King of the World - Steely Dan - Bass Cover - Request

Hello :)
This is the requested transcription I did of the Steely Dan song "King of the World" from their 1973 album "Countdown to Ecstasy". The bass player on this track was either Walter Becker.This transcription can be found at www.muzento.com under Advanced - Songs.I found it a little difficult to clearly hear the bass part in this song. The drum part is really busy with lots of ghost notes, and I think there's percussion going on too? That made it tough to decide if Walter was playing 16ths in some spots or if it was an 8th note and the note from the drums or percussion make it sound like there's an extra note?
It's got a "Latin" feel to it, and It kind of reminds me of a Samba beat in some spots.
Keep it light and read it down. I hope you like it :)
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[@mr.tuckers2848]

Wow this is great Greg!!! I’m so glad you added another great Steely Dan Bass tab. I’ve already learned how to play maybe 4 of their songs and this is another one that’s going in my New Bass tabs folder in KZbin. Can’t wait to play this once I get past my rotator cuff injury. 😢 I’ve been following you since I took up the bass guitar during stay at home shelter in place during pandemic and I really enjoy playing this instrument. Im very thankful for the bass tabs you added on your page and it’s easy to read and follow. My bass playing has improved tremendously since then. I’m about 30 years too late to only discover that the bass is the instrument for me. But nonetheless I always have so much joy playing it and it’s always next to me since I work at home 2 days in the week.

[@BassCovers]

Hey Mr Tuckers, thanks for the comment and for following my channel. I'm really glad you're finding the videos useful and more importantly that you feel like you're growing. Keep it up and thanks again :)

[@matthewg.2221]

Too awesome for words!

[@BassCovers]

Thanks a lot :)

[@norbertoburgosrosales1951]

Hey, great to watch another Steely Dan bass lesson. Amazing as always.

[@BassCovers]

Thanks a lot!

[@Joetime90]

My favorite song by them! Thanks for this.

[@BassCovers]

My pleasure...thank you!

[@jazzpunk]

Very cool deep cut...haven't heard it in decades. Nice stuff & chord changes during the synth solo. Whew. The Latin/Samba feel, to me, is present (to a degree) in the opening Verses...upbeats on 2 & 4. Some of this sounds like Chuck Rainey...I'm assuming it's all Walter Becker & the guys from the debut. PRETZEL LOGIC began their era of the studio musician. Great job, BTW. ;-)

[@BassCovers]

Thanks very much. Ya, that solo section is a cool chord progression. I think it could make for a good improve exercise. Thanks!

[@SO-oj7so]

love steely dan this song is a killer thanks greg im 70 so i better start practicing hard much apreciated

[@BassCovers]

Go get it....and have fun doing it! Thanks :)

[@juan-c]

When I've seen that you've made a cover of Steely Dan, I expected something as difficult as this! Really fast!! I still remember your cover of "Kid Charlemagne" a few years ago and the hours and days I spent on it. :)

[@BassCovers]

haha...well I have to keep you interested and challenged Juan ;) Have fun with it :)

[@Bamainjc]

Now that’s nice !! Thanks for all your covers

[@BassCovers]

Hey Gary, glad you like it...thanks :)

[@davidlockeretz]

Nice job, very helpful. Thank you!

[@BassCovers]

Cool...glad it helped. Thanks :)

[@brickcraft34]

Sick! I love SteelyD. Any possibility for "a Flowery song" by Five Iron Frenzy? It has a few sweet ska licks that i'd really enjoy to see transcribed.

[@BassCovers]

I'll check it out!

[@brickcraft34]

@@BassCovers Yo awesome thanks!

[@Mr_Fretbuzz]

Awesome work Greg!

[@BassCovers]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Qwerty12335]

Amazing work on an incredibly interesting bass line. Any chance of “Silver Star” by the four seasons.

[@BassCovers]

I'll check it out...thank you!

[@ZPX945]

Hey Greg: I came across this great song by the stylistic called you make me feel brand new. Can you please do a lesson for this if you like it?

[@BassCovers]

I'll check it out!

[@ZPX945]

Thanks I think you will like it.

[@jazzpunk]

"People Make The World Go Round" is another classic by The Stylistics....an era where even Pop tunes were "composed". ;-) Others similar - "Betcha, By Golly Wow", "You Are Everything". All 3 from their debut album.

[@ZPX945]

Thanks I’ll check them out!🎉

[@ZPX945]

Thanks bro I;; check it out! 🙂@@jazzpunk

[@eugenechek7288]

Graeat cover💯👍

[@BassCovers]

Thanks! :)

[@seanduncan9112]

If you're not absolutely steely danned out, could you do "with a gun"?

[@BassCovers]

I'll check it out...thanks!

[@markbass354]

STEELY DAN IS A GREAT BAND VERY NICE

[@BassCovers]

Yes they are. Thank you

[@analogman9697]

Awesome! I would have bet Chuck Rainey on this one.

[@BassCovers]

Thanks...Walter had some chops!

[@novacorps2468]

This bass line sounds heavily influenced by Jamerson

[@BassCovers]

It sounds like a latin/samba bass line to me.