2023 Reader Favorite Bassists – #10: Paul McCartney
Editor’s Note: At the end of each year, we tally up all the article and video views on No Treble to come up with a list of the top 10 most popular bassists. This is entirely based on readership, not on opinions, polls, or anything else. Just having some fun.
Paul McCartney did some exciting new things in 2023, including releasing a new Beatles tune and recording with the Rolling Stones. The buzz generated a lot of views.
Add in a great lesson by Ryan Madora on “Come Together,” and Sir Paul lands at #10 on this year’s list.
The Beatles: The Story Behind “Now And Then” (The Last Beatles Song)
In this video posted to The Beatles’ YouTube channel yesterday, the story behind “the last Beatles song” (out today) is shared. All told, this story spans over four decades, and it is pretty amazing.
Paul McCartney Launches New Podcast
Paul McCartney has launched a new podcast with poet Paul Muldoon called “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics.” The podcast is a chance for the friends to dig into the bassist and songwriter’s life and songs.
McCartney and Wyman Join Rolling Stones for “Hackney Diamonds”
It’s been a tumultuous few years for The Rolling Stones since the passing of drummer Charlie Watts, but they’ve transformed that time into a triumphant new album. Darryl Jones wasn’t available for “Hackney Diamonds,” so the bass was handled by Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Paul McCartney, and Bill Wyman.
Learn How To Really Play The Bass Line To “Come Together” by The Beatles
In this “Keep It Groovy” bass lesson, Ryan Madora walks us through perfecting the bass line to “Come Together” by The Beatles. To do so, we need to understand the theory behind the line and how to play with note duration and articulation.
