Old School Musicianship… Rock and Roll.. Jazz… Blues… Big Band even…

[vastiesmith10]

Wolfman Boogie Part 1 - 1965
Song by The Wolf Pack and Wolfman Jack

Doesn't sound like the real wolfman his voice isn't deep enough!

 

[vastiesmith10]

Suzi Quatro - Cat Size, 1974

On our way to Vegas today, my 16yo hooked my phone up to the car with Bluetooth, cranked it up, and started singing. I was surprised she knew this one!

WOW I haven't heard this one in ages! She had a very nice voice. Sort of a mellow blue feeling to me. That's Bigfoot for posting it. YOu go Leather!

 

[BrendaBear]

Suzi Quatro - Cat Size, 1974

On our way to Vegas today, my 16yo hooked my phone up to the car with Bluetooth, cranked it up, and started singing. I was surprised she knew this one!

I remember watching that episode of Happy Days, I thought she was so cool, she became kind of a hero to me then (I didn’t know who she was in real life).

… and Happy Birthday @barefootgirl69 !!! .
I saw Hottie created a thread for you already, but I am totally allowed to repeat myself.

 

[vastiesmith10]

To end the night...

Unchained Melody - 1965
Song by The Righteous Brothers

Hey Rj, This song always gave me chills. What a voice. He was righteous! Maybe it's because I was the original Old Navy!!!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone

Ebb Tide by the Righteous Brothers

 

[vastiesmith10]

Today I'm listening to the bestgroup o dance and sing!

Can't Get Next To You by The Temptation.

 

[vastiesmith10]

And a slow one from the same group. Actually it's my favorite Temping Temps song

It's Summer by The Temptation.
I Love This Song and Melvin Franklin Base Voice was the very best. RIP. You're missed.

 

[BrendaBear]

I need to hear some killer bass work... I'm thinking some Bob Babbitt sounds tasty....

Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered

 

[BrendaBear]

Oh so tasty.... I need... more....

Another masterpiece featuring Bob Babbitt on bass...

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - The Tears Of A Clown

 

[BrendaBear]

I think I need one more.... oh look! It's The Temptations... featuring Bob Babbitt on bass...

So cool!

The Temptations - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)

 

[BrendaBear]

I need more... but I'm going to change it up.. some bass from the other legendary bass player from Motown... James Jamerson...

Enjoy...

Smokey Robinson - Going To A Go-Go

 

[BrendaBear]

Okay... more featuring James Jamerson...

Martha and The Vandellas - Dancing in the Street

 

[hotoldrguy]

Okay... more featuring James Jamerson...

Martha and The Vandellas - Dancing in the Street

I really love this one!

 

[BrendaBear]

What's that I hear? "Gosh Brenda, how come you haven't posted Marvin's masterpiece with James on it?"

You're absolutely right.... slip on in this groove...

Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine

 

[BrendaBear]

I better bring up The Temptations again... with James Jamerson on bass... the guitar and bass both on this are soooo tasty!

The Temptations - My Girl

 

[BrendaBear]

How about some west coast work... The legendary Carol Kaye on electric bass on this track, and Chuck Berghofer on double bass (that walk is soooo cool)

Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'

 

[BrendaBear]

Okay, you're so right. We need more Carol Kaye... okay... reportedly the opening bass theme that goes through the chorus was reportedly from Carol...

Sonny & Cher - The Beat Goes On

 

[BrendaBear]

I think @Rj_1954 posted The Raiders, Indian Reservation a few days ago so I won't repeat it - but Carole Kaye played bass on that track as well.

So let's go with Joe Cocker with Carol laying down the bass on this killer tune...

Joe Cocker - Feelin' Alright

 

[BrendaBear]

How about some Louie Shelton playing amazing flamingo style guitar on a pop hit? Crazy, baby!

The Monkees - Valleri

 

[BrendaBear]

I love Smokey's singing on this song... so good.

And that's James Jamerson laying down the bass on this one.

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Shop Around

 

[TANSTAAFL58]

What's that I hear? "Gosh Brenda, how come you haven't posted Marvin's masterpiece with James on it?"

You're absolutely right.... slip on in this groove...

Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine

BrendaBear, you sent me down a rabbit hole / the Grapevine. I was curious about other versions. I was always fond of CCR's 11-plus minute version. (Stu Cook, I looked it up because my memory is shot).

Along the way, I discovered that James also played bass on the Gladys Knight and the Pips version.

 

[BrendaBear]

BrendaBear, you sent me down a rabbit hole / the Grapevine. I was curious about other versions. I was always fond of CCR's 11-plus minute version. (Stu Cook, I looked it up because my memory is shot).

I used to know a guy here in Lit who claimed he knows Stu Cook. I believe him, because if you were going to claim to know a famous musician, you wouldn’t choose someone that only a old CCR fan who is also a bass player (like me) would know.

 

[Rj_1954]

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious - 1964
Song by Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews

 

[Rj_1954]

A Spoonful of Sugar - 1964
Song by Julie Andrews

 

[vastiesmith10]

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious - 1964
Song by Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

 

[vastiesmith10]

A Spoonful of Sugar - 1964
Song by Julie Andrews

DOUBLE AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH