Long Train Runnin' Bass Cover

As much as it pains me to use my channel to promote something of a personal nature, I’m going to do just that.
I’m going to be hanging out in the Zero-Mod booth at the “Guitar and Bass Expo” in Wyomissing, PA on Saturday, August 19th.
I’ll be playing along live to some of my favorite songs, on some of my favorite, Zero-Mod equipped, basses. It’ll be just like my channel - except with the great potential for mistakes!
Admission is free and, I understand, they are running shuttle busses from NYC and Philadelphia to the show.

Lynn and I are on our way to the door to see these guys play with Chicago at Bethel Woods. Last night we say Cindy Lauper with Rod Stewart there (great show) and I’m starting to feel like I’m on tour.

The song, “Long Train Runnin’” by The Doobie Brothers, is off the album titled, “The Captain and Me” and came out in 1973! Good stuff.
I’ve probably seen the Doobie Bros. more times than any other single band or artist, aside from Rush, as they tend to open for a lot of people. They have never disappointed.

The bass was played by Tiran Porter who, I think, always played solid yet interesting bass lines. When I played this song in a band I played the line a bit differently, but I brought it back closer to it’s original state for this video.

I’m playing the recently acquired Rickenbacker 4003S which, right now, happens to be across the river in Beacon, NY having some work done to it.

[craigparse]

Tiran Porter is such a great bass player. I found his bass lines so perfect for their music.
Wonderful job Troy!

[MusicLover-nlim]

Troy, Please don't - even for a second - apologize for self promotion...You are clearly one of the more modest, self- effacing guys around - especially in the context of your prodigious talent and skill...(If you are uncomfortable with this simple bit of "promotion", maybe you'll feel more comfortable if you think about it as promoting Tim and his product - who are also deserving of a bit of self-promotion ...:-)) BTW, yet another great cover...

[JamesMcDonald-kw]

Everytime I listen to you it's refreshing

[vanderpoolfarmsl.l.c.]

"Nailed it right between the screws"!
Great performance as always!!!

[mattiassjoquist]

I keep coming back to this song. Quite possibly your best cover to date. 😊

[tomlanahan]

Thanks for this. Whenever I need to learn a song, I PRAY i see your version. So helpful and faithful..

[ColeGaskins]

That Ric though. Man, they have the tone, don't they?

[j.fanning]

Your bass guitar has such a nice tone and you play it really well ! Thumbs up for sure .

[johnbaldwin]

Nice Rick - beautiful tone ...great song and played to perfection

[shanecabbage]

I absolutely love the Doobie Brothers, one of my favorite bands. Thank you so much for posting this. Awesome as always!

[neilh]

My high school marching adopted this as their signature tune back in the 70s. It remained during my time in the 80s. Another great tune by the doobies and well covered by TJH. Bravo!!

[coochmusic]

It’s funny to me that every time there is a bass line out there that I love, I look for a cover and you pop up which I love cause you play them always right and great! Thanks!

[williammacris]

WOW! Love that Ricki you're playing, very nice bass!

[Crabbyoldbass]

Thank you Troy!!!
Love Tiran Porter!
Have no idea what other guys are playing, go-to Troy, ....yup, ....thats it!
Jim
Chicago
Great job always, always helping me!

[sonicfrogdotnet]

Oh... Thanks for posting. This is one of those lines that I never could quite get right. Now I hear the staggered rhythm I missed.

[veronicatootsies]

Fantastic as always! Not only are your transcriptions dead on, but I can clearly hear the bass above the band. Well done, mate !

[pensnut]

As always.. Killer job! I saw them in either 81 or 82 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.. So good.

[Crushin]

never loved or even LIKED the Ric tone - this is by FAR the best Ric tone ive ever heard - you play like a Champ too!!!

[JamesMcDonald-kw]

It's 6am and I love this bass cover It is fantastic

[texasrox]

One of my favorite Doobies tunes. Have always loved the groove but your bringing it front and center just brought my appreciation for this one that much higher. Thanks and great job!