Artist:Johnny Cash Bassist:Marshall Grant Free Download About the song: Ring of Fire was written by June Carter Cash and Merle Kilgore about Johnny Cash and Junes experience falling in love. It was originally recorded and released by Anita Carter in 1963. After hearing Anita's version, Cash claimed he had a dream where he heard the … Continue reading Ring Of Fire
Ticks
Artist:Brad Paisley Bassist:Kevin "Swine" Grantt Free Download About the song: This is such a clever song lyrically - I never noticed that sonically there is a clever little trick, two different instruments with different EQs, attack etc. This is used to great effect to switch between intro and full band sections. There are some sexy … Continue reading Ticks
Suds In The Bucket
Artist:Sara Evans Bassist:Michael Rhodes Free Download About the song: Suds in the Bucket was written by Billy Montana and Tammy Wagoner and released on the 2003 album, Restless by Sara Evans. Bass legend Michael Rhodes is responsible for this grooving bassline, featuring a slippery bluesy fill and tone for days. The transcription: https://open.spotify.com/track/6NhpIdjYoufuNNlBsgOztc More from … Continue reading Suds In The Bucket
Any Man Of Mine
Artist:Shania Twain Bassist:David Hungate Free Download About the song: Canadian songstress, Shania Twain wrote this song with then husband, Robert John "Mutt" Lange and released it on 1995s The Woman In Me album. Mutts unmistakable production is part of what makes this an absolute gem of a song. Hungates tight playing dovetails with this well … Continue reading Any Man Of Mine
Me and My Gang
Artist:Rascal Flatts Bassist:Jay DeMarcus Free Download About the song: Jay Demarcus strikes again with a bassline that has it all; double stops, 8th notes, unisons, chromaticism, funky lines and drop tuning! Lonnie Wilson is the perfect rhythmic counterpart on drums. Me and My Gang was the second single from the album of the same name. … Continue reading Me and My Gang
Man Of Me
Artist:Gary Allan Bassist:Michael Rhodes Free Download About the song: "Man of Me" features the talents of the legendary bassist, Michael Rhodes and Chad Cromwell on drums. It was written by Rivers Rutherford and George Teren for Gary Allans fourth album. The tone on this track consists of a distorted, detuned bass. The distortion is most … Continue reading Man Of Me
Crazy Town
Artist:Jason Aldean Bassist:Tully Kennedy Free Download About the song: "Crazy Town" was written by Brett Jones and Rodney Clawson about the Nashville scene and the struggles artists face when moving from elsewhere. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwFGzfjTii4&feature=youtu.be&t=1132 Tully Kennedy uses the same white P/J Sadowsky bass on all tracks in the studio. His tone is distinctive and growly. The … Continue reading Crazy Town
Looking For A Good Time
Artist:Lady A Bassist:Craig Young Free Download About the song: Looking For A Good Time was the second single from Lady A's first album, released in 2008. It was written by the bands members, Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood along with Keith Follesé (who was a co-writer on I Love You by Martina McBride … Continue reading Looking For A Good Time
Love Story
Artist:Taylor Swift Bassist:Tim Marks Free Download About the song: Tim Marks is a master of the bass who always knows what to play and what to leave out. The entire song is a study in the discipline of thinking of the song, album, artist and producer. The closest thing to a fill is the two … Continue reading Love Story
All I Want To Do
Artist:Sugarland Bassist:Paul Bushnell Free Download About the song: "a simple song about not having to accomplish anything because it's already accomplished. All you have to do is lay around and enjoy each other."Bobby Pinson (Co-writer with Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush) This songs rhythm section features Paul Bushnell on bass along with drummer Matt Chamberlain. … Continue reading All I Want To Do