The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back (Bass Cover) (Play Along Tabs In Video)

[@emmastrom9390]

as someone who's only been playing bass for about three days, this song is a lot faster than I remember it being.

[@y-09]

How's the bass playing going now?

[@chevoool7827]

I played bass for 6 months and i can finilly play this. I'm so happy

[@FLSHSANT]

@@chevoool7827 awesome

[@chevoool7827]

@@FLSHSANT thanks

[@bruce8232]

Same, I'm on day 4 haha.

[@carltonlong1985]

Whoever wrote that bass line is a musical genius

[@N8tiveKEYS21]

Idk his name but it was played by a sax player

[@newsunenergyworks9011]

Wilton Felder. Equally known for his sax playing.

[@N8tiveKEYS21]

@@newsunenergyworks9011 Ik he’s really good at both 👌🏽

[@nlb259]

Alphonso "Fonce" Mizell

[@shayMint7795]

@@nlb259 :)) Yess R.I.P genius ❤️🌹🌹

[@haydenalbrecht]

Went to play this song when I was super early into bass. 3 years later I revisit it, and it's not that bad at all, everyone, stay passionate

[@guacowiththattaco4891]

Same thing happened to me as well, keep the passion alive

[@ErazerPhazer]

Been learning this on Rocksmith and it doubles as a great finger exercise ngl

[@firewarrior776]

@@ErazerPhazer Got any tips for the bridge section? I just can't get it right at all.

[@noodleX999]

Please note that the bass line recorded on the album, was not played by Jermaine Jackson. It was played by veteran sax player, and multi - instrumentalist, Wilton Felder. WF played as a jazz sax man for the (Jazz) Crusaders, and may top notables for many decades. He also played bass on a number of Crusader songs such as "Street Life" and many others.

[@pablofr74]

Exactly!

[@LilyIglesias]

None of the Jacksons played any instruments during Motown years.

[@officialharvard751]

Thank you, now I can properly play this for snails eating cucumbers.

[@unreborn]

he said 🐌 🥒

[@seanl3760]

You need me for 2 snail eating a cucumber

[@akmedia8206]

I consume egg 99 SNALE

[@okbrothatscool2483]

444

[@gentlebabarian]

tss at least you have an audience

[@PatrickStewarts]

This has to be one of my favorite bass lines. Just that walk down the scale during the chorus is soooo goooood.

[@Barbarian1244]

That bassline is not only Memorable but Priceless at the same time as well.

[@tiitsaul9036]

I learned this bass line with your old video. It’s a lot harder bass line to play properly than first thought. Thanks for the re upload.

[@diegotr1903]

That proves the talent of the Jacksons. Great musicians. No wonder Michael turned into an world icon.

[@thotheface]

​@@diegotr1903 Wilton Felder is the musician behind the bass on this song, none of the jacksons.

[@diegotr1903]

Good to know about it. Still need much talent to play it perfectly.

[@ManuelMartinez-dy7gv]

People claim this is an easy song to play as its usually taught to beginners. Easy my ass.

[@fernando3255]

@@ManuelMartinez-dy7gv its ezzzz

[@SpaghettiAttack]

I absolutely LOVE 1:51 . That part sticks in my head and is a fun riff to practice

[@dylanwilliams4323]

That 4-6-6 at 1:54 - wow.

[@musiclove4887]

Yes...yes that's exactly what caught me...really elevates things...root, fifth n octave...wow genius work...putting the right notes at the right place at the right time !

[@SGTmixon]

This bass player is a prime example of a badass

[@sk1d509]

ive been playing for 4 years and i cant explain this bassline's difficulty, it's simple, but the speed of it makes it tough

[@romywilliamson4981]

I can FINALLY do the part at 2:18 at full speed, I'm so happy.

[@plnb9381]

proud of you :D

[@BuildingCenter]

Careful observers perceive the virtuosity of this performance lies not only in our host's exquisite timing, and lovely intonation, but also in his sitting damn near motionless, within the camera frame, while *nailing* one of the most satisfying and danceable grooves in 20th century music.

[@justberklium2286]

Little did they know This was the deepist his voice would get

[@mentaldetergent06]

😂

[@frayedendsofsanity1733]

Lmaooo

[@darkySp]

HEEEE HEEEE

[@RobertWadlow292]

Balls never dropped

[@Thats_Unfortunate]

@@RobertWadlow292 always wonder if he was secretly castrated

[@pts5217]

Greatest bass part in any song ever.

[@0777coco]

after about five years of bass playing i finally got around to play this a bit, and i gotta say it's worth the hype lol

[@happycamper6352]

If I were a dictionary author, and I had to write a definition for "spot on", I would just copy and paste a link to this video. The accuracy and precision was as perfect as I can tell, and this is coming from a person with a music education degree. Good job.

[@jmcrae825]

Nicely done. You’ve got to be one of the best bassists on KZbin. That bridge is killin me but you make it look so easy!

[@bocobocoboco]

yep the bridge looks quite slow and doable in the video but it’s not easy

[@elpatriota6107]

I’m Brazilian, and I play drums in my church and I’m going to start taking bass lessons, and this song will be the first one I’ll learn to play on bass. lol without a doubt.

[@gyckzinc.709]

Escreve "KKK" não, man :-:

[@peu8411]

Cuidado aí mano, usa ''lol'' em vez de ''kkk''

[@elpatriota6107]

Ok

[@HermitUnion]

WOW! My level of appreciation has just gone to a whole new level. I mean not only to the Jackson 5 but to you for doing this cover. I'm blown away.

[@peterspear2247]

I've watched this video like 20 times and I'm just now realizing this dude has a 1/4 of a sponge behind his bridge pickup

[@SGTmixon]

duuuuude

[@mrbrazilian7172]

BRUHHHHHHHHH

[@wierdbro5344]

It do be like that sometimes

[@musicman3351]

I didn’t even see it until you pointed it out

[@platinumstorm2521]

I guess it's a string dampener 😉

[@rebeccav.3734]

Another one of those obvious bass lines every bass player should know how to play. Thanks!

[@andrewkarp5067]

I definitely agree with you-Provided the bassist can play it up to tempo and in the original key... it’s certainly an intermediate player’s part. It’s truly a great song to practice to. The bass fuels the entire arrangement, lots of chord changes, tempo, lots of string skipping for both hands, muting is critical, lots of sections require real strength in the fretting hand in order to play four frets apart, and it’s in an unusual key for most pop songs. It’s a great exercise when played very slowly. It’s can really be a workout... One of my favorite songs ever. Wilton Felder just kills the bass line!

[@domstapleton6273]

Amazing to think how Michael Jackson was only like 11 when he sung this

[@breadcl7429]

@Marijn Broerse unfortunately, harsher than a belt :/

[@MrFrend]

11 of what

[@junky2118]

@@MrFrend 11 years old.

[@axolotl6408]

Michael Jackson also liked 11 year olds...

[@mzrocker105]

@@axolotl6408 and you are ignorant

[@cocoatea625]

I got my first bass a couple of weeks ago and the first song I tried playing was this one. Lets just say the only notes I was able to successfully play were the first three lol. I’m gonna try to learn this song later on, but thank you so much for making this video

[@danieljay5467]

How's your playing going now?

[@namaco2201]

What about now?

[@iamfilleg]

How about noooooooow?

[@valen0276]

And how are you doing now?

[@joshjacobs6276]

How bout now???

[@npc22012]

One of the greatest bass lines ever

[@sank3725]

I love the use of the sponge

[@Astartes00]

What's its purpose?

[@rileym6125]

KiddJerichoXO Permanent staccato (staccato is where you play a note very quickly and percussively, like more of a pop than a pluck)

[@Rio-lc3fv]

@@rileym6125 He barely plays staccato tho :/

[@rileym6125]

@@Rio-lc3fv He still does though, and it makes the fills quite a bit easier when the sponge is already dampening the vibrations. And regardless of how much he intentionally plays with a staccato tone, the sponge is there to ensure that the notes are less legato overall.

[@Rio-lc3fv]

@@rileym6125 I agree with what you're saying now but not what you said before, because it obviously isn't permanent staccato if he doesn't even play that much staccato to begin with. I understand that it probably was an easier way to tell that than explaining how everything works, although you could've said that it gives you a kind of dampened sound instead. Anyway, I didn't comment to start a big argument so I'll be going now, hope you have a great day!

[@RussellMorash-m8w]

That is one of my all time favorite bass lines I think I was in first grade when that was popular motown had some awsome writers and musicians not to mention there discovery of talent.

[@BLUESUTUBE1]

This Bass line was written by: Wilton Felder, the Bass line for The Jackson 5's “I Want You Back” is a debut major-label single for The Jackson 5 and the song became a number-one hit for the band and the Motown label in early 1970

[@ricardopires_]

Finally!!! One of my favourites basslines... thanks!!!

[@CoverSolutions]

BECOME A PATRON TO GET SONGS/TABS: www.patreon.com/coversolutions Reuploaded and reedited since i catched some errors in notes and also came with other, more suitable position to play it, mostly all the execution done in first position Ab. Used a mute on the bridge and plucked considerably hard to get a real punchy sound. The brdige has a tricky part that you should probably get more into if you want it sounding good. Let mw know if there's any help i can give. The song is in Ab Major: Ab Major (With Bb Eb Ab Db) I Ab (Ab C Eb) ii Bbm (Bb Db F) iii Cm (C Eb G) IV Db (Db F Ab) V Eb (Eb G Bb) vi Fm (F Ab C) vii° Gdim (G Bb Db)

[@Dunwolfsean]

Are you using flat or round wound strings?

[@CoverSolutions]

rounds, originally should be flats

[@roguezero6550]

Disculpa mi ignorancia, para que pusiste una esponja en tu bajo? (Apenas empiezo)

[@68PRODUCTlONS]

It appears that for hotel California you only have a bass only and not one these type of videos, would be able to make one with the music?

[@gwbeecham]

Such a great, classic line. Thanks!

[@eadasder13]

Algo a destacar es que Jermaine tocaba esta brutal linea de bajo a los 15 años. No se si la compuso él o los de Motown pero es bastante notable.

[@samstretch5587]

You're a legend mate. Thanks for uploading this. Fantastic work. I managed to learn it while in quarantine so thanks a bunch

[@3315nostrand]

WOW thats one badass bass line if I ever heard one. beautiful...

[@keenan9768]

It's crazy that a 15 year played this, sang, and even danced all at once

[@natalieshao8113]

ikr, i have new respect for jermaine now

[@caiopereira1289]

not that crazy when your father beats you up as an incentive to play correctly

[@windymustard1701]

And all while blindfolded too.

[@ozeb14]

Jermaine didn't play that line on the record.

[@keenan9768]

@@ozeb14 For live performances though

[@outshimed]

Thanks for this. I learned this years ago but could never get that middle section right. Time to relearn and nail it.

[@chiefhardy6312]

Been playing electric & acoustic guitar for a few years and figured it was time to branch out to bass too. This is a great learning song for really nailing those tones!

[@breadcl7429]

either snail meme theme or CANCION DEL TOTTUS

[@MrMisterLondon]

Came to KZbin expecting lots of 15min 'breakdown' videos and found THIS 😍. No nonsense, just great playing and tab. Many thanks and keep them coming! (Subscribed)

[@triumphantsam]

I am so happy to see this back up! It’s number one on my songs to learn

[@seanspencer9396]

coolest basso continuo ever in R&B...and for a legendary group! Just grooving!

[@user-op9ko9jb4d]

One of my favorite bass lines of all time. If not the absolute favorite.

[@nicovaldixd]

Love the sponge at the bridge. Great cover as always!

[@DivinityRoxx]

I love bass!It is a love like no other!

[@someguy4505]

A perfect bass line.

[@MrAmuniz80]

Been working on this song for 2 straight days, how do you make it look so damn easy!!! Nicely done my man.

[@greenflagracing7067]

how are you doing now? Fun song, eh?

[@MrAmuniz80]

@@greenflagracing7067 Just about got it, But the solo rhythm speed is so damn hard to keep up with,

[@lionelschmidt01]

Such a sound ! What a bass this taurus t-24 Washburn ! Bravo pour ton cover !! J'aime beaucoup :-) 2:19 je suis bluffé !

[@TheJProducti0ns]

I just started playing bass this week as a guitar person and I hope to play this song in 6 months!

[@SynZ777]

This is one hot bassline.

[@AntoninoNuciforo]

great bass line thank you for this and all the other tabs you've done much appreciated

[@shironeko8971]

1:03 for practice

[@pizza665]

That sponge fix at the bridge is gorgeous :D nicely played!

[@felipeproenca4350]

Play Dean Town by Vulfpeck

[@alastairk0159]

Tiocfaidh ár lá

[@janlanser648]

Yes... just yes

[@sebastianalanen6020]

he's not tight enough

[@ravenmarshall5503]

throwback to when i first started playing bass 9 months ago and thought this was the fastest thing ever. now i can sight read this no problem

[@LipYTGamer]

Travelling Without Moving-Jamiroquai

[@diegocifuentes505]

La canción de el Totus

[@MrDiegolbass]

Mi clon?

[@mauricioveas7489]

Jzjsjsjsnsns

[@okaso7582]

Afirmo xd

[@huemul4586]

Kfkfjc jajaj verdad wn siempre que escucho este tema me acuerdo del tottus

[@carlospenavera1098]

confirmo

[@mtjosvold]

I just became a Patron. What a good value! Tons of good tab. This bass line rules. Thank you!

[@poraradi1919]

WOW THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR A GREAT BASS LESSON WITH TABS AND NOTES FOR A GREAT SONG. ENCORE!!!! IWAS ABLE TO GET THE JIST OF THIS IN 10 MINUTES. THANKS AGAIN FOR A LEARNABLE LESSON.

[@ddpamp7962]

1:31 (for practicing)

[@Scrammy103]

I like the way you highlight the bass and your hands in the video. Also, I like the sponge mute. I cannot to try that out.

[@Ionic457]

This song seems like so much fun on bass!

[@Dman-zp6so]

This... continues to keep my day great 😁

[@antoniojosepulgarinestrada987]

Lo esperaba con ansias, Muchas Gracias¡¡

[@stoatystoat174]

thanks for putting this on the interweb. i have gone to settings and lowerd the playback speed to half to start off with though :)

[@vanessajazp6341]

That is one beautiful bass!

[@modernmusicstudio303]

This is such a helpful tutorial, thanks!

[@carolcarvalho7753]

Tu não é nem gente, tu é anjo

[@stevehoag232]

Thank you for posting this!! 🙌🏼👊🏼

[@robdcollector2808]

...this was awesomeeee!..this is a must have to play bass! Can you do (Stop..the love you save) from the jackson 5! Its an awesomeee song with tons of bass

[@MrAmenefes]

I've ben having so much trouble with the first part (in rocksmith) this gives me a clue as to how to place my fingers. thank you.

[@wesllymr]

Thank you CS, amazing cover!

[@coolstuff3066]

Amazing that Jermaine could play guitar at 13

[@TheUnmitigatedDawn]

He wasn’t the playing it on the record. But yeah live he’s a pretty good bass player. Cringy dancer though

[@jaredmejiaarroyo833]

Wilton Felder was the bassist on the original record

[@deonteallen7063]

@HARRISON DIESBURG im 12 and im playing it fine

[@soulbrother5435]

Always playing the intro while warming up

[@smugdoug4924]

Love the classic dish sponge at the bridge :)

[@javicasanl2383]

And this is, ladies and gentleman, is a real bassline.

[@carsbass6903]

The sponge for muting is pretty clever. and you gave it the Chilean touch by not removing the rough side

[@avzarathustra6164]

A classic. Well done.

[@glazzdrago8874]

Puedes hacer "traveling without moving" de Jamiroquai ♥️

[@samwright6853]

I love that the green scrub pads have become a weirdly icon part of bass lore

[@daronhughes]

Nicely done. Well done! Would love to see you do "Everybody Dance" by Chic, seems like a very tricky bass line.

[@truthseeker6532]

Dang, that bass line is incredible.

[@NoSweat69]

RIP Tito

[@danmchugh7106]

Love your videos dude ! Your awesome 😎

[@banggapratama7206]

Uh-huh, huh, huh, huh Let me tell ya now Uh-huh When I had you to myself I didn't want you around Those pretty faces always made you Stand out in a crowd But someone picked you from the bunch One glance was all it took Now it's much too late for me To take a second look Oh baby, give me one more chance (Show you that I love you) Won't you please let me (Back in your heart) Oh darlin', I was blind to let you go (Let you go baby) But now since I see you in his arms (I want you back) Yes, I do now (I want you back) Ooh, ooh baby (I want you back) Ya, ya, ya, ya (I want you back) Na, na, na, na Tryin' to live without your love Is one long sleepless night Let me show you girl That I know wrong from right Every street you walk on I leave tear stains on the ground Following the girl I didn't even want around Let me tell you now Oh baby, all I need is one more chance (Show you that I love you) Won't you please let me (Back in your heart) Oh darlin', I was blind to let you go (Let you go baby) But now since I see you in his arms All I want All I need All I want All I need Oh, just one more chance To show you that I love you Baby, baby, baby Baby, baby, baby (I want you back) Forget what happened then Let me live again Oh baby, I was blind to let you go But now since I see you in his arms (I want you back) Spare me of this cause Gimme what I lost Oh baby, I need one more chance, ha I tell ya that I love you, baby, baby, baby I want you back, I want you back I want you back Enjoy it🎉🎉🎉

[@alvinsutton4622]

Word! That's why I started playing Bass

[@aliali-ce3yf]

this makes me so happy !

[@adg_games6655]

My high school had a guitar class, and since I already played guitar my teacher let me play bass. After some time had passed and I thought I was good enough, I asked to audition for the Jazz band. He asked if I could read sheet music well, and since I was in the orchestra I said yes, so he asked me to sight read this song. *I was a violinist, I had no idea how to read bass clef.*

[@spinju0079]

Fantastic set of play along songs with tabs. I love it. Thanks for everything. Just curious, but why not tune down a semitone to play this? It’s a lot easier, I think. Much more access to open strings. A lot less pinky, though everyone’s pinky should be strong. I wouldn’t be surprised if Wilton Felder tuned down. A lot of those cats did in those days to accommodate the horns which are pitched in flat keys. Keep up the great work.

[@Chad-ye3ui]

Is that Jackie that sings that really high part before Jermaine starts singing towards the end? Thanks for sharing this!

[@Vicentoxminx]

Justo esta estaba buscando!

[@robertalouise]

Thank you!! Just learned to play the song with your video, it was really helpfull (and uploaded my version of the song too (:

[@iyahmarla6055]

I’m gonna get ✨arthritis✨ after I play this 🙂

[@adrianlastname4354]

Fr

[@iyahmarla6055]

@@adrianlastname4354 😭

[@trizzynokizzy]

too late for me 🥶

[@iyahmarla6055]

@@trizzynokizzy 😭

[@darkySp]

Don't tunnel the carpal Or something like that

[@lloyddarbon5034]

Bang on. Good work.

[@yvancluet8146]

peak groove has been reached

[@thejeanr7217]

Este tema lo conozco gracias al jumbo, aguante el jumbo, viva Chile.

[@tommyraucci9596]

inane tone

[@weerapolsutapin3581]

A little piece of heaven

[@Kevin-c2e1u]

I bought a Hal Leonard book with this song and it's taught a little different in the book

[@andregordon2599]

Wilton Felder, all praise for this, possibly the most popular bass playing In pop music

[@e4mula593]

I like the dishwashing sponge that makes the muted tone.