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Old 02-14-2013, 08:37 PM   #30
southparkcpa
I see the 88 to 97 period all over again.
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Originally Posted by 32green View Post
I defer to you as a musician, but totally disagree. I'm a huge Beatles fan, but Entwhistle, in context, was absolutely far ahead. Paul was never in his league, and never strived to be that type of bass player, imho. John was a beast in his times. No doubt that 8000 kids in every industrialized country can copy his lines now, but thats not the point.



ANyhoo, off the top of my head...we are talking about songs, not players, no?

This one by the Smithereens is as simple as it gets...and alternately makes one want to play drums, bass and guitar.

Love the raw bass line, that in the end, steals the song.


http://youtu.be/qDZ_DjrpCYE



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I have no argument here.... They are both terrific. style and taste is a personal choice.
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