THIS is why James Jamerson was a GENIUS! 🧠🔥

The driving force behind Stevie Wonder's "Uptight" is its relentless energy ⚡️💥

The bass line never lets up, pushing the song forward with tight, eighth-note pulses that demand precision. There’s tension all the way down as it moves to the 5th, combined with syncopation that keeps it feeling urgent!

#jamesjamerson #steviewonder #uptight #classic #bassline #basslesson

[greyklopstock]

The GOAT. Imo he will never be dethroned. James basically wrote the language of the electric bass as it has been known from 1960 onward

[ckdwwmv]

The soul of the bass, James was the pulse and king, thanks guys

[PaulGill-mq]

James Jameson was incredible it's very sad what happened to him t the end he was a true one of a kind .

[PaisleyPatchouli]

So effing brilliant. Adding so much dramatic tension to the groove without more clutter.

[davidbrown]

Paul McCartney's idol, nuff said.

[simondavid]

He was probably drunk when recording it… he did that a lot

[TheAcestBassist]

Awesome! Please can you mention me on your channel ( I do bass! )

[Shred_The_Weapon]

Didn’t James do the same thing (or similar) on “Baby I Need Your Lovin’”?