Crazy On You Bass Cover

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As I said, I’m on vacation this week, so my gain is your pain, which means, I’ll be posting more covers than usual.
Also, as I’ve said, I’ve got a ton of covers on my desktop and often struggle when selecting which one to post. So what I did was look up some info on a bunch of the songs and took note of things like - album release dates, artist birthdays, dates they passed away etc., thus taking the thought out of the selection process. What that boils down to it that a number of my future posts will have an anniversary of some sort attached to them.
That being said, today is the birthday of Ann Wilson, “lead singer, flute player, songwriter, and occasional guitar player” of the band Heart. This song, “Crazy On You” was on their album, “Dreamboat Annie” which was released in 1976 in the US…and 1975 in Canada.
Original Heart bassist, Steve Fossen played bass on this one. I think it’s a great song with a great bass line. He had a really interesting bass tone for the time and wasn’t afraid to let the bass growl a bit. It has a lazy sort of quality to it. I like bass lines that make me think, “How did he think of that?” And this bass line does that in a few spots. The chorus is interesting as it’s more a riff than a progression. I’d even go as far as saying that I think the song has some minor prog elements. What do you think of them apples?
Lynn and I saw Heart a few years back and we both thought they were fantastic. I was never a big fan of theirs but I didn’t dislike them either. Ann’s voice was fantastic - pitch perfect, strong, and powerful. Nancy was great, as was the rest of the band. I remember the bass player playing a few cool vintage looking basses. We went back to see them at a smaller venue later that year and are going to see them again this summer at Bethel Woods where they are playing with Cheap Trick.
So, Happy Birthday Ann Wilson.
I'm playing a Fender Classic 70's Precision which was a Precision bass with a Jazz bass neck to which I added a Jazz p/u in the bridge position.

[@MariothePlumber529]

Music is all about dedication, and this man seems dedicated!

[@Defmusicman1]

Why is it that you make all the hard to play songs look so easy? Great job, man!

[@rationalmuscle]

Heart had a hell of a band. Great drummer, tasty bassist, and of course Roger Fisher, one of the most underrated guitarists out there. His lead on Magic Man is just insanely cool.

[@TJH3113]

Couldn't agree more!

[@rowenapreston-crow8887]

I'm a HUGE fan of you! You're awesome! I'm a female bass player, you've helped me and inspired me so much! THANK YOU!

[@TJH3113]

Aw, thank you so much for the kind words. I'm glad you found some value in the videos. They were my pleasure to do.

[@BeanieOakley]

"Fender Precision"...... Often imitated but never duplicated..... They have the riches, deepest sound.. The older the body the better they resonate!

[@groshretro]

You bass videos and playing is pure inspiration...thank you SO much brother!

[@TJH3113]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@UnknownUTUBEAgent]

Wow! I am subscribing to this alright. Videos when just one instrument is playing or a properly done cover (where the sound is clean and not muddled, and their is no talking) tend to be the best. I don't know a lot of other You tubers who consistently put up bass only songs, but this works for me!

[@RCAvhstape]

Back in the day this was "only" pop music, and yet it's so good and tight. This is blast to play on acoustic guitar, too.

[@TJH3113]

Exactly right. So much 70's pop/rock kicked ass. I bet it is.

[@mikecicco2775]

This guy is just amazing!! I can watch him all day!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot.

[@RobertAnthonyPitera]

It's so hard to hear the bass line in the original mix, thanks for once again unearthing a green of a bass line. I so enjoy these videos and watching you play, Troy!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@kayak1965]

Always a real treat when you nail the killer songs of my youth. Now to watch it over and over to try to replicate it myself. Rock ON.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot and have a ball.

[@recordcollector1017]

I saw Heart when I was like 5 at a festival I go to every year in a neighboring county I've seen every year. I saw some great acts there! Heart, Styx, Blue Oyster Cult (3 times), Ted Nugent, Roger Hodgson (Supertramp), Lynard Skynard, REO Speedwagon, Sammy Hagar......... Good times!

[@TJH3113]

Very cool. I think it's great that some of these classic rockers are out there and still killing it with the classic songs. We're going to see Journey/Doobie Bros/Dave Mason this week and then Heart/Cheap Trick/Joan Jett, then Steely Dan/Steve Winwood...my wife is killing me. Sometimes it feels like "I'm" on tour.

[@janeames1513]

hey troy,i just stumbled apon you by shear accident and glad i did ...you sure do play a mean bass...my husband has got to be the biggest bass fan ...we've been watching your videos together and what a way to spend time together ...music and coffee ..keep on rockin man you are a superb player ...if you wouldn't mind we have a request ...i don't know if you've already covered it but maybe some sort of rockabilly style like jerry lee lewis style or a boogie woogie style ...lots of love from the mountains in alabama..

[@TheDp1965]

Great Job! Growing up in Seattle you got to hear and see a lot of Heart. Great Band I think I've must have seen them in Concert some 10 + times always the headliner playing with one or two other Band like HAGAR, Night Ranger, Aldo Nova, Steve Miller band.... Those were the days. Great Memories with this Band... Thanks ! Cheers.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. Very cool and it's great to see that they're still going strong.

[@peterdefeater]

After all these years of playing and I don't think I'll ever be this smooth at bass. Great work!

[@TJH3113]

Practice and repetition. Thanks.

[@johnchristensen5580]

I'm just absolutely glued to these videos. You're covers are a joy to watch, everything looks just effortless and spot on. Big fan!!

[@TJH3113]

Wow, thank you! I'm glad you like them.

[@alexm2623]

I definitely enjoy the sound of these pickups far more than the last ones.

[@TJH3113]

I agree, but they still sound a little too "nasally" on the upper strings for my taste.

[@390RWHP]

TJ, as long as you keep this channel going I will be watching and learning. I might be out of compliments. Thanks again for the service.

[@TJH3113]

Wow, thanks for the kind words. A "like" is fine by me.

[@marvinewilliams8281]

Was in a down mood on Friday and treated myself to a TJH's concert and was immediately uplifted. Troy, if only you knew how much your music helps me. Thanks for that gift. This incredible!!!! Marvine :-)

[@TJH3113]

I'm glad I was able to help lift your spirits a bit Marvine.

[@DonDickhaut-Bassman]

I have to learn this song for a new to me band I just joined. Once again you are bailing me out, helping me to learn difficult songs more quickly. Thank you!

[@TJH3113]

That’s great to hear and I hope the video was helpful. Thanks and take care!

[@Drumsolochief]

Awesome thank you 🤘🏽😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@TJH3113]

Any time! Thanks.

[@carlkontermann5637]

awesome!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@randypeavler6680]

I want that bass!!

[@TJH3113]

It can be yours if you want it. I have it up for sale on TalkBass.

[@gingerrogers3541]

I’m late to the show! Just recently found you. Now I’m obsessed!!! ❤️

[@TJH3113]

Welcome.

[@mijnheerw7253]

I'd really like you to cover some Fleetwood Mac songs. Rock on bro!

[@TJH3113]

I have a couple done that I'll post at some point. They're pretty tough on covers with regard to the copyright thing. I'm just trying to avoid a fight right now.

[@mijnheerw7253]

Great to hear ;)

[@andymckee5740]

awesome !!!! thank you

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Andy!!!

[@michaelhedrick852]

Great cover, as usual. I think we are reaping the benefits of your staycation. Thanks!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@andy4731]

Very nicely done!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@thumbpickfingers]

My favorite notes in that bass line are the E flats in the verses (first appearing at 0:24). That's something a guitarist or a vocalist would just bend up there. Seeing Fossen being a pick player, I wonder if he started out on guitar.

[@TJH3113]

I actually did bend it the first time in the second verse but quickly reverted to the drag down approach. The part does seem ripe for bending but I think the other way sounded better...or more accurate anyway.

[@werewolfman6533]

Same those are what caught my attention in the first place to look up the bass cover

[@ITPAPA69]

hello Troy, beauty as usual. The hammer there in the background looks a lot like the Morris Precision copy I rented back in 83-84 in the central valley, Dinuba Music Store. I think it was $7 a week rental. I weekly lessons, the gentleman's name was Dean Norris, doppelganger, Kenneth Clark Loggins. I began to read sheet music, then I got fired and have not played regularly since. I am a shame I did not keep going, but I got the itch again, Good lord willing, soon. Keep on Pluckin ! BTW. I like the string action, we called that "loose wobble"

[@TJH3113]

Thanks, Richard. Very cool. A dollar a day doesn't sound too bad. I hope you take the plunge soon.

[@gtate135]

Thanks man, helped me learn this greatly

[@TJH3113]

It was my pleasure. Glad it helped!

[@luvbasses5487]

Oh I knew exactly what you meant. Some people play a bit behind the beat by a milli-second. Sometimes it works, other times, not so much. You'll know for sure when you hear your playback later. Sometimes things sound great while you're laying them down and you're on fire and you're thinking..."this is gonna be awesome." But when you get in the control room and listen to the playback...it may not come across as it did while laying it down. Steve's baseline here, obviously was a "take."

[@luvbasses5487]

Another comment to Troy here...on your thoughts of Steve Fossen. I also feel that the bass line is rather reserved too. It's funny how you said that it feels kind of lazy. Well, it is...and he doesn't call much attention to himself, which I also like. A band should not be about "HEY...look at ME and what I can do!" There is no "I" in "WE." A band is a team. This guy constructed a clever bass line that leaves everyone scratching their heads as they walk away...thinking..."wow that was cool..." Steve did his job.

[@TJH3113]

Ah, what I meant by "lazy" was lazy in feel - very laid back and behind the beat. I actually think it's a very interesting bass line that, as you said, suited the song perfectly.

[@irajic1]

🎸

[@TJH3113]

🤘

[@nagchampa44]

Thank you Troy!

[@TJH3113]

As always, it was my pleasure.

[@s.heatherington5448]

Nice job man...great tone too!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much.

[@GuitarBassCigar]

That's a fun song! Rock on, bro

[@BURZZA3G]

Crazy Good!

[@alexr4151]

Great job on a great tune! Thanks, Troy

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@diamonddave]

Another excellent cover---thanks!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@matheusmota134]

That's a really nice looking p-bass. And the tone is amazing too. Great playing Troy.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@novarce]

Wow! Wonderful job Troy!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@B17B25guy]

Excellent choice of a classic bass line that serves the tune well. I don't know why it just entered my mind upon watching this, but as a suggestion for you to cover ...Gentle Giant's 'For Nobody' or 'As Old As You're Young' from the same lp, The Missing Piece. You're the one guy who has the ears and skill to do it.

[@TJH3113]

I'll check it out. I've never listened to any Gentle Giant really. On a side note, my brother in law owns the guitarist's "burst".

[@bassicallyandre]

Nice bass tone!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@fredoaksmusicheavyonthebas6010]

Hey brother man, we got us a chick singer so here I am. Great line, thanks!! Hope all is well

[@TJH3113]

Awesome! That really expands your repertoire!

[@garygrzybek5824]

Thank you so much! I get to play this one out soon and with your help it may actually sound good. :-)

[@TJH3113]

It was my pleasure. I hope you find it helpful.

[@stokedjones2332]

Great cover - killer tone too. Almost like a classic Ric 4001

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot.

[@la196]

Really impressive Troy:) Love those flats too. Such impeccable patience and timing. Enjoy your well deserved time off. Looking forward to having the week of July 4th off, it will be 10 months since my last time off:)

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Lori. Enjoy your time off and I hope it doesn't go too fast for you. I believe the secret is to not do too much, or too little.

[@luvbasses5487]

Wow. Tough one indeed. I too had trouble hearing and choosing the right bass notes. This song is so good that it may have had even Jimmy Page walking away scratching his head thinking..."wow...we have spawned some beautiful offspring, haven't we? Good one mates." Maybe they looked at it as "cloning" but I look at it as a casebook study of a perfectly constructed rock song.

[@TheBhunt1]

Awesome cover - keep 'em coming

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@ThunderBassistJay]

Nice choice, skillfully played as ever.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@junkyardigans6197]

I've been wanting you to do this for sooo longg

[@TJH3113]

The wait is over. I hope you were not disappointed.

[@mross8816]

Man, you're good. Great cover.

[@windk100]

Man, I love to see that open E string vibrating! I dont get to see that from my vantage point on my bass.;-)

[@TJH3113]

Great observation! I hadn't noticed that.

[@windk100]

@@TJH3113 How many basses do you have? How many years have you been collecting them? Last question: do you know just from hearing a song which bass or two will fit the sound best, or do you try them out first? Thanks in advance!

[@TJH3113]

@@windk100, I've almost lost count. I've been collecting around 3 years and I'm just about done. I've touched everything I've ever wanted to and now it's time to round up my favorites and send the rest on their way. Don't get me wrong, I love every bass I currently have, but some get more play time than others and I don't like having them sit idle for too long. Mostly, I will record the covers on the bass I happen to be playing at that time. Once and while, I will choose a bass for a particular song, but that is not the norm. I actually like using the most unlikely bass to do some of the covers. Often, when I get a bass back from having work done to it, or if I get a new bass, I will do a cover of whatever song is fresh in my mind...whatever the last song I was working on. That is how I wind up with the alternate takes that I post as "Unlisted" and give the links for in the section beneath the video.

[@Patchosis]

currently bidding on a bass driver because of your videos

[@TJH3113]

I don't push too many things equipment-wise but I'd have to say, I couldn't imagine not having the SansAmp. I hope you like it.

[@Patchosis]

Got it for 130. The only other thing I have is a fender rumble 40. I hope they pair well

[@TJH3113]

I'm sure you'll be happy. Remember, the controls are very sensitive and a small adjustment will do a lot. Also, the more you boost the bass and treble controls, the less mid-range you'll get. That bit of info is in the instructions which I never bothered to read.

[@Patchosis]

+TJH3113 well you seem like you've got it down. thanks for the advice.

[@cliff4ever]

Curious how your getting that tone. Sounds great! I have a Geddy Sig series Jazz bass, and always looking for great tone. And also thanks for the great videos, your Red Barchetta video helped me get that song down right. Keep it up my man, thanks!

[@edhackett9492]

Fantastic cover as always Troy! Staying with Heart, got a request for you -- Mistral Wind from the Dog & Butterfly album. If being on vacation equates to more postings then you should take more vacations . . . lol.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. I'll check it out. Haha.

[@AndreaA127]

Great Cover!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@BigA_13]

How many basses do you have? Maybe you could do a video where you show off all your basses and your gear! Anyways, I'm a big fan of your videos, you do a great job!

[@TJH3113]

Too many. I'm thinking about it but it would be a pretty big undertaking. Thanks.

[@jamespkuzman]

Fantastic work, Troy. Another one of those songs I’ve heard (and enjoyed) 1,000 times but never picked up on some of the subtleties in the bass line. What model Precision is that? It has a great sound and it’s darned pretty too.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks, Jim. I'm glad you liked it. I'm not sure if I wrote about it beneath the video or not, but the bass is a "Classic 70's Precision" that Fender came out with for a couple of years a while back. It was basically a Precision with a Jazz bass neck. I had the bridge p/u added.

[@Donn713]

Great playing Troy! I've tried to transcribe this song before but could never pick out the notes the way you do.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot. The bass line has a couple of really unusual note choices.

[@crescentfreshbret]

+TJH3113 Steve Fossen is a very underrated bass player. He always did some great stuff.

[@werewolfman6533]

You’re very good

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for the nice compliment.

[@Woahbro69420]

could u do any metallica songs?

[@claudiofonti7098]

ehi ciao , ho letto che suoni a orecchio . Ma davvero ? Se e' cosi sei un genio. Mi dai speranza di continuare a suonare bene il basso perche' anche io vado a orecchio. Ti ho fatto conoscere (ovviamente in video ) ai miei amici bassisti rimasti entusiasti delle tue interpretazioni. Rimani sempre il mio mito . Un abbraccio dall'Italia -Roma.

[@TJH3113]

Ciao. Sì, suono a orecchio e memoria. È così che ho imparato e l'unico modo che conosco. Come si suol dire, la necessità è la madre dell'invenzione. Grazie e abbi cura di te!

[@claudiofonti7098]

Grazie caro amico ✌

[@jimrubelbassplayer]

Super inspiring playing as always. Thanks for doing these. It helps me get better because I pick up ideas you come up with. My ears don't always copy or pick up as well as some other people do. This is such a great bass part too. What bridge do you have on that bass? How do you feel about it? I'm bridge shopping right now and asking other players what they like. I've got a Fender Roscoe Beck V that had a stock Gotoh 206 on it. It is literally cracking and crumbling apart so I've got to replace it.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks, it was my pleasure and I'm glad that you find the videos helpful. The bridge is a Hipshot A Style. Badasses were hard to come by at the time, otherwise I'd have put one of those on there. There's a company that is making exact replicas of the BadAss bridge if you like that. Just search "BadAss style bass bridge." The hipshot is fine - direct replacement and it has adjustable string spacing which is a nice feature.

[@jimrubelbassplayer]

In hunting around I thought the BadAss would be the best fit. A few guys replaced their Roscoe Beck V bridges with those. However, as you say those are hard to find and I heard they aren't manufactured anymore. Hipshot doesn't make a 5 string KickAss (BadAss semi-copy) yet nor does Omega. I'm probably going with the Hipshot style A 5 string. It makes the most sense but I will have some holes exposed because there is no exact replacement for the old bridge on the RBV. At this point I'm into function over aesthetics. I tried to adjust my B string again yesterday and another piece of the original bridge cracked. I was not being heavy handed with the screws either. Piece of the saddle still snapped. Thanks for you suggestion and help.

[@TJH3113]

Not sure if either of these might work. I've had the Babicz bridges put on my Guild basses and really like them a lot www.fullcontacthardware.com/fch-5-string-bass-bridge reverb.com/item/2401224-fender-high-mass-jazz-bass-v-5-string-bridge-jazz-badass-bass-style

[@timbuk1126]

Sounds great. What time pickups are those?

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. These were a set of Dimarzio DP126's.

[@timbuk1126]

@@TJH3113 Awesome! Well they sound great.

[@JohnSmith-qn3ob]

Looks like the crowd behind you likes it

[@TJH3113]

There's nothing like a captive audience.

[@lasteffect]

nice tone. what bridge pup did you put in?

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. First, I put a regular Fender p/u in, but wasn't really happy with it. Then I had a set of Dimarzio DP126's put in and was much happier with the sound.

[@marvinewilliams8281]

Haunting bass! I love it! Troy What do you think about the bass line in the classic Nights in White Satin by Moody Blues? I am wild about it. :-)

[@jaapjandeback5809]

How many basses in the collection....

[@TJH3113]

Shhhh... (28)

[@jaapjandeback5809]

@@TJH3113 Man oh man you must be single ;-)

[@jaapjandeback5809]

I'm joking I thought I was bad...

[@TJH3113]

Not yet.

[@jaapjandeback5809]

@@TJH3113 Are youu a pro or do you make masks for a living? American or Canadian?

[@rockereivanivan]

How do you record your bass?

[@TJH3113]

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[@Y0urMisterDirty]

Great song, great cover, great bass, When do you think you'll post more Jesus Christ Superstar songs?

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. Funny you should mention that. I started on "Heaven On Their Minds" a few weeks ago and have been picking it up and putting it down. I think I'll eventually see it through though. Just not looking forward to some of the ad-lib stuff at the end.

[@Y0urMisterDirty]

+TJH3113 that's cool, and thank you for getting me into that album.

[@werewolfman6533]

I try playing bass and can’t so I envy you

[@TJH3113]

If I can play bass, anyone can. Don't give up!

[@GuyOnTheInternet53]

how are you not growing mad arthritis from your technique?

[@TJH3113]

So far, so good.

[@allynbarnes702]

just keeping the elbow up and free, in case any of the zombies come out of the wall. lmao it just feels right. i play the same way. YEAH, arthritis already in the hips. hoping it wont get to the hands for another 10 years or so... dude you are awesome. keep up the great videos.

[@jimilee8979]

Great Job but the HEADS...............................TO DISTRACTING GEEEEZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😁🤣

[@TJH3113]

Sorry! DeathStudios.

[@jimilee8979]

@@TJH3113 LMAO LIFE STUDIO'S IS BETTER........BUT THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE HELP

[@nefelibatabass]

Beautifull until the last note.

[@TJH3113]

What happened, did I blow the last note? Haha. Thanks.

[@nefelibatabass]

i should say - including the last note. ;)

[@andrewunger1893]

Are you a leb?

[@TJH3113]

It's possible. What is a "leb"?