The Beatles Bass Lines Evolution - #12 is too hard!

How Paul McCartney bass lines changed from 1962 to 1970.

All backing tracks are made by me.

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GEAR:
Höfner Ignition Beatles Bass VSB LH
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Logic Pro X for audio
Final Cut Pro X for video

[thepaulhenderson]

Paul did NOT want to be the bassist, but when he took the job he was determined to do it differently and created intricate countermelodies instead of the far simpler and acceptable style at the time. How he was able to do this and simultaneously sing an entirely different melody, AND harmonize is a testament to his singular musical genius. All while making it look easy. God bless him and The Beatles Forever! Great video!

[jasond]

Paul playing "I Saw Her Standing There" while simultaneously singing lead still blows my mind

[froggyleggy]

A beatles bass video without come together!! This has never happened before

[ZValenT]

I'm almost convinced that I Want You (She's So Heavy) is the coolest song to be made ever

[kapekwerdas]

I think because of Ringo's drumming, Paul can be as melodic as he can on bass.

[basicoptimalmouse]

How he played those early ones live while singing is beyond me. Dude's a freak.

[kirbygene]

McCartney playing that walking bassline while singing the lead vocal.

[ronherrera]

Paul McCartney had some of the sweetest melodic baselines ever!

[SteveChambo]

Paul McCartney is a musician that, I believe, we've not seen the like of before.
He can play guitar, drums and as this video shows, the most amazing basslines you'll ever hear (Something, being my favourite).
And, as we all know, a truly amazing songwriter and singer. We have all been blessed to have Paul
in our lives for the last fifty odd years. In my opinion, he's the greatest ever.

[medicalnegligence]

Paul has an incredibly melodic style. Even isolated, his bass lines sound beautiful. BTW great playing here.

[dougtull]

Paul McCartney is simply one of the most innovative bass players ever. He always swings and serves the song. I can't understand how he can play these basslines and sing.

[zGollum]

"Something" bass line is truly next level!

[LeeRenthlei]

When you learn the first verse thinking it'll be the same for the rest but then you realise it's McCartney

[heerakakoti]

The Don't Let Me Down bassline is enough to make a grown man cry.

[alifdarojad]

4:50 i still can hear john's voice!

[somemod]

I hate when people say Macca is over rated, he influenced every rock bassist that came after him
I remember listening to come together for the first time as it opened Abbey Road and my mind was flipped upside down, and that’s not even his most complex one!

[gdholmfirth]

And to think, they went from "Love Me Do" to "Sgt. Pepper" in 4 years. 1963 to 1967.

[janharris]

"Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite" contains probably the most complex of all of McCartney's bass parts. If you've never listened specifically to the bassline, it is pretty amazing!

[ketamineastronaut]

Most people see Paul as one of the Beatles, a great songwriter...but he's seriously a modern marvel when it comes to being a badass bass guitarist. The fact that he wrote these bass lines and then the music itself and sing on occasion...it's ridiculous.

[WeerdMunkee]

Paul doesn’t ever seem to get credit for what an astounding bass player he is! I’m a bass player too, and his bass lines are always inventive, complicated, and simply a blast to play!

*side note: I am also a left-handed bass player. 😊