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David Hungate: TOTO’s Secret Weapon
In this episode of “From the Bottom,” Paul Thompson dives into the work of the great (and unsung) David Hungate - TOTO’s first bassist. He breaks down his favorite TOTO groove, discusses the “Bump” Groove, and more.
Breaking Down “Summer Madness” by Kool & the Gang
In this episode of “From The Bottom,” Paul Thompson breaks down Kool & the Gang’s iconic “Summer Madness” groove from 1974, including Robert “Kool” Bell’s “magic” bass note, and what exactly is going on during those solos!
From the Bottom: The Top 10 Greatest TV Theme Bass Lines
In this episode, Paul Thompson lays down his (extremely subjective) list of his top 10 favorite bass lines (plus three honorable mentions) from iconic television shows from the 1970s-2000s.
Breaking Down Ramsey Lewis’ “Summer Breeze” (and Cleveland Eaton’s Bass Work)
You've seen the video. (It's one of the most viewed Jazz performance videos of the past few years.) Paul Thompson breaks down Ramsey Lewis’ “Summer Breeze” and Cleveland Eaton’s bass work.
Instant Funk and the Bass Line That Survived Disco
In this new “From the Bottom” episode, Paul Thompson dives into the work of Instant Funk. This one focuses on Raymond Earl’s work on Evelyn “Champagne” King’s “Shame.”
Life On Mars: The Funkiest Bass Line From Outer Space
In this episode of “From The Bottom,” Paul Thompson digs into a classic funk track by Dexter Wansel. He gets into why the bass line to “Life On Mars” is one of the most unique you’ll ever hear.
From the Bottom: Digging Into Tom Tom Club’s “Genius of Love” Bass Line
Who actually played Tom Tom Club's "Genius of Love" bass line? Tina Weymouth wrote it, but she didn’t record it. Paul Thompson digs in on this and more in this episode.
From the Bottom: Breaking Down Flea’s Top 3 Favorite Bass Lines
Flea tweeted his top three favorite bass lines a few weeks ago, and Paul Thompson is here to share his picks and break down each one. Flea’s list includes some iconic synth, electric, and upright bass lines.
From the Bottom: Breaking Down Robbie Shakespeare’s Bass Line on “Pull Up to the Bumper”
In this episode, Paul Thompson breaks down the hit that made Grace Jones a pop star. The iconic bass line that kicks off “Pull Up to the Bumper” is an all-time groove by the late, great Robbie Shakespeare.
From the Bottom: Breaking Down Anthony Jackson’s Bass Line on “Where’s Mumphrey”
In this episode, Paul Thompson dissects his favorite Anthony Jackson track and the musical game that ensues between the genius musicians of Eyewitness.
From the Bottom: Take Your Walking Bass Lines to the Next Level
Good walking bass lines can swing the band and outline the harmony, but GREAT walking bass lines will do that and steer the direction and intensity of the music. Take your lines from “following the changes” to “directing the flow” of the music!
From the Bottom: The Bass Line That Started Disco Fever
In this episode, we’ll break down one of the most heard and underrated bassists: Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees.