Not possibly. It simply is. And his 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' bassline is right behind it at #2. It must be crazy having the top 2 greatest basslines of all time
@timothylawson32629 ай бұрын
Stevie wonder, I WAS MADE TO LOVE HER, check out that bassline.
@nuancemusic5 жыл бұрын
And to think Jameson was laying flat on his back drunk when he laid this bassline in the studio!!!!! #GOAT
@lawrencerochelle26855 жыл бұрын
Ikr..... incredible!!! He played it better than people standing up!! Lol
@grandjaguar4 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@alfreddavis21233 жыл бұрын
Heard that too, the bass was part of his body 👞
@Mars-2 жыл бұрын
sounds like it. kinda rough transitions
@thescatman5029 Жыл бұрын
I don't think it was this song he did on his back. What's Going On is too complicated to do, on one's back. Flying High in the Friendly Skies is my pick, for the on his back song.
@devikafollosco24567 жыл бұрын
Jamerson ... master of the silent pause between notes ... exceptional
@mcclendonreport7 жыл бұрын
Precisely. That sums it up.
@grantywilson5 жыл бұрын
Impeccable timing, he uses the pause to run to the next note. One of the best bass players ever, he hardly ever repeats his runs in any song. Got to love mono a Fender p bass. Natural talent.
@johnmat112 жыл бұрын
@@grantywilson As Arthur Schnable the great Pianist said. The notes I play can be played by any pianist. It's the silence between the notes that makes the difference.
@miguelcamacho28697 жыл бұрын
Listen to this and understand why Marvin would record with no one but James Jamerson. No mystery.
@btx1097 жыл бұрын
Miguel Camacho Jamerson was probably his favorite bassist but Marvin recorded with several other greats, including Bob Babbitt, Michael Henderson and Wilton Felder.
@miguelcamacho28697 жыл бұрын
No argument regarding his entire recording career. For this track in particular he declined to record other bassists even if James Jamerson was unavailable or too drunk to be reliable, according to the versions available.
@miguelcamacho28697 жыл бұрын
I feel I already replied to this comment. I meant that for this particular song the version I read is Marvin would not record it with any other player, even if Jamerson was totally smashed on alcohol and could hardly play at all; so they waited and did the required to ensure Jamerson could record this particular track. Legend has it he was so drunk he had to record it lying down on his back.
@genecasey31302 жыл бұрын
@@btx109 Bob Babbitt appears on this album, according to research.
@MisterTonyBass11 жыл бұрын
The first time I heard this song as 'just' vocals and bass was five minutes ago... I'm quite honestly blown away by it!
@franksantos34183 жыл бұрын
Jamerson is the number one bass player of all time. There is no number two. The countdown continues with number three. Thanks for the groves Mr. Jamerson. One day It will be my honor to see you play in Heaven.
@sambac20532 жыл бұрын
Number 2 is Family Man Barrett
@franksantos34182 жыл бұрын
@@sambac2053 Unfortunately Fams doesn’t get the recognition that he deserves. He is a great bass player but on my list he is ranked 15th. It really is a shame he isn’t respected as a great bassist by more people. But the true lovers of music (like us) know who he is and know he is great one.
@CC0075 жыл бұрын
This is making me cry...beautiful. In 'Standing In The Shadows Of Motown", Jack Ashford talks about how Marvin had gone to get James at a club, and wasn't in the best condition to play....but once they were back in the Snake Pit, James recorded this Bass track laying on his back in the studio floor...and from Jack's account, no one believed it...but James did it. Pure genius...
@oleplanthafer70342 жыл бұрын
If heaven and earth held a Battle of the Bands, these 2 guys win as a duo. Bless their souls!
@DaveJacoby9 жыл бұрын
I live Marvin Gaye. I love James Jamerson. This is perfect.
@ulesjacksoniii97969 жыл бұрын
+1 to you Dave Jacoby for recognizing James Jamerson
@marythreatt6685 Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@jerryj92010 жыл бұрын
Class is in session. R.I.P. Marvin Gaye and James Jamerson
@pathesselgrave69039 жыл бұрын
Listen to this with headphones....mercy.............
@leeroseland7293 жыл бұрын
Thank you for suggesting! Awesome!
@ban2fab43 жыл бұрын
Jamerson's bass line is amazing!!!
@davidrosemale35733 жыл бұрын
James Jamerson is the greatest bass player, nothing more I can say, I rest my case.
@CharlieBass57 жыл бұрын
James was wanted by everyone because with him that's all you needed.
@davidrosemale35733 жыл бұрын
The greatest masterpiece Marvin Gaye ever created along with James Jamerson playing bass. Nothing comes close to this.
@kmcin2 ай бұрын
Absolutely perfect on any and every angle.
@butchzamora2 жыл бұрын
The bass style defines the genre of the song. This is a masterpiece of Motown.🎸
@bentpolski10 жыл бұрын
This 59 year old white boy loves this!
@rdekemper4 жыл бұрын
72 WB.....🎧🤓
@NERGYStudios2 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest musicians never to be appreciated to his capacity during his lifetime.
@stevenisakson489511 жыл бұрын
One of the reasons I love this is because the original recording is so "dense" it's hard to make out some of the parts. I also love being able to hear Marvin's different vocal tracks that he recorded together. Thanks you so much!
His style is so unique because when you don't hear the drums, it sounds like he's off the beat. But when you hear with the drums, it's like he's defining the whole groove of the song, and everyone is following him
@rastacoreye13299 жыл бұрын
The warmest tone coming out of that Fender ever recorded ;-)
@SeerTrulth8 жыл бұрын
Look up the strings he used. Few have the guts to use them.
@angelc.44227 жыл бұрын
What had his strings?
@ShabbaQuilde7 жыл бұрын
La Bella 0760M DT'Bass 1954
@mcclendonreport7 жыл бұрын
Greasy, dirty and never changed LaBella flatwounds.
@jennifursun33036 жыл бұрын
and sadly some really dispicable person or persons stole this bass from James home
@GreenDaveDefoeSt12 жыл бұрын
Yep... And Jamerson did his in 1 take on 1 track (no over-dub) under difficult circumstance. Marvin's got at least 3 tracks on this (he was only 1 dude) fantastic upload. Thanks, TheMastFravekator - super tasty.
@eyescandeceive5 жыл бұрын
Good. God. I have actual tears in my eyes.
@aldocostantini52487 жыл бұрын
drunk out of his mind layin on the floor he recorded this
@macman31753 жыл бұрын
I don't know if I can believe that he was that drunk, I know if it was me, I couldn't play very accurately that inebreated
@saltwell803 жыл бұрын
He was drunk because the way Berry Gordon did him and the rest of Motown musical young geniuses suck all of their talent and stuff his bank account with all the money ,gave them peanuts in comparison
@catboyzee2 жыл бұрын
Observations: Superior songwriting, superior vocal ability, superior musicianship, and supreme confidence in said songwriting, vocal ability, and musicianship. Magic was made with this recording, and it was done with minimal takes. Simply amazing.
@castroleiro3 жыл бұрын
No wonder Marvin could conjure a song like 'God is love'- God spoke directly to him through Jamerson's bass. ***tears***
@williammorson15353 жыл бұрын
As a student of the bass guitar, I find what this and did was mind blowing every time he played.
@ed20015210 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! Two talented musicians - so tough to replace these two Gentlemen.
@davidrosemale35733 жыл бұрын
Perfect combination, Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr & James Jamerson on the greatest masterpiece of What's Going On. It can't get any better than that, it's THAT Legendary.
@satyrosphilbrucato91406 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous. Two masters at the top of their game... even if one of them WAS literally blackout drunk on his back at the time.
@jaimeacosta2336 жыл бұрын
The singers of today need to have Marvins voice now than ever. Things getting hot again unfortunately. Let's do this shit again, before it's really too late. Peace people!
@Ed-Mace7 жыл бұрын
Lots of people can try to emulate James's style but no can come up with the originality and feel in the creation of the lines. Pure master.
@alwineugene59555 жыл бұрын
Saw this performance on Netflix documentary The 70s last night. Put chills on my spine. A masterpiece fo sure!!
@gordieparenteau65552 жыл бұрын
The two OG funk soul brothers back together again.
@cherylmuradas771110 жыл бұрын
can listen to this over and over
@ShortieLeeroy10 жыл бұрын
Yep,need a new repeat button.
@wooman59475 жыл бұрын
It’s like Marvin and James were sitting in a small cigarette smoke filled room and performing the song for the first time.
@KRxN113 жыл бұрын
A Masterpiece/Timeless/Artistry!!!!Have Mercy!!!!
@user-pg3ju8yk4s2 жыл бұрын
今もこれ以上なものは、ありません❗
@tammybrinklee67637 жыл бұрын
Marvin n James rest in peace gone but never forgotten thank you both for bringing love into our homes
@davidrosemale35733 жыл бұрын
The best thing I've ever heard in my life. Wonderful.
@jameswhite75173 жыл бұрын
2 G.O.A.T without a doubt
@franz9094 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday , James . The best bass player in the world .
@JamesTheGoatJamerson4 ай бұрын
WOW !!!!!
@COOLWEBOFFERS10 жыл бұрын
Pure Greatness!
@mathuwhycough65912 жыл бұрын
The fluid spontaneity, while driving an intense rhythmic flow, IS beyond playing an instrument. Being a bass player isn't about playing a bass and he epitomizes the art of crafting a bass line full of life, where you could sit down and study the logic and intent of every note recorded here but what's going on in his head during the take is language in the moment. This track will always be a master class beyond just playing a bass instrument. So much about playing music is on display in this beautiful recording, through this beautiful song.
@KLBworldwide Жыл бұрын
Sublime!
@MisterTonyBass11 жыл бұрын
So good it chokes me up!
@2B88Player10 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Soul +Soul = a great song!
@footballfumb54954 жыл бұрын
chills down my spine indeed. Masters at work.
@jonathanmciver18233 жыл бұрын
Brad...it is the greatest bassline in music history from the greatest album in music history.
@mikeb65728 жыл бұрын
Magic is real. This is it.
@jeffthebracketman7 жыл бұрын
And just remember - he did this with only his right index finger - the "Hook"
@ronaldgriffin465 жыл бұрын
Whats amaziig to me is that James wasn't showing off, He was just kicking ass and rtaking names..(simple)
@temperancelancecouncil5 жыл бұрын
That shyt is SOOO SWEET!!
@human53311 жыл бұрын
musical integrity something we don't see much of in todays "music"
@falanajerido8753 жыл бұрын
God gave him a great gifted
@jennifursun33036 жыл бұрын
I understand that James was playing this song laying on his back
@eyescandeceive5 жыл бұрын
legend says he was lying down because he was drunk at the time
@oldermusiclover4 жыл бұрын
@Fresh Prince have heard that story before about James playing laying on his back
@alanconrad8490 Жыл бұрын
awesome
@sheddski29427 жыл бұрын
this was back when you FELT IT IN YOURE SOLE and nobody feels that today because OF ALL THE DIGITAL FILTERS there was a time when a real bassman played standup and felt the vibrations of the strings and the instrument james was one and so was babbit gone but not forgotten
@kevinwbcarvery59323 жыл бұрын
..........."Chills down my spine," says it best!
@iamLexxKelsey3 жыл бұрын
My God
@rosemarywilson76392 жыл бұрын
Oh my them vocals of our Macon Gaye ❤️
@NickPanoutsos10 жыл бұрын
Too cool!
@davewhite790111 жыл бұрын
Rare talents. Right On!
@reesejones53755 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this!
@tomlehr8612 жыл бұрын
It was like his bass was an answering voice,
@richardsoffice91764 жыл бұрын
If you can find a stereo version of Gaye's "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" with good separation, listen to the left and right channels individually, to obtain a better hearing of the bass on one channel, and the drums on the other.
@stevethebassman97405 жыл бұрын
Simply AMAZING!!!!!
@juliushall14004 жыл бұрын
Talented bassist- I heard he played from the floor
@andreaperelli53232 жыл бұрын
I heard he played it on a sofa
@mikefrank63195 жыл бұрын
I miss the extraordinarily talented and soulful artists that popularized music in the sixties.Todays "artists" have all the flavor and pop as a week old cup of coke.
@lelandwilliams1089 Жыл бұрын
A weak plastic cup of coke that sat out all night.
@preachernw8 жыл бұрын
Man what a moment music greats bass like no one
@larrystarstruck5 жыл бұрын
Wow, and I hope they are jamming in heaven.
@liliandecicco14648 жыл бұрын
this is perfect
@johnflanagan76535 жыл бұрын
Masterful!
@falanajerido8753 жыл бұрын
I am learning of him he was the greatest what i love about marin gay he gave him credit for it and he help marvin with his tours
@mcclendonreport7 жыл бұрын
This is the real thing.
@eyescandeceive5 жыл бұрын
ain't nothing like the real thing, baby; ain't nothing like the real thing. guess who played bass on that great record (you only get one guess)
@vestagirl67182 жыл бұрын
So beautiful!!!
@darrenjames79013 жыл бұрын
Marvin told Smokey that GOD wrote the What's going on album...That's Deep.
@ASSman864 Жыл бұрын
Love smokey
@lawrenceahern27786 жыл бұрын
One of His Best Songs TEAH !!!!!!!!! Right On Baby