Feel The Benefit (Parts 1, 2, and 3).10cc. Bass cover.

10cc are a British rock band formed in Stockport in 1972. I have other 10cc covers with more commentary.
"Feel the Benefit" is a song by 10cc appearing on their 1977 album, Deceptive Bends. It is the final track on the album, and is the band's longest studio recording at nearly 12 minutes. The song is a fan favorite, and has been included on many of the band's compilation albums and has been performed live by the band many times since its release. The song showcases a heavy Beatles-influenced sound. Some of its musical elements seem to be directly inspired by the songs "Dear Prudence" (1968) and "Venus and Mars" (1975).
The song is a suite in three parts:
I: "Reminisce and Speculate"
The first part of the song starts with a slow chord progression played on guitar in a similar fashion to "Dear Prudence". Eventually, loud orchestral crashes signaling the start of the song are added as well. Following a short orchestral melody, the song's verses are then sung by Eric Stewart. The bridge is sung by both Stewart and Graham Gouldman. This part ends with an orchestral passage which leads into a guitar solo. After this guitar solo ends, a bass riff is played that leads directly into the song's second part.
II: "A Latin Break"
As its name implies, this part of the song incorporates elements of reggae and Latin music, which would also heavily influence the band's next album. It is also more fast-paced and pop-oriented compared to the rest of the song. This part is primarily sung by Gouldman. This part of the song ends with a guitar riff that slowly fades out.
III: "Feel the Benefit"
The final part of the song reprises many elements from the first part. While the guitar riff from the previous part is fading out, the same chord progression that started the song starts to fade in, and then this part continues very much in the same fashion as the first part did. Following the final verse is a two-minute guitar solo that abruptly stops, ending the song
I consider this work to be a musical masterpiece. These guys were very creative in the studio. The genius vocal background to ''I'm Not In Love' can be heard also.
This day in music history; 1968 - Dr. K.C. Pollack of the University of Florida audio lab reported that tests found that the noise levels at rock & roll concerts was harmful to teenage ears. To that I say what?

[GermanIgor]

Одна из любимых композиций 10сс... Достойно

[johnm]

Nicely played. I love 10cc and the bass guitar but Graham Gouldman's bass lines are very rarely covered on YouTube. I first noticed 10cc when _Rubber Bullets_ was released and the bass line during the "Sergeant Baker started talking with a bullhorn in his hand" section grabbed my attention and I was hooked. In the live performances of _Feel the Benefit_ Graham got a rare opportunity to play a solo during the time it took Eric to stand up from playing the piano and strap on his Les Paul for the finale. Years later, he's still playing it and modestly acknowledging the appreciation of the audience. In the early days he played a Rickenbacker 4001S, had switched to a StingRay by the time of _Dreadlock Holiday_ and now favours a Fender Jazz.