Little River Band "Curiosity Killed The Cat" Isolated Bass Featuring Roger McLachlan
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ธ.ค. 2024
- In this video I talk about recording the Bassline for LRB's first single way back in 1975 at the famous AAV studios Bank street Sth Melb Australia.
Hi Roger, I heard this song before it was released when I played in a support band (Frosted Glass) for LRB in Canberra at the Harmonie German Club. This song stood out for me for its funky feel and I still love it. André in Sydney
1975
Roger, that was beautiful. Few things sounds as good as a jazz bass played with a pick. The classic jazz growl, especially on the open strings, is always a treat to listen to. I love it, and I loved your playing on all that early LRB stuff.
Roger, loving the details about this classic Aussie recording, amazing! Thanks for this channel
I consider it an absolute privilege that an original member of a supergroup, almost half a century on, would perform along with one of their iconic hits for our enjoyment, thanks to the magic of TH-cam. It is, at the same time, instructive, entertaining but most of all, inclusive. I feel no different to how I'd imagine a close muso friend of Roger's would feel if he were to be invited into his home/studio for a jam! I think it's also a reflection of a genuine love for making and sharing music.
Thanks Milton. I'm humbled by your beautiful heart felt comments. I have so much fun doing these videos I'm glad you enjoy them
It's even better when you get a person like that, who actually responds to his fans comments. That's a big pro for me.
Hi Roger enjoying these isolated bass videos. I only had the pleasure of meeting you much later in life. Stay safe.
Awesome Rog. When I first heard this song as a boy i thought, "What the hell is this??? And they're Aussie? How cool !!!!! Cheers Markmc
That's so awesome you still got it like riding on a bike again. How many of the band are still living
We are all still alive and well. Glenn is still out gigging as am I
Sounds wonderful Roger. You still got it! Love from Wisconsin, USA!
Roger, unrelated but can I say thank you for your work with Pyramid, I nearly wore out my vinyl copy of sun shower as a teenager, you inspired me to copy you and be the bass player I am today because of your work.
Thanks for this Roger, this is fantastic
Thanks ,what a marvellous thing you can do for us going through back stories
Great stuff Roger. Saw you guys do this song fresh! Nice playing and groove, so much fun to sit in the pocket. I also have a natural finish '64L Series (Jan64 on neck, was TV yellow, someone refinished before I got it in 74). A supreme instrument.
Those Lseries Jazz basses are very special. The original colour is on the headstock
Awesome Roger.
I had the pleasure of supporting you guys in 1975 when I was still a high school student.
Good times.
I love these! Please do more!
This is great Roger. So informative and entertaining too!
Collecting old bass guitars or any instruments and applying them to different songs is always interesting the vintage instruments always sound great
Hey Roger, Thank you so much for this video!
Very informative...love hearing musos talk about how tracks are written, recorded and engineered.
Played Curiosity Killed the Cat a few times on Yt after watching your video - then got that funky track little stuck in my head. In the end, I bought it on iTunes! Must play it three or four time a week at the mo...
Ric's lead guitar through the song is just awesome. Your bass is....... Noice! Love that R o l l
And thanks Beeb...for writing it!!!
Cheers
Sounds great Roger. 👍
Love LRB. From the Philippines 🇵🇭
You still got it mate hehehe, I have been a LRB fan since a kid, over 4o years, ive also been a musician 50 years, a bass player as well, mate you set standards in playing, being LRB was fusion in part, was a great thing to aspire to, thanks mate, cheers mate
I remember this tune as well, really enjoyed hearing it again. 🎸
Nice to see & hear the Fender again, enjoying the videos..
so good! Thanks Roger - great insights into a Classic track!
Fantastic Roger, loved it.
Good on yer mate, that's my favourite LRB song.
Great clip Roger. Really enjoy these behind-the-scenes docos. Sweet sounding axe, that one, and a gorgeous bassline.
Beautiful ❤
Really enjoying these trips down memory lane.
Love your video's Roger. You present very well - Cheers, Jackson.
Great song the diversity of the LRB was next level. Proud a Kiwi kicked arse for these guys.
Great stuff Roger
Thx Roger, enjoying your vids. Cheers!
Love it Roger!!Thanks heaps!!Keep up the great work🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
Takes me back Roger, thank you mate
Great channel Roger. You do look like Bill. Nice day here in Riverton also.
Dam Roger....you got great feel.
I was at that concert at bondi beach 1975 yOu did curiosity killed the cat I was up very close
Do you have any photos from that concert?
Hey Rog, you’re right very funky feel for LRB. Loved the groove of that song. Stay safe man.
I sure did enjoy that!! Glad I found your channel!!
Thanks Bill. It's been a trip re-discovering these classic songs.
Love it! One of my favourite LRB songs too!
Roger - Rick Formosa also played that funky solo straight in the desk.
Very cool.
Thanks. I had fun revisiting this song.
@@RJRKM just a note....do you know who played bass on long jumping jeweller? I love the driving groove on that...was that you?
@@doughstarstar4032 Sorry Doug I don't know. It wasn't me
@@RJRKM yeah no info on it online Cheers for the response.
Man, I love this, And I'm not even a Bass player! Would love to see you tackle "It's a Long Way There" ? Thanks Rog!
Yes I'm thing about doing that one.
Oh of cos n remember rog was the bass player on its a long way there n the first 2 little river band alburms..his work was incredible particularly for that time🤔🤔
Love it Roger, very cool!
MAGNIFICENT!
Very cool!
love it Rog! Bloody Brilliant! x
No roger I don't have any photos lrb fantastic vocals do you remember the unknown blues from invercargill
Yes I do. Dave Hogan lives here in Melbourne. I've done the odd gig with him....
Hey Roger I remember you when you worked at billy Hyde’s in Blackburn.Those were good times.
subilon Good times indeed.
Yep I remember laughing with Ron and Steve in guitars great guys and good salesmen as were yourself.
God Bless you
Love it Rog!
Thanks Roger great song, I always thought it was a strange choice for a first single with so many other great songs on that first album ?
Thanks
Roger do you remember the answer from invercargill David Kennedy some amazing talent came from there
Yes I sure do. I grew up with those bands. Dave Kennedy, what a great voice. Buy the way who is Gooje Dooje?
@@RJRKM Nigel peryman i met at the stars reunion at rooty hill rsl
@@RJRKM I'm on u tube playing guitar I've been playing 12 years now I'm greatly improved as when I was a teenager
Roger I played guitar when I lived in invercargill not very well today I'm greatly improved I do jam nights in Sydney none now because of corona virus
I remember reading somewhere that when this song was first released as a single, Glenn Wheatley drove around to all the Melbourne radio stations and personally delivered them a copy of the single. It might never have been a hit if that didn’t happen and a credit for the determination of Glenn Wheatley who managed the band.
When are they doing a new updated version of this song? The new lyrics are below ;
“Coronavirus Killed The Cat (Beeb Birtles)
Sometimes I think I'm just a crazy cat
Running around, don't know where it's at
Getting confused with my way of life
That's when you say, now you cut that jive
Right now, right now
You keep this flame I have alight in me
And with this cat, it's coronavirus
That keeps me hanging on night and day
Surprisingly, again I hear you say
Guess what, guess what, coronavirus killed the cat
I'm telling you I know where it's at
Covid is everywhere to be found
Open your eyes and look around
You, you, you, yeah, yeah, yeah
Some things you say take me by surprise
I like your style so give me your advice
Send me the truth and I'll always be
Singing your song with you in harmony
That's right, that's right, coronavirus killed the cat
I'm telling you I know where it's at
Love is everywhere to be found
Open your eyes and look around
Coronavirus killed the cat
I'm telling you I know where it's at
Covid is everywhere to be found
Open your eyes and look around
You, you, you, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ah, ah, ah, ooh, ooh, ooh.’
That doesn't surprise me, you could not get a better manager. No one else would have done what he did for John Farmhan. A lot of people owe him big time.
I notice you have worked with mal eastic in stars I've meet him several times a Good guitarist
Yes I'm enjoying the reformed Stars. Check out www.starsofficial.com
Hey Roger, loving these videos - only just discovered them! I wonder if you'd think about an isolated bass line to Song For Bobby? Great track; wonderful playing by you!
Yes that’s something I could do. I’d just have to pick a live version and learn it as they are all slightly different. Which version are you referring to?
Could you do an isolation bass video of “the Odyssey city of stone”?
That's great.
Its obvious you still love playing it!
Roger how are doing in lockdown in melb my brother Gerald in invercargill said he met you there once
Starts at 04:30
Hey Roger, love your feel for the song at hand, it is so good to know that not every sound engineer / producer insists on a P Bass that suits their ears and not the bass players. Did you get a say in the instrument of choice?
I've been a Jazz man all my life. These days i play Warwick by choice. Check out the High Wire video. For the record in all my years of recording I've never been asked to play a P Bass by the engineer or producer.
@@RJRKM does Derek pellicci have an Italian background
@@lozloz7418 yes he sure does
@@RJRKM his mums side or dads
Roger, did you ever get back the Precision Bass that was stolen from your car circa 89, 90? You rang me in desperation. Hope so. Kind regards, and thanks for the music.
Hey Barry, that was a 64 L-series Jazz bass that was stolen from my car and yes I did get it back. It’s still in my possession
It's called "Swag". This song has swag. :)
I saw the Cat at the end of the clip.... not moving! Ö - ... Hope he wasn't harmed in the making of this vid!
Kim May It was a still shot. 😂
Roger McLachlan What?!? You shot the cat???!?
@@kimmay9369 Yep, Dam cat wouldn't pose for the camera.
@@RJRKM And let this be a lesson for anyone who chooses to....'pose'! lol