr.org]
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
()
Date: November 6, 2020 22:45
Quote
Maindefender
If You Can't Rock Me. There's also an outtake with extended or amplified bass [iorr.org]
Nice playing by Keith
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
mosthigh
()
Date: November 6, 2020 22:45
I agree that Bill really shines on the live stuff. The studio recordings are more like basic templates to work off of, and then be embellished onstage. As someone who played bass in a Stones tribute band and has gone through many live recordings, I can attest that Bill mixes it up from night to night, and probably never plays the same song exactly the same way twice. It's an approach that goes back to blues/r&b/jazz, where improvisation is basically the lifeblood of the music. The Stones in general are highly improvisational, but it isn't always noticeable unless you really dissect the live shows from over the years.
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
slew
()
Date: November 7, 2020 00:21
I like the bass playing on Satisfaction so simple but very effective and really a very important part of the song.
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
georgemcdonnell314
()
Date: November 7, 2020 00:44
Especially on Imagination.
Quote
Mathijs
Sway.
And the entire Hampton 1981 show.
Mathijs
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
DGA35
()
Date: November 7, 2020 01:59
Few that haven't been mentioned yet: I Wanna Be Your Man, 2120 SMA, Under My Thumb.
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
Reagan
()
Date: November 7, 2020 02:30
Quote
georgemcdonnell314
Especially on Imagination.Quote
Mathijs
Sway.
And the entire Hampton 1981 show.
Mathijs
Bill is a magician on When the Whip Comes Down in that show, The song doesn't rate high with me, but man does he amaze me on that performance
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
floodonthepage
()
Date: November 7, 2020 02:41
I Think I'm Going Mad, She's So Cold and Indian Girl would be on my list.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2020-11-07 05:36 by floodonthepage.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2020-11-07 05:36 by floodonthepage.
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
bleedingman
()
Date: November 7, 2020 03:28
All of Aftermath.
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
Mr. Jimi
()
Date: November 7, 2020 05:27
I always like the bass during the turn/chorus on No Expectations
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
stonesstein
()
Date: November 7, 2020 05:27
Quote
More Hot Rocks
Its must be pick a colored font day
Only to establish you have nothing else about which to write, including responding to the thread's inquiry.
stonesstein
Kick me like you did before
I can't even feel the pain no more
Rocks Off, 1972
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
()
Date: November 7, 2020 11:18
Quote
DGA35
Few that haven't been mentioned yet: I Wanna Be Your Man, 2120 SMA, Under My Thumb.
Mentioned
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
Mathijs
()
Date: November 7, 2020 11:47
Quote
KRiffhardQuote
CHRISTIANF
In an interview a reporter said to Bill: I like your bass work on Miss You, Bill answers it's not me it's Keith
Imo it's more Keef style on bass than Bill.
Miss You is a true Bill Wyman showcase, with just about everything Bill is known for -the popping octaves, the sliding octaves, the walking bass, that strange timing of just a tad before the drums.
Like his fabulous work on Whip and Imagination from Hampton, it's all a showcase of that typical Bill Wyman style.
Mathijs
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
MadMax
()
Date: November 7, 2020 14:34
Quote
MathijsQuote
KRiffhardQuote
CHRISTIANF
In an interview a reporter said to Bill: I like your bass work on Miss You, Bill answers it's not me it's Keith
Imo it's more Keef style on bass than Bill.
Miss You is a true Bill Wyman showcase, with just about everything Bill is known for -the popping octaves, the sliding octaves, the walking bass, that strange timing of just a tad before the drums.
Like his fabulous work on Whip and Imagination from Hampton, it's all a showcase of that typical Bill Wyman style.
Agree Mathijs, with a slight inspiration from Billy Preston if we gonna trust that controversial gear book
Tonight I will enjoy Bill's rumblin bass during the wonderful Undercover Of The Night in Atlantic City, those first 10 seconds is MEGA!!!
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2020-11-07 14:36 by MadMax.
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
Cooltoplady
()
Date: November 7, 2020 19:05
Quote
stonessteinQuote
More Hot Rocks
Its must be pick a colored font day
Only to establish you have nothing else about which to write, including responding to the thread's inquiry.
Wow talk about thin skinned. Lighten up dude. People on here make jokes all the time.
Re: Stones Song With Best Bass Playing?
Posted by:
blivet
()
Date: November 7, 2020 19:12
Quote
slew
I like the bass playing on Satisfaction so simple but very effective and really a very important part of the song.
Agreed. There are a few Stones songs where the bass is a much more important component than usual in pop music, and Satisfaction is one of them.
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