We often talk about great guitar riffs, but some of the greatest songs in history have had very distinctive bass lines. I thought of a few instantly, when I thought of this question...
The Beatles - "Come Together"
The Rolling Stones - "Emotional Rescue"
Megadeth - "Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?"
What are some others?
2007-12-19 02:16:32 · 32 answers · asked by Deke 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Rock and Pop
It's been refered to as a bass solo, but to me it's part of the song in CAPS.
Entwistle's full treble, full volume holler in the Who's "My Generation"
Also, John Paul Jones melodic bass work on Zep's "Ramble On"
2007-12-19 03:11:51 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Some really good ones already listed.
I'll just add a few more:
Rolling Stones - 19th Nervous Breakdown
Beach Boys - Good Vibrations (also some wicked early Theramin work)
Yes - Roundabout
The Beatles - Come Together
Cream - Sunshine of Your Love (you can just play the bass track, and people will immediately know the song)
Almost everything by Pink Floyd has awesome bass work, but for me one of the most memorable is Hey You.
2007-12-19 03:06:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
For me -
Japan - Visions Of China, Sons Of Pioneers
The Simple Minds - Themes For Great Cities
The Police - Roxanne
Public Image Limited - Careering
Cream - Crossroads
Led Zeppelin - Dazed and Confused
The Rolling Stones - Jumpin Jack Flash
The O'jays - For The Love Of Money (I know it's not rock but that phased bass is unforgettable)
2007-12-19 02:49:09 · answer #3 · answered by Mr.Longrove 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Billy Sheehan does an awesome bass riff on a David Lee Roth song called "Ladies Nite in Buffalo" off the Eat Em and Smile Album.
Just about anything Michael Anthony has done and pick any Primus song because Les Claypool is awesome.
2007-12-19 02:30:29 · answer #4 · answered by genaddt 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana Love Buzz -Nirvana
2016-05-25 00:53:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black Sabbath-Nativity In Black...the riff at the beginning of the song is the first thing I ever learned to play on bass guitar.
One of These Days-Pink Floyd...the low, menacing bass line that runs through it really sets the tone for the whole song.
2007-12-19 02:40:03 · answer #6 · answered by Ms. GTO 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Kickstart My Heart - Motley Crue, plus Nikki Sixx is probably the hotest bass player around (in my humble opinion!)
2007-12-19 03:35:28 · answer #7 · answered by Badgrl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Woo i really havent noticed bass lines that much.
Im sure Zeppelin has some great bass riffs though.
I could name stuff by Red Hot Chillis or Punk songs by Op Ivy etc.. But you probabaly wouldnt call it historical : P
Hope that helped !
2007-12-19 02:19:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
Yes - Roundabout
Led Zeppelin - Dazed & Confused
Alice In Chains - Would
RHCP - Higher Ground (Stevie Wonder cover)
Pink Floyd - Money
2007-12-19 02:21:14 · answer #9 · answered by Dani G 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Queen - Another One Bites the Dust
Prince- Erotic City
Black Sabbath - War Pigs
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers
2007-12-19 02:20:09 · answer #10 · answered by James M 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋