JAMES JAMERSON II

More on Jamerson´s personality and bass mastering

[@check5000]

I almost cried when Bob Babbitt and the others told the story when a riot broke out when they were leaving from a session and going home and Bobby, Earl, and the rest grab Babbitt and put him in their car and drove him home to protect him from getting hurt. That just show how much love and care they had for each other. It didn't matter what color they were. They really treat each other like family. Erase the hate.

[@ag052976]

My statement is a little late. But when the movie first premiered. The guys were going to the next city. They came to Philadelpia. The keyboard player Griffith had just passed away. Afterwards we sat w/ the guys. Had a conversation w/Babbit. How he is in Meshell’s interview was truly how he was. Answering all & any guestions. Just a kind & humble man. Beautiful spirit…..

[@OTheQuietOneO]

Bob Babbitt says more about harmony and collaboration between people here than most people can say in a lifetime. A quiet man with gentle power, a big heart, and a magical bass. :)

[@kidsanders3913]

Thank you Andy Withers for that nice little Tribute, about another Great Bassist !

[@janbriggs3387]

THE BASS MASTERS. JAMES JAMERSON BOB BABBITT. AND OF COURSE MESHELL. .SHE ROCKS FOR THE KEYBOARDS THE BASS AND VOCALS..I WAS OPPORTUNED TO GAIN EXPOSURE HER AND HER WORK IN THE 1990's. But for EVERY GREAT SONG YOU MUST HAVE A GREAT BASSLIÑE..THESE CATS ARE THE MASTERS..I PERSONALLY DIG ALL THREE OF YOU.!! MUCH LOVE. ..

[@todds7]

OMG what a fantastic video. Live footage of Jamerson playing What's Going On absolutely brought tears to my eyes. What a legacy!!!!! Thank you Jamerson, God love ya! and RIP bro -- God we love ya. My eyes are literally tearing up with emotion.

[@raggityman]

I remember going with a friend over to Bob Babbitt's house in Detroit as a teenager, and he would ask us to jam with him and offer us coffee which I didn't drink at the time. Ironically, I knew him then as the guy who played bass on "Scorpio" by Dennis Coffey, and being a guitar player and loving that record, he was a local legend. I didn't realize then just how important a musician he was and is. Thanks Bob for inspiring us!

[@gdevane]

Many great bassists learn to play the great lines note for note, but the thing that makes a basist special is CREATING lines that so many bassists want to learn. When it comes to James Jamerson it is his MIND, TONE and FEEL, that many still can't duplicate even though they play it note for note.

[@Not2Shaby]

Music knows no color, race or creed. Its Art. And it brings us all together. Thanks for posting.

[@unidentifiedbass]

I saw Mr. Babbitt at the Mall in DC with the Funk Brothers, in what was probably his last gig. He was hurting bad, but he was there. And I saw him.

[@kidsanders3913]

RIP Bob Babbitt .

[@pandemonet]

RIP Bob Babbit...you are now with your brothers in Heaven.

[@DougAustin]

RIP Bob Babbitt. Seeing this (I've seen the whole movie) makes me remember how many great musicians either live in or are from Detroit. The coolest thing is that you can go to a lot of places around town and see a lot of these guys play (I've had the honor of sitting in on drums with Ralph and Bob). All these guys are truly wonderful people (at least the handful I've had the chance to meet).

[@1anointedsound]

Jamerson Played Standing in the shadows of love. Tony Newton played on the road. even if he did play as a second bassist on a few songs, he contribution was no where near what James's was. I had to try to mimick what Jamerson was doing. At a point, they asked James to simplify his bass parts so that the road bassist could play it!

[@bobfrost4134]

Roostertail. Had my senior prom there. Amazing that two great bassists played out of the same studio. No one can touch Jamerson and Babbitt.

[@davelletate5512]

Priceless priceless priceless and I mean truly priceless

[@tedbrookins]

Me'Shell and Bob: Both great. I like it at the end where she touches him to comfort him. Good stuff.

[@ledyardpritchard4681]

All the interviews I’ve ever seen of Bob Babbitt over the years....I always think “ I wish I would have met him” because he seems so down to earth man.

[@bankerbird]

James Jamerson was the greatest bass player EVER! PERIOD!

[@saxplayer59]

music history at it's BEST thank you for posting :)

[@kidgloves2]

That's the beauty of music. It's been bringing races together for a long time. Look at the history of Jazz.

[@Terrordanger]

I TRULY LOVE HUMBLE GENIUS!!! TURN A BLIND EYE TO THE OCCASIONALLY ARROGANT ONE TOO ;-)

[@darganx]

Babbitt was responsible for Dennis Coffey's 'Scorpio'? LEGEND!!

[@missycah1]

The Funk Brothers. the B.O.M.B!!!

[@rodl2005]

from a GREAT movie!!!

[@tbcass]

Go to Babbit's web site. When he was first hired they made him sit in on Jamerson sessions just to listen and learn from Jamerson.

[@eksmit3]

Who is the well-spoken gentleman in the studio with Mr. Watts and Mr. Carmichael?

[@dannycorser]

I was in the Snake pit last week 7/5/13 it was sooooo cool being in there im 54 now and grew up listebing to Motown but never went to the Studio , I wish I would have went a million times one of the greatest days of my life I wish I had some nice pics of the studio they wont let you take pics any nice posters out there of the Studio or The Snakepit ? Thanks Danny

[@djosephj]

YES!

[@Lilgti]

just buy the dvd its just like this standing in the shadows of motown :P

[@DarrellBubb]

Wow.

[@krein93]

wow...

[@brad3378]

Does anyone know the name of the documentary that Meshell is talking about at 3:43 ?

[@layoutzz]

Amen.

[@Not2Shaby]

@bananeskit amen bro.

[@pretorious700]

Briothers ain't missin' no meals.

[@Thisisspacemusic]

Thanks for turning me on to Bob Babbit, awesome video. is this from the documenary of jamerson?

[@woggleboggle]

It's called Standing in the Shadows of Motown. I lucked upon it on DVD in some bargain bin. Highly recommended

[@ImSpiFF]

Is this from Standing In The Shadow of Motown? Also, what was that Babbitt song playing in the background when they were talking about it? Thanks!

[@psmith85channel5]

Does anyone know where the backing track starting at 0:20 is from?

[@psmith85channel5]

+Patrick Smith Nevermind, it's the song they're talking about, Scorpio by Dennis Coffey

[@TheGeminiStudios]

R.I.P. Bruce Babbit.

[@HauserPlenty]

I disagree. She asked a very important question that many others would have been afraid to ask. This was a purely spontaneous moment, which was not planned as part of the film. However, it speaks volumes about how the Motown cats were able to carry on while the times changed all around them. This shows us just how heavy this mess was..."It wasn't about no color or nothin'..." Ralphe Armstrong

[@mixtaperadio]

thumbs up if fonz sent u!

[@ThreeCrowns]

what is this from?

[@Holdington]

What documentary is this clip from?

[@mizzou541]

Standing in the Shadows of Motown

[@shaolinfool]

@ImSpiFF its called scorpio i think

[@jdb123ize]

I can not believe gvibes compared these rock guys to Jamerson, most of them would mention James as an influence, some wouldnt cuz their full of themselves

[@Monstermack40]

Babbitt reminds me of Danny Aiello.

[@bornwithaBA]

Try watching the entire documentary called "Standing in the Shadows of Motown." You'd get a better perspective. As the moderator has informed you, Ms. Ndegeocello is more than just some 'black woman' etc. She's also professional bass player. As for the race issue, Babbitt brought it up first. She elaborated rather eloquently. This country was very segregated not long ago. During the time Jamerson and Babbitt played, racial injustice was de facto. Babbitt obviously profitted.

[@ezsye]

How old are you?..................12?

[@bourgeoisbrats]

She doesn't keep rhythm in her bass playing? I don't think you meant that the way it came out, because Me'shell is probably one of the most rhythmic bass players out there. She's mostly "all groove, all the time" (i.e. If That Was Your Boyfriend). Now the "adds complex texture" comment I can understand, because she definitely approaches tunes abstractly, even the funky ones :-)

[@PhuckHue2]

Berry Gordy was such a scumbag he could have gave Jamerson credit on the albums. He didn't get credit until 1971 on Marvin's album

[@inspiralroses]

wobble, tallent, jamerson, mani, entwistle, walsh, ryder - cool guys

[@damienbaits]

Hey baby waz up now

[@AdamKeithMedia]

lol at 0:21

[@ralexlu]

i suck at bass...i should of been a fat black guy.

[@gvibes69]

I see 20 bass players in Rock\metal bands much better than this dude! I can say some of then : Jonh paul jones (Led zepellin ) Cliff Burton (Metallica) Jonh Myung (dream theater ) Geddy Lee (Rush) Jack Bruce (Cream) Les Claypool (Primus), Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath)

[@bilbobaggins2643]

Ricardo Jamerson played better than most of these guys. His lines are bumpy and interesting meaning they twist and turn alot all whilst fitting in with the other instruments. I find he catches your ear and his playing has much more feeling and meaning than these others. I advise listening to his playing on the Jackson 5's darling dear

[@TheGroove99]

Ricardo, one important thing you are missing is that Rock\metal bands were at least a decade away from when Jamerson was doing his thing.

[@peteormond3565]

Ricardo all great bass players but they were predated by Jamerson and for the most part didn't play with the same finesse, touch and space that JJ had, they are great but alot of the times overplaying. Plus, there's no comparison between what these guys are doing/did and what Jamerson did.

[@kurthenry5043]

Jamerson played on more records then all of these guys put together

[@quebecclassicrock8812]

If only you saw the list of bassists that he influenced, many of the artists you mentionned said he was an inspiration