Paul - I'm thrilled that you chose Anthony Jackson on "Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This". I produced the song for Rachelle's album and it was a thrill to work with Anthony on this song! He's definitely on fire on the whole song but especially in the vamp. One of the all time great bass players!! I miss him!!!
Hey Barry, You scared me when you said, “I miss him.” I thought, “Oh no!” I ran to Google, fearful that AJ had left us. I knew he was enduring health challenges. I was relieved to see that Mr. Jackson was still here. I'm a former bassist who played during the 70s and 80s when the bass was celebrated, after the emergence of Graham, Clarke, and during the reign of new geniuses like Marcus Miller, Jaco, Alphonso, Lamont Johnson (an unsung Detroit Bass wunderkind from the group Brainstorm), etc. and enjoyed the genius of Jamerson, Chuck Rainey, and others. I loved them all, but my favorite is the sonic, harmonic, low-end versatility, and cerebral yet soulful virtuosity of Anthony Jackson. Onaje Allan Gumbs, a great musician friend who did pass a couple of years ago, promised to introduce me to Anthony. But Onaje left here before we got the opportunity. We all have to go, but I hope that one of our time's most ingenious and influential bassists gets even more flowers while he is here. Thank you Paul for this page, where I can play bass vicariously.
@@AmericanTruth1 me too.. I just read the comment.. I was 'WHAT!! I didn't hear about it' but breathed a heavy sigh of relief after checking google.. AJ is a Legend!! Thanks for producing that classic tune Barry.. It was one of my favorite back in the days
Anthony Jackson on "Clouds" by Chaka Khan is the ultimate bass composition. He told me Arif Mardin let him take time to compose his part. I was so moved by his playing and sound I met him after a Chaka Khan gig. He befriended me and helped me record demos that led to a record deal. He is a pure genius ❤️.
Lorelei!- so good to see you talking about music…This is Ron Jennings- I played guitar on “military zoo”.Really hope all is as beautiful as you deserve.
yes yes yes! AJ's tone on this is really something... his downbeats are the rutter on the ship. Sooo solid with that very active piano part. Ha! this could have been a royal mess with a lesser bassist :)
I almost agree but on that same album is "Love Has Fallen On Me" 1978. The whole band cooks, but that bass?. I have to play that song more than once every time.
My god man, you just walked me right thru my childhood learning bass while listening to all these great selections. I have to say I shed a tear listening to Minnie Riperton singing Inside My Love. This is 2022 and I still cry when I hear her voice. :(
James Jameson is the bass fade out king. His bass fade out on Marvin Gaye’s “Keep You Satisfied” is forever playing in my head like a meditation rhythm from The All themselves.
All awesome examples of great bass lines and bass player going off at the end. But who can forget the bass player from Average White Band on "A Love of Your Own". Dude got so funky and soooooooo soulful that I still get goose bumps when I hear it, especially at the end. It was as though they told him to just do what ever you want to do!!!!
As a non musician I love your content. I really started getting into the musicianship of music when I watched the documentary about the Wrecking Crew. I now have so much more appreciation for individual musician that adds to the collective. Jam on my friend.
Here’s some more awesome bass fadeouts: Joe Osborn on the 5th Dimensions “Age of Aquarius/Let the sunshine in,” Mark Adams of Slave absolutely killin’ it on “Sizzling Hot,” and” Foxey Lady,” and finally, Nate Watts on Stevie Wonder’s “I Wish.” So wicked!
@@nicholson227 Ah Stone JAM!! Now you're cookin !! He played a Stomp Down Nasty Bass on that track. But what many ppl don't know is that what they thought was a The LEAD GUITAR Solo was actually a Synthesizer Solo of which Mark (THE HANSOLOR) Adams did one hella job on combining what sounded like a Funk/Rock Synth Groove. Outstanding!!!
Man growing up in the 70-80's I would always turn my headphones up all the way as tunes were fading. I always took it that the players were relaxed and they got that "juice" knowing the tune was over.
"Something About You" by Level 42 is one fade-out that has always stayed with me since the early 80's, for the same reasons you state here. I was pleased to see you include Led Zeppelin and Rush on this list--Geddy Lee is my personal King of the Bass, and "Moving Pictures" is the album that made me a Rush fan back in the early 80's. The rest of it (except Jaco) was unfamiliar to me in the best way, thank you for such an interesting and comprehensive list!
I never thought anyone would cover this subject but those fading notes and chords totally fills out a song. As a youngster, I found myself turning up the volume. A forgotten part of today's music.
That's always been my favorite part of the song . When the song starts to fade out I turn it up . I heard a player say " I thought the track was over" . One of my all time favorites is at the end of " One Foot Out the Door" by Van Halen . Eddie goes off ...
Just me I like led zeppelin but I mix out the vocals on most of their music. Sometimes the singer's vocals are irritating to me. But what a great bass and drums and keyboard.
Living Loving Maid has some of his best Zeppelin stuff ever. But if you like John Paul Jones, look up his album with Them Crooked Vultures. His playing on the song Warsaw is incredible.
Right you are, my friend! I always said that LZ's "Lemon Song" had the best bass line in the entire history of rock music! So clever, so gentle and so musically flawless. JPJ is genius!
Yes! When Louis Johnson does those pops on the outro of 'I Keep Forgettin' by Michael McDonald either side of Jeff Porcaro's kick drum triplets it just kills me. It's just an exquisite moment following the discipline and locked in-ness of THAT groove.
I started crying during the Minnie Riperton fade out. I love her singing so much, I loved her so much. Thank you for playing one of her songs from Adventures in Paradise.
Steve Digorgio and Chuck Shuldiner have a duel during the fade out of The Philosopher, on the Album Induvidual Thought Patterns by Death. It's absolutely brilliant
And THERE it is! I KNEW someone had to mention it! Thank you John, DiGiorgio is one of the greatest Metal Bassists of all time, and has appeared on MANY albums.
This was exactly what I thought of just after seeing the title of the video. Shame it wasn't showcased here. Another thing to mention is that he played a fretless which was unheard of in the genre.
My friend the late David Shields went “OFF” on the end of Cheryl Lynn’s To be Real. He really cut up the whole vamp at the end,and that intro&ending that’s all Shields.He was a Monster! He talks about it in Bass player Magazine Nov 2015
Just went and gave it a listen. Man... that guy is pocket all day long. Super tight lil bass part. Brilliant intro/outro. But when he starts slippin and slidin around on the outro he gets real entertaining. He shows how to embellish the perfect amount without losing the groove. And of course props to Cheryl , what a voice. Good pick Pervis!
I totally agree with you about Stevie’s bass playing and lines! I would have included Bootsy and some of James Brown’s bass players but going off in the fade out wasn’t something that they waited for lol 😂 Thanks for sharing several of the bass players across genres!
For an aver more awesome "left-hand" bassist I would nominate Larry Goldings. I first heard him playing live with Maceo, and I spent about 10-15 minutes searching the stage for this monster funky bass player, until I finally realized it had to be Larry on the B-3. When it finally hit me, it was also truly mind-blowing; like a fireworks display in my head.
In a world of great bass, Chuck Rainey is his own freak. He did “Summer in the City” with Quincy Jones, where he shows an uncanny understanding of melody, harmony & rhythm outside of any other player. Then there’s his bass playing on Steely Dan’s “Haitian Divorce” in a funky reggae. Just badass!
This is a great post and the comments are crazy good! Very informative. A lot of the songs mentioned I’ve heard and know while the rest of songs and bass players mentioned, I was not aware of. I am just stoked to go and listen to those specific records. So happy to see everyone contributing in the comments section with various perspectives on fade-outs and bass players. All of YOU ROKK.🤘🤘
@Carlos The Rocker AMEN! I think the late Bernard Edwards of Chic was one of the best bassists of all time! His "chucking style" is unique. And his bass line from the song "Good Times" is of course an original rap anthem by The Sugarhill Gang! That's just one of his MANY great bass lines: Forbidden Lover, like you mentioned, Everybody Dance, My Feet Keep Dancing, Happy Man and so many more. Check out the first Chic albums from the late 70s to the early 80s and you hear how 'Bernard Edward's style is unmatched! 🎸
"Mr Mark." Mark Adams, the bass player from Slave. The last 20 seconds of "Sizzlin Hot" before the fadeout. Simply awesome. Pure funk! And nothing else!
Somebody already said it, but I must emphasize: Geddy Lee on “Red Lenses” from Rush - Grace Under Pressure (1984). He gets funky in the fade out with Neal Peart. What a groove!
Tony Levin has some incredible moments- not necessarily fadeouts or tags, but in the contrapuntal nature of his lines- in particular, the king crimson stuff: discipline, or three of a perfect pair.
One of my favorite fade out base lines is on the song Deep by Parliament. The tonal change induced by all instruments fading except the rhythm section, as well as the amazing playing of Bootsy Collins creates a masterpiece that I wait an entire 8 minutes just to hear.
Such a great channel! One of my favorite fade-outs is by Marcus on "Thankful N' Thoughtful" by Dave Grusin from his 1981 album. This track with the great Phoebe Snow on vocals. The funky bass-line of the whole song is unmistakably Marcus and just rich with all his spectacular trademarks and tone. During the fade-out he gives a last great threat at 3:56 that tie the knot so perfectly!
I love the bass on George Benson's "Lady Love Me" at the end of that one! Always gives me chills. I also love Nick Thorpe's playing on the song "Misfit" from Curiosity Killed The Cat
Jaco playing with Michel Colombier on “Laylas” is Epic! It tamps down at the end, but before that Jaco sets up a line that he digs and digs and digs into. It’s classic Jaco, showing why he is what he is to electric bass. Nobody was that prior to him.
Man, you’re amazing! Thank you for teaching music theory, practice, and history so enjoyingly, to coin a word for what you do! I’m grateful to your mother!
Anthony (Tony) Jackson played Bass on CHAKA KHAN'S/NIGHT MOODS for anyone who's In The Know. The way he runs up and down the Scale on that track is absolutely Genius. Especially on the FADE OUT.
I don't have a recommendation; just wanted to say how much I've enjoyed your work, and especially these ten artists caught in fade-outs. A little like dancing when nobody's watching.
Great video, Paul! One of my favorites that came to mind is Tony Levin's bassline at the end of Peter Gabriel's Don't Give Up (Feat. Kate Bush) from his record So.
1) Seals and Crofts "Hummingbird". Wilton Felder on bass. A PHENOMENAL masterpiece!! 2) Quincy Jones "Love, I Never Had It So Good". Anthony Jackson vamps it on home! 3) Kudos to the great Ray Brown for setting the standard.
Here's another one: "It's A Shame" by The Spinners!!! I my guess would be James Jamerson, but some people say it was Stevie Wonder who wrote and produced the track. Not sure about that, but Stevie adored Jamerson apparently.
Fantastic list! I got a little misty hearing you run these down. One fade out that came to mind, that you didn't mention (so many!), is Chuck Rainey on Steely Dan's, "Green Earrings" - another good one. Much appreciation for the content!
Chuck Rainey was living in Dallas and playing with a singer who was from my hometown. We had gone to see the show and everyone jumped in a van to go grab a bite to eat after the show. A Steely Dan tape was plugged in and off we went. After a brief period time, Chuck said "Hey this is really good. Who is this?" Uh, dude, among others, this is you. Chuck allowed as how he had played on so much stuff over the years that it was hard to keep up. But the mailbox money was always welcome.
Verdine White - Magic Mind - 1977 - All N’ All - THE best EW&F album and one of their best songs, but the last 60 seconds when the band stops and the horns keep going until they do their own fade and then Verdine comes in and goes OFF … it’s just phenomenal and I hope one day to ask Maurice how they came up with this idea in the studio ;)
So cool to see Anthony Jackson getting some props! I love his playing on Al DiMeola's early albums, especially Electric Rendezvous, and of course his phenomenal work with pianist Michel Camilo.
I very well could be Marcus Miller's greatest fan! I appreciate the fact that you included "The Sun Don't Shine" in your list. despite the fact that this album is so old, I still play this track almost daily!
My favourite is Pino Palladino on "I'm gonna tear your playhouse down" by Paul Young. The entire song Pino nails this super melodic fretless line punctuated by a Boss OC-2 Octave pedal that plays mostly Quarter and Quaver lines. But when the song starts fading out, Pino drops this groove and throws out an arched flurry of 16ths based on 2 chord shapes.
One of the ones I remember most is deon estus playing on “wham” wake me up before you go go,the last few seconds before the fade-out are just pure genius
Great video! Always feeling good about the future of music when I see young players giving respect to the originators and masters. I've never had a bad jam with a bassist who knew James and Jaco!
Mark Adams from "Slave" had some monster bass lines to his credit. I can think of three off the top of my head. "Watching You", "Party Lights", and "Just A Touch Of Love".
Amazing list Sir! Stevie is one of the best bassists I've ever heard. When I saw your title I had to watch to see if you caught Geddys funky fade out on Red Lenses off Grace under Pressure. Definitely my personal favorite!!
Great list! One of the first that popped in my head, being a huge Rush fan, was Geddy at the end of Red Lenses. One of their lesser known, odd, songs. But the fade out is where he gets about as funky as Ive ever heard him. Check it out
I’ve always enjoyed your videos! This one delighted me as soon as I saw the title! In high school, my buddies and I would wait for this moments to cheer them on, and replay over and over! Bravo!
Two tracks that quickly come to mind are Dexter Gordon’s “Tanya” with Neils-Henning Oratead Pedersen on double bass, and “Don’t Make Me Wait Too Long” by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway with Nathan Watts on electric bass.
New subscriber & bass player here...love Geddy at the end of Red Barchetta. I’ve played this many times with cover bands as well as ramble on. Love 60s & 70s music as far as playing busy without being too busy.
As someone who loves the bass, I would always get a little sad during the fade outs because it always felt like I was being kicked out of the club just as the party was really getting started. Luckily RU-vid has a nice collection of extended mix and demo versions of a lot of these songs that carry on a lot longer.
Great choice of bass fadeouts! Another favorite of mine is "The Lady Lies" by Genesis. Mike Rutherford is really a fabulous bassist, especially on his fast playing at the end.
Love your channel! One of my favourite examples of this is "River Rat" by the Crusaders, from the "Free as the Wind" album, featuring Robert "Pops" Popwell on bass.
Anthony Jackson!!! on Glamour Profession (Steely Dan) always amazes me with his clarity and precision. He keeps the energy flowing non-stop and yet never gums up the works with irrelevant passing tones. A very tasteful and disciplined player!
Incredible list I have always loved everyone of these fadeouts!!!! The only one I had never heard of was Jaco, but many of those songs are on my personal greatest songs list.
Wow, I was shocked that you, added Bobby Watson, everyone knows Stanley, Jaco, Victor, Marcus, James, but nobody ever mentions Bobby , I applaud you for realizing his talent and skills. Larry Graham, Stanley Clarke, Geezer Butler, Bobby Watson,Geddy Lee was my biggest influencers to play bass
I've of my proudest moments was when Anthony Jackson was playing in Phoenix and asked if anyone wanted to spell him for a song. I stepped up and he complimented my playing with "Anytime you can keep the crowd dancing, you've done well!"
Just came upon your video here, this was a great list man, I remembered those parts on many of these tunes many are favorite songs of mine as a whole, when you mentioned Paul McCartney I became appreciative of his bass work when I really listened to the Beatles hit “ Do you want to know a secret” I liked the bass in that song and some things he’s doing at the end. It’s worth a listen! Anyhow enjoyed this !👍🏾👍🏾🔥
Hey cool video! I'm glad you are trying to bring to the surface what so many of our youth has never heard of! I started playing guitar in 1959 and was so lucky to be exposed to all of this stuff. Lets face it it's all about the bass and drums that make a band great! And I love the fade out. All of that cool stuff for all of the people who are willing to wait till the end. Carry on my friend.
I MUST admit that they're ALL EXCELLENT choices! Another one that's ALWAYS stood out to me (from Geddy Lee, of Rush) is from the track "Red Lenses", from their 1984 album "Grace Under Pressure" (which is PROBABLY my FAVORITE Rush album -- although, HONESTLY, ALL of their albums are EXCELLENT).
As an old hip hop production geek, I love that you highlight the cool stuff found in the end fades of songs. When going through records, that's a place I always check for hidden gem riffs or playable naked sounds. Just found your channel and I'm a mediocre guitar (not bass)player, but I really dig these videos alot.
Once again you have given us a fantastic list. Totally agree with all of these. I appreciate someone whose taste is as eclectic as mine. Thank you so much! Love it❣️
Check out the fade-out on Queen's "Sail Away Sweet Sister" from the album "The Game". The fade-out starts at 2:47 and John Deacon plays some great lines through the whole fade. John Deacon's playing has always been totally under-appreciated
What a fabulous idea for a video! You already included what is likely my favorite. But more importantly you have introduced me to some things I have never heard or noticed before (I'm mostly a casual music listener).
