World's Prettiest Bassline (James Jamerson, 1970)

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Description: The Jackson 5 performed Darling Dear on their third album (The Third Album). James Jamerson played bass on this selection with a style and fluency seldom heard in common hours. The bassline is so soulful and beautiful that many musicians speak of having "sung" the bassline instead of the equally great lead vocal line delivered by the gifted and prodigious Michael Jackson. The bassline would qualify as a "wonder of the world" since it is such a bold departure from anything heard at that time, or since. James Jamerson is arguably the greatest bass player to ever live. He played on more number 1 hit records than any other bassist, or musician in the history of popular music. He died a bitter and brokenhearted man since he was neither adequately compensated or recognized for his immeasurable contributions to the spirit and practice of bass playing.
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bloodnokian ::: Favorites This is as good as the bassline from 'For once in my life'. Never heard this til now, great, great stuff. 07-09-18 18:25:19 __________________________________________________
cronicjhonez ::: Favorites Peolpe like james jimi jaco even fuccin rembrandt& tupac are people sent to earth for us by us i mean to inspire us they may seem to suffer with their greatness but it doesn't last long because they die young but their impact is eternal. 07-09-17 01:36:42 __________________________________________________
HelmZan ::: Favorites RIP James. 07-09-13 20:04:22 __________________________________________________
seeem ::: Favorites Thank you. Even the incredible Jimi Hendrix said he'd have to die to make a lot of money :) (which was true) It seems to play the best, you feel the most, but in feeling the most you hurt more than non creative people. I probably couldn't have influenced James to accept his skill, but I'd have tried. peace 07-09-10 16:45:17 __________________________________________________
Brilliantbeing ::: Favorites Thanks for those heartfelt words. Yes, I agree with your statement. And, yes I feel that artists (true artists) have a very, very rough road in life. This seems to be our lot. Peace and Blessings. 07-09-10 14:29:28 __________________________________________________
superman21980 ::: Favorites I am not a Jaco fan but I can appreciate what you said. I never heard him play the bass straight or with consistency. I have the Jacksons Five's third album but I never heard listen to this track. Thanks! 07-09-09 11:48:32 __________________________________________________
seeem ::: Favorites I hate when I find a wonderful musician, then find he died miserably. His playing is my favorite type of playing.If I knew him, I'd wrap my arms around him, and tell him how fuckin wonderful I thought he was. I'd love to jam with him. Us artists are just doomed on earth :) 07-09-08 20:44:07 __________________________________________________
Brilliantbeing ::: Favorites Well said, poorhouse. And, yes, Jaco and Geddy are an acquired taste, but they made huge contributions to the music world and to their respective genre's. All the best cats are in the team photo with Jamerson. But as you said: "[JJ]..manages to shine in the context where virtuoso playing is not required.." 07-09-05 16:01:03 __________________________________________________
funcds ::: Favorites I agree James Jamerson brought some fantastic soul that blended the final production in a song like a new exciting flavor to your mouth. 07-09-04 23:31:22 __________________________________________________
poorhorse ::: Favorites The problem I have with the likes of Jaco and Geddy Lee is that they're more of an acquired taste than 70s soul. Jaco was a virtuoso player with little interest outside the Jazz world. Rush were always on the fringes. JJ has been involved in some of the greatest, most-loved songs in the history of music and still manages to shine in the context where virtuoso playing is not required or appreciated. 07-09-04 11:52:25 __________________________________________________