TOP 20 ROCK BASS INTROS OF ALL TIME

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  • In this episode I countdown my TOP 20 ROCK BASS INTROS OF ALL TIME.
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  • @RickBeato
    @RickBeato  Před 4 lety +624

    Check out all my TOP 20 Countdown Videos on my Countdown Playlist czcams.com/play/PLW0NGgv1qnfyZapBWVmTPHzTFncPgkLXn.html

    • @ernestoflores1057
      @ernestoflores1057 Před 4 lety +4

      Your top 5 are mmhy top five too. Not so much in The Beatles. Seriously dope

    • @muddydave01
      @muddydave01 Před 4 lety +8

      Yeeees, here's to you Mr Chancellor.

    • @muddydave01
      @muddydave01 Před 4 lety +3

      @Otie Jason Yes 😀

    • @melodymaker135
      @melodymaker135 Před 4 lety +2

      Mr. Diaz Great as he is, he actually has few or no solo intros

    • @ukebox00oftheworld63
      @ukebox00oftheworld63 Před 4 lety +4

      Eeergh!! He's playing a P bass 😝

  • @aidanfogleman2060
    @aidanfogleman2060 Před 3 lety +3121

    4 words: "Bass solo, take one"

  • @wyckedan
    @wyckedan Před 3 lety +966

    The intro to Would? still gives me chills to this day

    • @vivekpatel5500
      @vivekpatel5500 Před 3 lety +20

      I would listen to a full cover by the three of them.

    • @herbert4mvp_122
      @herbert4mvp_122 Před 3 lety +6

      And that’s one that I can play pretty well and I’m no guitar player but can strum a handful of good bass songs. Tool, Korn and AIC for me are pretty easy. Would is one of my favorites.

    • @wwlittlejOfficial
      @wwlittlejOfficial Před 3 lety +12

      Yes, yes yes indeed. Would is one of my fav songs of all time. The only thing that sucked about it was it was less than 8 minutes long.
      Now I gotta watch the vid. Again

    • @steverobertson3980
      @steverobertson3980 Před 3 lety +16

      @@wwlittlejOfficial Again is a great AIC song too

    • @thetribalist6923
      @thetribalist6923 Před 3 lety +16

      Also Rain When I Die

  • @smoofollowingqalroundthewo206
    @smoofollowingqalroundthewo206 Před 7 měsíci +212

    There is no way to leave off Under Pressure. Iconic.

    • @louise_rose
      @louise_rose Před 5 měsíci +11

      It's from the same year as Bites the Dust and with the same band - I guess that's the explanation.

    • @714Musicfan
      @714Musicfan Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@louise_rose correction under pressure was released in 1981 another one bites the dust was made in late 1980

    • @714Musicfan
      @714Musicfan Před 3 měsíci +7

      Yes I agree under pressure should have been top 5

    • @noelheaton1973
      @noelheaton1973 Před 3 měsíci +6

      Under Pressure has to be on the list. It’s easily the most recognisable bass into…

    • @Imzy-pops
      @Imzy-pops Před měsícem +3

      Went straight to the comments looking for this (I'm a die hard queen fan)

  • @grilledspaghetti
    @grilledspaghetti Před 8 měsíci +132

    Cannonball deserved an honorable mention. Instantly recognized and brilliant adding those flatted notes as an intro. Gives a feeling of release when you know the song and when you don't you get thrown. 😂

    • @JellyKidBiz
      @JellyKidBiz Před 3 měsíci

      Ok, ok....
      I came upon this video because I have been searching for THIS SONG THAT YOU LISTED for over a YEAR!
      I had NO lyrics; all I had was the bass intro and the tune!
      Omg, I would KISS you if I could! Thank you SO MUCH!
      And I agree...this song should absolutely be on the list!

    • @teur7078
      @teur7078 Před 2 měsíci

      Cannot who?😂😂😂

    • @chrisross-fd3fo
      @chrisross-fd3fo Před měsícem +2

      said it the whole list...im a dude but no deal on a chick on the list is a melissed opportunity

  • @Johnny82Utah
    @Johnny82Utah Před rokem +518

    RIP Cliff Burton. I never get tired of listening to his work.

    • @gabrielpaiva9070
      @gabrielpaiva9070 Před rokem +11

      Yeah his legacy will live forever and ever and ever

    • @NKomarov
      @NKomarov Před rokem +4

      heee fokin left the band! period. full stop! no warning! no second chance!

    • @peanutbutterisfu
      @peanutbutterisfu Před rokem +12

      It’s hard to comprehend that Cliff was so good at such a young age. I mean he started playing with Metallica at like 20 years old and he was already known for being an amazing bass player playing solos on bass like it’s a guitar! And it’s well known he had a really good understanding of music theory he would tell James and Kirk what notes to play when trying to doing Harmonies for a song they were writing. Even bassists that have been playing 30 plus years often don’t have the knowledge or abilities Cliff did. Cliff just was a true music fan he was born to be great and he was great it’s just too bad his life was cut short. I think if Cliff was still around Metallica’s music would probably have been different

    • @craigofadelaide4960
      @craigofadelaide4960 Před rokem +8

      @@NKomarov What are you talking about? He was killed in bus accident while Metallica were touring in Sweden

    • @Jeb4100
      @Jeb4100 Před rokem +1

      ​@@craigofadelaide4960 did you watch Some Kind of Monster

  • @WG55
    @WG55 Před 4 lety +1905

    1:28 #20 _Hysteria_ Muse
    1:48 #19 _Runnin' with the Devil_ Van Halen
    2:27 #18 _Sabotage_ Beastie Boys
    2:58 #17 _Lounge Act_ Nirvana
    3:20 #16 _Jerry Was a Racecar Driver_ Primus
    3:35 #15 _Whipping Post_ The Allman Brothers Band
    3:58 #14 _Wrathchild_ Iron Maiden
    4:17 #13 _Weak and Powerless_ A Perfect Circle
    4:40 #12 _Higher Ground_ Red Hot Chili Peppers
    4:58 #11 _Ace of Spades_ Motörhead
    5:20 #10 _Another One Bites the Dust_ Queen
    5:36 #9 _Would?_ Alice in Chains
    6:07 #8 _Peace Sells_ Megadeth
    6:20 #7 _Money_ Pink Floyd
    6:36 #6 _Dazed and Confused_ Led Zeppelin
    7:06 #5 _Schism_ TOOL
    8:03 #4 _Jeremy_ Pearl Jam
    8:37 #3 _Come Together_ The Beatles
    9:01 #2 _Sweet Emotion_ Aerosmith
    11:12 #1 _For Whom the Bell Tolls_ Metallica

  • @FatherofMan25
    @FatherofMan25 Před 6 měsíci +68

    Never realized how good and massive sounding that Pearl Jam bass intro to “Jeremy” is. Excellent.

    • @haroldbranch7971
      @haroldbranch7971 Před 5 měsíci +1

      12 string bass ??? maybe he meant 8 string bass

    • @gyroman567
      @gyroman567 Před 4 měsíci +8

      ​@@haroldbranch7971nope, jeremy was played on a 12 string hamer

    • @StefanMedici
      @StefanMedici Před 2 měsíci +3

      ​@@haroldbranch7971nope, triple stringed. There's 12. And he uses harmonics on the beast. Total legend.

  • @horrorhouse0060
    @horrorhouse0060 Před 9 měsíci +29

    My favourite basslines:
    blink-182 - Carousel
    Pearl Jam - Jeremy
    Alice In Chains - Stone
    RHCP - Give It Away
    Pennywise - F*** Authority
    The Cure - Primary
    Pearl Jam - Rats
    Alice In Chains - Would?
    RATM - Bullet In the Head
    Nirvana - Blew
    The Cure - A Forest
    RHCP - Higher Ground
    Bush - Alien
    Cage the Elephant - Drones In the Valley
    blink-182 - Josie
    Rancid - Ruby Soho
    Nirvana - Lounge Act
    Soundgarden - Flower
    The 1975 - Happiness
    Toxic Holocaust - ATOMIC

    • @schmidt776
      @schmidt776 Před 3 měsíci

      If I could give this post 10 up votes, I would

    • @haleyhazcat6210
      @haleyhazcat6210 Před měsícem

      Oh 'A Forest' for sure!!!!!!

  • @everlastexposures4061
    @everlastexposures4061 Před 4 lety +189

    The guitar tone you had for "Would?" was spot on man

  • @schindlerific
    @schindlerific Před 4 lety +178

    Dee Dee shouting 1-2-3-4 is my favorite intro by a bass player of all time

    • @FlyingCluck
      @FlyingCluck Před 4 lety +4

      Good Call. For the uninitiated, it's almost the only way you know a new song is starting!

    • @italiacameron
      @italiacameron Před 4 lety +2

      100%

    • @jroberts2nd
      @jroberts2nd Před 4 lety +1

      Well played.

  • @brendanryan2120
    @brendanryan2120 Před 8 měsíci +45

    Mccartney's bass line on "Silly love songs". I mean....phenomenal!

  • @Hidy_Ho
    @Hidy_Ho Před 8 měsíci +44

    Violent Femme - Blister in the Sun
    Talking Heads - Psycho Killer
    The Breeders - Cannonball
    All iconic riffs that start the song that are instantly recognizeable.

    • @chuckmeat87
      @chuckmeat87 Před 4 měsíci

      I thought blister in the sun was played on guitar

    • @rodrigosilvamartins4983
      @rodrigosilvamartins4983 Před 4 měsíci

      I would add Gigantic to your list

    • @TreeHead99
      @TreeHead99 Před měsícem

      Agree! Add John Entwistle (The Who) - "Real Me" and Deep Purple "Highway Star"

  • @gaveta
    @gaveta Před rokem +778

    I must confess I'm outraged that “NO MORE TEARS” is not on the list. Hehehehe! For me it's an iconic Top 3!

  • @Breno845279
    @Breno845279 Před 4 lety +9829

    Slap like if you... ops, wrong channel

  • @positivityfunction
    @positivityfunction Před 5 měsíci +29

    Chris Squire has a couple gems. Heart of the Sunrise has that blazing fast intro, and Long Distance Runaround (which may not count since the the bass doesn't start in the first measure but instead kind of echos the true beginning of the song but in a much more interesting way).

    • @louise_rose
      @louise_rose Před 5 měsíci

      Yep, he's a hero of course, and with a sound and sense of tone that are quite his own. A central part of the Yes sound.

    • @gozieboy3899
      @gozieboy3899 Před 4 měsíci +3

      It was great to see a piece from Big Generator, one of the most under appreciated albums of its age, and certainly one of Yes's best which never gets enough love.

    • @yes_head
      @yes_head Před 4 měsíci

      CS bass intros:
      - "Beyond and Before"
      - "Harold Land"
      - "Survival"
      - "Sweet Dreams"
      - "Heart of the Sunrise" (should have made the list)
      - "Ritual"
      - "On the Silent Wings of Freedom"
      - "Does It Really Happen?" (should have made the list)
      - "Into the Lens"
      - "City of Love"
      - "Shoot High Aim Low"
      - "I'm Running" (at least he got a runner up 🙄)
      - "Real Love"
      - "The Messenger"
      ... and more

    • @jonathonedwardmiller
      @jonathonedwardmiller Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@yes_headdoes it really happen is a great bassline

  • @Lovethempeas
    @Lovethempeas Před 4 měsíci +9

    I never get tired of that baseline in Mudshovel by Staind. So simple and so good!

  • @johandinho97
    @johandinho97 Před rokem +184

    Under pressure should be on this list

    • @qkhuve
      @qkhuve Před rokem +6

      Agreed! Probably one of the most recognizable bass lines/intros ever.

    • @kachoww5981
      @kachoww5981 Před rokem

      Yea for sure completely forgot about that one

    • @zidnitaufiq5331
      @zidnitaufiq5331 Před rokem

      Agree with you..
      i think include "the rage" from Judas Priest.

    • @alanerpington5698
      @alanerpington5698 Před rokem +7

      Certainly a classic, but if you can only put one John Deacon performance on there, I think you gotta give it to Another One Bites the Dust.

    • @dindoseno2477
      @dindoseno2477 Před rokem

      @Johann Puerta ,,don't forget "Body Language " of Queen too

  • @player12gaming89
    @player12gaming89 Před rokem +187

    Hysteria doesn't just have a bass intro, the bass is literally the lead for the ENTIRE SONG(except the solo, of course)

    • @Lurch685
      @Lurch685 Před rokem +15

      Most Muse songs are bass driven.

    • @player12gaming89
      @player12gaming89 Před rokem +22

      @@Lurch685 Yes, but Hysteria is the song where it shows the most

    • @moctawolf
      @moctawolf Před rokem +3

      Not the entire song, the chorus is different (what the solo plays over), and the bridge/outro is a variation of the main riff

    • @ppeter1982
      @ppeter1982 Před 7 měsíci +9

      Can't fathom how Hysteria is at #20 when #19 is just a few slow notes.

    • @matthiaspenzel8628
      @matthiaspenzel8628 Před 4 měsíci

      ​​@@player12gaming89 I'd've said Gods Of War is a great example, from 0:52 onwards 😅

  • @baileyb4470
    @baileyb4470 Před 8 měsíci +9

    Another one bites the dust is definitely worth being on that list ❤️ thank you thank you

  • @cfaria1894
    @cfaria1894 Před 6 měsíci +15

    My #1..."One of these days" by Pink Floyd. Roger Waters' bass on this song defines it from the beginning to the end.

    • @codychickadee5095
      @codychickadee5095 Před 5 měsíci +2

      I'm quite certain that's actually Gilmour playing the bass for that recording. And somevody else always plays it live.

    • @User-jk8wq
      @User-jk8wq Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@codychickadee5095There’s actually two bass tracks on that song, one panned hard left and one hard right. The one that starts the song is David and the one that joins shortly after is Roger

    • @johnroe1898
      @johnroe1898 Před 3 měsíci

      Have always loved this song...my favorite bass ever...followed by the intro to 100,000 years

  • @terrylight2863
    @terrylight2863 Před 4 lety +1597

    " I got two words for you. Lemmy. "
    Rick Beato 2019

    • @dmndsol
      @dmndsol Před 4 lety +21

      Literal LOL!

    • @detectivejuice7113
      @detectivejuice7113 Před 4 lety +50

      i think lemmy's name was derived from lend me or let me

    • @tcr94
      @tcr94 Před 4 lety +3

      LMAO

    • @mfsbrz
      @mfsbrz Před 4 lety +45

      ​@@detectivejuice7113 It was "lend me", because he was always asking for money. That's the story I heard tho

    • @36inc
      @36inc Před 4 lety +40

      I saw them when I was 13 on an iron maiden ticket it was a great set Motorhead, DIO, and then Iron maiden- best metal show I ever went too.

  • @chrishayworth282
    @chrishayworth282 Před 3 lety +324

    I'm glad you said Krist Novelsic doesn't get enough credit for how good he is. Damn straight he doesn't.

    • @mcmondo
      @mcmondo Před 3 lety +11

      Funny you should say that because for me that's the outstanding comment Rick made above all other comments regarding bass players on his list. Lounge Act also happens to be my favourite Nirvana record.

    • @sgtbetter
      @sgtbetter Před 3 lety +1

      In Bloom :)

    • @kjmdrumz3
      @kjmdrumz3 Před 3 lety +1

      Nirvana was straight garbage. Best thing to happen to that band was Foo Fighters. Thanks, Kurt!

    • @shounolee
      @shounolee Před 3 lety +13

      @@kjmdrumz3 Nirvana was garbage? they influenced so much with their music

    • @theconversation9103
      @theconversation9103 Před 3 lety +7

      @@kjmdrumz3 Let's hear your compositions so we can compare

  • @TheSuperhemp
    @TheSuperhemp Před 9 měsíci +11

    Running with the devil is still one of my favorite bass intros of all time. Yes it's incredibly simple but the tone sounds so... Evil. And it's perfect for the song.

  • @nikadevidze4168
    @nikadevidze4168 Před 8 měsíci +3

    I love "My Michelle" bass intro of GNR, it's pretty cool

  • @davidexel11
    @davidexel11 Před 4 lety +902

    Tina Weymouth of the Talking Heads and her Bass Intro for "Psycho Killer" deserves mention among the greatest Rock Bass Intros of all time.

    • @neildolinger6820
      @neildolinger6820 Před 4 lety +71

      @Gonzo England Dude, If Runnin with the Devil can be considered among the greatest, even with it's simplicity, Psycho Killer belongs!

    • @erichimes3062
      @erichimes3062 Před 4 lety +11

      I agree, based on this list.

    • @meandthemrs7403
      @meandthemrs7403 Před 4 lety +9

      Ooooh, Yes it does!

    • @robertperrella4194
      @robertperrella4194 Před 4 lety +16

      that is one "PSYCHO KILLER" bass line introduction by TALKING HEADS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @MistaFisto
      @MistaFisto Před 4 lety +2

      @Gonzo England how come?

  • @suzuyajuuzou8235
    @suzuyajuuzou8235 Před 3 lety +548

    When he said krist novoselic didn’t get enough recognition. I felt that

  • @mightymouse2561
    @mightymouse2561 Před 7 měsíci +2

    So cool! And I was thrilled that you deservedly gave first place to my favorite bassist!

  • @luciusvorenus9445
    @luciusvorenus9445 Před 7 měsíci

    Great video with great music.
    Really demonstrates how versatile the electric bass guitar is.

  • @melodymakermark
    @melodymakermark Před 2 lety +82

    I once had crappy seats, behind and above the stage at an Aerosmith concert. It wasn’t a hard sellout, as these cheap seats were lightly occupied, just a handful of us up there, but when they started Sweet Emotion, Tom Hamilton turned around with a grin on his face and played the whole intro for just us. We all got up and started grooving. Really made the show for me.

  • @joeblow6786
    @joeblow6786 Před rokem +175

    Queen under pressure... I mean there isn't one person out there who couldn't recognize that simple yet memorable riff.

    • @matthewbartlett3442
      @matthewbartlett3442 Před 10 měsíci +6

      Vanilla Ice?

    • @joeblow6786
      @joeblow6786 Před 10 měsíci +8

      Right but that came from Queen Under Pressure.

    • @joeblow6786
      @joeblow6786 Před 10 měsíci

      Not familiar with that.

    • @mori1bund
      @mori1bund Před 10 měsíci +9

      He has Another One Bites the Dust on the List, and I guess he doesn't want to do the same artist twice.

    • @tkyeo7642
      @tkyeo7642 Před 7 měsíci

      You should do a best bass intro list. Not just rock...

  • @RichAnthony77
    @RichAnthony77 Před 8 měsíci

    MY fave of all your videos that I’ve watched thus far!

  • @MrDjango1953
    @MrDjango1953 Před 7 měsíci +19

    Jethro Tull's Living In The Past definitely deserves to be in the top 20.Its one of the coolest bass intros ever -- and its also in 5/4 so its doubly cool.

    • @vabriga1
      @vabriga1 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Fully agree (I just made that comment).

    • @yes_head
      @yes_head Před 4 měsíci +2

      Why not "Bouree" also?

    • @MrDjango1953
      @MrDjango1953 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@yes_head because the intro is played by flute and bass so not strictly speaking a 'just bass' intro great track though!

  • @waffledude114
    @waffledude114 Před 3 lety +303

    Psycho Killer’s bass line is so simple but so menacing.

  • @ebarteldes
    @ebarteldes Před 2 lety +318

    Under Pressure’s intro is timeless

    • @ramzlindistress
      @ramzlindistress Před 2 lety +8

      better than Another One Bites the Dust which ripped off Good Times by Chic

    • @ebarteldes
      @ebarteldes Před 2 lety +31

      @@ramzlindistress Actually it didn't since John Deacon actually participated (uncredited) in that session.

    • @Boethius411
      @Boethius411 Před 2 lety +1

      I kept expecting that one too

    • @udsmall7306
      @udsmall7306 Před 2 lety +1

      I f*cking hate it lol. And I play bass. It's simple, stupid and sooo boring! 😂🙄😖

    • @arpitthakur45
      @arpitthakur45 Před 2 lety +4

      @@udsmall7306 so what if its simple its fun

  • @barrymcgahan692
    @barrymcgahan692 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I always loved the intros to Silverchairs debut album with Israel's Son and Skunk Anansie's I Can Dream. They grab you immediately.

  • @tattyshoesshigure5731
    @tattyshoesshigure5731 Před 5 měsíci +5

    I always liked the bass intro to the Stones’ track Live With Me… also the great bass run into Flying Saucer Attack by The Rezillos.

  • @timothynoll4886
    @timothynoll4886 Před 4 lety +257

    I was unbelievably anxious wondering if “For Whom the Bell Tolls” would even be here thank goodness it made the list! First time I watched a live performance my jaw dropped like three times in a row. First time I ever saw someone SHREDDING like a MASTER on the bass!!! Like holy crap it’s legendary!!!!

    • @countrifried
      @countrifried Před 3 lety +4

      Duuuuuuddeee, I was the same way. I was literally typing “why didn’t you include Cliff?!”

    • @matttaylor8793
      @matttaylor8793 Před 3 lety

      I was just about to write this exact thing.

    • @stevenbehrens3300
      @stevenbehrens3300 Před 3 lety +6

      Glad I was not the only one!!
      As soon as he said "...is no longer with us!", a smile came to my face... because, there can be only one!!

    • @zddoodah
      @zddoodah Před 3 lety +4

      I don't think I even knew that intro was on the bass until I got the Cliff 'Em All video. It blew me away!

    • @jgarciac31
      @jgarciac31 Před 3 lety

      yeah i was afraid he would not include cliff on this list!

  • @Sika1956
    @Sika1956 Před 4 lety +128

    Only major omission imho is Jack Bruce. 'Badge' and 'Sunshine of your love' surely deserve a mention? Love your channel.

    • @helenwatkinson5873
      @helenwatkinson5873 Před 3 lety +1

      Amen

    • @mervinrichards8041
      @mervinrichards8041 Před 3 lety

      Absolutely!

    • @ryplay08
      @ryplay08 Před rokem +1

      ‘Sunshine Of Your Love’ isn’t a bass intro, the guitar riff is an intro
      This video is bass intros, not basslines

    • @haleyhazcat6210
      @haleyhazcat6210 Před měsícem

      The bass and guitar both play the intro, and it was written by Bruce on the bass

  • @A.O.S.707
    @A.O.S.707 Před 6 měsíci +9

    Would have loved to see “Sun goes down” by Thin Lizzy. Love the bass intro and Phil just adds the cherry on top 💙🙏🏼

    • @erikchristiansen1323
      @erikchristiansen1323 Před 2 měsíci +2

      I totally agree.
      Waiting For An Alibi or
      Dancing In The Moonlight could be there too.

  • @sccaldwell2
    @sccaldwell2 Před 8 měsíci +8

    I don't know if it really qualifies as an "intro" (because the drums do kick in first), but the bass part that starts out "Digital Man" by Rush is absolutely epic. Actually, come to think of it, the bass on the whole song is incredible. Same could be said for "Analog Kid", and they're both from their 1981 release "Signals". Geddy was on fire for pretty much that whole album....

    • @Tooncesthecatwhodrives
      @Tooncesthecatwhodrives Před 6 měsíci

      Geddy was also on fire for the entirety of Hold Your Fire as well! Geddy is just an amazing bass player all around!

    • @Tooncesthecatwhodrives
      @Tooncesthecatwhodrives Před 6 měsíci

      Geddy was also on fire for the entirety of Hold Your Fire as well! Geddy is just an amazing bass player all around!

  • @Will-1971
    @Will-1971 Před 4 lety +5452

    All your sins were forgiven when you closed the list with Cliff Burton

    • @alonsordz6061
      @alonsordz6061 Před 4 lety +54

      William Dias except not adding phantom of the opera but it’s chill

    • @GrampsD63
      @GrampsD63 Před 4 lety +151

      I was wonderin' when he'd get around to Cliff

    • @codydorminey53
      @codydorminey53 Před 4 lety +12

      Alonso the guitar plays with the bass for that intro

    • @user-if8fo8xs9r
      @user-if8fo8xs9r Před 4 lety +10

      I was pretty sure he won't include it at all, lol.

    • @jeremypetersen14
      @jeremypetersen14 Před 4 lety +3

      No

  • @jimlab
    @jimlab Před 4 lety +121

    Cliff Burton, Oakland, Day on the Green, 1985... you nailed that one.

    • @caxapom
      @caxapom Před 4 lety

      Just only Cliff played it without thumb ;)

    • @satanicaleve
      @satanicaleve Před 4 lety +1

      As soon as I heard it I was like this a cover from the Day On The Green gig. I wish they had fully recorded that show :(

  • @stevestereo44
    @stevestereo44 Před 6 měsíci +12

    Geddy's intro in Cygnus X-1 is cooler than Turn the Page...especially with having to wait almost 2 minutes to get there 🤘

  • @eltullis
    @eltullis Před 8 měsíci

    The video that started me following this channel.

  • @kane480
    @kane480 Před 10 měsíci +293

    I think My Friend of Misery deserves a spot on the list, Jason Newsted is criminally underrated

    • @arthurballs9632
      @arthurballs9632 Před 10 měsíci +16

      The God that Failed has a tasty bass intro

    • @themeandrousengineer
      @themeandrousengineer Před 10 měsíci +13

      I came here to say this too. I loved My Friend of Misery” from the Black Album. I feel like Newsted was definitely underrated.

    • @fuckass6766
      @fuckass6766 Před 8 měsíci +2

      not an intro, the base line goes through the whole song except for some interludes

    • @kane480
      @kane480 Před 8 měsíci +5

      @fuckass6766 true, but you could still consider it an intro since the bass line is isolated at the start

    • @GeorgeTheBrownsFan
      @GeorgeTheBrownsFan Před 8 měsíci

      @@arthurballs9632 I've got a bass and drums only version, and it's the ringtone and alarm on my cell phone. ☎

  • @Bigbangsam115
    @Bigbangsam115 Před 4 lety +422

    Hysteria at #20, ranking below that Van Halen, one note toss???

    • @atlasmonkeyleon
      @atlasmonkeyleon Před 4 lety +74

      Sam Unwin Hysteria would have been #1 on my list.

    • @shineamie6098
      @shineamie6098 Před 4 lety +80

      Muse underrated as always. They just can't handle that someone new can beat their old stuff. Such old school fans. Snobs, maybe?

    • @connoo2890
      @connoo2890 Před 4 lety +52

      I clicked on this video knowing damn well Hysteria would be here. Was very disappointed to see it so soon..

    • @TheChadPad
      @TheChadPad Před 4 lety +1

      Hey, it's iconic!

    • @ConstantineM
      @ConstantineM Před 4 lety +38

      Muse bass player is so underrated. They put lot of work on bass.

  • @smothsonian
    @smothsonian Před 17 dny +1

    Livin on a prayer! I love this list. Great job!

  • @kkaabboooomm
    @kkaabboooomm Před 9 měsíci +3

    Rick, I have watched lots of your videos and really appreciate your expertise. I’d love to see (and hear) a reference to Mick Karn who was a brilliant player especially with the fretless bass

    • @stepha5926
      @stepha5926 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Gentlemen Take Polaroids & Quiet Life are just friggin phenomenal.

  • @simianmoonstudios
    @simianmoonstudios Před 4 lety +307

    Queen/Bowie - Under Pressure
    Lou Reed - Take a Walk on the Wild Side
    The Who - My Generation
    The Clash - Guns of Brixton
    Cream - Sunshine of Your Love
    Tool - 46 and 2
    Greenday - Longview

    • @Alexnow3
      @Alexnow3 Před 4 lety +10

      Metallica - My friend of misery

    • @zaraak323i
      @zaraak323i Před 4 lety +9

      When I saw the title of the video Walk On the Wild Side is the first thing that came to mind. It is two of the most iconic rock bass lines.

    • @tylernewton7217
      @tylernewton7217 Před 4 lety +7

      Oh wow - good point about Under Pressure. I’d say that was almost better than Another One Bites The Dust. It was even used by Vanilla Ice, so it was a chart topping song for two different artists in two different genres, many years apart.
      Tho I don’t know if mentioning Vanilla Ice helps or hurts the argument!

    • @simianmoonstudios
      @simianmoonstudios Před 4 lety +4

      @Colby Dipsen some of Rick's picks also have drums playing along with the bass too....so.. ;)

    • @P00katube
      @P00katube Před 4 lety +1

      "Mississippi Queen" by Mountain

  • @jteezy131
    @jteezy131 Před 4 lety +267

    So glad Cliff Burton's For Whom the Bell Tolls was on there.

  • @fredwareiii7605
    @fredwareiii7605 Před 7 dny

    I have watched this about six times now. The conclusions I have are this is the best video Rick Beato has made out of the dozens and dozens I've watched, and Les Hall is beyond ridiculously talented.

  • @LANCERROBBINS-hb4pc
    @LANCERROBBINS-hb4pc Před 5 měsíci

    NICE EFFECTS ON THE ALICE IN CHAINS TUNE. ALWAYS LOVE YOUR VIDEOS . ROCK ON!

  • @coltsfan79
    @coltsfan79 Před 2 lety +98

    John Deacon of Queen who came in at number10 on this list had another memorable bass intro on the song "Under Pressure".

    • @sikkes5718
      @sikkes5718 Před 2 lety +3

      Yeah, I was awaiting also that!

    • @josku5
      @josku5 Před 2 lety +7

      And I think better than that or another one bites the dust is the groovy dragon attack bass riff

    • @paulstubbs1843
      @paulstubbs1843 Před 2 lety +1

      and Another one bites the dust isn’t even a rock track 🤷‍♂️

    • @barisisler716
      @barisisler716 Před 2 lety

      Spot on.

    • @martinsteen4316
      @martinsteen4316 Před 2 lety

      @@paulstubbs1843 and they borrowed the baseline from another song (Chic: Good Times)

  • @konaboss83
    @konaboss83 Před 3 lety +41

    The bass player is an absolute shredder

    • @luvpants2012
      @luvpants2012 Před 3 lety +3

      He shreds on keyboard too check out Ricks Top 20 Keyboard Intros

  • @dogoman410
    @dogoman410 Před 3 měsíci +3

    There are some bass riffs that Deacy played. The bass line from Under Pressure was his, according to Roger's story, they were in a session together, and he kept playing the line from Under Pressure, and when their ordered pizza came, they all came to eat. After eating, they all came back to the studio, and Deacy forgot about the riff, good thing Rog remembered it.
    Also A Kind Of Magic and Dragon Attack riffs are quite good as well in my opinion.

  • @anijay64
    @anijay64 Před 7 měsíci +4

    I’m a guitar player and don’t own a bass guitar but I still think bass is such an under appreciated instrument.

  • @ProfGuiGoulart
    @ProfGuiGoulart Před 2 lety +376

    No more tears - ozzy

    • @tristandaniel9500
      @tristandaniel9500 Před 2 lety +2

      Shouldve been 1

    • @Nurhaal
      @Nurhaal Před 2 lety +1

      Mmm, I'd actually take 'Believer' from Dairy of a Madman, over No More Tears.
      But that's only because I love the albums with Randy more than any others. Lol

    • @davenlefever3575
      @davenlefever3575 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Nurhaal yeah but the diary of a madman album is metal not rock

    • @WilliamMoscato-jw4hx
      @WilliamMoscato-jw4hx Před 2 lety +6

      @@davenlefever3575 yeah but then he added For whom the bell tolls wich is metal

    • @kenkinnally6144
      @kenkinnally6144 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Nurhaal Dairy of a Madman. That's really milking it. 😉

  • @TonyRamos
    @TonyRamos Před 2 lety +121

    Fugazi's Waiting Room opens with a bass line that may well be considered *the* clarion call for all fans of punk rock.

    • @mikem4696
      @mikem4696 Před 2 lety +8

      YES!!!

    • @michaelmeehan9553
      @michaelmeehan9553 Před 2 lety +21

      I literally watched this whole video expecting them to do "Waiting Room". Breaks my heart they left it out. The children need to know.

    • @amadopena5838
      @amadopena5838 Před 2 lety +4

      @@michaelmeehan9553 Same! There isn't a better groove out there in punk than the Waiting Room!!!

    • @cdemeo2
      @cdemeo2 Před 2 lety +6

      DC Kid here from the day. I was expecting the same thing and came here to mention 'Waiting Room'. But now that I think about it, Fugazi is too cool and DIY for this list.
      Love Rick Beato but damn! Joe probably didn't even cross his mind. I mean Tool made it on this list twice. Lol. We can pretend A perfect Circle is a different band but they're not. Not really.

    • @nurseaylla
      @nurseaylla Před 2 lety +2

      Heck yes!! 🤘🏻💯

  • @mahogany174
    @mahogany174 Před 7 měsíci

    Would was the first song I thought of.
    Weak and Powerless just makes me melt!

  • @benall23
    @benall23 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Wow! Never new the sabotage intro was played on bass. Neat!

  • @16humor
    @16humor Před 3 lety +234

    I always loved the opening bass riff to “Guns of Brixton” by The Clash. Not the most technically impressive but such an amazing opening bass line

    • @melodymaker135
      @melodymaker135 Před 2 lety +4

      Technically impressive should be 100% irrelevant, but clearly not the case for most on here. I'm not a Van Halen fan, but folks are literally putting down the "Running With the Devil" intro by posting the tab. Well I don't care for it, but the simple tab isn't why!

    • @melodymaker135
      @melodymaker135 Před 2 lety +1

      @@paulevans8348 Paul, I hear you on “Devil” - I don’t care for the song or for Van Halen - but how do you feel about intros like “Brixton” and “Psycho Killer,” which are simple and easy to play but incredibly effective?

    • @hijmestoffels5171
      @hijmestoffels5171 Před 2 lety

      I agree! Such a great song. Especially with bass lines virtuosity doesn’t matter, it is all about the feel, or the groove.

    • @GuyCooper
      @GuyCooper Před 2 lety +4

      And London Calling.

    • @buffaloalbertz1690
      @buffaloalbertz1690 Před 2 lety +4

      I'm with you on Guns of Brixton
      I'm also gobsmacked Peaches by The Stranglers doesnt make this list

  • @TouFik
    @TouFik Před 4 lety +89

    On top of my head:
    -Badge, Cream
    -My friend of misery, Metallica
    -Under Pressure, Queen

    • @arsonjudge707
      @arsonjudge707 Před 4 lety +3

      Tou Fik I was about to say My Friend of Misery is my favorite of all time

    • @paulsimmons3734
      @paulsimmons3734 Před 4 lety

      Queen was included, of course, as was Metallica.

    • @mwclarksr
      @mwclarksr Před 4 lety +1

      @@paulsimmons3734 They were included, but not the songs mentioned.

    • @mwclarksr
      @mwclarksr Před 4 lety +2

      I was telling my youngest son that My Friend of Misery is going to be on the list. Again, Jason Newstead is overlooked because he was a Metallica fan. He payed the price for being a fan for a band that mistreated him.

    • @dedespedida4515
      @dedespedida4515 Před 4 lety +2

      Under preasure and my friend of misery.. yes you are right brother!

  • @clumpbb791
    @clumpbb791 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Great list. I see arguments far every song. Schism probably should deserve #1 followed by Sweet Emotion, in my opinion. I was honestly waiting for Fugazi ‘Waiting Room’ though.

  • @thiagomatson517
    @thiagomatson517 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hey Rick, I think you could expand that list. More videos on this issue are welcome!

  • @graigjanssen9966
    @graigjanssen9966 Před 2 lety +227

    Great list! One classic 90s song that deserves a mention, "Cannonball" from The Breeders. Pretty iconic!

    • @marccampbell9448
      @marccampbell9448 Před 2 lety +1

      Exactly

    • @bretonvikanderakabret4468
      @bretonvikanderakabret4468 Před 2 lety +2

      Yup. This is the first one that came to mind. An absolute banger 👊

    • @pete7164
      @pete7164 Před 2 lety +5

      YES! I'm not even a big fan of that song, but leaving it off this list was a HUGE oversight

    • @jfeast5469
      @jfeast5469 Před 2 lety

      Hell yeah!

    • @richardctaylor79
      @richardctaylor79 Před 2 lety +5

      The problem is that cannonball starts with a vocal intro followed by a drum riff before the bass kicks in...

  • @mattcooper8372
    @mattcooper8372 Před rokem +233

    Some great Bass Riffs in there Rick! Two of my favourites are:
    Long View - Green Day
    In The Meantime - Spacehog

    • @jenh9221
      @jenh9221 Před rokem +1

      Excellent choices

    • @jt1559
      @jt1559 Před rokem +11

      I figured Longview isn't on here because it starts with drums and not bass.

    • @hobbesthecat6868
      @hobbesthecat6868 Před rokem

      YES! ALL OF THE ABOVE

    • @librariancat.7074
      @librariancat.7074 Před rokem +8

      I’m surprised he didn’t include Green Day. Mike gave Dookie a whole personality!! Almost every song in that album revolves around the bass

    • @tinchocabj1053
      @tinchocabj1053 Před rokem

      Warhead u k subs
      Don t give me no lip child sex pistols

  • @michaeljtalkington7960
    @michaeljtalkington7960 Před 8 měsíci

    I love your videos another great video

  • @trufandauafrivola1559
    @trufandauafrivola1559 Před 8 měsíci +6

    What about Jethro Tull's "Living in the past" ? Gorgeous intro.

    • @vabriga1
      @vabriga1 Před 4 měsíci

      Exactly (I have just made that comment).

  • @micheltanaka2420
    @micheltanaka2420 Před 2 lety +370

    I'd definitely include Tina Weymouth's "Psycho Killer" in that list, or at the very least, in the honorable mentions. It's one of the most memorable and recognizable basslines ever!

    • @arieraaphorst1998
      @arieraaphorst1998 Před 2 lety +8

      It’s not rock. It’s … well … Talking Heads 😊

    • @scottgray4623
      @scottgray4623 Před 2 lety +14

      Qu'est-ce que c'est?

    • @aleswitch
      @aleswitch Před 2 lety +11

      Fa fa fa fa, fa fa fa fa faaa fa. Better, run run run run run run aawaaaayyyyyy. 😄👍❤

    • @micheltanaka2420
      @micheltanaka2420 Před 2 lety +4

      @@aleswitch Ooooooo oooooo oooooo.... OOO YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH MMMMMMMM

    • @mrstock7986
      @mrstock7986 Před 2 lety +7

      Yeah! ... Wait, no... "Once in a Lifetime" would be my favourite.

  • @thedreamisstilldead
    @thedreamisstilldead Před 3 lety +121

    I second everyone who says "Waiting Room" by Fugazi

    • @djfglobal3377
      @djfglobal3377 Před 3 lety +3

      Every member in that band is one of my all time favorites at what they do

  • @albelair3402
    @albelair3402 Před 28 dny

    Great list!!! Nice work!! I love it

  • @airtonalvesdejesus6809
    @airtonalvesdejesus6809 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Sweet emotion é simplesmente sensacional!

  • @hansstreet3524
    @hansstreet3524 Před 4 lety +128

    The Breeders- Cannonball, Joy Division- Transmission, Pixies- Gigantic and The Stone Roses- i wanna be adored. 😊👍

    • @somealternativestuff9578
      @somealternativestuff9578 Před 4 lety +1

      TOTALLY WANTED

    • @thepagnaet6361
      @thepagnaet6361 Před 4 lety +3

      Gigantic is one of my favorites, but no body knows it.

    • @jorron50
      @jorron50 Před 4 lety +1

      The Pixies Gigantic is way under-rated.....

    • @jorron50
      @jorron50 Před 4 lety +1

      A big Hell Yeah to all of these.....

    • @glyphnosis
      @glyphnosis Před 4 lety +6

      I love Beato, but he's kind of a classic-rock guy. Punk/postpunk/alt/indie rock frequently get short shrift from him. It's my only complaint about this channel and these "Top/Best" list videos. (Of course, with only 20, you're always gonna have to leave out a bunch of good stuff).

  • @mjsepulveda2402
    @mjsepulveda2402 Před 4 lety +469

    Around the World by the Red Hot Chili Peppers is an insane Bass intro!!

    • @Mulerider4Life
      @Mulerider4Life Před 4 lety +5

      Yes, alot of times i listen to the intro over and over

    • @connordodson9150
      @connordodson9150 Před 4 lety +18

      Prolly cause it’s too difficult to play🤣

    • @chazwilson4235
      @chazwilson4235 Před 4 lety +4

      aeroplane has a nice lil solo, not as kickass as atw’s intro tho

    • @plataneraofficial4010
      @plataneraofficial4010 Před 4 lety +5

      The intro of rounfabout by yes too!

    • @popeofsimps2924
      @popeofsimps2924 Před 4 lety +3

      Wait, that’s bass, Jesus Christ flea is a god of bass

  • @richardkamm1283
    @richardkamm1283 Před 6 měsíci

    Well done, Rick. As Musician since 50 years... I really miss my lifetime topic bass intro: Deep Purple, you keep on moving

  • @matthewwilliams8606
    @matthewwilliams8606 Před 10 měsíci +102

    'The Real Me' should have easily made the list. John Entwistle, one of rock"s most talented and underappreciated gems.

    • @eli-qi2ec
      @eli-qi2ec Před 9 měsíci +5

      I can't believe I didn't think of that one!!

    • @jpilzner
      @jpilzner Před 7 měsíci +3

      That is my number one!

    • @shalompatole5710
      @shalompatole5710 Před 7 měsíci +3

      Yup. All time best.

    • @tonyrun5802
      @tonyrun5802 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Goated comment. The Ox was an absolute monster

    • @haroldbranch7971
      @haroldbranch7971 Před 5 měsíci +1

      yes super intense playing there

  • @ThelegendofCaleb1
    @ThelegendofCaleb1 Před 4 lety +500

    How about a series called, "What makes this song GRATE", which talks about why some songs aren't very good, and what they could change to be better

    • @calebangell77
      @calebangell77 Před 4 lety +16

      I really don't see the point in focusing on bad music.

    • @irti_pk
      @irti_pk Před 4 lety +11

      Good idea BUT it's going to piss off fanbases of those artists lol. Maybe have viewers submit their own songs and Rick talks about what's good and not so good about their songs with constructive feedback?

    • @ThelegendofCaleb1
      @ThelegendofCaleb1 Před 4 lety +1

      @@irti_pk good point, and I think he actually did a reaction to fan songs earlier. I'd love to see more of that

    • @ThelegendofCaleb1
      @ThelegendofCaleb1 Před 4 lety +2

      @@calebangell77 not just bad music, but music that could be done better. I'm sure there's a lot of Nicki Minaj songs that could do with that kind of treatment 😉

    • @paulonius42
      @paulonius42 Před 4 lety +1

      @@j.s.m.5351 Punch Up the Jam is terrible and deeply stupid. Maybe it's fun for the chronically stoned (pun intended), but it is useless for actual musical discussions.

  • @ruitakedaz
    @ruitakedaz Před 29 dny

    Great recording, audio quality awesome 👍🏻😊

  • @CursedInEternity92
    @CursedInEternity92 Před 2 měsíci

    Great video man, on that pearl jam tune you can play harmonics on the 5th and 7th frets to follow the guitar pattern if you dont have it in the backing track. Sounds way cooler. The first run is harmonic at the 7th fret, on the g string then 7th fret harmonic on the d string. Seconed run is harmonic on the 7th on the g, then 5th fret on the g string.

  • @attichatchsound-bobkowal5328

    "Badge" Jack Bruce - Cream - 'nuff said!

  • @funkmaster2404
    @funkmaster2404 Před 4 lety +101

    I was waiting for Cliff Burton the entire time ....brilliant list!!

    • @gabe2k.
      @gabe2k. Před 4 lety

      Funk Master YES SIR DID THAT MAN JUSTICE RIP CLIFF LEE BURTON

    • @FJTA
      @FJTA Před 4 lety

      I was waiting for that as well!

    • @leongroot2528
      @leongroot2528 Před 4 lety

      Same here!!! Was like!! Where is cliff!!

    • @kiethyrich
      @kiethyrich Před 4 lety

      rip cliff. he was as is an inspiration to many people

  • @chotovice
    @chotovice Před 2 měsíci +1

    Sunshine Of Your Love!

  • @FriendofDorothy
    @FriendofDorothy Před 7 měsíci +3

    I realize this is a rock bass list. I would love to see a list that includes dance or R+B music. It is Bernard Edward's bassline on the track "My Forbidden Lover" that makes my jaw drop and he was equally impressive on "Good Times" and other mega-hits the group released. On this list my favorite was the honorable mention Radiohead track.

  • @brianhenneberry376
    @brianhenneberry376 Před 4 lety +78

    Cygnus X-1Book I is, for my money, the greatest bass intro of all time.

    • @ryanburek3664
      @ryanburek3664 Před 4 lety +1

      Totally agree.

    • @stephenecriscuoli
      @stephenecriscuoli Před 4 lety +2

      Seriously - how'd this not even make it to the Honourably Mentions???

    • @professor_steelbottom
      @professor_steelbottom Před 4 lety +1

      Better than Headlong Flight?

    • @samculver9852
      @samculver9852 Před 4 lety +2

      tromoff better than Seven Cities of Gold? (Lol I think the drums come in, quietly, at about the same time) but that’s the first thing that came to mind when I thought “bass intro” and “Rush” for some reason. Cygnus is legendary tho and that riff is unmistakeable.

    • @JORDANJUNCTION1969
      @JORDANJUNCTION1969 Před 4 lety +1

      Heck yeah. Listened to it 2x today.

  • @trosketj
    @trosketj Před rokem +103

    Les Hall is a terrific bass player. He’s also a great keyboard player, but I’m especially impressed by his ability in this video to nail all these bass lines.

    • @QuantumBeeWellness
      @QuantumBeeWellness Před rokem +2

      Seriously, Les is such an incredibly talented multi-instrumentalist!

  • @SteveKercherMusic
    @SteveKercherMusic Před 6 měsíci

    The legendary bassist Abe Laboriel played a solo on the intro to my song The Friend of Africa that he improvised in the studio over the keyboard pad. I think he did it in two takes. It was brilliant!

  • @Waytooold848
    @Waytooold848 Před 7 měsíci

    Falling to Pieces by FNM
    Nobody Weird Like Me/ RHCP
    Take a walk on the wild side/
    Marky Mark and the Funky bunch.😊
    I loved your list. Very Good stuff

  • @milkplus7876
    @milkplus7876 Před 4 lety +1608

    Under Pressure doesn’t even get an honourable mention?

  • @GaryBeilby
    @GaryBeilby Před rokem +168

    This list isn’t complete without No more tears from Ozzy. Truly massive bass intro. Another honorable mention for Fischer Z and So Long. That is a super fun line to play.

    • @ikilledsifodyas
      @ikilledsifodyas Před rokem +8

      Or the song "Believer", by Ozzy.

    • @billysmith2779
      @billysmith2779 Před rokem +3

      Number 19 has quarter notes that don't change🙄

    • @cd1358
      @cd1358 Před rokem

      I was thinking that the entire time. Couldn't agree more.

    • @gabrielpaiva9070
      @gabrielpaiva9070 Před rokem

      Yeah it should definitely be on the list but then the video would have gotten taken down.

    • @scottskillman
      @scottskillman Před rokem +2

      Honorable mention to "Blood and Roses" by the Smithereens

  • @dizzyassklown4424
    @dizzyassklown4424 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great list...👍

  • @seankidder
    @seankidder Před 5 měsíci +1

    I really enjoy your videos and find your lists illuminating. I can't disagree with anything on this list, but I'm just surprised there was nothing you were able to pick from the Who - John Entwhistle was such a powerful bass player. Perhaps 5:15 off Quadrophenia or some other song led by him would fit in the Honorable Mention set.

  • @levihockey2652
    @levihockey2652 Před 4 lety +195

    One of these nights by the Eagles has a great bass intro

    • @fabrizio3711
      @fabrizio3711 Před 4 lety +5

      Totally agree Levi, one of Eagle’s best songs, Bernie Leadon guitar solo is fantastic!

    • @danlightowler4259
      @danlightowler4259 Před 4 lety +1

      Damn I forgot about that one, one of my fav songs of all time too

    • @gillesthibault429
      @gillesthibault429 Před 4 lety +5

      Eagles ARE the blockers Rick was talking about. Bastards!

    • @danlightowler4259
      @danlightowler4259 Před 4 lety +1

      @@gillesthibault429 I remember now

    • @pennsyltuckyden9823
      @pennsyltuckyden9823 Před 4 lety

      That's the first song I thought of.

  • @Mark-ix4zt
    @Mark-ix4zt Před 4 lety +109

    For whom the bell tolls, hands down best bass intro ever. R.I.P Cliff🙏🙏❤

    • @fuzmaginty5822
      @fuzmaginty5822 Před 4 lety

      absolutely 👍

    • @Mark-ix4zt
      @Mark-ix4zt Před 4 lety

      @@fuzmaginty5822 I'm not just saying that. It really is the best bass line in my opinion. I can't get ENOUGH of listening to that song, and replaying the... TATA-TATA-TAAAAAA-PIPEPEPUUUU-PUPAPEPOOO-TATA-TATA-TAAAAAAA!

    • @Angry5704
      @Angry5704 Před rokem

      Keep rockin' on with your brother in Heaven, you legendary basstard.

  • @KaK0
    @KaK0 Před 6 měsíci

    I didn't think you were going to put Come Together, but you did. Love it

  • @Black2KGSR
    @Black2KGSR Před 6 měsíci

    So glad Lounge Act made it on here. It was always one of my favorites

  • @wjsspilsbury
    @wjsspilsbury Před 4 lety +844

    How Psycho Killer never made this list, is beyond me.

    • @terryburns7500
      @terryburns7500 Před 4 lety +2

      Couldn't agree more!!!

    • @francogonz
      @francogonz Před 4 lety +2

      @@thekohser for All time...

    • @mustardtigerbaaaaaam
      @mustardtigerbaaaaaam Před 4 lety +24

      Or walking on the moon. Lots of good songs though

    • @JRoJamz
      @JRoJamz Před 4 lety +21

      I think Tina, along with Carol Kaye, are among the most overlooked bass players in this boys club.

    • @SteveMasonCanada
      @SteveMasonCanada Před 4 lety +14

      The one-note bassline on "Running with the Devil" was effective, and not a bad line, but yeah, not top 20.

  • @Real28
    @Real28 Před 3 lety +363

    "Hysteria better be on here"
    Immediately: Ok, I'm satisfied.

  • @alanmusicman3385
    @alanmusicman3385 Před 8 měsíci

    You may not know the track (not sure if it was a hit in the US or not) but "How Long" by Ace definitely deserves to be in this list somewhere - instantly recognisable if you've ever heard the track. I know you're doing Rock songs and Motown is not rock, but for me the definitive bass intros (alongside "How Long" and "Under Pressure") are "Papa was a rolling stone" and "Ball of Confusion" both by the Temptations. Perhaps you should do/have done an R&B equivalent list?

  • @grayhawk.music.minneapolis
    @grayhawk.music.minneapolis Před 3 měsíci +1

    Not that this song would be on anyone’s radar because it was on the Stone’s “12x5” album 187 years ago, but Bill Wyman’s intro to “2120 South Michigan Avenue” (the address of Chess Records) set down an undeniable groove. It is an original blues-rock instrumental by the Stones that was essentially a jam built on top of Wyman’s bass line. George Thorogood released an album by the same name in 2011 and included a cover of the song.