Walk on the Wild Side

This song has one of the greatest bass loops ever recorded. First, because you can recognize the song on the first bass note being plucked. Second for the distinctive sound of the bass (keep reading for a fun fact on that). Third because the bass line is so captivating.

Fun fact: The bass line for this song atually combines two bass recordings: one played on a double bass, another played on a fretless bass guitar (source: Wikipedia).

Song: Walk On The Wild Side
Artist / Band: Lou Reed
Album: Transformer
Bass: Herbie Flowers
Year: 1972

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French Fries w/ Pepper

In my opinion, Mark Sandman was one of the greatest bassists of all time. His inventiveness (ever heard of lo-rock?) can be heard on the basslines he has created with his unique playing style. You don't get to hear a 2-string slide bass very often, do you?

"French Fries w/ Pepper" is not Morphine's greatest hit, but certainly is a nice introduction to his work and style.

Song: French Fries w/ Pepper
Artist / Band: Morphine
Album: Like Swimming
Bass: Mark Sandman
Year: 1997

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