Lido Shuffle Bass Cover

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Lido Shuffle by Boz Scaggs, off his album, Silk Degrees which came out in 1976.
There’s a couple of things I’ve always liked about this song but, I’d have to say, it’s the first 12 bars that sets the hook every time I hear it - bass, drums, and a voice in their purist form. I’ll go out on a limb and say that it was probably played on a Fender Precision (with a pick) - a classic sound that’s so nice to hear all on its own every once and a while.
The bass was played by studio ace, David Hungate. He and a couple other fellows who played on this album, Jeff Porcaro and David Paich, would go on to form the core of the band Toto.
I'm playing the '76 Guild B-301 with the (near) Zero-Mod Thumb-Rest.
www.zero-mod.com/models.html

[@PutDownTheBunny]

It's amazing how highlighting a bass line can resurrect a song from the 70s and make it so relevant. Thank You!

[@TJH3113]

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks!

[@myrealname7655]

Simply some of the best bass covers on KZbin.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. That was very nice of you to say.

[@markmm1066]

I think what I like best about this video (besides an awesome song with a phenomenal bass line) is how much fun you seem to be having.

[@TJH3113]

I really did enjoy this one. Thanks for noticing.

[@steelydan3263]

Agreed

[@ognir66]

That's Jeff Porcaro(RIP) laying down That signature groove and feel on drums. Later to go on to Toto.

[@TJH3113]

Yep, a master of his craft.

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

That guy was tight

[@joewest6182]

Thanks to you Sir, I learned that song in 14 minutes. Thank you immensely! You are still my "Go To" guy for a quick, accurate lesson. Cheers!

[@TJH3113]

That's great to hear! I'm glad it was helpful. Take care, Joe!

[@Cfirob73]

Troy, i think that's the most I've seen you get into a song. i can tell you really enjoy it because you rarely sing and here you did! i love that song and thanks for bringing joy to my day, once again!

[@windk100]

Troy must also enjoy Ozzy Osbourne's "Mr. Crowley" as he sung on part of that one too. As Robert said, thank you for bringing your joy into our days!!!

[@thumbpickfingers]

I always thought it sounded like an Elton John tune. You put a lot of soul into that bass line; perfection.

[@TJH3113]

I can hear that. What soul? Thanks.

[@briankilroy2860]

I can't tell you how many times i watched this video. I don't play the bass, but I find myself "air bassing" quite a bit. I love your content. What a gift you provide to aspiring bass players in search of precision. You have a gift! Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for the kind words, Brian!

[@jasoncannon1141]

This guy is well into this song ,great cover

[@TJH3113]

It's possible.

[@alexr4151]

Terrific rendition, Troy! I love the sing along bits.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@DonDickhaut-Bassman]

You have great tone, great technique, and capture all these covers so well. Your videos are a great help when I need to learn a song quickly. Thank you!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad you are enjoying the videos and finding them helpful.

[@chiasson65]

Funny how a song I haven't heard for 30 yrs can come back to me in a heartbeat.......lyric wise.....I was singing along bro.... Great cover as per usual T-Roy......again, tone is in the fingers..... Cheers, K-roc

[@TJH3113]

That's one of the great things about music, isn't it? Thanks so much.

[@mark-dietz]

Ive been jamming along with you. I like that you had your bass prominent in the mix and I could play along. Thats fun stuff. Great playing btw!

[@TJH3113]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@TheFratHouse69]

God I love that bass. Lido shuffle is always fun to play on bass. From the looks of it, you enjoy playing it as well.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@pattyb12182]

I remember this song quite well. I wasn't a teenager yet. Thank you for that wonderful playing. I remember listening to the bass on this song. I saw you singing and it looked like you were having a great time! I was singing too. Keep up the awesome work!

[@TJH3113]

Great song, isn't it? Thank you very much.

[@arcoins]

Was listening to the Silk Degrees album, and I knew you had played We're All Alone. But I found this too :) Great job as usual, Troy!

[@TJH3113]

Awesome! Thanks a lot.

[@DonDickhaut-Bassman]

Thank you for posting your bass covers. I love the way you play bass, and your videos are a great tool for learning bass parts that can be difficult to pick out.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching.

[@PatrickHarveyMusic]

what a brilliantly written song. Thanks for the bass cover!

[@TJH3113]

I think so too. Thanks a lot!

[@miknrene]

LOVED IT! I've been listening to this song for as long as I can remember (I'm pretty sure my older sisters played it on their AM radios) and I never noticed the awesome bass part before. Nice job!

[@davidhowse6946]

62 two years old, gonna retire at the end of the year. Gonna learn bass. Definitely gonna have to learn this one . Awesome job, thanks for sharing, stay safe.

[@TJH3113]

Congratulations! I hope that you derive as much satisfaction from playing as I have/do. It's going to be frustrating at times, but that's where the satisfaction comes from - playing through the frustration and completing the song. Best wishes and be well.

[@gerrymessier8781]

Thanks! I watch others do this and couldn't make heads or tails outta it. Like watching you because your positioning is easier to follow. Keep up the good videos!

[@TJH3113]

Glad I could help!

[@ack1961]

Another great job on another favorite of mine to play. So infectious and groovy!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot. I agree.

[@THEATREofPAIN270]

Excellent cover my good dude. Such a rockin' tune. Killer bass on this one. To be honest, I'm a huge Jeff Porcaro fan so anything with him swinging sticks is good by me. 🤘🤘

[@marcoiacobuzio7054]

Yeah thanks for the reply Troy.Boz was in the original lineup in 1966--67 on second guitar along with Miller but he was only there for one or two albums.I believe the first Miller album was "children of the future" in '67

[@TJH3113]

My pleasure. Interesting, I'll have to check it out.

[@antk274]

Great cover. Song reminds me of when I was getting into my teens. I loved this tune!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@kayak1965]

First song I ever learned on guitar.... 1976 I was 11 Good Stuff

[@TJH3113]

Very cool. Thanks.

[@belindarosenheim2322]

I'm 52 and just started learning it. Can't decide between bass and guitar. Both?

[@cayenneman08]

Love that song!! And great job!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@jmcrae825]

Great choice. Ive always loved that tune. Your Guild sounds awesome as usual. Keep the great videos coming please. Really enjoying them!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot, I appreciate it.

[@SteveSam66]

Great Cover.. The tone on the Guild is killer !!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. I'm loving these basses.

[@ZeroMod]

Ah, another convert.....

[@bengrimes9386]

man... that tone is killer

[@theoriginaljimmykicker]

Agreed...KILLER tone. I have a DeArmond Pilot with some Bartolini's in it. Import Guild, but still in my top 3 basses. What model is that? And what amp are you using??

[@gingerrogers3541]

Watching you play this just makes me happy! I’m so glad I found your channel. Better late than never.🤷🏼‍♀️

[@TJH3113]

That's great to hear. Thanks.

[@mimoochodom2684]

You've just made me feel very happy. A+++

[@TJH3113]

I'm very happy to hear that! Thanks and take care.

[@jacoboy99]

Excellent cover! And I love that bass.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot...me too!

[@jacoboy99]

TJH3113 so how many basses do you have on hand?

[@marccolon5458]

Nice work. That's always been a favorite of mine to play as well. Jeff Porcaro's ghost notes on the snare are just so good. You're right, David Hungate did play a P Bass with a pick on this one.

[@kennet7837]

I didn't know Toto band members played on this one. Learn something new every day! :D

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. I imagine it might be a touch easier to get that "shuffle" thing going with a pick, but I could be wrong. I didn't know that ghost notes could be played on a snare, I'll have to take a closer listen to it. I had a strong idea that it was a picked P-Bass but figured that someone would know better than myself.

[@TJH3113]

I hear (or don't hear) the ghost notes. I don't call them "ghost notes", I call them the things that screw up my timing.

[@marccolon5458]

TJH3113 Jeff's ghost notes on the snare happen just before + after he hits the backbeat...almost sounds like an echo, but it's all him. He was the king of shuffles. I play 99% of the time with my fingers, but this one just feels/sounds great with a pick. Especially on a Precision. Ah, just read that you heard (or didn't hear) them. Funny, I never consider them something to screw up my time, since the snare is still played where it should be. Just such a great feel, in my opinion.

[@sonicfrogdotnet]

I believe David Paich co-wrote it too. He played keys.

[@ZeroMod]

Who could down-vote this? SHOW yourself!

[@grgoldner]

John Entwistle.

[@ultramanj]

You own it like a boss, thanks for the share.

[@TJH3113]

Haha! Thanks.

[@andyhinds542]

Great stuff!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Andy!

[@johngreene6783]

Love this song. Love this video

[@TJH3113]

Thanks John!

[@johnwalter9696]

that was fun. this bass line is in the pocket and you nailed it. the highlighted bass notes to the cymbals was very impressive.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks John!

[@Robil63]

Joyous song

[@TJH3113]

It is, isn't it?

[@UziDoesIt8818]

That was beautiful

[@TJH3113]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it.

[@radcam69]

Nice Troy. Hope you are well. Hungate would be proud.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much. You think?

[@patrickgarrett9866]

I remember my brother playing this on 8 TRACK back in the day. They just don't write them like this anymore. LOL Nice cover AND nice bass choice! ...you sound good on those Guilds.

[@stevefaulkner1544]

Its a great anthem, well played...

[@TJH3113]

It is, isn't it? Thank you.

[@43dillen]

great job troy !

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@TreyBDrums]

Skill and sound bud! Both really shine. EXCELLENT cover

[@TJH3113]

Thank you kindly!

[@jasonrdrunner]

Boz kicked some major ass in the 70's

[@TJH3113]

He sure did and he's still out there.

[@christophervaca7116]

great rendition.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@dspencer1969]

Well done ! nice groove

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@belindarosenheim2322]

My fingers are fried already and I just found your tutorial. Now what??!!

[@TJH3113]

Play lightly and quietly. Work on getting your brain and your hands to cooperate and focus less on beating on the bass and getting a great sound. Maybe?

[@jonchilds1637]

Some things are just great fun to play!! I get a similar thing on guitar - some songs have what I call 'big, six-string chords you play from your elbow' - and I'm thinking this is an example of the bass equivalent!

[@TJH3113]

Yes!

[@jamesdavis5096]

big fan here and i mean this with all respect. I have been a fan for long time, for your accuracy, and to TRULY appreciated this, one must turn the video off, and JUST LISTEN to what you are doing; one can hear MORE detail, and all the subtle nuances you detect that these pros do, which makes all the difference in the world.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you for the generous compliment.

[@pag3309]

Nice Lido great tune and cover rhx

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot.

[@Choppalapk]

Dang.... Love your vids....

[@mdidaho]

NICE!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@crs290]

I always thought that the bass line in Lido was as big a deal as Porcaro's drumming. Thanks for the video! Also, I recognize several of the masks behind you from Spencer's Gifts (from when they still sold them back in the 70's).

[@TJH3113]

The bass and drums work so well together in this one, don't they? You are most welcome. As always, it was my pleasure. Actually, most of the masks are from a small, one-man show - Jeff Keim/DeathStudios and his masks have never been sold in stores.

[@marcoiacobuzio7054]

Nice job Troy I remember many many years ago (when I was learning to play bass my teacher brought me this song to learn even though I'm a metal guy this was a fun song to play. really catchy took me awhile to get it down right but it was worth it and yes I played it with a pick with the up and down strokes in the beginning it's a shame Boz didn't make it even bigger coming out of the Steve Miller band he had alot of raw talent

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. I was wondering if getting the "shuffle" feel would be easier playing with a pick or not. I did not know that he came out of Steve Miller's band. I'll have to look that up. What did he do?

[@rixpix2957]

You must love this tune as much as I do! Nifty.

[@TJH3113]

Yes. Great song.

[@TheDp1965]

Great Job Troy, Super tight. Sounded sweat.. btw..... Happy Father's day. Cheers.

[@pensnut08]

KILLER!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@lilee45]

Silk Degrees came out in 1976? I remember it like it was yesterday. Man, I feel old.

[@TJH3113]

Yeah, they don't write like that anymore.

[@oneastrails]

Killer tone

[@TJH3113]

Thanks

[@CindyDC]

Great song ! I've always loved that song and yea the first twelve are awesome, love singing this one :) though im more less howling with it Lol ! love the sound of that Guild went good with the song,, i could tell u injoyed this one :) so did i :)

[@TJH3113]

Thanks, I'm glad that you liked it.

[@novarce]

COOL!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@jonaslegere]

nice rolls

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Jonas

[@jak9593]

Love that growl

[@TJH3113]

Me too.

[@lynordb]

Awesome finger work brother, I wish I could nail these songs without having to use a pick myself...

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. I always say, "If I could play with a pick, I would."

[@craigmort4929]

Would like to hear and see you do Ghost by Big Wreck. Thanks

[@THEATREofPAIN270]

Yourself and Jeff Porcaro would have made a killer team, Really man.

[@TJH3113]

You think? Thanks.

[@THEATREofPAIN270]

TJH3113 I think. 😎

[@tracylinder9597]

Thanks I was close! Got drums down , that song has an amazing groove

[@johncline3033]

Nice

[@TJH3113]

Thanks

[@sriley517]

Awesome!! Loved it! That was the shit!! 👏👍🔥

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot!

[@dustinsmous5413]

That one of the songs I know note for note, and this bass cover may actually be *better* than the original.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much!

[@THEATREofPAIN270]

Troy. I love this cover. But I have a request. Lowdown by Boz. David Hungate played bass on that track, And Porcaro on drums of course, The reason I picked up sticks.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot. I'll check it out.

[@THEATREofPAIN270]

TJH3113 Right on. Thanks Troy. Most appreciated. ✌😎

[@lisam.washer5924]

👌nice!!.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@kennyb5585]

🤘🏻🇺🇸 Nailed it 👍🏻

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Kerry!

[@my2centsiz3]

Damn! but in a good way. Jazz Rock is great. Im a Steely Dan fan, is there any songs that they perform where the bass is prevalent? I dont have the ear to hear it especially with so many other sounds they use.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. I like Steely Dan as well and most of their songs have really good bass lines. I've done a few covers by them and Donald Fagen. You could try searching TJH3113 and Steely Dan on KZbin to find them.

[@my2centsiz3]

Thanks that was great. Here I am learning on yousician following a bouncing ball using a pick. And you could record on any soundtrack for any genre. You are the man!

[@2kosher]

The human bass jukebox strikes again!

[@TJH3113]

Just drop a quarter in.

[@74drumdude]

Awesome song awesome cover. I did a drum cover of the same tune.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you. Very cool, great drum part too!

[@stevefaulkner1544]

Hi troy, do you have anything by The Beach Boys....

[@TJH3113]

Hello. No, I haven't done anything by them. Do you have a suggestion? Funny you commented on the Boz video, we're going to see him tomorrow night.

[@stevefaulkner1544]

Hi Troy ...Lowdown by Boz...I can see its a bit simple looking but just wanted to get your feel on it..Cheers

[@HAMRADIOJOE4178]

WHATS THE HARDEST SONG TO PLAY AND WHATS THE EASIEST ???

[@TJH3113]

I try my best not to use those terms, "hard" or "easy", as it's going to vary from person to person.

[@sonicfrogdotnet]

I wrote a song with one bass note in it. THAT'S the easiest for me!!!... Though I'll still find a way to screw it up!!! :-D

[@AMadScientist]

The thumbs down better have come from Bootsy Collins.

[@TJH3113]

Haha!

[@robintioke9017]

Orsome bro

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@FelixGubbins]

Great job! Sounded faultless to me

[@rikihartop]

What strings are you using? They sound nice

[@TJH3113]

I use D’Addario EXL220’s on just about everything.

[@rikihartop]

Lighter strings than I normally use but I’ll give them a try after hearing yours.

[@ps150-6]

Do you use any effects?

[@TJH3113]

Not usually, but for most of my videos, the bass is going through one SansAmp pedal or another.

[@ZeroMod]

GUILD B-301 POWER......

[@TJH3113]

Word!

[@zxccxz164]

great playing....none bass related....do you have to clean all the masks??? if so how often? how long does it take?

[@TJH3113]

Thank you. I do have to clean them, but it doesn’t happen as often as it should. It’s really just a matter of dusting them off. We have a pretty good system. I take the screen out of the window and throw the masks down to someone on the deck wielding a leaf blower. They blow them off, throw them back up, and I put them back in place.

[@FluffyWagglekins]

Define "Boz"

[@TJH3113]

Words escape me.

[@kennet7837]

Just curious, Troy: Do you prefer steel or nickelwound strings?

[@TJH3113]

I guess, Nickel, but only because I stumbled upon them. And the fact that they are a bit easier on the frets isn't a bad thing. I've tried Roto-sounds a couple of times and never liked how they sounded, and just as importantly, how they felt.

[@stevefaulkner1544]

Trying to buy you 3 cups of coffee but it wont let me !!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for the heads-up Steve. I checked with "Buy Me a Coffee" and they said they had parted ways with PayPal, so I tried going through their suggested vendor, Stripe. I would have pulled the plug on the whole thing, but I put a bit of time into putting the link into a bunch of my most popular videos. If this doesn't flow well, I'll just go back and remove it.