What really made James Jamerson so great?

Ever since Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On hit the airwaves back in 1971, James Jamerson has remained one of the most revered bass players in the instrument's history. In this video filmed for bassplayer.com, LA bassist Nick Campbell serves up some insight into Jamerson’s iconic bassline.
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[@benjisandk]

You got me hooked on that Jamerson bass line when you talked about it with the guys on Deadwax. Thank you Nick!

[@bassomatic6055]

Love your playing Nick.

[@dard4642]

I'm not taking anything away from "What's Going On?," but the bass work in the next track, "What's Happening, Brother," imo, is the money.
I learned how to play it using only my ear (which is only so-so) and, oh, what a humbling experience it was! It took me the better part of a month to get it perfect.

[@precisionhoops3652]

Cool

[@CurbSideManor]

That was helpful! Very nice😂😂

[@Bertone]

Great ❤

[@1234drums]

So tasty line ❤❤❤❤

[@ErnieLeblanc]

✌️Liked & Subscribed🎯Imagine, a highly-competent and capable Bassist making CZcams a better place 🤔

[@PatNetherlander]

Of course, what made James Jamerson the greatest among greats is the fact he used only one plucking finger…

[@charleswilson9654]

Your video went off subject in moron mode too many times.