Therapy / The Black Album - Paul Gray bass demo

[@kevinmurray6209]

Paul, you were the highlight on the Black Album and Strawberries. As other commentators have said - best Damned line-up EVER.

[@rockinribcat]

That's the best , most delicious, bass playing EVER. No question! Paul is the man!!!! Thank you so much Paul for sharing these magical treats ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@Pssyche666]

I remember the first time seeing you in the Damned at the Russell Club in Manchester. You'd only just joined them and you'd just done some Italian dates, I think. I'd seen you previously in Eddie and the Hot Rods, supported by Radio Stars and Squeeze but it came as a big surprise seeing you in my favourite band. It knocked me out that you instantly stamped your sound, style and authority on everything instead of just copying what had gone before. it started me on the road to playing Rickenbacker Bass. Never had the opportunity to say it before, but thanks. Best Damned line-up, ever.

[@Lescoureursfoudelasco]

Watching this was moving, there's no other way to describe it. The bass line in that whole song was the hidden masterpiece on the entire album, which was a huge influence on me in the 80's. Well played sir, bravo!

[@GARY171064]

Saw Paul Gray back with the Damned last week in Manchester....Changed the whole band dynamics making a great band even better.....Welcome back......

[@Noodles37UK]

You're playing like a bass guitarist, not just a bass player. This is inspirational. Limit Club was brilliant on the EP. Always loved that chunky sound.

[@DOUGDONUT]

Happy Birthday, you're a monstah!

[@yorgospanteleon1447]

What a great bassist you were (are) Paul! Influenced along w/ JJ Burnel so many after... Thanx for the sounds!

[@acjlowe]

Hell's Bells, that's just made my day, listening to this. Therapy indeed. Thank you kindly, sir.

[@electrichairtheatre]

Thank you, Mister Gray. I could watch these all day...and I'm not even a bass player. More, please!

[@juwayable]

COOL ! The best Damned bassman ever & the one & only Paul Gray

[@frankstuhlmann5556]

Very melodic and creative !

[@colonelwhirly4620]

you will always be my favourite bass player in the world !!! still got the "flashmen society" badge you gave me in berlin.gee long time ago , damned but not forgotten!

[@frankstuhlmann5556]

Great Bass Guitarist ! Chapeau !

[@TimBoykinGuitar]

Beautifully played, Paul.

[@deanaldridge4277]

Best bass composition. Very cleaver indeed. Thank you.

[@koont666]

Never thought how bloody complex the bass line was on this till now ,I was at ,Think it was Hammersmith for the blackout dates,great tour .

[@zagazoo8660]

Total quality Sir...happy to have seen you play live a number of times back in the day

[@arnaudbleu]

So happy having seen you last week end in Saint-Brieuc. Class bass !

[@charliecroker7005]

This is great. I was bowled over after half a minute of it. I stopped the video at 3:50 and learned to play it note for note. I made that^^^ up.

[@Raduselderbrother]

Absolutely loved this bassline when i first heard it. Awesome!

[@sw4yt00th]

Class. Tune that inspired me to try the bass. Still can't play the fucker.

[@macthedrummer1]

Brilliant, just Brilliant...and i had a look at Billy Bad Breaks Bass Breakdown, and the Rickenbacker Demo.....Masterful..

[@tmtp76]

So glad I found this my most favourite song, what a great idea you had with this song.

[@jameseddy2304]

Superb paul, your new album with the captain is great. Cant wait for the tour. Nudge nudge.

[@mrblifil]

Longtime musical hero of mine. Glad to see you again, best luck with the new album! Would love to see vids on all your clever, tasteful yet always propulsive lines. Cheers!

[@kevukuk1963]

Best Damned bassist ever!!!!

[@laurahibbs7372]

Hello PG, we just caught ya on July 6th. You and the Ric sounded AWESOME 🤘🍻

[@marcusjack7298]

Paul, just so you know, when you were in The Damned, every minute the band released was classic. Everyone knows that was the golden era, and all of it all was built on your rampaging but melodic style. Bryn looks like a lovely guy and I know you're mates but I think him (and Roman) were hopelessly out-of-their depth following you & Cap. Anyway, take care and thanks man.

[@beefheart1410]

One of my Bass heroes. Wish I had a 4001😪

[@midnightmover2329]

Good stuff Paul. You happen to special to me,as you were in two of my favourite bands of all time.The ridiculously under appreciated Damned,and also in many ways UFO.

[@Dangersmith1]

Wow, loving the bass, bit of a player myself and my biggest regret has always been trading my 70s fender jazz. Bought you and captains album and really enjoyed it, especially queen for a day, top tune, All the best Paul Alan.

[@helpsbothways]

That was So great Paul.

[@DogfromBlackburn]

Hi Paul, We first met in Blackburn the night after John Lennon was shot. I asked to look at your fingers,as mine had no fingerprints at the time from so much Bass practice. You were a little worried, but we did compare digits in the end. The Blue & White Rick you played that night was the most gorgeous guitar I'd ever seen! Hope everything works out OK for you & thank you for sharing this wonderful video :) Sincerely all the best mate, Dog (from Blackburn)

[@scottburton9741]

Therapy is The Damned's most underrated song

[@mrstrawberrypig]

Bloody legend pg. Thankyou.

[@rockinribcat]

Magic!

[@COL321]

Bravo!

[@Kelly14UK]

Listen to the outro for this song on The Black Album. Song's good, don't know why it was hardly, if ever, done live. But the outro on the lp is amazing. Good production, everything tails off nicely in the fade out, Rat's drums, Paul's bass both working away. The Captain's in his glory. Psychedelic : )

[@davidtrupp9289]

Sick bass to a sick song. The Damned were the best!

[@mayhem7427]

Masterful!!!

[@maccheeseshow4818]

Mass respect.

[@garylufc]

More please Sir.

[@OriginsReborn]

Good stuff sir!!

[@theclashcalling_]

Nothing wrong with those 'powers of recall'?! Re: the bass run/riff before Vanian comes in - was that deliberately meant to have a similarity to 'Love Song'? CHEERS, Paul! 👍😃🎸

[@bambi5186]

Is there such a thing as a Damned bass tabs collection ?

[@Jambi2435]

I love you Paul :+ :+

[@missytreats]

Paul: haven’t played this song for over 30 years so we’ll see how it goes. Paul then slays it! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@GravyDaveNewson]

love that. What picks do you use? You make a great bang.

[@JonnyWahWah]

When you recorded it ... did anyone say "Sounds a bit like Love Song " ?

[@paulgraybass]

ta Mike...so how do ya do that then?!

[@PPp-ge4px]

Make more videos

[@Purplepunch813]

Wait a minute , this isn’t slipknot

[@1982Grrr]

Technique question Paul. How had or light do you go with your picking hand?

[@paulgraybass]

hard...plenty of attack!

[@ec-hi1br]

What year is this bass?

[@infolimofirst]

And say wot ?