Top 5 Bootsy Collins Bass Lines | James Brown, Parliament-Funkadelic | Thomann

[@stephenhanson3647]

Bass Face + dance moves + Star Bass + Silver Pants + hitting the 1 = we got the funk!

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Damn right! You can’t help but move a little if you’re getting the funk right.

[@hotdog7334]

Leggings not pants

[@DS-nq1dg]

YOU KNOW THAT'S RIGHT! Buhhht, true Bass Face is that look like someone shitted in the room!

[@motorcop505]

The funkiest White chick alive!

[@davidchicoine6949]

George Clinton is like hell yeah ..lol

[@leroymclemore5199]

I saw Bootsy last weekend in Cincinnati backstage at the Black Music Walk of Fame Inductees Grand Openning July 22, 2023. James Brown's Daughter brought Bootsy and his wife Pat to the stage as she accepted her father's inductee award. LA Reid of The Deele also gave Bootsy and Midnight Star their props for paving the way and giving The Deele their start to stardom. It was an awesome even and the Ohio Players put on a show that closed the event. Cincinnati loves Bootsy Collins and all its contributors to the music History. If you are ever in Cincinnati Ohio you have check out The Black Music Walk of Fame. By the way this young lady is "Cold Blooded" on the "Funky Bass"!!!

[@jerbear7952]

Where I used to live in Dayton you couldn't walk 10 feet with out meeting someone from Lakeside, Slave, The Ohio Players or any of the other million bands from around here. You can still yell out "a one two three" and the horns will come in in most parts of the city. What this world needs now is some more ridiculously huge vibrant Funk Bands. Please.

[@abouc]

No matter how hard Julia tries, she can't avoid "bass face" while playing Bootsy. That's how you know a jam is right.

[@ctatrains]

Hell yeah she got bass face. It's a condition. She can't help it.

[@dDoOyYoOuUtTuUbBeE]

With pigeon walking moves.

[@brucelogan8861]

Hell, I’m a drummer, and the right bass part throws that face on me as well. I’ve joined groups through the years just because the bassist was so much fun to play with.

[@abouc]

@Bruce Logan it's like magic when a drummer and bass player find the perfect partner to gel with.

[@tzphotoCO]

No matter what face she makes, Julia is one badass, beautiful, bass babe!

[@krlev4284]

Julia is a groover, no doubt. You go, funky lady!

[@FrancisRankin]

She is deady ❤

[@johncbeer]

What I love about your playing is that you look like you're having fun instead of trying to impress people.

[@anacleto42]

i agree

[@j-dub.d-trey]

What better testament to Bootsy's work than the obvious joy it brings to others who play it

[@mikechecka292]

Julia is feelin the funk. Awesome. I'm a metalhead that loves funk,especially James Brown. I mostly played thrash or death metal for years and didnt want to play anything else. When I approached funk as a bass player I thought I'd just have some fun and learn some licks. I didnt realise then how much I would learn and eventually have a totally different approach to the bass. Playing technical metal is great and challenging,but funk really taught me how to step into the traditioal role as part of the rhythm section. Instead of playing at warp speed with the guitars you have a much larger role. Instead of complimenting the guitars you are often the driving force of the song. This concept wasnt new to me butI didnt have any clue about musical space or sitiing in the pocket(or even what the pocket was). I had to realise that less is more and stop myself from trying to fill all musical space with notes. There are situations where the best thing for the song is thumping on roots and fifths and being part of that rhythm section.

[@MrNathan791]

You shared a whole lesson. Thanks.

[@edsantana1973]

Correction. Julia IS the FUNK :)

[@bsullivan7]

You're an Outstanding Bassist. I've played Bass for over 40 years and I send Huge Kudos! 👍👍

[@jerbear7952]

Don't sent HUGE kudos. They don't have the same amount of space over there she won't be able to store all of them. Send concentrated Kudos and then she can re hydrate them when she needs them.

[@goddessoftriplee]

Who is this amazing woman playing some funky bass and loving every moment of it?? Her love for the music is infectious. This made me so happy - thank you!

[@joshbib1016]

I like “I’d rather be with you” live version. Amazing bass playing on your part.

[@mj1s735]

That's my jam too!

[@vprice509]

Julia has got to hold the title of Funkiest Central European. Silver pants, yo. Feel it.

[@matthewv789]

Yeah she’s fantastic. Also don’t miss Kinga Glyk, she’s pretty funky too.

[@dxwallace55]

Well said!!! and funny!!!!

[@derrickwoodard461]

Yes Yes I Agree Julia Is Hot!...Her Bass Bass Playing Is Off The Chain...She Definitely Got It👍👍👍

[@vprice509]

@@kayvan671 Germany, most likely.

[@kayvan671]

@@vprice509 She's from Austria. I saw a video of her answering the question.

[@dos_mas_805]

The James Brown & Bootsy Collins Tales From the Tour Bus season was so awesome. It tells the tale of how JB taught Bootsy of the concept of 'the 1', as you mentioned. After the band departed from JB, Bootsy took the knowledge and concept of 'the 1' and passed it onto to George Clinton. I just love how the knowledge was passed down from one iconic great to another by way of the great Bootsy Collins, an icon in his own right.

[@JeremyAndersonBoise]

You so right it hurts, put it on the one!

[@Djauntywanker]

That Star bass is EVERYTHING !!!

[@DeevoC]

If anyone ever ask what someone who is perfectly in their element looks like, just show them this video. This is what this lady was born to do. She is so in the groove that she BECOMES the groove.

[@jacoj1]

It’s impossible to play Bootsy lines without dancing. Good job, Julia.

[@GS-uy4xo]

Always really impressed with Bootsy’s ability to sing and play! Julia killed it - all the nuance is where the funk lives!!

[@riverbard8287]

I got to hangout with Gary, Parliament Funkadelic guitar player, back in the late 80's at a friend's place in Atlanta. We got to watch the David Letterman interview with Bootsy the afternoon before the show aired later that night. It was a funky day! ✌️😎🎸

[@willb3698]

what a great memory!

[@espada06grimmjaw]

In no order just a few 1. Uncle Jam 2. What's The Telephone Bill 3. My Mind Set Me Free 4. Cosmic Slop - uncredited writer 5. Up For The Downstroke 6. If You Got Funk You Got Style 7. Roto-Rooter 8. Ride On 9. Common Law Wife 10. Live Up (To What She Thinks of Me) 🤘🏿

[@michaelcoburn2975]

I agree with all of these! I would personally add muchies for your love, night of the thumpasorus people, getting to know you, be my beach, just to name a few lol

[@julianthesmooshyhusky8976]

“James brown always said you gotta play the ones. I’m not sure if he even knew what he was talking about but he was right”-Bootsy Collins

[@bassistdc]

He knew!

[@gregoryjohnson4319]

@@bassistdc Yep He Knew. He taught it to George Clinton...

[@mrlofi333]

Damn people always trying to discredit a black man.

[@matteuzs]

@@mrlofi333 ??

[@willb3698]

@@mrlofi333 No - it's what bootsy ACTUALLY said my my friend.

[@nadominhoca]

If you watch any Julia's video and don't fall in love with her after 34 seconds, there is something really wrong with you. Extremelly talented, fun and stunning lady!

[@benmaguire4098]

Gr8 stuff Julia .. Nice moves lol .. When I was young guitar player Like bootsie I had to swap to Bass as my older Brother was Singer & guitar player . I found in a Library ' sale of damaged books' a copy of How to be A Bass Player by Bootsie Collins .. Some one had stolen the Music pages & left the Pictures & the words of advice from Bootsie .. There were three main rules (?) a ) Practice is for the Bedroom Not the Stage . Never try to play something new until you are 100% sure you can do it . b ) if you do make a mistake smile & play it again with confidence like you meant to do it . c ) Never let the Band down .. They are counting on you to hit that ONE . .. He also advised the importance of always dressing & acting like a confident person no matter how nervous you are act cool . Don't talk to much . & Practice all the time .. Practice in front of a mirror as if there was an audience .. By the way I think you got it right .. the slide up into the ONE etc little grace notes & spaces just B4 the ONE .. I have always remembered these tips . Love you all at Thomann Peace & a happy summer to come that's what I wish for you all . Bye

[@Dhakadice]

Who IS this woman? The funk is STRONG in this one.

[@donh5794]

Julia's in the groove again. My favorite Bootsy bass line is in the song "I'd Rather Be with You" and James Brown's (Get on the) Good Foot.

[@mrstep2me]

Bootsy was long gone when James recorded Goodfoot.

[@carlosc6165]

I saw Bootsy's Rubber Band in the mid 90's when I lived in San Francisco. I was then and I still am now in complete awe of that man's bass playing. He has such a great feel for Funk. Just simply amazing to watch him live.

[@jazzpunkt40]

Julia's energy is always the cherry on top with these videos. 😁

[@andrewade25]

I love the joy in her face when she's playing!

[@johnwade7430]

What amazes me about this guy’s playing is his sheer strength and the ability to never drop the beat....Great video...

[@udayatenneti4602]

Not only is Julia super dope at the bass, but for some reason her voice/accent is so pleasant to listen to. Julia you should do more voice things

[@andrasszabo1570]

She's Austrian

[@s3hooligan]

Stretching Out is my favorite Bootsy bass line. It is Bootsy’s Rubber Band that inspired me to want to play bass

[@bazgolin1036]

Hard to sit or stand still when you’re playing funk, and even harder not to smile or ‘bass face’ when you’re in that pocket. Well done!

[@gamby16a]

You absolutely crush the James Brown basslines. The steps on Superbad bowled me over!!!

[@drhall343]

So I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Bootsy's hometown. And if you go to enough shows around here, you just see him around. I have two Bootsy stories. When I was in high school, I saw Public Enemy. Randomly in the middle of the show, Flav yells "Yo Bootsy get out here." Bootsy walks on stage, picks up a guitar and Flav gets on the drums and they jammed for a few minutes. A few years later, I saw Freekbass live. Before the show started, me and my friend saw Bootsy walk in the venue surrounded by a bunch of photographers. You can see him coming from a mile away because he is super super tall. Anyway, he started coming directly toward me and my friend. He was being super cool saying hi to everyone shaking hands. He comes up to me and my friend, stops and looks down at us. Right at this moment a photographer got literally right in front of my face! Bootsy shakes my friends hand, and my friend says "Hey what's up man." I peek around the photographer and look at Bootsy. He looks down at me for a second confused and then just keeps walking. 😂 Anyway, he's definitely a musical hero. P-Funk for life.

[@MrTimjm009]

I was mostly into rock / metal . But I like this type of music. I think this is one of the main reasons to get into bass . Just to listen and play along to Bootsy and James Brown etc. Funk and bass were made to go together

[@fredericdubrule1425]

same for me, I like and play metal, but these funks gods knows how to groove!

[@philipkarovski281]

Same man I'm a rocker at heart but funk basslines are a treat to listen and play, they are just groovie af

[@BeforeTheDarkAge]

Bootsy does play bass on Buckethead Monsters and Robots album. So he is no stranger to that.

[@ericnino6048]

Bass is to funk what the guitar is to metal

[@quintessenceSL]

But this overview also sells Bootsy kinda short. Beyond funk (enough said), he has also covered ambient, metal, experimental, etc. He is probably has the greatest reach of any bass player bar none. Check out Praxis, Zillatron, or the other stuff he's done with Buckethead. He is legend.

[@dallisb1047]

I was just a kid in the 70's, but I mis them. Music was sooooooo much better than today. All of it. Funk, smooth r&b, country and classic rock. I started listening to my own music then.

[@pagonel]

Julia is our silverlegged bass goddess !

[@Sinista-Beatz]

The bass face! Love it!

[@NoName-t7e]

That bass screams late 60s and 70s. I love how it looks, and yet, oddly enough, I dont know that I would ever want to own a bass that looked like that - but I love it all the same.

[@cerealexperiments8189]

My favourite Bootsy bassline is definitely I'd Rather Be With You.

[@semperfidelis1550]

Wow! Much, much, respect! I grew up listening to all of that! Boostsy was a phenomenon at the time and now a legend! Love seeing younger generations appreciate his legacy.

[@valritz3100]

Yes james started ON THE ONE !!!! LOVE HIM !!!!!

[@saturnative]

My favourite Bootsy bass line is whatever Julia is playing. I'm in love!

[@goatsemarathon6642]

SIMP Alert!!!

[@saturnative]

@@goatsemarathon6642 Damn. No sense of humor alert.

[@goatsemarathon6642]

Look closely at my profile picture. You should be able to tell I have never laughed before in my life.

[@saturnative]

@@goatsemarathon6642 And I guess you want a bass battle now... lol

[@teeKeri]

I keep returning to this video over and over again after 2 years. This star bass bass together with Julia is a great combo ! Love it ♥

[@mijaatin]

It was about time to give Bootzy some credit! 👍

[@huncho8565]

Bootsie is is the reason my dad ever picked up a bass guitar and he’s NICE, bootsie is a legend in our house

[@youngkeys]

You gotta hear Munchies For Your Love..the ending of how he rode that bassline was sick

[@TheWoodStroker]

I was with those guys, Parliament Funkadelic, Bootsy et al. We had the concessions touring around America. Probably 1977 or so.

[@allencarrol2198]

Wow she's absolutely nailing it! With those funky smelly fingerpits. My favs are Munchies for your love/Vanish in our sleep/I can't stay away. There's so many jams he made/played. Pure talent man. His idol was Jimi Hendrix. Just imagine him and Jimi on stage together blending. Hats off to MS Julia

[@tedmckinney3944]

Beauty and she has the funk. It doesn't get better than that.

[@swedebug2889]

That funk, and that bass! Hats of to you Julia, keep it up. 😍

[@ronHpyrotech]

Bass face, and you can't be sad playing the funk, it always makes me smile!

[@silverkcat]

The funk is about that feeling and she has it. Fav bass lines Bootsy get live, Party on Plastic.

[@33lp84]

Julia put so much of her heart in every song she play ! not just playing the part , i love it ! please Julia we need more and play the complete song!!

[@D.Antony]

I grew up on heavy doses of James Brown, Sly, P-Funk & Bootsy and you definitely got the funk, sister. Lol. I love it!

[@6minus3minus2]

"I'd Rather Be With You" is one of Booty's funkiest and most catchy songs. The bass has such a nasty tone too.

[@jerrymckenzie6205]

Digging everything in this video. Especially the 70's pants.

[@size15shoe]

NAILED SONG #3!!!!!!funk face and all!!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@paytonbf1]

I like Bootsy’s bass line on Johnny Taylor’s hit ‘Disco Lady’. Bootsy even does a little ‘slap bass’ on this track. Pure genius!

[@TreeTop9]

Ahhhhh I had the pleasure of meeting Bootsy briefly. A friend's band opened up for Parliament and he brought me back stage. I can tell you this, they used the word "blood" a lot..."what's hapnin' blood?" Hahaha. It was definitely a memorable experience.

[@stevenroach6809]

I read somewhere that Bootsy played drums on "Not Just Kneedeep" by Funkadelic from the album "Uncle Jam Wants You." Several people are given credit for playing drums on this album, including the incredible Dennis Chambers, so it's easy to imagine that their studio sessions were in some ways loose and relaxed as to who plays what. Anyway, even though Bootsy is not primarily a drummer, it just so happens to be my favorite work of his.

[@Odawg96]

Bootsy did in fact play drums on “ Knee Deep.” The general public doesn’t know him as a drummer, but ol’ skool funkateers know he’s a a triple-threat on bass, guitar, and drums. He played drums on all the early Rubber Band albums, and he’s also the drummer on Funkadelic’s title cut from ONE NATION UNDER A GROOVE.

[@raisinsawdust]

I was the videographer in Nashville that recorded Victor last week. Today, you came up on my KZbin feed after 6days! I am impressed by your passion for the instrument, the masters and playing. Good job! Ray

[@ericgramsammer475]

It's Always a pleasure to see how much Julia seems to really enjoy when she's sending the groove in the right way. Passion is the Key for playing music ! Great job, Always ..👏

[@flynlr]

was at a nightclub in socal for a bootsy concert about 25 years ago. my hearing and bowels are almost fully recovered.. holy cow that man brings loud bass to a new level. had the time of my life. played the classics but tossed body slam in there. holy cow! great job Julia

[@sneaquie8587]

Absolutely love this, Julia! You were born for funk.

[@shawnalove5050]

-Mothership Connection -Give it Up, or Turnit Aloose -Do That Stuff -Stretchin' Out in a Rubber Band Love watching you play! Love your videos! Thank you!

[@ShirleyDeeDesigns]

I grew up loving this music, takes me back. My favorite is funk and disco, probably always will be! 😜 wish I could play like this!! Love the guitar!

[@bloodink9508]

As a child of my era, one of his most iconic to my eyes will always be “grove is in the heart” with dee-lite. Talk about a true ear worm.

[@jamiemacdonald436]

That's not Bootsy. That's a sample from a Herbie Hancock track, performed by bassist Ron Carter.

[@bloodink9508]

@jamiemacdonald436 thanks for the clarification. I alwsy thought it was Bootsy.

[@LordEradicus]

I heard a lot of funk as a kid--thanks to my mom and her friends when they had parties--and for a long time I suspected that was why when I eventually took up the bass, I kind of instinctively started on "the one."

[@donotneed2250]

Alrighty Miss Funkateer! Giving me memory flashbacks. I graduated high school in 1974 in Georgia and had the opportunity to see James Brown perform twice while growing up. I need to hear you play some more with my eyes closed so I can groove and move.🔥👍🏼

[@danialp.1484]

Great video, Julia! You are the funkiest Austrian. All that was missing were some Bootsy starry glasses! If Bootsy wrote the bassline to "Uncle Jam", then that would be my favourite, but there are so many good ones. Der Qual der Wahl!

[@dylanpoe9130]

The most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. A gorgeous woman playing the bass flawlessly and really feeling the groove. You’re awesome Julia.

[@Thabassmon]

You are amazing Julia, you consistently bring us great videos with great playing on them. I love how you are always grooving, exactly how I think bass players should be, and yeah baby baba, I dig those silver pants too. I like a lot of Bootsy lines but the first ones that come to mind are "Phychoticbumpschool" (the live version from Back in the day the best of Bootsy Collins), "Bootzilla", "Munchies for your love", "What's the telephone bill" and "Pinocchio Theory" (from live at Louisville 1978)

[@FretLevelMidnight]

My favorite Bootsy song is by far "Dr. Funkenstein", the horns on that song are unreal too.

[@rockyrucker2789]

Your grooves and moves made my day! That bass must be so much fun to play!

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

It is fun, but really uncomfortable :D // Cheers, Julia

[@davidziegler436]

@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses I played one before and yes, it was uncomfortable.

[@paulkelly4530]

James Williams bassline on Ain’t No Stopping Us Now is a fabulous funky line. 😎🎸

[@TouficFakhryTouf]

she's just impeccable and really fun to watch

[@jcinurritegui]

It's official... I have a huge crush on Julia. Love how good she can play and how much fun she is having in these videos. Thanks for sharing so much of your positive vibes with us!!

[@dxwallace55]

I mean, a Central European chick jamming to Bootsy, how could I not fall in love either.....

[@sethcashman1011]

Fantastic, as always! Bootsy has been a lifelong hero of mine. One of the more surreal things I've ever witnessed was seeing him hanging out with Buckethead at NAMM years ago. Wish I had a picture of that.

[@panman1224]

"Stretchin' out" Seeing him play those lines and sing at the same time live on David Sanborn's show.

[@Eyereole]

Nothing like perambulating through the Funkosphere!! Just remember Rule # 1: “Don’t fake the funk, or your nose’ll grow!” - Bootsy

[@kkdeveauxgue2784]

Dayum that girl got soul in those fingers,really very professional in her playing.Very knowledgeable I'm impressed🥰🥰🥰🥰🎸🎶💯

[@androidboy7]

Julia, you dun did it again. Go on, girl!

[@needles23]

Oh my god, that was so infectious. You can tell she's really enjoying herself, and I just couldn't stop myself from smiling, either. Awesome.

[@avtpro]

Dag! I never got pass song #1. That's the best Bootsy I have ever heard. Notable she mentioned CatFish. I can hear CatFish hitting licks all on top of Bootsy heads for Funk'n with his guitar when he wasn't at home in them strings Gurl!! Man, it's all in the NECK and I'm not talking Frets! Neck Bone Connected to the Knee Bone. Funk Anatomy 101!! ☝️🤘🏾☝️

[@beealzebub4338]

Bootsy, one of the best ! You do him right. You already played all my favorites. I can't pick just one 😎 I followed him since he started with James Brown. I'm old 😊

[@dvdly]

My favourite Bootsy bass line is on "J.R. (Just Right)" from Blasters of the Universe (1994). It goes perfect with my favourite Bernie Worrell keyboard riff.

[@CyperN077]

I had thechance to jam with bootsy back in the day and played Stretching Out on stage with him.

[@Guitargate]

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!! Julia! Hope you're doing well out there. You sound great as always! #BOOTSYBABY

[@hyomaaiiroofficial]

Yare Yare daze

[@ralphwhittemore5041]

Boots definitely top 5 of all time

[@aaronjohnson5180]

I really enjoyed your playing Julia and the fact you were standing :) Great grooves and a talented musician!

[@whiskybravo4648]

Love when Julia plays the bass.

[@toddwatson572]

been long overdue that Boosie Collins get recognition the song answer to my question is v very yes. Say awah

[@basslover1345]

I just love this girl. Always a pleasure to watch her videos. God bless her

[@roma5869]

I'd rather be with you is another classic bass line

[@GQLewis]

This is amazing! I'm here for all the Bootsy, Bernard Edwards, and Louis Johnson you can dish out.

[@davidknight5863]

Always loved Hollywood squares , had it as a single .

[@qualitydag1]

I especially enjoyed watching how much you liked feeling and playing along with the music. In my youth I was crazy for James Brown, Bootsy Collins, Watts 103rd street rhythm band and so many others.

[@yetimatzenightcat8702]

Lololooool, der Bass ist fast so cooooool wie Mister James Brown, super song auswahl, wie immer großartig gespielt und klasse outfit. 👍👏👏👏😎😄 🐈

[@bjs001001]

Julia, you are the official funky lady of bass. Thank you for sharing your talent and insight with us.

[@onbedoeldekut1515]

I loved this episode, Julia! Could you do a video about an understated master of funky bass, Gary Garry Beers from INXS, please? I've always thought he and they were never given the kudos they deserved for spanning so many genres whilst (nearly) always keeping things funky as F!

[@jcthbs3891]

OMG! At 3am be able to find that whole thing, I mean the bass, the music, the style, that beauty, Jesus! Thank Lord and you girl, for that! 😍😍👏👏👏