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idk but whoever wrote the bass line behind Jim Croce's I got a Name is some sort of master see also: Dust - Pull Away because Kenny Aaronson is a *beast* (I'm gonna start callin' the east coast the beast coast this keeps up) EDIT: also one might use a rule set and a script to generate most of any sort of workbook format content; it will always need a couple minutes to clean up but after the first few the rule set becomes optimized and you're doing almost nothing if you feed in your source that fits the ruleset (YT chapter autogeneration is always sus and needs a tweak).
Can I make a suggestion that you make these available on SBL for members so we don't have to go through the email nightmare, i would be grabbing all of them if it wasn't for that. For non members of course it allows a way to grab it
Many people think that's presumptuous, but for me Abba are one of the very few bands that can be compared to the Beatles. The songwriting, arrangements, lyrics and the diversity of the songs are unique. The productions and the quality of the recordings were revolutionary in the seventies and, even today after 50 years, they still stand up to current standards.
ABBA have a lot in common with Beatles in that they dominated a century of music. Not knowing who they are is pretty similar for a musician not knowing about Elvis Presley, Beatles, Michael Jackson or Madonna.
So glad you said this. But it brings up a point about ABBA. In their day all bands had bassists and even drummers. ABBA had neither, which might have helped bring some 'they're not a real rock band' kind of silly comments. Not from me, I love them because they had an insane sense of catchy music, and did the hard work to write their own masterpieces.
People don't understand the musicality of this band. One of the greatest groups of all time. This is your favorite band favorite band, and to this day pop music has influence from ABBA.
I don't know what made me happier: Ian's excitement (and amazing performance!) or the fact that someone as young as Sharon loves this song as much as I do. Much love for you both ❤
I grew up loving ABBA, so it holds a massive emotional weight with me. I have to say… your baseline actually made me shed a tear. That high melody riff near the end was truly inspired.
A year ago, I joined a 70’s tribute band. When we got to the Abba tracks, I was very impressed by the bass lines. Rutger Gunnarsson is my new favorite genius. Also, Mike Watson played on several ABBA tracks.
Rutgar is the definition of underated - I stand by this: ABBA would not have become what they are without his incredible, musical yet simple Bass playing
I am a rock, metal progressive etc., but ABBA is a whole different universe for me. One of the few bands that I can't stop listening. Just want more and more.
This was SO MUCH FUN. Thanks Sharon for introducing me to this amazing song that I had truly never heard before. I mean, I WISH I had those kind of acting chops! Contrary to (wildly) popular belief, musicians haven’t heard every song. We all have gaps. I guess ABBA was mine 😂
I have to say you did a stellar job and you actually channeled Rutger really well! I probably wouldn't even notice it's not original if I just leasurely heard it.
I love you two! You are warm, funny and humble! A pleasure to watch! To me, Rutger Gunnarsson is one of the least known and most underrated bass player of any past or present mega pop band!!! I had the pleasure to play three gigs with Janne Schaffer, who played lead guitar in studio and on tour with ABBA. Learning some of those ABBA bass lines were no easy task!!! You should make a video on Rutger Gunnarsson to celebrate his wonderful playing!?
"The name of the game" these is an extraordinary song by ABBA, which has many peculiarities: 1) I think it's the first in which each of the girls sings a verse as lead voice 2) the official video was recorded at the blonde Agnetha & blonde Björn's home, because Agnetha was very late in her second pregnancy (that's why maybe she's sitting and cared for in the picture) 3) "The name of the game" was released in October 1977, two month before "ABBA The Album" and the movie "ABBA The Movie" It was a bold gamble from ABBA, it opened their horizons and spread beyond pop. I think that "The name of the game" (1977) have some vibs of influences of BEATLES songs like "Penny Lane" or "Fool on the hill" (1967) curiosly, "The name of the game" was #1 in UK (4 weeks) and replaced in the #1 for "Mull of Kintyre" by Paul McCartney (ex-BEATLES member) "The name of the game" is in my opinion a masterpiece one of the Seven Wonders of ABBA (in chronological order): Waterloo S.O.S Dancing Queen The name of the game Chiquitita The winner takes it all Don't shut me down You have fantastic songs in "The Album" (1977) it's ABBA's most versatile album: "Eagle" almost 6 minutes amazing Take a chance on me (the banger hit) "One man one woman" (beauty ballad) "Move on" (fantástic chorus) "Hole in your soul" (powerful rock) included a mini musical from 1977 Tour: "Thank you for the music" (ABBA hymn) "I wonder" (dramatic ballad) "I'm a marionette" (progresive rock) I hope to see you soon in more ABBA videos A big hug from Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷 South America
This is why I love Bass. Whatever music taste you have on any given day, at any point in time you can pick it up and away you go into the groove. I'm a more of a guitarist but playing more and more bass as I get older.
Back in 2004, Nils Landgren (a Swedish Trombone player) released a an album of ABBA funk covers called “Funky ABBA” with his band called Nils Landgren Funk Unit. There’s a version of this song that will get your head hopping and your foot tapping.
How can a band that good be a guilty pleasure, there's not a band out there with a better library of music imo. Lots of great bass lines in their music
Yes, great job Ian! Most ABBA songs have wicked basslines by either Rutger Gunnarsson or Mike Watson (Winner Takes it All, SOS)... Lay all Your Love on Me and I'm a Marionette are personal faves.
Wow, Ian! That was amazing, man. That outro part is just beautiful ❤️ Also, this abba song you never heard before was actually the first abba song i learned to play on behs. -true! Like so many other great abba songs, the bass ...Its just awesome. Thank you so much for this 🙏
Loved this! I never would have questioned Ian's bass line if I saw him playing this with a band. ABBA is also a "guilty pleasure" of mine too. Brilliant song writing and performances.
ABBA is the poppermost of the toppermost. Every song is a masterclass in composition and arrangement. I'm a drummer, and I love watching videos like this. It's an exercise in musical analysis.
I grew up in the 70s, listening to ABBA on the backseat of my parents car. You totally nailed this and it really made me feel quite emotional listening to an interpretation of a song that means so much. Best wishes from Stockholm, Sweden.
Loved Ian’s rendition 👏 I confessed I hadn’t heard this song before… (I’ve heard ABBA, just not this one…), and hearing and seeing the bass part being played gives me a whole new perspective about ABBA’s bass lines. Ian, you the man! 👍
The original is amazing, and one of ABBAs best (among hundreds of bests!)…. But I loved the way you just enjoyed it and put a different twist - didn’t want your version to end - really impressive! …… TAG!!
The late Mr. Gunnarsson was a brilliant bassist, unfortunately underrated back then. And can we please all agree on Mr. Ian being a superb bassist as well?
Underrated? He played with the most successful band of the time. I don't think he wanted to pursue a rock star status, (and neither did the rest of ABBA), just work with people he liked, doing the thing he liked. I am sure he got all the recognition he wanted.
Of course the tone sounds like the -70’s, it was the -70’s and Rutger played a Fender Jazz, at least most of the time. He’s definitely one of the most melodic bass players ever and did so much for ABBA. They had so many great musicians at the time, and most of them are relatively unknown internationally. Their main drummer Ola Brunkert was right up there!
Killer take on this, Ian! It’s always inspiring to see the choices that great players make when given a blank/bassless slate. For the musical, the part is written for fretless w/chorus (and has a stupidly short time for the instrument change!), but I’m loving this one on the P!
Everyone likes ABBA the songs are just so simple to the surface all the briliant stuff is not hidden but well put together and that was the formula which the boys used. Hard work writting and arranging making simple parts work in a briliant way.
rutger is maybe my favorite player of all time . learned so much from his style . his melodic playing and quite often what he does not play ... his use of space is incredible ... mike watson was so good too ... think rutger use his hagstrom super swede bass with flats for name of the game .
My mother had a double vinyl abba’s greatest hits. I grew up listening to it quite a lot. Then the nineties happened and I went into different directions. Recently I’ve begun listening to abba again and I’m blown away with how perfect the music is written!
It isn't by any coincidence the Polydor/Musikladen version from Germany, is it? Because that very same double record I have in my old vinyl collection.
Please delete this video because I CAN"T STOP WATCHING IT! I'm a (very++) retired software engineer with absolutely no musical background, but being able to watch these two wonderful talents talk the audience though their beautiful musical world filled me with such joy that I now wish I had been a bass player instead. Please do more of these! And congrats to the production staff as the audio, video, and editing are 10 out of 10.
holy f moly, that was impressive playing, Ian! Basslines from abba are amazing! Heard "If it wasn't for the nights" some time ago, played by Troy (TJH3113): awesome!
Rutger was not "only" a great bass player. He also did strings and brass arrangements for Abba and served as bandleader for the rhythm section. He also worked with Elton John, Celine Dion and Gwen Stefani, to name a few. RIP Rutger. ✌✌
Very nice challenge, I enjoyed it very much. Rutger rules! But don't call ABBA a "guilty" pleasure - even Lemmy was officially proud of being an ABBA Fan and worshipped their sound and songwriting.
Ritchie Blackmore is also a fan and there’s an interview where he tells about him and the rest of Rainbow having writer’s block and chilled to ABBA instead of keeping on working. Nirvana were also huge fans which makes total sense with Cobain’s penchant for strong poppy melodies
I’m familiar with this song because it was a hit in 1977 and got a lot of airplay, I was 20 at the time. I don’t know if I’ve ever heard this song in the last 40 years, and I never played any ABBA song in any band that I’ve been in. So I’m not surprised that Ian’s never heard this song but knows of ABBA, he probably wasn’t even born when this was on the radio. The fact that Sharon knows this song just blows me away… maybe ABBA has had more longevity in the UK than in the US, or have had a resurgence since the musical Mama Mia!. 🤷🏻♂️
Oh man. That was a gorgeous bass line Ian came up with! Great groove and super melodic. Not a note wasted. Great stuff guys! I might have to learn Ian's line. Seriously love it!
Magnificent video. Though I love ABBA and have done so all my life, this particular song didn't rank as one of my favourites, but now I've gained more appreciation of how great it is!
I really love your approach and appreciate what you do . This is truly me learning tunes for band practice. I would quickly listen to upcoming tunes and know what tunes required more of my attention and those i could just pretty much wing it. How you chart it out is very individual. Then sonically aproach it how i was going to sit in the pocket along with my fellow musicians. Sometimes you have to over compensate for another band member and other times a band member has simply nailed all the parts and sonically. A band is like a sports team. We all have a roll to play to make sure that the band does justice to the tune.
Always a big pleasure to see how you two are discovering basslines and to learn from your approaches for the analysis. And by the way , it is extremly entertaining as well ,deeply love it .❤ Brgds from Germany
Can't even put into words how much I love these two... What an amazing take Ian made on this song... I actually prefer it to the original. What an amazing job well done Ian..... Like you only think you can play there always someone that bit better ❤ bro you the man.
I really enjoyed this video! Every time I see that a new Sharon & Ian video is available, it's an instant click and it never disappoints. Nice song pick and great questions/comments, Sharon :) And amazing playing, Ian, I really liked your version :) I also wanted to share that I know a few famous Abba songs, but I didn't know this particular one. And while it is obvious that this sounds like Abba if you read the video title beforehand, I'm not sure if I would have been able to guess the band name if I was on the spot. I can totally relate with Ian and his reaction! Can't wait to see your next videos!
As a fellow pro bassist, I think I can honestly say that Rutger Gunnarson and Mike Watson are fabulous players and have really influenced my playing. I'm quite surprised that ABBA bass lines are new to you both. Welcome aboard! 🙂🙂
ABBA are such an integral part of my life that I’m always flabbergasted when people don’t know who they are. They are LEGENDARY! Just ask Ritchie Blackmore, Elvis Costello, Steven Wilson, Dave Grohl, and several million others. The first record I ever bought was ABBA’s Greatest Hits. As songwriters, for me they’re up there with Lennon & McCartney. The vocals, production etc, are just peerless, And Rutger (Mike was fabulous too) was just an incredible player, one of my heroes for both note choice and tone. Please do a video on ABBA and their basslines!
We had SUCH a blast on this video, from filming to post-production!
We've admittedly stopped creating workbooks for 'Hears for the First Time' challenges because so few people were grabbing them, but here are a couple of other things we've got for you!
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idk but whoever wrote the bass line behind Jim Croce's I got a Name is some sort of master
see also: Dust - Pull Away because Kenny Aaronson is a *beast* (I'm gonna start callin' the east coast the beast coast this keeps up)
EDIT: also one might use a rule set and a script to generate most of any sort of workbook format content; it will always need a couple minutes to clean up but after the first few the rule set becomes optimized and you're doing almost nothing if you feed in your source that fits the ruleset (YT chapter autogeneration is always sus and needs a tweak).
ian you need to go shallow dive the abba gold greatest hits CD asap brother, get your gimmie gimmie gimmie on
@@devinebass that’s a shame I really liked the work books, such a great resource. Will be missed.
but Ian's lines here were so cool! this should be the last "hears for first time" workbook. one last time for Mr.Allison! lol
Can I make a suggestion that you make these available on SBL for members so we don't have to go through the email nightmare, i would be grabbing all of them if it wasn't for that. For non members of course it allows a way to grab it
Many people think that's presumptuous, but for me Abba are one of the very few bands that can be compared to the Beatles. The songwriting, arrangements, lyrics and the diversity of the songs are unique. The productions and the quality of the recordings were revolutionary in the seventies and, even today after 50 years, they still stand up to current standards.
I'd give it a tier above both the beatles and the rolling stones
I agree, though I must say I think they're better than the beatles
ABBA have a lot in common with Beatles in that they dominated a century of music.
Not knowing who they are is pretty similar for a musician not knowing about Elvis Presley, Beatles, Michael Jackson or Madonna.
ABBA definitely better than the Beatles.
they were called "the Swedish Beatles"
Knowing Me Knowing You has one of the best bass tracks in the history of recorded music. Rutger was so underrated.
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Rutger Gunnarson was a GIANT and is a legend in Bass World…. There are so many Bass masterpieces on ABBAs tracks … he played on most of them
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Very true
So glad you said this. But it brings up a point about ABBA. In their day all bands had bassists and even drummers. ABBA had neither, which might have helped bring some 'they're not a real rock band' kind of silly comments. Not from me, I love them because they had an insane sense of catchy music, and did the hard work to write their own masterpieces.
Wonderful bassist. Mike Watson also played on many of their biggest hits too.
Every ABBA hit is a masterclass in pop song writing. Multiple, unforgettable hooks in every song !
💯💯💯
@brettcox8143 An example would be the iconic "S.O.S.", which amazingly contains multiple hooks within that one song.
People don't understand the musicality of this band. One of the greatest groups of all time. This is your favorite band favorite band, and to this day pop music has influence from ABBA.
I don't know what made me happier: Ian's excitement (and amazing performance!) or the fact that someone as young as Sharon loves this song as much as I do. Much love for you both
❤
was having lunch while watching this, glad i didn't choke. enjoyed it thoroughly.
I played this in an ABBA tribute band in the UK for 16 years. You nailed it. Rutger Gunnarsson would be proud of you. May he rest in peace.
I grew up loving ABBA, so it holds a massive emotional weight with me. I have to say… your baseline actually made me shed a tear. That high melody riff near the end was truly inspired.
❤️🙏🏼
A year ago, I joined a 70’s tribute band. When we got to the Abba tracks, I was very impressed by the bass lines. Rutger Gunnarsson is my new favorite genius. Also, Mike Watson played on several ABBA tracks.
Yep on Winner Takes it All! Just found out Mike is from Sheffield where I'm from!
Both monster players who laid down classic bass lines that have stood the test of time.
Rutgar is the definition of underated - I stand by this: ABBA would not have become what they are without his incredible, musical yet simple Bass playing
@MrKulturembargo I dont think its that simple, Dancing Queen is quite fast. And One Night in Bangkok has some slapping and popping.
That was frekkin awesome! 😊 Great lines by Ian. Rutger ( RIP) 💛 is probably smiling in bassheaven.
The way her face lights up is what happens to most of us when we hear ABBA. They go to your heart with such ease, with such grace and beauty.
I am a rock, metal progressive etc., but ABBA is a whole different universe for me. One of the few bands that I can't stop listening. Just want more and more.
The Name of The Game, this song NEVER gets old with me, so RICHLY layered, beautifully written, sung and, oh, those instrumentals!!
ABBA is the YES of Pop. Great playing by Ian!
This was SO MUCH FUN. Thanks Sharon for introducing me to this amazing song that I had truly never heard before. I mean, I WISH I had those kind of acting chops! Contrary to (wildly) popular belief, musicians haven’t heard every song. We all have gaps. I guess ABBA was mine 😂
you did a fantastic job! thanks for throwing your hat in the ring. looking forward to whatever gets thrown Sharon's way soon!
I have to say you did a stellar job and you actually channeled Rutger really well! I probably wouldn't even notice it's not original if I just leasurely heard it.
What a great job you did! definitively ruined the original outro forever :D
I've had ABBA in my veins since the first time they came to Melbourne. Their music is timeless. Everything they created is still highly relevant.
I love you two! You are warm, funny and humble! A pleasure to watch!
To me, Rutger Gunnarsson is one of the least known and most underrated bass player of any past or present mega pop band!!!
I had the pleasure to play three gigs with Janne Schaffer, who played lead guitar in studio and on tour with ABBA. Learning some of those ABBA bass lines were no easy task!!!
You should make a video on Rutger Gunnarsson to celebrate his wonderful playing!?
IAN KILLED IT
That was an amazing bass line!!!
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He actually gave almost some kind of Motown vibe to that cheesy 80 song 😅
@@thewaldfe9763 It's actually a 70s song.
"The name of the game"
these is an extraordinary song by ABBA, which has many peculiarities:
1) I think it's the first in which each of the girls sings a verse as lead voice
2) the official video was recorded at the blonde Agnetha & blonde Björn's home,
because Agnetha was very late in her second pregnancy
(that's why maybe she's sitting and cared for in the picture)
3) "The name of the game" was released in October 1977,
two month before "ABBA The Album" and the movie "ABBA The Movie"
It was a bold gamble from ABBA, it opened their horizons and spread beyond pop.
I think that "The name of the game" (1977)
have some vibs of influences of BEATLES songs like "Penny Lane" or "Fool on the hill" (1967)
curiosly, "The name of the game" was #1 in UK (4 weeks)
and replaced in the #1 for "Mull of Kintyre" by Paul McCartney (ex-BEATLES member)
"The name of the game"
is in my opinion a masterpiece
one of the Seven Wonders of ABBA (in chronological order):
Waterloo
S.O.S
Dancing Queen
The name of the game
Chiquitita
The winner takes it all
Don't shut me down
You have fantastic songs in "The Album" (1977)
it's ABBA's most versatile album:
"Eagle" almost 6 minutes amazing
Take a chance on me (the banger hit)
"One man one woman" (beauty ballad)
"Move on" (fantástic chorus)
"Hole in your soul" (powerful rock)
included a mini musical from 1977 Tour:
"Thank you for the music" (ABBA hymn)
"I wonder" (dramatic ballad)
"I'm a marionette" (progresive rock)
I hope to see you soon in more ABBA videos
A big hug from
Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷
South America
Let's not forget the gutwrenchingly sad "The Day Before You Came"...
@@22fret
I don't forget it
but it's not in My Seven Wonders
and Not in My ABBA Top50
@@22fret "Like an angel passing through my room."
Dont forget the last....ODE TO FREEDOM 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
@@ewajohansson8398
I don't forget anyone
is My Seven Wonders
This is why I love Bass. Whatever music taste you have on any given day, at any point in time you can pick it up and away you go into the groove. I'm a more of a guitarist but playing more and more bass as I get older.
Rutger Gunnarsson was a phenomenal bassist. RIP to a legend.
I love all of these. Please keep this format in the rotation.
More to come from this series!
Stellar performance. Nothing but respect to ABBA.
ABBA is simply the GOAT.. So many layers, very talented group
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Ian and Sharon together, that's the name of the game. Love these videos.
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I played in an ABBA tribute band for years.
Lots of fun to watch.
Those variations and substitutions on the outro were lovely.
Love the energy of these people. Clicked on some random suggested video, stayed for the vibe. I dont even play an instrument.
OMG Ian! how can you not have heard this before?
Back in 2004, Nils Landgren (a Swedish Trombone player) released a an album of ABBA funk covers called “Funky ABBA” with his band called Nils Landgren Funk Unit. There’s a version of this song that will get your head hopping and your foot tapping.
How can a band that good be a guilty pleasure, there's not a band out there with a better library of music imo. Lots of great bass lines in their music
Inspirational! Im from Sweden. Rutger Gunnarsson is one of the most tasteful bass players in my opinion.
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Yes, great job Ian! Most ABBA songs have wicked basslines by either Rutger Gunnarsson or Mike Watson (Winner Takes it All, SOS)...
Lay all Your Love on Me and I'm a Marionette are personal faves.
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Wow, Ian!
That was amazing, man.
That outro part is just beautiful ❤️
Also, this abba song you never heard before was actually the first abba song i learned to play on behs. -true!
Like so many other great abba songs, the bass ...Its just awesome.
Thank you so much for this 🙏
Loved this! I never would have questioned Ian's bass line if I saw him playing this with a band. ABBA is also a "guilty pleasure" of mine too. Brilliant song writing and performances.
Can everybody admit that we simply need more Sharons ABBA appreciation vids? Btw those lipsyncs - thats what everybody should do on every ABBA song! 🙈
ABBA is the poppermost of the toppermost. Every song is a masterclass in composition and arrangement. I'm a drummer, and I love watching videos like this. It's an exercise in musical analysis.
I am stunned… check the bass on Dancing Queen… ABBA were immense
I grew up in the 70s, listening to ABBA on the backseat of my parents car. You totally nailed this and it really made me feel quite emotional listening to an interpretation of a song that means so much. Best wishes from Stockholm, Sweden.
Loved Ian’s rendition 👏
I confessed I hadn’t heard this song before… (I’ve heard ABBA, just not this one…), and hearing and seeing the bass part being played gives me a whole new perspective about ABBA’s bass lines.
Ian, you the man! 👍
Abba was one of the greatest bands. And Rutger was also a great bassplayer
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The original is amazing, and one of ABBAs best (among hundreds of bests!)…. But I loved the way you just enjoyed it and put a different twist - didn’t want your version to end - really impressive! ……
TAG!!
The late Mr. Gunnarsson was a brilliant bassist, unfortunately underrated back then. And can we please all agree on Mr. Ian being a superb bassist as well?
Underrated by who?
Underrated? He played with the most successful band of the time.
I don't think he wanted to pursue a rock star status, (and neither did the rest of ABBA), just work with people he liked, doing the thing he liked.
I am sure he got all the recognition he wanted.
Of course the tone sounds like the -70’s, it was the -70’s and Rutger played a Fender Jazz, at least most of the time. He’s definitely one of the most melodic bass players ever and did so much for ABBA. They had so many great musicians at the time, and most of them are relatively unknown internationally. Their main drummer Ola Brunkert was right up there!
The Mighty bassist RG… one of the best to ever do it..RIP
I’m in love with this version! If this was on Spotify it would deffo be on many of my playlists!
This is so good. Thanks Sharon and Ian!
Killer take on this, Ian! It’s always inspiring to see the choices that great players make when given a blank/bassless slate.
For the musical, the part is written for fretless w/chorus (and has a stupidly short time for the instrument change!), but I’m loving this one on the P!
HOLY .... WHAT!? That lick at the end is just INSANE, I love it!
Everyone likes ABBA the songs are just so simple to the surface all the briliant stuff is not hidden but well put together and that was the formula which the boys used. Hard work writting and arranging making simple parts work in a briliant way.
I love these first time things. Ian, that pedal towards the end was genius.
rutger is maybe my favorite player of all time . learned so much from his style . his melodic playing and quite often what he does not play ... his use of space is incredible ... mike watson was so good too ... think rutger use his hagstrom super swede bass with flats for name of the game .
I don't know how I got here, but this was about the coolest thing I've ever seen on TH-cam.
This song is one of my absolute favorite in the big and great ABBA collection.
Jesus Christ, what a tone!! What a line!! Ian you did it again, absolute genius!!
My mother had a double vinyl abba’s greatest hits. I grew up listening to it quite a lot. Then the nineties happened and I went into different directions. Recently I’ve begun listening to abba again and I’m blown away with how perfect the music is written!
Right?! Pop music that has really stood the test of time!!
It isn't by any coincidence the Polydor/Musikladen version from Germany, is it? Because that very same double record I have in my old vinyl collection.
Please delete this video because I CAN"T STOP WATCHING IT! I'm a (very++) retired software engineer with absolutely no musical background, but being able to watch these two wonderful talents talk the audience though their beautiful musical world filled me with such joy that I now wish I had been a bass player instead. Please do more of these! And congrats to the production staff as the audio, video, and editing are 10 out of 10.
It's my favorite type of videos on your channel!
Thank you
holy f moly, that was impressive playing, Ian! Basslines from abba are amazing! Heard "If it wasn't for the nights" some time ago, played by Troy (TJH3113): awesome!
Rutger was not "only" a great bass player.
He also did strings and brass arrangements
for Abba and served as bandleader for the rhythm section.
He also worked with Elton John, Celine Dion and Gwen Stefani,
to name a few.
RIP Rutger.
✌✌
he was a monster musician, no doubt about it!!
Never has practical music theory been delivered in such an enjoyable way. You guys are a delight 😊.
Very nice challenge, I enjoyed it very much. Rutger rules! But don't call ABBA a "guilty" pleasure - even Lemmy was officially proud of being an ABBA Fan and worshipped their sound and songwriting.
...and famously Sid Vicious rushed to get their Autographs at Heathrow Airport.
Ritchie Blackmore is also a fan and there’s an interview where he tells about him and the rest of Rainbow having writer’s block and chilled to ABBA instead of keeping on working.
Nirvana were also huge fans which makes total sense with Cobain’s penchant for strong poppy melodies
Just love the chemistry between the two of you.
"Winner Takes It All" perhaps one of the finest all-time basslines.
Waterloo
This. A pop Song with a bass in dropped D. That's badass.@@antoniousai1989
Dancing Queen or Voulez-Vous have stellar basslines too
I'd add Head Over Heels to that list
"Mama mia" version of "the Name of the Game" has a great bassline.
I’m familiar with this song because it was a hit in 1977 and got a lot of airplay, I was 20 at the time. I don’t know if I’ve ever heard this song in the last 40 years, and I never played any ABBA song in any band that I’ve been in. So I’m not surprised that Ian’s never heard this song but knows of ABBA, he probably wasn’t even born when this was on the radio. The fact that Sharon knows this song just blows me away… maybe ABBA has had more longevity in the UK than in the US, or have had a resurgence since the musical Mama Mia!. 🤷🏻♂️
What an amazing song! Great work and it was nice to see you guys working through quite an involved set of chords and form. Lots to learn from this!
this line really worked. I loved the fills, too, and the choice of a P with flats sounded fantastic.
It’s such a joy to see you doing this, guys!
Our pleasure!!
Those puppers are so cute. Love these videos. Great bass playing, as usual. That Precision sounded epic.
Omg Ian, I loved your take on this song….blown me away!
Oh man. That was a gorgeous bass line Ian came up with! Great groove and super melodic. Not a note wasted. Great stuff guys!
I might have to learn Ian's line. Seriously love it!
"The more you do, the happier I'll be. 'Cause I just get to watch you play this incredible song with your incredible bass playing" I agree with Shaz!
Great tune. Not the most famous ABBA song but I do remember it
Ian that was awesome, Rutger was one of the greats for sure.
Ian is brilliant. Loved his version. And Sharon has evolved to be perfect for this series. So so great.
Magnificent video. Though I love ABBA and have done so all my life, this particular song didn't rank as one of my favourites, but now I've gained more appreciation of how great it is!
I really love your approach and appreciate what you do . This is truly me learning tunes for band practice. I would quickly listen to upcoming tunes and know what tunes required more of my attention and those i could just pretty much wing it. How you chart it out is very individual. Then sonically aproach it how i was going to sit in the pocket along with my fellow musicians. Sometimes you have to over compensate for another band member and other times a band member has simply nailed all the parts and sonically. A band is like a sports team. We all have a roll to play to make sure that the band does justice to the tune.
Abba is freaking sick.
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This was greate! That girl has outstanding music taste an im glad she picked that song. It has somewhat been forgotten! Great bass play!!
Always a big pleasure to see how you two are discovering basslines and to learn from your approaches for the analysis. And by the way , it is extremly entertaining as well ,deeply love it .❤ Brgds from Germany
Ian impressed with this one. Lovely dude, and dudette. Went a little John Deacony on the end there.
Playing it an octave lower (and on a P instead of a J on the bridge pup like he plays) works wonder if you ask me. great job!
its a pure joy to watch your videos and full pro play ....
anyway ...you were so close guessing the band ;)
keep it up. best regards from Sweden ;)
Perfect playing...The P-bass is TOP. Very nice sounding.
cant believe i've never heard this ABBA song before! thank you Sharon!
Interesting. It was quite a hit. Number 1 in the UK!
Can't even put into words how much I love these two... What an amazing take Ian made on this song... I actually prefer it to the original. What an amazing job well done Ian..... Like you only think you can play there always someone that bit better ❤ bro you the man.
Superb.
pedalling from 11:50-ish was genius!
This is very cool content Ian and Sharon. Keep this kind of content coming!
More to come!
This is such a fun song to play bass to, and good to practice singing & playing together too.
I had a phase of playing "Move On" a lot too.
I had happy tears listening / watching this video. Loved it!!
Sublimely awesome! Love me some Rutger love, and Ian did him good. 🥰
Really enjoyed this video right to the end. ABBA are up there with the best.
I really enjoyed this video! Every time I see that a new Sharon & Ian video is available, it's an instant click and it never disappoints.
Nice song pick and great questions/comments, Sharon :) And amazing playing, Ian, I really liked your version :)
I also wanted to share that I know a few famous Abba songs, but I didn't know this particular one. And while it is obvious that this sounds like Abba if you read the video title beforehand, I'm not sure if I would have been able to guess the band name if I was on the spot. I can totally relate with Ian and his reaction!
Can't wait to see your next videos!
Appreciate the warm words, more to come from Ian and Sharon!!
Damn, Ian, I love your bass version on this song!!!!
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I can't remember having a day that wasn't made better by an Ian and Sharon video...this one was incredible...thanks guys
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Cannot believe how awesome these videos are...Just plain FUN, with benefits
Great video! Thank you guys! 🇸🇪
U2 do the one thing many musicians often forget and that's learning and playing music because it's fun‼️🤟🏽😎🎶💌
As a fellow pro bassist, I think I can honestly say that Rutger Gunnarson and Mike Watson are fabulous players and have really influenced my playing. I'm quite surprised that ABBA bass lines are new to you both. Welcome aboard! 🙂🙂
Love this! Killing it as per usual Sir Ian! Please more of these videos! See if he knows some deep cut EWF songs like “Sing a Song”
Ian, you just blow up the game! It seem's so easy to create a nice bass line. Great
Oh no, not another ABBA copy...hey wait. Oh this was really good and joyful! Loved everything in this video. Had to watch it twice. Thank you.
ABBA are such an integral part of my life that I’m always flabbergasted when people don’t know who they are. They are LEGENDARY! Just ask Ritchie Blackmore, Elvis Costello, Steven Wilson, Dave Grohl, and several million others. The first record I ever bought was ABBA’s Greatest Hits. As songwriters, for me they’re up there with Lennon & McCartney. The vocals, production etc, are just peerless, And Rutger (Mike was fabulous too) was just an incredible player, one of my heroes for both note choice and tone. Please do a video on ABBA and their basslines!