Flabba Holt Shows Us How He Created The Bass Lines For Some Of Reggae’s Most Popular Songs Pt.3

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It is a pleasure and a privilege to join Flabba, “me is a man who play bass “, here as he narrates the stories behind some of The Roots Radics biggest hits, runs you through his epic bass lines and explains how history was made.

Songs Mentioned in the Video
Freddie McGregor: ‘Big Ship’ Thompson Sound 7” Producer Linval Thompson 1982
This huge hit was not only followed by an LP of the same title on Greensleeves in the UK but would also provide Freddie McGregor with the name for his own label. However, Flabba describes here how it nearly didn’t happen as “everybody a pack up and we leave” before recording “one more song…” that would become for Freddie “him biggest tune I ever heard”.

Gregory Isaacs: ‘Front Door’ African Museum 7” & 12” Producer Gregory Isaacs 1980

Michael Prophet: ‘Gun Man’ Volcano 7” Producer Henry ‘Junjo’ Lawes 1981

John Holt: ‘Police In Helicopter’ Volcano 7” Producer Henry ‘Junjo’ Lawes 1983

Sugar Minott: ‘No Vacancy’ Hit Bound 7” Producer: Winston ‘Niney The Observer’ Holness (for the Hoo Kim brothers @ Channel One) 1983

Barrington Levy: ‘Prison Oval Rock’ Arrival 7” Producer Henry ‘Junjo’ Lawes 1983
“It’s a hit tune this! Making ‘Prison Oval Rock is another movie… this is a history. Listen and learn” while Flabba takes you through the recording session at Channel One where Junjo, as always “carried a whole bag of young youth with him to his sessions” and his delight in recalling how “a me discover (Wycliffe) ‘Steely’ Johnson!”

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[chrislopes]

"Like a lizard in a leaf swaying in the breeze.".
The most beautiful music metafor I've ever heard. This is wisdom

[FC-xczy]

Man, what a quiet humble legend. A true giant in reggae literally and musically.... Give dis man him flowers while him alive.🌻🌻🌻🌻🌷🌷🌷.

[honiideslysses]

Many folks believe that reggae is built around that scratchy staccato guitar, but it's that DEEP bouncy bass that really lays the foundation for which the music is built upon. Thanks for the subtitles 'cause his patois is thicker than molasses!

[ValterKabas]

Finally someone made a record of this great bass player, Flabba is a true legend, many people only think of funk, rock, jazz bassists, when much of the best if not the best bass lines are in reggae music. Make no mistake, it's not easy to be simple and brilliant.
That guy make it easy.
Respect!

[jmarvosax]

4:57 !!! Charming, funny, confident — most importantly skilled. Number #1!

[mikewilkins]

My heritage is so rich!! These great musicians never got Their due! JAH know!

[curlymyhero]

`80`s reggae was da best! I still listen and record it

[Chad-yeui]

Anyone who watches this whole video now knows the Roots Radics backed nearly every great reggae artist in the 1st half of the 80's. Thanks Flabba for the golden years of Rub a Dub!

[JuniorRodigan]

This is one of the greatest uploads in the history of YouTube.
Salute to the legend FLABBA HOLT … his works shaped so many lives.
Big up I NEVER KNEW crew

[rumporridge]

Should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame hands down. Legend many times over.

[thetruth]

I can’t get tired of watching Flabba Holt being interviewed.

[crawnyxx]

You can tell his genuine love for the music, how excited he gets before playing and speaking about those moments. What is missing from a lot of today's musicians and their works!

[postoffice]

The driving bass for the legendary Roots Radics. The amount of riddims this man was behind is unreal. Major dancehall anthems. When he played the *"Gunman"* bassline @ 8:14 bwooy, that's my youth right there!! I was still in school when dem tune hit. We're talking 1980-81. This man here created nuff classics. Nuff respect, Flabba Holt. Thank you, thank you, thank you.👏👏

[robertjohnson]

This brother is definitely one of the cornerstone of the Music without doubt or any apologies.Such a joy to see recording of History.Maximum respect.Your contributions are beyond any amount of pecuniary value.Thank you

[gorfezgorfez]

GOAT reggae bassist, big up Flabba.... greetings from Kenya! Your bass lines are legendary and Will forever remain so! Bless you and long live!

[steve-dnru]

Flabba's basslines have help me captive for so many years, especially those heavy dub lines - what a wonderful human being

[Khem]

Yep this is a real Gem of an interview. It’s so good to see the musicians behind the music that we love ❤️. Flabba Holt - your bass line mek me slow wine ❤️❤️❤️❤️ from a teen to my 50’s. Give thanks and Raspect for your beautiful music ❤️💛💚

[federicosotoroland]

This man is a living legend. One of the top bass players in the history of Reggae Music, and my personal favorite. He also sings really well..check out his album "Singing life". nuff respect Flabba

[ernestalexander]

Had the Pleasure to meet The Great Flabba Holt in New Orleans and Lafayette Louisiana was really nice to see him In person after all the great tunes and Performers he played with My All time Favorite Bass Player Much Respect to The Ax Man