Gaye was desperate to have Jamerson play on "What's Going On", and went to several bars to find the bassist. When he did, he brought Jamerson to the studio, who then played the classic line while lying flat on his back. He is reported to have played on some 95% of Motown recordings between 1962 and 1968.
and later by Marvin Gaye, and most of the album What's Going On by Marvin Gaye, "Reach Out I'll Be There" and "Bernadette" by the Four Tops, and "You Can't Hurry Love" by The Supremes. According to fellow Funk Brothers in the 2002 documentary Standing in the Shadows of Motown,
Jamerson's discography at Motown reads as a catalog of soul hits of the 1960s and 1970s. His work includes Motown hits such as, among hundreds of others, "Shotgun" by Jr. Walker & the All Stars, "For Once in My Life", "I Was Made To Love Her" by Stevie Wonder (also claimed by Carol Kaye), "Going to a Go-Go" by The Miracles, "My Girl" by The Temptations, "Dancing in the Street" by Martha and the Vandellas, "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" by Gladys Knight and the Pips,
James Jamerson is reported to have played on some 95% of Motown recordings between 1962 and 1968. He eventually performed on nearly 30 No. 1 pop hits—surpassing the record commonly attributed to The Beatles. On the R&B charts, nearly 70 of his performances went to the top.
He is reported to have played on some 95% of Motown recordings between 1962 and 1968. He eventually performed on nearly 30 No. 1 pop hits—surpassing the record commonly attributed to The Beatles. On the R&B charts, nearly 70 of his performances went to the top.
Ruben,Very cool. You have got the feel down, my friend.Impressive, man!! Thanks for posting. Just out of curiousity, can you sing while you're playing? Not to judge your voice, just wonderin' I find it very difficult to do both at the same time.
@628Bill Thank you very much ! Playing bass and singing simultaneously is a very special skill, which I don't have. Sting and Will Lee can do it easily. For me, the bass is a very busy instrument, specially in funk styles. So is very hard to have that rhythmic independence for me. That's a good question, man. Thanks for watching !!
wow!!! you locked this up. well done.
kellytaylor407 3 weeks ago
Thanks very much !!!
Bassruben77 1 month ago
Nice, bro you nailed it. Sounds great.
jesuschrysler123 1 month ago
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h0fner 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
I heard it through the bassline :)
dubfortheyouth 2 months ago 2
@dubfortheyouth Right on !
Bassruben77 2 months ago
Ruben.. you do sing with you BASS. Do your thang Bro.
People who have heard that doing vocals & playing bass is difficult
now want to do overkill with that question. do that ask that question to Drummers.??
did anyone ever ask Jamerson that question after Stevie or Mike J stepped away from the microphone
(its stupid) you do what you do, & it supports the whole package..
Talent is Talent God Bless u
mess2010mess 3 months ago
Gaye was desperate to have Jamerson play on "What's Going On", and went to several bars to find the bassist. When he did, he brought Jamerson to the studio, who then played the classic line while lying flat on his back. He is reported to have played on some 95% of Motown recordings between 1962 and 1968.
druddru 3 months ago
and later by Marvin Gaye, and most of the album What's Going On by Marvin Gaye, "Reach Out I'll Be There" and "Bernadette" by the Four Tops, and "You Can't Hurry Love" by The Supremes. According to fellow Funk Brothers in the 2002 documentary Standing in the Shadows of Motown,
druddru 3 months ago
Jamerson's discography at Motown reads as a catalog of soul hits of the 1960s and 1970s. His work includes Motown hits such as, among hundreds of others, "Shotgun" by Jr. Walker & the All Stars, "For Once in My Life", "I Was Made To Love Her" by Stevie Wonder (also claimed by Carol Kaye), "Going to a Go-Go" by The Miracles, "My Girl" by The Temptations, "Dancing in the Street" by Martha and the Vandellas, "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" by Gladys Knight and the Pips,
druddru 3 months ago
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James Jamerson is reported to have played on some 95% of Motown recordings between 1962 and 1968. He eventually performed on nearly 30 No. 1 pop hits—surpassing the record commonly attributed to The Beatles. On the R&B charts, nearly 70 of his performances went to the top.
druddru 3 months ago
He is reported to have played on some 95% of Motown recordings between 1962 and 1968. He eventually performed on nearly 30 No. 1 pop hits—surpassing the record commonly attributed to The Beatles. On the R&B charts, nearly 70 of his performances went to the top.
druddru 3 months ago
Impressive!! Long live James Jamerson :-)
smokinjoe1984 4 months ago
Ruben,Very cool. You have got the feel down, my friend.Impressive, man!! Thanks for posting. Just out of curiousity, can you sing while you're playing? Not to judge your voice, just wonderin' I find it very difficult to do both at the same time.
628Bill 5 months ago
@628Bill Thank you very much ! Playing bass and singing simultaneously is a very special skill, which I don't have. Sting and Will Lee can do it easily. For me, the bass is a very busy instrument, specially in funk styles. So is very hard to have that rhythmic independence for me. That's a good question, man. Thanks for watching !!
Bassruben77 5 months ago
Ruben,
Again-GREAT playing! You make it look effortless! GREAT.
Capt. Bob
TheCaptbob1 9 months ago
Very good mate!
makili84 10 months ago
I'm very impressed. You've got the groove!
FondueBrothers 10 months ago 3
@FondueBrothers Thanks very much !
Bassruben77 10 months ago
@Bassruben77 Hey Ruben, again GREAT playing and feel!! You have the fingering down and all in the first position like Jamerson!! GREAT STUFF.
TheCaptbob1 9 months ago
Increible! parece como si solo tuvieras que pensar las notas para que salgan....felicidades.
sp4m3r 11 months ago
@sp4m3r Gracias !!
Bassruben77 11 months ago
Sweet take, lovely relaxed groove. Thanks!
Of course it was Jamerson, as was the MG version.
adamr63 1 year ago
I am sure its Jamerson
TheTrebulator 1 year ago
Well done!
bassicalable 1 year ago
Great job! That is Bob Babbitt on bass, not Jamerson.
Rocksteady60 1 year ago
@Rocksteady60 Thank you, and thanks for rectifying !
Bassruben77 1 year ago
@Rocksteady60 what the **** are you saying?!?!' Please good Lord forgive him...
TheMastFravekator 1 year ago
@Rocksteady60 Wrong, it was James Jamerson, and in fact is considered by many to be his finest recorded performence.
ManWhoreDeluxe 1 year ago
@ManWhoreDeluxe I stand corrected. You are right. Jamerson played on both Grapevines. Go Ruben!
Rocksteady60 1 year ago
@Rocksteady60 Rocksteady, that is open to dispute. Some have said that he was the one who played on this session, as James was too hungover to play.
rayjr62 4 months ago
@rayjr62 I looked on Bob Babbit's Web site, and it did not list him as being on it. Further investigation is needed. Thanks.
Rocksteady60 3 months ago
Hey man, I really like your performances of the Jamerson's transcriptions. Outstanding!
crustyanj 1 year ago
@crustyanj Thank you very much !
Bassruben77 1 year ago
Nice Job! Such a great tune aint it!! :-)
itsstillfriday 1 year ago
@itsstillfriday Thank you !
Bassruben77 1 year ago
u the man!
6bass41r 2 years ago