Xanadu Bass Cover

[@ThankGodforEvolution]

I thought I was going to be drinking the milk of paradise when I clicked on this, instead I'm dancing. Well played sir.

[@EnergyAndLightAwakening]

LOL😄

[@_KingofKingss]

yepI was about to break my fast on honey dew

[@ChinoBerraco]

i felt 4 it too 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤😂

[@nlmcguire91]

It takes a special kind of man to pull an April fools joke in the middle of August 😂

[@nopenopenope131]

Right??? lolz

[@SpirituLogic]

I wasn't caught in thinking Rush because I looked at the time... then when he started playing I heard "sugar-pie, honeybunch" so I thought that was the joke, he was actually playing The Temptations (I think...)

[@VideoMask93]

@@SpirituLogic Given the time, I was still thinking Rush because there's a long ambient intro where there isn't any bass, and Troy often cuts those parts out (See his partial cover of Subdivisions).

[@TJH3113]

What I had intended for April Fools was much, much worse than this. I just couldn't do it to you.

[@scottdetter]

Getty lee’s voice seems even higher on this version of Xanadu. Good job, you got me.

[@TJH3113]

His testosterone levels dropped a bit in the 80's. Thanks!

[@donjohnson5653]

I was getting. Ready to RUSH-ON TROY!!! LOL😂 thanks brother for all you do... Great memories with this song.. things were so simple then✌️👊😎

[@alextinsley9117]

It appears I wasn't the only one expecting a wicked Geddy Lee cover 🤣

[@joewest6182]

@@alextinsley9117 Same!

[@ignacioandrade2057]

Me too!!!!!😂

[@TJH3113]

One of these days! I'm glad you liked it. Take care!

[@TheCocoaDaddy]

Love it!!! When I first saw the title, I thought Xanadu by Rush. lol I love this song!!!! Thanks for posting!!!!

[@TJH3113]

I'm so glad to hear that!

[@juhos30000]

seems like that i wasnt the only one who was expecting for Rush :DDD

[@TJH3113]

You are far from alone.

[@jks3rd]

I never knew this song had such a moving bass line, awesome!

[@Bacopa68]

Jeff Lynn is a skillful composer and producer. But for some reason I can't stand the guy.

[@Quad8track]

@@Bacopa68 The good news is that it's Kelly Groucutt on bass - not Jeff Lynne.

[@TJH3113]

I know, right?!! Thanks!

[@jedisparky]

Ya, I came for Rush as well, but was pleasantly surprised to hear Olivia! She was my boyhood crush, and I loved all her music. This soundtrack has some great pop tunes.

[@Bacopa68]

So, you wanted to get "physical" perhaps?

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for your service.

[@WimRijksen]

Haha, I must admit I immediately thought of Xanadu by Rush when I saw this pop up. By the way, from the same Xanadu soundtrack, the song "Magic" is in my opinion a great track and it has a good bassline, by David Hungate (ex-Toto, Boz Scaggs and others). Thanks Troy.

[@TJH3113]

You are in very good company. I'll check it out.

[@PushSueAside]

I was so hoping that this was the Xanadu cover! Thank you so much. You are the best, Fonzy!!!

[@TJH3113]

Glad you liked it, Tommy!!!

[@GuitarBassCigar]

As with everyone else, you got me also, but I am glad it ended up being this instead. Olivia was such a sweetheart. I had a best-of cassette of hers back when it wasn't going to be seen as cool. I remember bits and pieces of the movie as well. Funny to hear it in isolation and hear the motown influence deeply rooted in there. Very nice

[@TJH3113]

I don't think anyone ever had anything bad to say about ONJ. She was one of those rare talents.

[@twinstickpete]

Absolutely ❤​@@TJH3113

[@mbeckerini]

Ah, Troy, that was beautiful. Olivia had such a great voice, and I've always been a Jeff Lynne fan. Thank you! That was great!

[@TJH3113]

Glad you enjoyed it. She certainly did. Thanks and take care!

[@ManCaveStudio]

What a fun bass line! I love Olivia may she rest in peace.

[@TJH3113]

It really is!

[@ConstantineIsslamow]

Beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Constantine! It was my pleasure.

[@sixtyticketrecorder7276]

Fantastic cover. I wore the needle off the record player listening to this when it came out in 1980. It was another hit album in a long line of hit albums with Jeff Lynne involved in that era. Thanks for the memory.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you. Very cool. I thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@zeke7142003]

Got me! I was expecting Rush!

[@TJH3113]

You're not alone.

[@johnwilliams3075]

I came here expecting Xanadu…and was not disappointed. Now, shockingly, I’m trying to figure out which one is more tricky to play. Love the movie, soundtrack, and ONJ, so thanks for this!

[@nopenopenope131]

For a minute I thought you were covering Rush's Xanadu and I was very disappointed! hahahahaha Then I looked it up. I'd forgotten you already covered that one. Keep on truckin' dude. You're awesome!

[@TJH3113]

I'm glad you've recovered from the initial shock. Thanks!

[@Venthrac]

Such an underrated musical. There are some really great songs in it.

[@TJH3113]

Honestly, I've never seen it... but maybe I should.

[@juniorkong9587]

Got me too. But I do remember the movie, the artist and the love of roller skating.

[@TJH3113]

Sorry about that. Cool.

[@joeysocks5718]

Great job. Never realized how busy that bass line is.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you. Tell me about it.

[@VladMelnykMusic]

3:15 such a satisfying chord

[@TJH3113]

Truth.

[@JimmyJames714]

Man, what a dirty rotten click-bait thing to do! 😂 Having said that, it was a pretty cool bass line. That one arpeggio section looks pretty finger twisty. Well played, Troy! 😎👍

[@TJH3113]

My original plan was much more diabolical. It was definitely a finger-twister. Thank Jim!

[@alejandrohualdez5550]

This is weird. I hadn’t heard this song for years, so I put it on this morning on the way to work!!!

[@TJH3113]

I was in the back seat.

[@jaapjandeback5809]

Pure coincidence I was checking out her live performances. Her bassplayer stands out! Sophisticated vocal harmonies too.

[@TJH3113]

I saw a live clip too. It was really fast and the bass player was going wild!

[@mus1970]

Fond memories of this song too - like you say, has much of the 'ABBA atmosphere'. Very nice cover, thanks for sharing!

[@TJH3113]

I'm very glad that you liked it. Many thanks!

[@prizim]

oh jeez.... was expecting rush!

[@nopenopenope131]

Same! lmao

[@TJH3113]

Join the club.

[@werkzeugmann6224]

To all the Blue-eyed Blondes: love the memories! She was a beauty.. will miss all her loveliness! And all the pop tune history too!

[@johnnyp8979]

Troy, looks like YOU ARE really enjoying this 🥰 ! Wonderful you are, and Jeff Lynne giving a big hand on this song is due 😇 !

[@TJH3113]

I really did enjoy the whole process. Sometimes, playing a song over and over can strip all of that joy away, but this was one of those songs that I enjoyed from start to finish.

[@nickmorante8903]

Ya got me, Troy

[@nopenopenope131]

Dude got us all... lmao But he did that one 14 years ago. Difficult for me to imagine it's been that long, but here we are.

[@TJH3113]

Sorry about that.

[@EnergyAndLightAwakening]

When I saw the title I was like OK is it Olivia or Rush? Woo hoo I was hoping for this one lol. Not that I wouldn't have enjoyed the latter. I was having childhood flash backs a few years ago and decided to watch the movie again. Fun and I really like that one particular run that kind of sounds dissident compared to the rest of the song. Interesting choice he used for a bass line. Thanks Troy you know how much I love happy fun uplifting music lol. Also holy cow I didn't know she passed.

[@TJH3113]

I'm glad I did not disappoint you. Many others were not as pleased. I think I know what riff you are talking about, but a timestamp would help. I really struggles with some of the notes during the descending part of the verse, but I think I got them right. Just for fun, you should check out the Jeff Lynne version of the song. It's a bit streamlined, when compared to this version.

[@EnergyAndLightAwakening]

@@TJH3113 Lol your videos could never be disappointing unless you decide to stop making them! I think it starts at 0:20 it the 3rd one in the descent. Thanks I will check out the other version. Something about it makes me think of ELO.

[@vibratoking7825]

Love it man! Return to Rush wouldn't be so bad but Olivia rocked too!

[@TJH3113]

Great to hear!

[@SueSaraTommyZoom]

Troy an absolute joy to listen to ! Fabulous song played beautifully! X

[@TJH3113]

Thank you, Sue. I'm glad you liked it.

[@crashkamio5819]

Came in expexting Rush but was not disappointed at all by this! Fun catchy little song with a great bass line and amazing melodies. Definitely got some ABBA vibes from me as well. Good stuff! Amazing as always

[@TJH3113]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ROCKnROLL1406]

Imagine how quickly my Jaw Dropped when I heard you start to play. Im like, "Thats Not Rush"... Lol you got me!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for being a good sport.

[@basswars7060]

I am a big ELO fan and Kelly Groucutt's bass playing was one of the reasons I picked up the instrument. Thanks for doing this.

[@TJH3113]

I was never a huge ELO fan, but we saw them a couple of years ago and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. Kelly was an incredible players. Take care!

[@avlavas]

Another excellent bassline! Thank you for sharing!

[@TJH3113]

I thought so too! My pleasure! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@mar19661000]

Hello. It looks very beautiful how you played this song. I heard it once sung by The Alan Parson Project. Very beautiful too. Congratulations and thank you. Hugs from Marcio from Brazil!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much! Wow, I could definitely hear Alan Parsons doing this one.

[@jonathanchevallier7046]

Very well done ! An awesome bassline !

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot Jonathan!

[@KreaperSlayer]

Great tune, was definitely expecting Rush lol. That bass sounds great, really compliments your playing!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a ton!

[@mertkrdmn7]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Amazing atmosphere

[@TJH3113]

I'm glad you liked it.

[@SM-xs3gf]

I love Olivia! She had some great music. The bass line from Magic is a good one too. Great song for you to check out.

[@TJH3113]

Awesome! I started working on Magic based on a number of comments left on this video. It really is a cool song.

[@robsonsilva2546]

Amazing👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@markwlv]

Great job Troy. Definitely an under appreciated bassline, I think because the entire production is so outstanding and the coda of that tune is pop perfection. There are a few KZbin clips of her performing Xanadu live that are very charming. In the 80s, Olivia owned an Aussie-themed gift shop/café in Hollywood called Koala Blue. I met her there once while having an iced coffee. I think she might have been the first celebrity I ever met. She was 100% as nice and lovely as you could imagine.

[@markwlv]

For those interested, check out this clip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXrMf3RtidSCntU There's a lot of secret sauce in the bassist's (Robert "Pops" Popwell) performance.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you. It is a perfect Pop song, isn't it? Very cool that you got to meet her. She's one of those celebrities that no one has anything bad to say about... which is pretty rare.

[@TheFreightBeast]

Oh cmon now you HAVE to redo the Rush song!

[@TJH3113]

I definitely will at some point.

[@nickgray123]

Another inspiring video - a song which would never have crossed my mind is revealed by Troy to have an awesome bassline to play. It won't sound as good when I hack it up but its going to be the best part of my weekend !

[@TJH3113]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Enjoy yourself!

[@BabaORileyII]

Oh! I thought it was Rush too! I was gonna say I figured out most of that back a few years ago, but found it nearly impossible to play in a band situation . . . But this was a kinda cool song too. Good for what it was - a little dancey - a little clubby - a little poppy. Thanks Troy! CC

[@TJH3113]

Jeff Lynne's original version is a little bit toned down when compared to this one. I just heard it for the first time a few minutes ago.

[@pjwkim]

love it! thank you for posting!

[@TJH3113]

Wonderful to hear! It was my pleasure.

[@terryrollins1973]

LOVE this 🔥

[@TJH3113]

Awesome... thanks so much!

[@monkyman404]

Thought it was the Rush song. Still a great job.

[@TJH3113]

Why would you think that? Thanks.

[@TheStuport]

I always read what you have in your "notes" and this was even more needed too because when I saw the initial "Xanadu Bass Cover" title, I of course immediately thought RUSH...my All Time #1Band and a favorite of yours too! Soooo, I naturally HAD to go back into your archives and revisit your video video from 14 years ago! I enjoyed reading your comments and of your Fan Base too! I actually thought Olivia Newton John's Best Song was "You're The One That I Want" with John Travolta! It was a "Rough" side of her that she didn't really show too often AND the Bass line in that song is really killer sounding! You nailed it too Troy in comparing her with ABBA sound wise! I can see and hear that! I have to say, she was quite the LQQKER too and the Aussie accent...WOO WAH LAH 😍 Fact is, your original plan back in Feb. to use this for April Fools Day STILL works Today on National Cat Day...2/23/24....so it was PURR-FECT Timing! 🤣 MOO From COW-lumbus, Ohio 👋 ps....Troy, it might just be me....BUT....I have always enjoyed your Salute To Dirk, Lerxst and The Professor with your "3113" next to your Initials! 2112 Keeps Giving!

[@TJH3113]

If I do go back and re-do some older Rush songs, Xanadu will definitely be one of them. I remember a few of her albums floating around the apartment when I was a kid and she was easy on the eyes. The reason I went with 3113 was because when I had to create an email account for my channel, every single combination I came up with that had a 2112 in it was taken... every single one. So, I went with 3113 as a nod to my fondness for Halloween and Horror in general. Thanks and take care!

[@Quad8track]

I just got Rick-rolled but I still love it! I'm that oddball Rush fan that also likes Olivia Newton-John.

[@JohnBodoni]

not liking olivia newton-john is akin to not liking puppies. she was that adorable.

[@Quad8track]

@@JohnBodoni Agreed!

[@TJH3113]

Please accept my apology. I, also, like Rush and ONJ as well as Ghost and ABBA.

[@Quad8track]

@@TJH3113 No need to apologize! You do an amazing job regardless of who you cover. Let's hear more Gino Vannelli covers from you when Jimmy Haslip was his bass player.

[@marcelosoto-quiroga1965]

Saw the vid miniature and immediately thought "kinda weird he's not playing the Rick for this one, like Geddy in the original track..." Then I saw a 7-minute vid.... huummmmm... 🧐 we all fell into this... nice trick.😅 And impeccable cover, as always, Troy. Thanks!

[@TJH3113]

Sorry for the deception, but I thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@twinstickpete]

Bravo!!!!🎉 Rest easy Olivia

[@TJH3113]

Thank you. 💔

[@CindyDC]

❤ i loved Olivia, Grease was my favorite she was in, that’s an unique bass your playing, it sounds good, and yes I thought you was starting out on a abba song ,. Lol almost same bass line,.. …. Wish i could stretch my fingers that far apart 😆

[@CindyDC]

Amazing,

[@TJH3113]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ldmb1966]

The only ELO song where i like the 2nd version of vocals much better. What a talent Olivia was. Incredible playing as always Troy.

[@rockfree2639]

Now I wonder to find the second version of vocals :)) I believe this one in thie video was in my childhood, but, probably, mixed a bit different - with backing vocals more in front comparing to this version

[@ldmb1966]

@@rockfree2639 original is just Jeff Lynn on vocals. Olivia did this version for the movie

[@rockfree2639]

@@ldmb1966 thanx!

[@TJH3113]

Did Jeff Lynne actually record the song with him singing? I'll have to look that up.

[@ldmb1966]

@@TJH3113 I may be mixed up on which version was first, but the version with only Jeff Lynne is great too. I just adore his voice.

[@WisersPlace]

I love this song!

[@TJH3113]

Awesome!

[@WisersPlace]

You should cover Magic from the same album. It has similar song writing credits as We Dont Need Another Hero.

[@TJH3113]

@@WisersPlace I've been working on it and will be recording it in my next batch.

[@ronardorecacho8742]

Awesome Troy!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@ognir66]

Anyone Jeff Lynne produces ends up sounding like ELO. 🤣🤣 Great job, Troy. (as usual_)

[@TJH3113]

This is true, what you say. Thank you.

[@tallbassguy]

Thats not the Xanadu I was expecting, although I would bet youve done the other one long ago. Nice job.

[@TJH3113]

There's another Xanadu? Thank you.

[@frankyoung2780]

Excellent....again!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks again!

[@ChinoBerraco]

Am glad Ur back !

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@Twobarpsi]

Great sound and playing Troy 🤘!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot!

[@tomkeeler4243]

Another Awesome Job Troy ! I have a song request. Would you perform " The Lovin Spoonful , Do you believe in magic ". Would love to hear you do it..

[@TJH3113]

Thank you! I'll check it out. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@THEATREofPAIN270]

Now that I hear it. I never knew. She sure could sing. Rest Easy Olivia.

[@spartacusthebringerofrain3007]

A fantastic singer..

[@TJH3113]

Truth.

[@TJH3113]

I know, right?!! Thanks!

[@artrogers3985]

👏👏🎸🎸

[@eadvs2]

Weird movie, GREAT soundtrack.

[@TJH3113]

I will take your word on that.

[@BuckFlicks]

I thought I was going to be listening to trippy lyrics based on Samuel Taylor Coleridge poetry. Instead, I’m hearing what sounds like Olivia Newton John singing an ELO song.

[@TJH3113]

You may be right about this.

[@BuckFlicks]

I have a very discerning ear ;-)

[@2112_Jeff]

Threw me off...thought it was Rush when the notification came over! 😂 Regardless, great cover!

[@TJH3113]

That's odd. Thanks!

[@nicolasortiz4422]

He got me too

[@TJH3113]

Please accept my apology.

[@garyg719]

I came here for Rush... Well played my friend.😂😂😂

[@TJH3113]

Thank you for your understanding.

[@guitarguy97ROO]

Even though Xanadu is my favorite Rush song, I was hoping this was the song you played 😊

[@TJH3113]

That's what I like to hear!!!

[@RoosRockMusic]

@@TJH3113 You've kinda inspired me to start recording and uploading videos on my new channel. Here is my version of "Xanadu", albeit not as clean and rhythmic as yours, haha. I really appreciate the Costello, ABBA and Rush covers that you do! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5_XnJahfpmdotU&lc=UgxrohN_KOmwgtA4chR4AaABAg

[@HighlandViking]

Rush sure does sound funny on this one 🤭😂

[@TJH3113]

It was their first outing without Terry Brown.

[@HighlandViking]

@@TJH3113 😂😂

[@johnkarniol7608]

I saw them on the Perfect Strangers tour in 1984. All the original members were there, sorta. I always thought Ian Gillian was the original singer, but no. The first singer was David Coverdale. It was a great show. I never knew back then that Ritchie Blackmore was so great. I found out different that night. Hope all is well with you and your family. Take care. 🙂

[@TJH3113]

Very cool! That was a great album, and their most popular, but they didn't play one song off it. Still was a great show though. Actually, Rod Evans was the first singer who was with them for about a year before Ian Gilan replaced him. Take care, John!

[@ericjohnson6105]

The Xanadu soundtrack has three of Ms. Newton-John's greatest hits on it.

[@TJH3113]

Is that true?

[@ericjohnson6105]

@@TJH3113 Xanadu, Magic, and Suddenly

[@legomaster7982]

Very nice bassline, and very nicely played! Is it possible to get more ELO bass covers?

[@TJH3113]

I thought so too... thank you. I'll look into it.

[@geddyshoneydew]

i didn't know geddy lee sang this song! awesome cover😂

[@TJH3113]

There was a short period of time when Geddy was thinking of going solo, but he changed his mind. Thanks.

[@ultimatebasses]

Thats not Geddy singing! The notes are way to low. Who knew this alternative Xanadu version was so melodic? Did I mention I had a huge crush on Olivia back in high school? Don't tell anyone Troy! It can be our secret.

[@TJH3113]

You might be right about that. Who didn't have a crush on ONJ?!

[@wearetomorrowspast.5617]

Caught me. The lack of dry ice should have given the game away. Nice playing there.

[@TJH3113]

haha... Thanks!

[@bradfasinlaugh]

Legit.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@IkanGelamaKuning]

I've been wondering quite some times, what's with those mask behind you all about. Do you wear them?

[@TJH3113]

I collect them and other, horror related, items. Most of the masks are "display copies" which means that they do not have breathing or vision holes cut into them, though a couple of them do.

[@christhompson9427]

he trolled us

[@TJH3113]

It was a gentle troll. My original plan was just mean.

[@christhompson9427]

@@TJH3113 please, do tell

[@strikninestudios6885]

Same here, I was expecting Rush cover and got excited. Troy do you setup your basses or have a luthier do that? All your basses sound good.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for checking it out anyway. I can and do set up my own basses, but I didn't learn how to do it until I was in my late 20's. Just the basics - truss rod adjustment, action, intonation... No electronics, fretwork, or anything like that. If I bring a bass to Joe Kruse to have work done, I'll usually have him do a set up while he's got it. My settings are a little unorthodox and Joe knows exactly how I like it.

[@nevertoolate5325]

I know I'm new here and I'm gonna love these renditions but I can't be the only newcomer more than a little distracted by the Boris Karloff/Harry-Haussen kind of home decoration.

[@TJH3113]

Welcome. You should see the basement.

[@mikesanders1863]

great song but the movie did Xanadogdu at the box office

[@TJH3113]

Is that so?

[@mikesanders1863]

@@TJH3113 Yep, unfortunately.

[@alastairdallas]

If you like this and Abba, maybe try The Sign by Ace of Bass?

[@TJH3113]

I'll check it out. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@MarkMaxwell-v3g]

I’ve had a bass with me maybe 38 years ago

[@TJH3113]

Awesome!

[@buzzyiswhat1508]

Oops. Looks like I was the only one expecting the Xanadu by ELO, not Rush 😮

[@TJH3113]

Winner!🏆

[@twinstickpete]

I gotta ask you... probably asked already by someone else... What is your goto bass, Ricky??

[@TJH3113]

Out of all the basses I've had, my two favorites are the Sunburst Spector Legend and the Mahogany Build B-301. You'll see me playing the bass in this video (MBJ Guitars) and another one quite a bit. Both of these basses are based on (pickups and electronics) my two favorite instruments. I really don't have anything good to say about Rickenbackers.

[@twinstickpete]

@@TJH3113 interesting... thank you.

[@safire07]

can you please cover sour candy by melt?

[@TJH3113]

I'll check it out.

[@naturaljoe7397]

Absolutely diabolical 😂

[@TJH3113]

What I had intended for April 1st was much, much worse.

[@naturaljoe7397]

@@TJH3113 Ice Ice Baby?

[@davepalumbo1971]

LOL I will add my name to those who were expecting some AF2K!!! :)

[@TJH3113]

The list is long.

[@totalrobot]

A hand cramper! Not Olivia... I meant the bass part!

[@TJH3113]

Why not both?

[@tobasco_jones6160]

Did I just get trolled haha

[@TJH3113]

Not maliciously.

[@emscott2]

Geddy? Is that you?

[@nopenopenope131]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TJH3113]

They were really getting experimental in the 80's.

[@JohnAnderson-vo7en]

The movie stunk, but Jeff Lynne's music was great.

[@TJH3113]

I'll take your word for it.

[@ThePierre62]

Pensavo Xanadu dei RUSH! 😔

[@TJH3113]

Next time!

[@stevenedwards4470]

You know how your brain reacts when you drink something you thought was something else...?

[@TJH3113]

Sort of.

[@andy4731]

This was the only decent thing to come out of that film! Thank you for covering it! Well maybe also Magic. But anyway…

[@TJH3113]

What about The Tubes cameo? Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@timhiker5512]

That beginning sounds very similar to Sugar Pie Honey Bunch.

[@TJH3113]

I can hear it!