Mario's Bass Solo - Japan

[@FleetwoodPatch]

Mario Cipollina!!! Dude, how can you possibly get any cooler than this guy?! The cigarette, the shades, the side burns. Fugetaboutit!!!

[@transtremm]

You will never find a cooler more group oriented bass player than Mario.

[@LaJoMa87]

I’d say Lee Sklar’s on par :)

[@michaelmarshall1713]

Agree . This solo is a well crafted piece.

[@Bassman1969]

Yes… me! Joke. Players like him and Tony Levin inspire me.

[@will_yetter]

You know it’s gonna be good when he lights a fresh smoke to start

[@michaelmarshall1713]

I loved that as well.

[@ScottHeitman]

As he lit that cigarette I wonder how many women got pregnant that night. Dude is a badasss.

[@twonaqtr]

Nice groove. A true bass solo that actually incorporates bass notes.

[@jrosner6123]

I grew up listening to this guy, thinking " this dude has the tightest groove, ever ", and everytime listen to him, it sounds better than the previous time. Just. ...damn!

[@buddymack9606]

Mario Cipollina and Maurice Gibb are two of the most underrated bassists ever.

[@alexmacleod3728]

I'd Probably Say Bruce Thomas

[@arthurscott9549]

Well Mario has been repeatedly arrested for drugs and theft so

[@mysteriousarrow]

@@arthurscott9549doesn’t mean he’s a bad bassist 🤷‍♂️

[@glendenig9962]

That is a TRUE rockn'roll bass solo.

[@michaelmarshall1713]

Yes not showing off just showing his mojo. I love it.

[@michaelmarshall1713]

The King Of Cool Bass Playing .

[@edmularz3515]

What an awesome groove. Friggin' love it! Come back to us, Mario!

[@MarioCipollina]

Oh, I'm around....

[@mush1976em]

@@MarioCipollina 😲

[@daitos1955]

This guy's a master of the thumb-plectrum. Very groovy, melodic and capable of, with one finger (Thumb), playing lines that most bassplayers can't with their index and middle fingers. Onya Mario, I'm a great fan.

[@ohayes86]

Mario is one of the best bassists out there, brilliant

[@michaelmarshall1713]

After seeing this it is my favourite bass solo . Smooth melodic and almost a song in its own right.

[@YmMuir]

I was at this concert! We were lucky enough to be given backstage passes and watched them playing from behind the curtain. It was an incredible experience. We had a lot of fun hanging with the band and showing them around the city. Despite Mario's cooler than cool façade on stage, he had an incredible sense of humour and kept us laughing most of the time, especially shopping in the toy department. Thanks for the memories!

[@7Earthsky]

+Yvonne Muir Did you get giggy with any of them?

[@mrsqandmrsr8747]

@@7Earthsky Be Appropriate

[@7Earthsky]

@@mrsqandmrsr8747 I think i'm being more appropriate than you realise...You seem naive.

[@mrsqandmrsr8747]

@@7Earthsky No Im not

[@soeffingwhat]

@@7Earthsky Take your stupid garbage elsewhere.

[@mybingobrain]

His brother, John used finger picks, too. What a talented family.

[@megiribagiri]

Who you gonna Call? Mario busters.

[@ultimatebasses]

Melodic and tasteful. Doesn't get much better than this. And on a super nice NS-2.

[@fmbighair]

That was the one thing that never added up with Mario and the style of his playing, always thought he would’ve been a vintage p or jazz bass? But then again, it was a sign of the times and also something that made his sound special and more than just a “throwback.”

[@peteandurnot]

@@fmbighair spector basses (owned by Kramer at this time) were and are great basses. I don't know about this one but MC still has his vintage jazz bass that he used predominantly in 1984 and during his time with Soundhole.

[@charlienorton2337]

@@peteandurnot I thought I saw it for sale on his facebook page?

[@peteandurnot]

@@charlienorton2337 his Spector?

[@charlienorton2337]

@@peteandurnot His jazz bass i think

[@MarioCipollina]

ENTWHISTLE RULES FOREVER!!!!!

[@jimmymoss3240]

Well, perhaps, but you don't exactly suck, yourself, ya know. (Thank GOD for the comma)

[@mybingobrain]

Love your stuff and QMS, too. I am reading about the time period. Shelly Duncan speaks lovingly about you.

[@mybingobrain]

Also, I was lucky enough to see The Who in 1975 when Keith Moon was still with them. I was amazed at Entwhistle's playing.

[@sira.scottascot8865]

Maaaan. I love it at the end there when you snagged it with an upstroke. I've seen this 44788 times.

[@WhereMyChicken]

A healthy Mario is GREAT Mario and all of those who find joy in him and his talents.

[@stephcrane]

0:31 - "My turn now? OK, let me light up first..."

[@ikhoudvanu]

This guy's really cool!

[@scottmurphy650]

Mario is the epitome of cool

[@RobertVeasquez]

I'm an oldie ...I followed Mario's brother who was an incredible guitar player...you may have heard of one of the original San Francisco "sound" bands called, The Quicksilver Messenger Service...his playing gave it the sound. Mario, your brother rocked ..and I still listen to him. Peace to you.

[@mitchman721]

i luv this vid!!!! it's one of the best sounding bass solo's EVER! i listened to it probly more than 50 times already lol

[@MistressThunder]

4 strings?? You make 4 strings sound like 7 strings!!! Your solo, it just ENERGIZES me!!! Mario, you are THE KING of any and all bass players!!!! YOU ROCK!

[@MarioCipollina]

Thank you mistress thunder

[@MistressThunder]

@@MarioCipollina You're welcome! 💖 You and Ken Stavropoulos, (Jam#3 2010 Bay Street Studios) WOW! Ken's drumming + your bass playing = PERFECTION! You 2 work so well together! 😎😃

[@Adrianherrera001]

Señor Cipollina , from Argentina we salute you , maestro !! 😎

[@alessandroarcuri209]

If you start a bass solo by lighting a cigarette, you've already won 😎

[@yossarian_yo]

Found my true spirit animal. Cool looks, cigs, shades & Da Bass. I mean, DAMN, how can it possibly get better 🖤

[@DogPatch1149]

Mario Cippolina. Coolest. Bassist. EVER. 'Nuff said.

[@michaelmarshall1713]

You know what ? You might be right. In this he just oozed Cool.

[@jpatrick1967]

DogPatch1149 stop it

[@sticksmcfly]

I've had this on bootleg for about 20 years. Can't tell you how many times I've watched it. Not too many bass players can pull off CHORDS!

[@gfimadcat]

+sticksmcfly chords aren't a big problem for most bass players; but most bass players wouldn't know what to do with them ;)

[@sticksmcfly]

+gfimadcat Right, It's all about TASTEFUL PLAYING... I could watch Mario for hours!

[@MikeMaxwell1961]

Unclebenny playing bass is like playing lead guitar, ALL OF THE TIME. Chords are easy.

[@jrosner6123]

And not too many bass players are as rock solid, and able to play thumb pick, switch to finger style, like breathing.

[@DementedAugmented]

i love huey and the news.. this guy rocks!!

[@dennispelkey6768]

First thing I thought when I saw Mario light up the cirgarrate was Bun E Carlos former drummer of Cheap Trick. Mario and Bun E Carlos, that would be a great rythem section.

[@MadunicMusic]

Great solo! I always loved Mario's sound and bass lines. I also always loved his thumbpicking technique. Very unique. I believe Mario's one of the most underrated bassists ever. John Pierce is good (who Huey has with him now), but he's no Mario.

[@michaelmarshall1713]

I always liked him but this made me love & respect him .

[@charlesrob26]

best bass solo ever.

[@Vegan_Kebab_In_My_Hand]

It's a catchy one, but far from being one of the best.

[@rickrollstudio9319]

Definatly the best

[@dmljm2]

I Love when Mario lights that cigg lol What a Awesome Bass Player , My Favorite Instrument ! I saw Huey Lewis and The News back in 91' down here in south florida and Mario was Kicking Ass ! Thumbs Up Mario and Thanks for posting My Friend ! TCB DANNY

[@fmbighair]

2:02 can’t get enough of that new drug rock solid groove my paisan is known for!!! I could listen to that baseline for days. Almost Mario’s take on that classic Motown/Billie Jean/living on a prayer/like a virgin melodic bass groove! Just pure taste and slave to the groove baby. I’ve never seen a bass player play with those finger picks?

[@BrianMasek]

Mario is totally bad-ass. And yeah the spector too! And no offense, but I wish I could replace every Huey Lewis song that radios stations still play with live versions. They are SOOOO much cooler. Great music and great BAND!

[@locovel10]

thanks for this post he was always so reserved I never saw him stand out Mario was awesome - - the epitome of a bass player

[@gangbang5able]

one of the best members of the news

[@jennafastley1205]

dorks telling that Mario doesn't know how to play bass must not know how to stroke their own dink. Mario is a legend. DUH.

[@francotemplet7313]

+Jenna Fastley Ya gotta take that for what it's worth, comin' from fools who can only play their ''Skin Flute'' Mario is a BAD ASS Bassman.

[@soeffingwhat]

+Jenna Fastley What dickheads are saying that about Mario?

[@mdwayne741]

Definitely an incredible player...the most underrated bassist of all time in my opinion.

[@michaelmarshall1713]

I think he does . That was smooth and melodic .

[@michaelmarshall1713]

I have watched this several times and the melodic notes with the chords is great . He has a great sense of rhythm and it just flows like its own song . I love it and the rediscovering of him has been great.

[@michaelmarshall1713]

Always thought Mario was tight bass player but after this he went up in the list of favourite bass players and has reignited my interest in the Huey Lewis and The News.

[@MarioCipollina]

Hey, that's great! Thank you much for the kind words

[@michaelmarshall1713]

@@MarioCipollina If this is really you ? I am Gobsmacked . I want a photo of you and this Spector as I love it . I won several basses (10 Spector) . But after I saw this I was just in awe at how it was tune in its own right and made me realise just how damn good the News (were ) are .

[@MarioCipollina]

@@michaelmarshall1713 yeah, it's really me but that bass was stolen 12 years ago so the pic is not going to happen. You be good, okay...

[@MarioCipollina]

Oh, and I want to know how you WON 10 basses!

[@michaelmarshall1713]

@@MarioCipollina That should read Own . Typo . I saw it and wondered what you would be thinking ?

[@irishmikelley]

Man... When i was a kid, guys like Mario had TRUE style and tallent... Now-a-days its all computerized beats or sampled crap... I salute yah Mario [ thumbs-up if you salute mario as well ]

[@purplekat7445]

Dude you Rock and that Spector tone is to die for!!!!

[@michaelmarshall1713]

I love it as well and I own several Spector Basses .

[@purplekat7445]

@@michaelmarshall1713 same here..my 4th is on its way to me hopefully this week

[@ceciledeguire5114]

KILLER SOLO

[@joycerinehart4124]

I must have watched this a million times and I never get tired of it! You rock Mario!!

[@juanchocorleone]

Agent Smith was cool.

[@rallyivan1234]

wake up Mr Anderson (bass sólo)

[@pensnut08]

So cool and killer tone!!

[@bluestreakbuck]

C'mon bass players are always the coolest member of the band, love his face at :33, what? My turn? Reminds me of Zoot on the Muppets, 80's are still cool

[@glendenig9962]

Very cool! Very tasteful and fitting with the music of Huey Lewis And The News. Cool!

[@RSTI191]

There is cool and then there is Mario cool...

[@rhwing5095]

Of all the hundreds of bass solos I've heard, this remains my favourite one since I came across it years ago. Not the most technical, not the most difficult, not the most anything. But it's just right. And it captures the classic 80s sound just wonderfully.

[@braddietzmusic2429]

Actually great tone here out of the amp and Spector bass. Interesting technique to use the thumb pick. Thanks for sharing.

[@TehLivingDeath]

Mario Cipollina: the reason I always let my cigarette dangle from my mouth.

[@kpec3]

Tone is awesome! I like the groove. No wonder why they wanted to fight Parker over this thing.

[@josephalvaro5244]

Great pocket!That Spector sounds awesome.Love how Mario mixes up his right hand techique.Classic

[@mariojanoski6228]

Mario , I fucking REPLAY button , and I know .... YOU'RE BIG WHITE BASS GOD

[@mrsqandmrsr8747]

Mind your langage

[@OfficialSpector]

@MarioCipollina thanks for posting you in action with your NS-2 !

[@soeffingwhat]

Do Spector have and active/passive option on your Basses?

[@michaelmarshall1713]

I know I have said this often. But by far the best bass solo I have ever seen a tune in its own right.

[@michaelmarshall1713]

Cool and understated bass player and band .

[@chickenalaking1319]

Best hairline ever.

[@jimmymoss3240]

Well, him and Jack Nicholson, but...

[@scotabot7826]

This Cool Cat's groove is so deep, you could dig a ditch with it. Love ya Mario!!!!!

[@Ledgeview]

loved it! great footage man!

[@rosewoodfretboard]

Oh, that is nice.

[@michaelmarshall1713]

I love many bass players and think Entwistle from The Who is the master of all . BUT I also like others and this solo is just tasteful and melodic and shows that slapping and popping is not where it is always at . I have watched this a few times and marvel how he is just grooving .

[@dgracia18]

Cool to see he's using a thumbpick through much of it. Switching back and forth seamlessly with almost no change in the attack of the sound when he switches to finger style.

[@michaelmarshall1713]

This is my all time favourite bass solo .

[@unknownbogey1539]

Still fun to watch this in 2021!!

[@pwkpilot]

Mario is the true showman of the news!!

[@michaelmarshall1713]

How to look cool whilst playing a bass solo .

[@michaelmarshall1713]

I love many bass players and there are many (better than Mario) but none have ever done a solo like this that has floored me .

[@sjtom57]

I always loved the mystique about Mario and his playing was top notch.

[@KDevilUsed]

so hot! really looks like John here. .

[@Ratchet2]

Very tight as always.

[@hikmatnazim9816]

this bass solo is epic.

[@Stylus01]

He's soooo cool. ^^

[@hubcity091]

Incredible play e r. Take that flea

[@THEWOLFE-007]

Look at ya, Mr DARK and Guitar Friendly, Talent given by GOD always was intrigued by ya. Missed you from the recent Line-Ups with Lewis. Hope you' re doing good, I pray for you and the Family.

[@peteandurnot]

Yes, the exact Date of the Show was Dec 31st 1989, a New Years Eve Show. Theres a Video of them covering Thin Lizzy's The Boys Are Back in Town from the same show, on KZbin now.

[@fabric89]

thats so true..his attitide is so freaking amazing!!!

[@pr1v1]

Gotta Love this Man!

[@ACQUARIO2]

Very very coooool ! Great !

[@jamesmoore8900]

That was awesome

[@blitzermccoy]

Just an absolute professional badass. Anyone got a tablature of this?

[@android584]

Good to see that he CAN play bass solos if he chooses to and not just any solos. The live concert I watched Huey threw to Mario but he didn't do a solo, and the Oregon recording (I've counted up to 8 releases of the exact same recording) only features a brief Chris Hayes solo.

[@Darryl6636]

Great solo by a super cool guy

[@Smokeslikelightningband]

Lots of love to you, Mario. Can you tell me a bit about what it was like being there for we are the world sessions!! I was so excited when I saw footage of you there

[@ASASHANYA]

Kicks ass!

[@theinquisitor306]

Happy Birthday Mario!

[@NowellHolmes]

Awesome!

[@Dr.Pronkzapetto]

Legend

[@mrsqandmrsr8747]

GREAT

[@BenDover-vr9gw]

one of the coolest bass players ever, kinda reminds me of Bela Lugosi.

[@jimmymoss3240]

Nice to know I'm not the ONLY one who thought that.

[@jamesoquinn9168]

Fuck-a-roo! I'm watching this DECADES later and it's making me even cooler!

[@mitchman721]

i watch this every time i come on youtube lmao its so FRIGGIN AWESOME!!!!!!!!

[@NotoriousBkl]

GREAT🎉

[@edsonjuanmorales]

saludos desde tlatelolco,mexico, sus lineas de bajos me parecen muy buenas siempre busco que las mias tengan esa influencia, gran bajista mario.

[@alfredoesparza1893]

Buen , bajista excelente músico, felicidades, . Adiós, 2021

[@user-sh9du2nv5y]

Mario is the coolest out of all the guys in Huey and the News.

[@bobgomez9481]

I had that bass. And Tom Petersssssson is a close second to this cat on Japanese bass solos.

[@hotniaoniao]

Mario is THE MAN!!!

[@KeithReyn]

Badass!!!!