basslines into the collective consciousness

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Can you give us your opinion on an amazing bass line that qualifies as a household hum....basically something that is so etched in, that some one without perfect pitch could probably hum it in key.
You catch my drift 8)

like for example:

"Is she really going out with him" Graham Mabe/Joe Jackson
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La Grange
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Another One Bites The Dust
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Money
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owner of a lonely heart
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woodyng wrote:owner of a lonely heart
jps wrote:La Grange
I get it, but these are arguably classic guitar riffs moreso then classic bass parts, no?
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How 'bout looking to Motown? My Girl.
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john-i see what you mean,the bass part just doubles the guitar line on those 2 examples.

hmm-off the top of my head..Yes's "i'm running", in which the Chris Squire's bass line intros the song. (and is subsequently doubled on guitar). not quite as simple a bassline as the others mentioned here,but definitely one that sticks in your brain.
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I did think of Johns ABTD but this is my other.The Knack - My Sharona
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Theme from the Barney Miller TV show.
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Badanovski wrote:Theme from the Barney Miller TV show.
Hmm, don't have the foggiest memory of that one...
:roll: :oops: :lol:
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
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scotty wrote:I did think of Johns ABTD but this is my other.The Knack - My Sharona
For sure!

Barney Miller is awesome. :D
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More Global -

Micheal Jackson - Billie Jean
Curtis Mayfield - Pusherman
Queen - Under Pressure
The Clash - London Calling

and my particular consciousness...which I always assume everyone is tuned into! ;)
Fugazi - Waiting Room
The Misfits - London Dungeon
Tool - Forty Six & 2
Jane's Addition - Mountain Song
Black Sabbath - N.I.B.
The Cure - Lovesong
Portishead - Glory Box
Sisters of Mercy - Lucretia My Reflection
The Breeders - Cannonball
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"Heard it Through the Grapevine", "Badge" or maybe "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"?
Jangle, Chime & Twang.
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The Animals "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place"
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