SF East Bay Bass Player
This new wave band from London had several high energy hits in the 80’s. This song made it to #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1983, but made
Continue readingOne Thing Leads To Another – The Fixx – 1983 – Pop/Rock/80s
This song has a groovy and relentless bass line from the first to the last note. The two patterns are fairly simple, a verse and a chorus. Since there are
What a great song! This melodic groove made it to #6 on the Hot 100 in 1984. A 5-string bass comes in real handy for this arrangement, as the song
Continue readingLay Your Hands On Me – Thompson Twins – 1984 – Pop/80s
This one hit wonder from 1991 was inspired by the fall of the Berlin wall and collapse of the Soviet Union. I hope this song experiences a rebirth soon for
Continue readingRight Here Right Now – Jesus Jones – 1991 – Alt/Pop/90s
Several members of “Retroflection” expressed enthusiasm adding this song to our set list for future gigs. They didn’t have to twist my arm. It’s a fun song, with a funky
Continue readingYou Make My Dreams – Hall & Oates – 1981 – Pop/80s
Although the new Miley Cyrus song, “Flowers”, is many years away from being a retro hit, our band’s drummer made the suggestion that “Party In The USA” could fit the
Continue readingParty In The USA – Miley Cyrus – 2009 – Pop/Dance