The catchy bassline was created by a session musician. He played it twice (electric and upright bass) so he could collect double the session fees.
“The catchy bassline was created by a session musician. He played it twice (electric and upright bass) so he could collect double the session fees.”
Session guys.... the hustlers of pro music. Not as stable as a symphony/club/tour or union gig...gotta do what ya gotta.
KYPD
Same guy also played the great bassline on Harry Nilsson’s “Jump Into The Fire” (the song from the helicopter scene in “Goodfellas”).