Born to Run Bass Cover

[@timothyd9543]

Gary W Tallent is a poster child for under appreciated bass players everywhere - even among bass players. Tremendous player who came up with tremendous parts, this being one of his best. Thank you, Troy, for what I can only describe as a brutally faithful rendition.

[@TJH3113]

Well said! And thanks!

[@richarddetwiler4295]

Absolutely correct! I played two gigs with a Springsteen cover band and learned a lot of his bass parts. Virtually none were simple -- all had lots of thought put into creating them.

[@Giessen-cr6gn]

He is one of the nicest people you want to meet. Unpretentious is an understatement. My experience was he just sat and talked to anyone. He a big autograph collector.

[@artrogers3985]

“Oh Wendy let me in I want to guard your dreams and visions.” Means a lot to me. Really nice Troy. Seems there aren’t many Bruce fans on this channel. That’s too bad. But thanks from the bottom of my heart for playing that one.

[@TJH3113]

I'm glad that lyric is special to you. Thanks Art!

[@mikelawson6456]

Not a Springsteen fan, but faithful follower of your channel Troy. Thanks for what you do

[@TJH3113]

I appreciate that. Thanks Mike!

[@TheStuport]

I became a RUSH Disciple starting in April of 1975! Cut Biology Class to go hear an album a buddy of mine said was far more important than my education and that was all I needed to hear! "Fly By Night" changed EVERYTHING for this knucklehead and pointed me on a musical path that I still walk today! I of course loved MANY other artists and Bands too...but RUSH became Family to me. I did buy and really enjoy the Born To Run Album. Bruce's music after this album I did not really follow but in the 90's Bruce's album "Tunnel Of Love" became a staple in my music play loops. And the song "Secret Garden" is a keeper in my collection. Being a huge Steely Dan, David Bowie, "Early Elton John" (from 1970 to around 1975) and a ton more, it's so easy to forget just how many great tunes from these Artists and Bands were such an influence on my musical journey! On a side note, I did have to do a Detention and get three Whacks from my Football Coach after I cut Biology to hear "Dirk, Lerxst and the Professor"...but was well worth it! LOLOL Like you Troy, there were "Some Acts" that annoyed me so naturally I refused to listen to anything they did. Years later I found how idiotic that thinking was after hearing some tunes from those very "Acts" and thinking...."Chit, this is pretty damn good" Live and learn like everyone...LOLOL Have a Safe 4th with your Bride Miss Lynn and as always I absolutely DIG IT when you make time to chat with The Fans after you Deliver The Goods Musically! Cheers From Ohio and Keep Strutting!

[@TJH3113]

My introduction to Rush was the "All the World's a Stage" album. My friend got it by mistake from a record club thinking he was ordering a Mahogany Rush album. I spent many days at home learning those songs while cutting school. The reason I had to repeat the 9th grade wasn't because my grades were bad, it was because I had not attended the minimum number of days at school that was required by law. I think I'd missed 85 days. I really hated school.

[@ConstantineIsslamow]

Great cover once again. Thanks for sharing with us

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Constantine.

[@curtisphilumalee1447]

They were hitting their stride when they made this album. I was a fortunate teenager. I saw this tour and was blown away by it. They played for more than three hours. I didn’t think they were ever going to stop. All this for like a six dollar general admission ticket. Just another Beaver Productions event. Thanks for the upload. Enjoyed it thoroughly.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for sharing such cool observations and memories! And thanks for the kind words as well.

[@SuperNolaguy]

Dude you are the Bassist I've strove to be my entire 60 plus years of life! 👍👍👍👍

[@TJH3113]

And you are too kind. Thank you very much!

[@samhelsel443]

I was invited to a jam session tonight and this was on the list. I feel the same way about Springsteen - incredible talent but I wouldn't go out of my way to play his songs. Anyway, I came here to see if you had any cool spin on it and of course, you didn't disappoint. Thanks Troy - YOU ROCK!!!

[@TJH3113]

Cool! There's a lot going on in this song for a "jam". I hope it went well. Thanks and take care, Sam!

[@marvinewilliams8281]

Troy, it is thrilling watching your fingers move ever so gently on the keyboard and the amazing sounds that you produce, Thanks so much Troy,, love you!!!!!!!!

[@TJH3113]

Many thanks Marvine!

[@yzahanesga8777]

im binge watching your vids again after 10 years... i really enjoyed your RUSH marathon back then.. keep it up man.. 👍👍

[@TJH3113]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@EnergyAndLightAwakening]

I've never liked been a fan of his music except for this song for some reason. Plus you hallway have a way of making things sound better lol. Thanks for that 😄😊😉

[@TJH3113]

Same... no judgement here. Thanks!

[@adrianopadilha7338]

Im Brazilian and Springsteen was never a huge thing here, since only 2 songs became massive hits here. Born in the USA ( cultural colonization of the Reagan era at its best) and Streets of Philadelphia. But somehow I came across this amazing song during a very depressive time in my life and it became a battle himn for me. A song that unfortunately takes a quality kind of band I never had, to be performed. You sir, are a master.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for sharing a bit of your story and for the kind words as well. Take care Adriano!

[@everydamnjim]

Omg you can talk?! Seriously though, your videos are invaluable for ANY bass player in a cover band-myself included-and are VERY much appreciated! Thank you

[@TJH3113]

Wow, thanks!

[@tomkeeler4243]

That was awesome. I got into it. Nice pronounced bass. Spot on and sounding good. Man that was good. 👍👍

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much Tom!

[@tomkeeler4243]

@@TJH3113 Your welcome.

[@kimhebert9905]

Sir,your playing breakdown of these songs,makes me pickup my Bass & Shed it out🎶🎶🎶🎶 Thanks!

[@TJH3113]

That’s great to hear, thank you Kim.

[@erikt2389]

The bass really drives this song and most never knew that until this video...nice!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@akr1865]

As a lifelong fan of Springsteen, I admit I never listened to it because of the bass. It seems buried in the mix. You brought it out front and center and it's amazing. Great job once again Troy.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment.

[@mikevonhohenstein5587]

I'm a huge Springsteen fan, thanks Troy!! Great job and I always felt Gary has some great, but under appreciated bass lines. You were all over the fretboard on this one!

[@TJH3113]

Being a Springsteen fan is an expensive hobby, these days, with the price of concert tickets. Thanks for watching, and taking the time to comment, Mike!

[@mikevonhohenstein5587]

@@TJH3113 Agreed. I’ve seen him several times but couldn’t justify the price this time.

[@Algo1]

The staccato, triplet? part before the last verse always impresses me musically. Amazing job. That's a given.

[@mikerevello3828]

Agreed

[@TJH3113]

I'm not 100% sure of the part you mean. Is it over that crazy bass drum pattern, before the ascending, chromatic line? If so, I'm doing more than is actually there. I'm following along a bit more closely with the drums than the bass actually is on the isolated recording. Sometimes my ears fill in the blanks and I wish I'd listened to the isolated track before I recorded my video. Thanks!

[@thedukeofno]

@@TJH3113 I think he's talking about the part at 3:52

[@kimbullock475]

Troy, you really done that song Justice. Brilliant.👍👍

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Kim.

[@peterwilliams7145]

Damn, what a peppy bass line. I'm exhausted watching you play it. Nice job!

[@TJH3113]

It is, isn’t it? Thanks Peter!

[@mus1970]

Wonderful looking and sounding bass! Well played! Love the change in atmosphere and funky syncopations from around 2:00' to 2:39' as well as the triplets at 3:52'!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much, John!

[@mikerevello3828]

Really enjoyed this. Big ole smile. Great choice. Great job. Thanks for putting this out there.

[@TJH3113]

I’m glad you liked it, Mike. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@AvDave]

Awesome Troy. This was our song growing up in Jersey and heading down the shore on the parkway

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Dave. Very cool!

[@patrickdepoortere6830]

Makes me verry happy, thank you.

[@TJH3113]

I'm glad! Thanks Patrick!

[@kevinedell3481]

Troy, you and I seem to be cut from the same cloth as far as our taste in music goes and how we have evolved. I too was and am a huge Rush fan (as well as UFO, Aerosmith, etc) and a lot of that had to do with not liking what everyone else was listening to. I joined a cover band twenty years ago and developed an appreciation for a lot of songs I never would have seen myself playing in my youth, Born To Run included. I love your rendition of the song and will be copying some of your parts just like I did with Closer To The Heart, which I never could have learned without your video! Thanks again for all you do, you are helping bass players the world over to improve their playing through learning songs that they never would have been able to otherwise! I'd love to see videos of your grooves on some other bass heavy songs that I never would have liked in my formative years: Midnight Train to Georgia, Silly Love Songs, and of course anything UFO! Stay well, all the best!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for the great comment, Kevin!

[@jessesouth]

I didn't think that I was overly stoked about Springsteen either, until I saw his live show. Phenomenal! Money's worth one song in kind of good. Yet another excellent cover Troy, please keep 'em comin'

[@TJH3113]

Cool! I'll try and check it out. Thanks Jesse!

[@DeeshBassChannel]

This song was an American classic the day it was released. 😁 Nowadays, it’s ICONIC. (Sort of like American Girl by Tom Petty.) Springsteen/E street albums are great, but the live shows are the absolute best I’ve been to. (And I’m a huge Yes/Genesis fan). Gary Tallent is a major favorite bassist of mine, melodically underpinning a BIG band with 3-4 guitars, 2 keyboardists, sax player,etc. Thanks for posting this great rendition, Love it!

[@TJH3113]

I've never seen him, but was thinking about going to see his show of Broadway at one point, but tickets were hard to come by. Thanks Woody!

[@alexr4151]

This bass sounds better every time I hear it! I was really surprised to see you doing Springsteen and you did a great job. Many thanks!

[@TJH3113]

Awesome! Thank you, Alex!

[@alfredomartinez9128]

Thanks for sharing. Wow I never listened close enough before but there is more there than I ever thought. Fun song gotta give it a go myself soon

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Alfredo. Have fun with it!

[@furrysharker]

I love the fact that you choose to do songs that I have heard countless times, yet never really thought about the bass part.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Patrick. Generally speaking, I have to find a bass-line interesting in order to cover it and, since I've become a bit less restrictive as to what I'll listen to these days, I'm coming up with some different stuff that I never thought I'd be playing.

[@scottarvizu9720]

I have always loved this anthem. Nice to see someone show the bass line. Well done

[@TJH3113]

Awesome! Thanks Scott.

[@JustPlayingBass]

Spot on again Troy. Although I've never been a Springsteen fan, I really enjoyed your rendition. Top playing and a fab bass sound. Thanks for sharing.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for checking it out! Take care!

[@markbass354]

EXCELLENT SONG TROY MUCH THANKS

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Mark.

[@jamespatton2975]

Good job ! Thanks

[@TJH3113]

Thank you, James!

[@BobACNJ]

Troy learned this one in his sleep! Nice change of pace, though.

[@TJH3113]

Haha... I wish! Thanks Bob.

[@joytser]

Thank you for this, Troy!

[@TJH3113]

It was my pleasure, Keith. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@mimoochodom2684]

Super smooth.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much.

[@donaldanderson7410]

I was the 50th like on this video. I’m listening and thinking “dang, that’s good stuff!” A stellar performance here, did not disappoint. I can’t wait to try it!

[@TJH3113]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Donald.

[@Jalreal]

It's funny how the boss never really got away from this theme. But then again who cares it is a great theme. Thanks for continuing all these years later, been subbed since 2010

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for sticking around, Jalreal!

[@sdwill66]

The Frankie Goes To Hollywood cover has some very nice bass. Worth a listen.

[@TJH3113]

I never knew it existed. I’ll have to check it out.

[@KatDoesASMR]

I didn't realize you've been making these for as long as you have been! You're so talented and dedicated!

[@TJH3113]

Yeah, I've been around for a while now, haven't I? I'm still really enjoying learning new songs. Thanks so much, Kat!

[@richardmorris6319]

Fabulous!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Richard!

[@danahatzimichaels1190]

Fantastic 😍

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Dana!

[@mrvince316]

I never realized before watching this how "busy" the bass line is in this song.

[@TJH3113]

Cool.

[@THEATREofPAIN270]

Classic. Nicely done Troy. "The Boss"

[@TJH3113]

Thanks😂

[@drew64rush82]

What a great job..like so many I was never a huge fan but this song reminds me of high school and I did always like this tune…that bass sounds incredible as does your playing… hope your well and have a great weekend…

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much!

[@PedroSkuzzy]

Glad I ran into your channel!

[@TJH3113]

Me too! Take care, Pedro.

[@kennet7837]

Not a big Springsteen fan either, but this song is a 10/10!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for giving it a chance!

[@heshamahmed1820]

As a person who is not American, I can tell you it won’t be many years, it is already an American classic :)

[@TJH3113]

🇺🇸

[@Twobarpsi]

Excellent playing and sound 🤘🤘🤘!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot!

[@danahatzimichaels3531]

God, this was amazing 😻

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Dana!

[@djw45238]

Love this, thank you!

[@TJH3113]

It’s great to hear that, thank you Douglas!

[@rogercarpentier8305]

Beautiful Bass Troy!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Roger!

[@g.beeker5561]

Jesus dude, I was about to type something in the order of "I was never a fan of Bruce Springsteen but, like many other types of music, I have a much greater appreciation now than I did when I was younger. I think, when I was younger, that I was actually repelled by the artists/groups many people liked just because they were so popular." GET OUT OF MY HEAD MASK MAN!! Nirvana was one I hated in the day. Love Dave Grohl, but it was my son learning guitar and sharing..... Nirvana is amazing!

[@TJH3113]

Sorry for taking the words out of your mouth. It may be a while before I can stomach Nirvana, but I've learned to never say "never".

[@g.beeker5561]

@@TJH3113 I get it dude, I do.

[@aminahmed2220]

Fantastic cover have a great weekend

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Amin, You too!

[@aminahmed2220]

@@TJH3113 you're welcome Friday was Canada day

[@cidlopez]

Sounds great Troy!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Cid!

[@Lance37a]

I'm not a huge Springsteen fan either but this song is incredible, it's a prog song that's masquerading as a pop song. Great job.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Lance!

[@richardinnocente4527]

Great channel,love how you do songs and highlight the bass that is sometimes so lost in the mix….any love for Dennis Dunaway?

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much, Richard! I he from Alice Cooper? I'll look him up.

[@DeeshBassChannel]

Most definitely!!! Dennis is a beast! Billion dollar babies, Elected, Under my wheels,18. And for a fun (musical)😉 workout, Muscle of Love.

[@richardinnocente4527]

@@TJH3113 ….he sure is!Early Cooper anyhow

[@crashkamio5819]

Great job! Never noticed how involved this line was, you nailed it. And the tone you have is amazing. Not the biggest Springsteen fan but I've always liked their bassist and a handful of songs, especially stuff off the Magic album. He has some unique lines. Really like what he did under the sax solo especially. Been trying to get Girls in their Summer Clothes off the Magic albu. under my fingers for awhile and there's some odd stuff going on at times. Cool stuff!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks! I'll check it out.

[@garyg719]

Funny. I played this with multiple cover bands and always got a look when I'd hit the mini walkdown to the E. Good to know I've been playing it right 🤣. As always, great video Troy and that bass sounds amazing.

[@TJH3113]

Very cool! Thanks Gary!

[@johnpaulclarkson4671]

Great playing, subbed and hooked

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot John!

[@jonathanchevallier7046]

Nice song and bassline. Well done cover ;-)

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Jonathan.

[@warrickdawes7900]

I'll admit to being a fan of The Boss. Never thought this bass line would be so busy though. And the mandatory long time listener of the channel, and several other bass cover channels too. Been listening to a lot of Japanese all-female rock like Band-Maid recently (read as: 2 years or so) and go crazy for their bassist MISA. Anyway, great job, as usual, Troy!

[@TJH3113]

Same here. Thanks for giving it a shot and taking the time to comment. I'll try to check them out... MISA. Take care!

[@GuitarBassCigar]

I'm sure I'm in the minority but its all ruined for me when Clarence pipes in. I have an appreciation for (most) all things music but Bruce wasn't my thing. I do love that bass and I am glad to have had the opportunity to see another of your vids. Happy 4th everyone!

[@TJH3113]

No judgement here. Thanks and take care!

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

Great cover and that bass is still sounding fantastic! I'm with you on Bruce. I was in JHS, HS, and college in the 80s and wasn't much of a fan, but I do have an appreciation for him now.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot! Yeah, I was actually thinking about going to see the one man show he was doing on Broadway not too long ago, but tickets were tough to get.

[@johnwebb3078]

Man, that bass sounds so good. Great playing!!

[@TJH3113]

I’m glad you like it, thanks a lot!

[@costelloandsilke7321]

Great rendition of Born To Run, Troy. Definitely no click tracks involved in the original recording - it does change tempo fairly drastically in places and bobs around in others. My favourite Springsteen album is Tunnel of Love which was recorded with drum machines. I'll get slaughtered for saying that!.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you. I'm glad I'm not the only one to hear that.

[@junkbondtrader_]

i wish you'd play more bruce springsteen, since he is one of my favourite musicians. but i respect that you don't like him, so it means a lot to me that you made this video. amazing, as always. thank you.

[@TJH3113]

I'll snoop around and see if anything strikes me. Thanks and take care!

[@MyName-nx1jj]

Oh hell yeah!!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@chazhunter86]

Bad a@@ Man! GREAT JOB!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot Charles!

[@tapretals698]

As other people have said, listen to the Frankie Goes to Hollywood version, bass is great...

[@TJH3113]

I’ve never heard it, I’ll have to check it out

[@zxccxz164]

i also have much greater appreciation for music that didn't really move me when i was younger....i suppose part of it i gravitate towards anything pre 2000 since i can't find much music that is new too like.......such a great anthem this is......there are quite a few bruces songs from the pre 82 era that have great bass parts

[@TJH3113]

I’m sure there must be some decent stuff out there, but there’s enough old stuff to keep me occupied.

[@xvx5872]

I like it.

[@TJH3113]

Glad to hear that!

[@zeusapollo8688]

You get a like for the description alone

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Zeus!

[@Sam-dg2op]

Great job Troy, however, I'm not a fan of the Boss, you manged to make like this song. I haven't commented in any of your videos lately, but never missed watching any of them, true fan here.

[@TJH3113]

I appreciate you giving it a shot! Thanks and take care!

[@Sam-dg2op]

I follow and watch all your videos, been for years. In fact I look toward Fridays afternoon to check your new uploaded videos.

[@jcburn1973]

I'm not a fan of Springsteen or this song but I enjoy watching you play Troy. I also have always liked your tone - which in this play through is a little nastier than I'm used to hearing from you but I like it.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for giving it a chance, Jake. I wouldn't consider myself a fan either, but I thought the bass-line was cooler than I'd ever given it credit for being. Actually, my tone is my tone and, for the most part, it doesn't change at all from song to song. Once I get my settings to where I want them I don't touch anything and record whatever song's I'm doing with the same sound. What changes is how the bass sits in with the original recording. It's hit or miss and some songs just work better than others.

[@danielzukle3788]

Wow! That song is a little more involved than I ever realized. Don't know what a major clam is, but the line you took sounded great.

[@richardinmaryland6197]

A major clam is like a minor clam but with a raised third. Check out my Clam Theory course, coming soon.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for watching Daniel. A "clam" is an archaic term for a mistake. In this case, it was a fairly big (major) one.

[@egroegmcdonald9870]

Great Job. I recall getting kicked out of my high school library for enthusiastically playing along to this on an improvised drum kit while the school radio station played this. We were able to "tune in" on headphones that we got at the front desk and (if memory serves me right) and plugged in at a handful of specially wired tables. I don't know if it was low powered FM (I think it was) or if the tables had been hard wired into one of the schools PA channels. Either way It was pretty high tech. This was in '75. Long before Walkmans. Now please tell us about your featured bass. Is that a custom build? It is a beautiful looking & sounding instrument.

[@TJH3113]

Wow, that library sounds like it was way ahead of its time. The bass was built by the fellow who's been working on my basses for the last 5 years, or so. His name is Joe Kruse of MBJ Guitars. I did a video about the bass that's in my "Bass Collection" playlist, if you are interested in hearing more about it. Thanks and take care Egroeg.

[@Giessen-cr6gn]

I come from the same town where Springsteen lives now, I lived off rt 34 he lived behind us in Muhlennbrink st Huge farm. Colts Neck NJ. Got to share the stage at the Stone Pony in Asbury with Gary Tallent. Benefit for the 3M workers in Freehold. I don’t think in the beginning of BTR he goes off to the A -B. Hammers the E until the hammer on octave. Nice Troy

[@TJH3113]

Wow, that's really cool. I hope he's a good neighbor. Take care.

[@Giessen-cr6gn]

Hey Troy, Not sure you know this but, The album was recorded in Blauvelt.

[@TJH3113]

Now that you mention it, I was aware of that. For some reason I thought it was in New City though. I grew up down in Rockland County and must have passed the place a thousand times.

[@totobass624]

Seu fa. 👏👏👏👏👏belo bass parabens

[@TJH3113]

Muito obrigado!

[@EnergyAndLightAwakening]

👍👍👍💯‼️‼️

[@cbarrett34]

I'm a huge bruce fan

[@TJH3113]

Very cool! He's an icon.

[@Jungletrump]

Vintage Boss!

[@TJH3113]

BRUCE!!!

[@craigroberts18360]

I enjoyed your cover. Show biz suggestion: wear a "song appropriate" mask when you're playing the cover.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for the tip! Most of the masks are display copies, so I wouldn't last terribly long them. I have done a couple of covers while wearing a mask. It's not a pleasant experience.

[@gwheat63]

Did you play an upright bass at one time? The angle of your plucking hand is reminiscent of upright jazz players.

[@TJH3113]

I actually did play the upright for around two years in middle school. I really didn’t think anything translated from upright to electric bass, but I’ve been told, by people who know better, that a couple of good habits did cross over.

[@pag3309]

Nice cover 👏. Can you do Tom Petty the waiting 💯

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. I’ll check it out.

[@bartwitek9526]

What kind of pickup/ electronics are fitted in ?

[@TJH3113]

The pick up is from an old Guild bass… like the ones I often play in my videos.

[@edwardcurl3856]

The bassist on KZbin bar none

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Edward.

[@simpzimmer]

I sit in as a bass player occasionally. No one can tell until a real bass player watches.

[@TJH3113]

Very cool!

[@mightywaffle51]

Bruce's entire catalogue is considered American classics by us younger generations, and I'm in my 30s haha. I have always thought of him as classic rock. I know Rush is progressive rock, but I still kinda lump them in with classic rock as well to be honest.

[@TJH3113]

I should have known that. I consider Ruch more Classic than Progressive myself.

[@DrumGalaxy]

Not a Bruce fan but you play everything well, Troy! Check out some new collab vids on my channel with a great guitarist from Serbia. Wolfman, the Serbian Shredder! LOL

[@TJH3113]

Thanks! I'll be sure to check it out. How is your brother doing?

[@keith1r]

Bass part is great and at the same time I’m still hating Bruce’s voice

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. No judgment here.

[@MrAjc236]

Fabulous!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!