(I Don't Want to Go To) Chelsea Bass Cover

[@paxonearth]

Yes, Bruce Thomas came up with some REALLY creative bass lines. One doesn't have to be a speed demon or a slap monster to be a hell of bass player.

[@TJH3113]

Truth!

[@marvinewilliams8281]

Happy New Year! Love from California, to you and Lynn! I miss you guys, trying to get better. Love to you guys, from Marvine and Tom.

[@EricT43]

Great playing! I love this song. The drumming is awesome too.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you kindly! That whole band was on another level.

[@jonathanchevallier7046]

A great bass, a really great bass player. Thank you Troy ! ;-)

[@SamA-yf7up]

Sounds great, Troy. You nailed it, sir!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you kindly!

[@amptechron]

That orange P bass always sounds amazing....

[@TJH3113]

It's really an incredible bass. If I paid $1,000 more for it than I did, I would still be happy with it.

[@curtisphilumalee1447]

Outstanding mix of the bass with this song

[@TJH3113]

I'm glad you approve. The way I record is a bit hit or miss. Some songs just work out better than others.

[@peterwilliams7145]

Two of the busiest basslines I've ever had to learn, Joe Jackson's One more time and Chelsea!!! That's probably why I haven't played either since 1985ish. Good to hear it again Troy. You might have inspired me to noodle around with it again. LOL

[@TJH3113]

You can do it!

[@ionlytalkaboutbass]

Very nice!! Great playing and sound. Definitely looks like a workout.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot!! To be honest, it wasn't to bad... for a Bruce Thomas bass-line.

[@TrevorandThea]

Fantastic! So busy but still melodic. Beautifully played, Troy!! Happy New Year! Those Bass Collection basses look and sound fabulous!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much! "Busy and melodic" describes Bruce's bass-lines perfectly. I didn't really enjoy the process of making the "Collection" videos, but a promise made is a promise kept. I still had one, or two, to go and I'll possibly still do those. While I loved them all, I've downsized considerably over the last year or so. It was a great experience and I learned a lot of what I really value in an instrument.

[@NickTann]

It’s gorgeous Troy. Well played. It’s that classic 80s root and fifth used by Duran Duran etc.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much!

[@WimRijksen]

Well done, thanks Troy and Happy New Year!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you! Same to you!

[@ultimatebasses]

That's quite a workout for your left hand. Happy New Year Troy and Lynn.

[@TJH3113]

I guess it was. Thank you and we wish you the same!

[@Madkid73]

The Bruce Thomas signature bass too. This is awesome! Adore your videos

[@TJH3113]

I love this bass! And it's such a great value. Thanks so much... Take care!

[@julius]

A great and fun bass line. And great playing as always Troy! 🙂 Also it was intreresting to see the 1080p version to. Not only the image itself changed but I believe the sound got a bit crispier as well. 😀

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much Julius!

[@tjsi63]

Excellent Work!

[@TJH3113]

I thank you!

[@russjenkins5330]

Great cover! Always a treat to watch you play.🔥

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot!

[@4stringz.]

Awesome cover! I never listened to much Elvis Costello, but it reminds of Joe Jackson...If Elvis' music is similar then i think i'll dig it! Funny story too regarding the work connection

[@Bacopa68]

Joe Jackson and Elvis Costello defined an era of music that seemed hip here in the US at that time. BTW, if you are a Joe Jackson fan, have you heard his collab with William Shatner doing Pulp's The Common People? It's amazing.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you! They definitely have their similarities... aside from both bands having great bass players.

[@Madkid73]

Only the first album sounds of that ilk really 👍

[@eugenechek7288]

Great cover👍💥💯Amazing playing, tasty sound👍

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much!

[@irajic1]

Good bass cover👌

[@TJH3113]

Thanks ✌️

[@TheStuport]

Tremendous Fret Workout but you nailed it Troy! IF music were an Olympic Sport, "Chelsea" would be The 400 Meters! Long enough of a race to keep you focused but won't Kill Ya! 🤣 Awesome that Miss Lynn was paying attention and reminded you of this tune! Glad you shared it too and what a hectic but Fun start to 2025! EC And The Imposters was one of those very few Bands who could change their Style and Sound on a whim and act as if "No Big Deal...it's how we roll"😉 With the brutal weather coming to Town, I'm remembering that it's only 80 Days till Spring! 😂 Appreciate you getting my New Year Rolling in the right direction! MOO From COW-lumbus, Ohio 👋

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Stu! Happy New Year!

[@СергейФедоров-й9н9ш]

Доброй ночи, Трой! Шикарное исполнение! 👍

[@TJH3113]

Большое спасибо!!!

[@darrennewcombe7841]

HEY TROY ! great as usual. always enjoy watching your vids...do you do requests? lol. hair / pow (larry graham) & perhaps stomp (brothers johnson) ?? PLEASE ?

[@TJH3113]

Hey! Thank you very much. I don't take requests, but I sometimes take suggestions. I'll check yours out.

[@justint7460]

sometimes you have to, even if you don't want to

[@TJH3113]

Tell me about it.

[@robgraham5016]

WOW that's such a busy bass line! I always liked that tune just because of the bass line. Way to go. Wish I could do that. P.S. did you ever give Zappa - FIfty Fifty a listen too?

[@TJH3113]

It is busy, isn't it? I'm sure you could do it... every song starts with the first note and ends with the last, you just need to work out the notes in-between. The Zappa song? Maybe it will grow on me.

[@handidrummed]

Great as always Troy. What strings do you have on here?

[@TJH3113]

Thank you. These are D'Addario EXL170's which are slightly heavier than the EXL220's I use on most everything else.

[@crystalc1ear]

costello

[@TJH3113]

I'm here for The Attractions.

[@RCAvhstape]

EC reminds me of Del Shannon sometimes.

[@TJH3113]

Interesting.