Chattahoochee

Artist:Alan Jackson Bassist:Glenn Worf Free Download About the song: This is such a 90s classic, who can forget AJ waterskiing in hat and boots! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW5UEW2kYvc "Jim McBride and I were trying to write an up-tempo song and Jim came in with the line 'way down yonder on the Chattahoochee'. It kind of went from there. … Continue reading Chattahoochee

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

Bar Room Roses

Artist:Troy Cassar-Daley Bassist:Joe Chemay Free Download About the song: This song is from the True believer album, with a few different but killer rhythm sections - including Leland Sklar and John Robinson and of course, as on this track - Joe Chemay and Paul Leim. Featuring great walking lines as well as no frills two … Continue reading Bar Room Roses

Tonight The Heartache’s On Me

Artist:The Chicks Bassist:Michael Rhodes Free Download About the song: Michael Rhodes and Greg Morrow make up the rhythm section on this Country swing song. I didn't realize until recently that it was released first by Joy Lynn White (a slower two feel, as opposed to the continuous walking line in the Dixie Chicks version). Solid … Continue reading Tonight The Heartache’s On Me

I Love You

Artist:Martina McBride Bassist:Joe Chemay Free Download About the song: "I Love You", written by Keith Follesé, Adrienne Follesé and Tammy Hyler, was originally recorded by Martina McBride for the film soundtrack for Runaway Bride. The 1999 number one was McBride's biggest country hit to date, due in part to being featured in the Julia Roberts/Richard … Continue reading I Love You

The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia

Artist:Reba McEntire Bassist:Leland Sklar Free Download About the song: This bassline is two lessons in one; pedal tones and creating interest with subtle fills AND funky lines that lift the chorus. Leland Sklar is a master with superb tone. For more on the story behind the song: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Night_the_Lights_Went_Out_in_Georgia#Synopsis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdovwJNqYGA Leland Sklar playing along to the … Continue reading The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia

Single White Female

Artist:Chely Wright Bassist:Glenn Worf Free Download About the song: This song wasn't on my radar until just recently and was actually a suggestion from fellow TalkBass member Seanmo. Of course when I heard it, I loved it because Glenn Worf has such a gnarly tone that sits so well in the track. There are some … Continue reading Single White Female