Things only fall out of basses when the person shaking has the chops, the creativity and the freedom to ride the moment. It's a stunning bass line in every respect, and I'm green that you wrote it and I didn't. Thank you for doing this - again!
Every one of these I bookmark as Tuition --> Bass. But they could just as well be saved under Comedy, History, or Entertainment. Excellent body of work Guy and great story-telling too. Many thanks. ['67 Fender Jazz].
Thanks again Guy. Honestly getting stories about how you got your guitars and what you’ve used them on is every bit as fun and interesting as watching you demonstrate the licks
Guy, I've been a guitar player for 16 years. You've really inspired me in these recent videos to pick up the bass. I bought a bass, signed up for lessons, and am well on my way. I want to thank you!
"I'm so dull"?? Not. Even. Close. Great music, with the stories and instruction to make it killer. Thanks for doing this Guy, and I hope these continue long after your isolation has ended. So worthwhile.
My dad had a tape sent by a buddy - just an evening recording from KROQ out of LA. Kiss and Tell was on there. My dad liked the song. I loved it. As a 6 or 7 year old, I pretty much wore the tape out constantly rewinding it. 7 or so years later, I borrowed a buddy’s bass for a night and figured it out. It kinda felt like, “yep, I just conquered bass…” Another 5 years later and I was downloading this off Napster from my college dorm room. Well, just turned 41 the other day and played this song probably 5 times back to back today. It eventually brought me here. I think it is one of the sexiest songs ever recorded. The bass line is out of this world. The guitar work, both rhythm and lead, the horns…. It’s just a ridiculously good song. My favorite of Bryan Ferry’s for sure. And he was totally right about what he said: it absolutely stands the test of time. One other thing, and I hate to call this out, but I get really OCD about music sometimes. You 100% DO have a fill in this song! It’s around 4 minute 12 second mark. It’s only three notes, but just like everything else about this song and its bass line, it’s as classy as it comes.
Glad you are back. You and Leland Sklar are highlights of my day. Got a week off work I was meant to be spending with boyfriend. But as he is in a different house 90 miles away.... hey ho. A bit of Ferry music to cheer me up, thanks
Love the power of your performance on Kiss & Tell. Just finished reading your book- what a journey. “The door, she is closing...” not! You have to write a part 2 to pick up where you left off. It’s also super having TH-cam because as one reads the book you can dip in and out our compendium of amazing work. What a pro. You’ve put a lift in my lockdown. Hope you get a g-up with the feedback! Cheers, Simon
Guy, I could listen to you talk and tell stories as long as you felt like. YOU ARE NEVER DULL. And I love that your page is a safe space devoid of political opinion and such. I wish all musicians, actors and industry types had your attitude. The ones that get political for this side or against the other side, they don't realize they are completely alienating tens of thousands to millions of their fan base Abhi believe the opposite which ultimately causes damage to their career. Leave it to the politicians to be so vocal. That's my philosophy. Much love and respect to you. Glad you're safe, healthy, happy and creating these masterful videos.
I love every moment of your videos Guy. I love the background stories and of course the playing. Despite being a guitarist and a David Gilmour obsessed one at that, I often forget to listen to anything but the bass when you're playing.
Guy...you crack me up with those stories. Your playing is so tasteful and disciplined...absolutely love it- especially watching your technique. And I've not seen anyone having that much fun while playing a perfect bass line like Kiss & Tell. You are right- fills would have taken from your spot on line. Oh and that early Jazz Bass plus is otherworldly. I can see why you would have paid 100K for it.
I've been utterly obsessed & inspired to play bass by this bassline since hearing it as a kid, it's unbelievable to hear you talk about it now and discovering via your podcast (rockonteurs) that you made it. Its not always a song or a lyric that seeps into your consciousness. For me it was these immaculately played simple notes. Thank you for a lifetime of wonderment since childhood..
I enjoyed this video as I have all of your lockdown videos. I like the these particular bass lines too. They have a bubble thing going on 🤔 I was also going to complement you on your Oak beam in the top right of the screen until I realised it was a small condenser mic (watching on a smallish mobile phone screen, easy mistake to make) Thank you Mr Pratt, keep your pecker up! 🎸🎶
Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous videos.... fun and a great source of minutiae... ( Now there's a word you wont hear in a Scorsese movie..). Now I know why I enjoyed your book so much.
Great as always. You cheer everyone up I’m sure and love the little anecdotes from your experiences with people you’ve worked with down the yrs. cheers
You sir, is the reason why I bought myself a bass for! I am still rubbish at it after 2 years, but you inspire me, and many others like me. Thank you for the music, and keep safe.
Ah, so good Guy. Thanks for doing these videos. I equally enjoy listening to your playing and your waffling :-D Amazing playing, always and great stories, interesting, revealing, funny, informative - making my day All the best to you !
Mr. Pratt thank you for your time to do these videos. I remember the story a little liquid courage planted the seed and Mr. Gilmour bestowed you that beauty!! Cheers mate keep keeping on fight the good fight!!
This is one of my favourites... I made a cover of it a few years ago, poorly executed, of course. The Bass Line is perfect, the way YOU played it. Kinda difficult to know the exact players in Bryan Ferry's albums, it's a long list always.
Guy you are a guitar god! I remember when this song first came out and literally blasting it out of my floor standing JBL’s at max volume. Your bass and the drum beat are killer than add Bryan’s crooning voice and lyrics and it’s pure magic! The song is like addictive and never gets old. Thank you for revealing the story behind the creation. Much respect!
I've loved these videos, very entertaining! thanks for introducing me to Toy Matinee too, didnt know they existed until a few weeks back! Love that stuff. Keep up the good work!
Man, I know how you feel...and it grinds on our hearts and spirit. How could it not? Thanks for doing these. I'm getting a lot out of the lessons and your stories. Implied notes come in handy, come in handy. 😬Cheerz
I do love these videos Guy, super entertaining. I've also realised that you were a big influence on my own bass playing without even knowing it when I was starting out in the late 80's and early 90's. Real pleasure watching you play them now. Cheers for sharing!
Long fan of the Kiss and Tell basline! So strange that i allmost have and love all the 80's albums you are playing on. The first time i noticed you and your outstanding playing, was on "Sidewalk" by Icehouse, wich i still love today, and always kind of followed you... now i realised that your playing also influenced my bassplaying... thanx!!🙏🏼🌈🍺👍
Just finished your old "icanplayit" bass lessons! I've been playing for a few years now but i like going back to basics from time to time. You were a great company for that! And you're still is! You just look "wiser" now! Thanks for the vids, cheers from Belgium!
As a bass player, I’d say the main thing me and Guy Pratt has in common is wearing a proper watch on the left wrist and a FitBit on the right.
Love the kiss and tell bass line . About as sexy as a bass line can get😉
Don't miss much about lockdown however I miss these videos. Thanks a mill Guy
Me too!
Things only fall out of basses when the person shaking has the chops, the creativity and the freedom to ride the moment. It's a stunning bass line in every respect, and I'm green that you wrote it and I didn't. Thank you for doing this - again!
This is one of my favourite ever bass-lines, and I had completely forgotten it was by the phenomenal Mr Pratt. Wow.
So glad you did Kiss and Tell, one of my favourite bass lines ever.
"Is your beef Stroganoff??"!!!! Too hilarious!!!!
"Which was nice" - nice Fast Show reference slipped in there :-)
Every one of these I bookmark as Tuition --> Bass. But they could just as well be saved under Comedy, History, or Entertainment. Excellent body of work Guy and great story-telling too. Many thanks. ['67 Fender Jazz].
Thanks again Guy. Honestly getting stories about how you got your guitars and what you’ve used them on is every bit as fun and interesting as watching you demonstrate the licks
Guy, I've been a guitar player for 16 years. You've really inspired me in these recent videos to pick up the bass. I bought a bass, signed up for lessons, and am well on my way. I want to thank you!
Man, just love listening to Guy tell stories - just as much as I love hearing him play!
that Kiss and Tell bass line is killer, no wonder you are proud of it.
FABULOUS bass line, sure .
Love all the storys behind all these bass lines
"I'm so dull"?? Not. Even. Close. Great music, with the stories and instruction to make it killer. Thanks for doing this Guy, and I hope these continue long after your isolation has ended. So worthwhile.
It's that sexy bassline that makes Kiss & Tell so great.
My dad had a tape sent by a buddy - just an evening recording from KROQ out of LA. Kiss and Tell was on there. My dad liked the song. I loved it. As a 6 or 7 year old, I pretty much wore the tape out constantly rewinding it. 7 or so years later, I borrowed a buddy’s bass for a night and figured it out. It kinda felt like, “yep, I just conquered bass…” Another 5 years later and I was downloading this off Napster from my college dorm room. Well, just turned 41 the other day and played this song probably 5 times back to back today. It eventually brought me here.
I think it is one of the sexiest songs ever recorded. The bass line is out of this world. The guitar work, both rhythm and lead, the horns…. It’s just a ridiculously good song. My favorite of Bryan Ferry’s for sure. And he was totally right about what he said: it absolutely stands the test of time.
One other thing, and I hate to call this out, but I get really OCD about music sometimes. You 100% DO have a fill in this song! It’s around 4 minute 12 second mark. It’s only three notes, but just like everything else about this song and its bass line, it’s as classy as it comes.
Glad you are back. You and Leland Sklar are highlights of my day. Got a week off work I was meant to be spending with boyfriend. But as he is in a different house 90 miles away.... hey ho. A bit of Ferry music to cheer me up, thanks
Guy played the Steinberger bass on Stay close tonight (live) by Icehouse!
best way to start any day is to listen to this Guy.
Kiss & Tell…such a great bassline, nice one Guy!
Love the power of your performance on Kiss & Tell. Just finished reading your book- what a journey. “The door, she is closing...” not! You have to write a part 2 to pick up where you left off. It’s also super having TH-cam because as one reads the book you can dip in and out our compendium of amazing work. What a pro. You’ve put a lift in my lockdown. Hope you get a g-up with the feedback! Cheers, Simon
So good! CHOPS! Cheers from the USA!
I love the groove in that tune.
Awesome work Guy!!
That's my fave track by Bryan, and it's mostly because of your playing. It's ace🔥
Guy, I could listen to you talk and tell stories as long as you felt like. YOU ARE NEVER DULL. And I love that your page is a safe space devoid of political opinion and such. I wish all musicians, actors and industry types had your attitude. The ones that get political for this side or against the other side, they don't realize they are completely alienating tens of thousands to millions of their fan base Abhi believe the opposite which ultimately causes damage to their career. Leave it to the politicians to be so vocal. That's my philosophy. Much love and respect to you. Glad you're safe, healthy, happy and creating these masterful videos.
I disagree, as I think everything is art and everything is politics, but I leave that hat at the door here...Stay safe..
Kiss and Tell is great such a great bass line from a brilliant album. What a career Mr. Pratt has presented us. Thankyou
I love every moment of your videos Guy. I love the background stories and of course the playing. Despite being a guitarist and a David Gilmour obsessed one at that, I often forget to listen to anything but the bass when you're playing.
Bryan Ferry / Roxy Music is the tops for me and I've waited with bated breathe for you to cover some your time spent with them. Thank you!!
Bated noire breath, even!
I love Kiss and Tell, what a brilliant bass line. This is one of my favorite ever!
Didn't disappoint Guy. Great video, keep em coming. They're definitely helping me work from home 👍🏻🎸
This bass line is incredibly cool and beautiful.
Thanks Guy 👍🏼🏴☠️👍🏼
Super song and bass line, you're so super cool, and always play on the coolest of albums, as this one Bete Noire by cool Mr Ferry😀❤👍
Loving that Kiss And Tell bass line!
I love how you play between the measures.
great song , thx for the music , hope you and all feel better, we hope all had a bright future soon
Beautiful bass line that Kiss & Tell
Guy...you crack me up with those stories. Your playing is so tasteful and disciplined...absolutely love it- especially watching your technique. And I've not seen anyone having that much fun while playing a perfect bass line like Kiss & Tell. You are right- fills would have taken from your spot on line. Oh and that early Jazz Bass plus is otherworldly. I can see why you would have paid 100K for it.
Hi Rick, I think Guy said it was gifted from the one and only 6 String Pink Floyd feller..
Brilliant and so funny 😆 look forward to these 👍 thanks Guy.
Awesome bass line and playing. You make it look easy but this has great feel which is hard to replicate. You are a legend Guy.
Guy...what AMAZING groove! !! Ciao!
I've been utterly obsessed & inspired to play bass by this bassline since hearing it as a kid, it's unbelievable to hear you talk about it now and discovering via your podcast (rockonteurs) that you made it. Its not always a song or a lyric that seeps into your consciousness. For me it was these immaculately played simple notes. Thank you for a lifetime of wonderment since childhood..
Oh mate, that's so lovely to hear. Thank you so much.
No Sir, thank you! And I forgot to add, there are many great attempts, but it remains unchallenged!! 🙏🏻💙☺️
I enjoyed this video as I have all of your lockdown videos. I like the these particular bass lines too. They have a bubble thing going on 🤔 I was also going to complement you on your Oak beam in the top right of the screen until I realised it was a small condenser mic (watching on a smallish mobile phone screen, easy mistake to make) Thank you Mr Pratt, keep your pecker up! 🎸🎶
Today... my absolute hands down favourite from RTL... can’t get enough of it - thank you Guy - the bass line is sublime.... :)
Holy I haven’t heard Kiss and Tell for what seems like years, Bryan Ferry is underrated.
Fabulous bass line. Has always been a favourite!
It's a great song. The bassline makes it, it's infectious. Thanks Guy.
Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous videos.... fun and a great source of minutiae... ( Now there's a word you wont hear in a Scorsese movie..). Now I know why I enjoyed your book so much.
Great as always. You cheer everyone up I’m sure and love the little anecdotes from your experiences with people you’ve worked with down the yrs. cheers
lovely song, a classic!
Only heard Kiss and Tell for the first time last week and thought "Wow what a bassline" - should have known it was you Guy!
You sir, is the reason why I bought myself a bass for! I am still rubbish at it after 2 years, but you inspire me, and many others like me. Thank you for the music, and keep safe.
I always enjoy your videos. You are such a great player and funny guy.
upping the editing ante with each upload!
Fab basslines, thank you :-)
Great lines. Hard to find minds that think this way anymore. People just want to stand out nowadays
Ah, so good Guy. Thanks for doing these videos.
I equally enjoy listening to your playing and your waffling :-D
Amazing playing, always and great stories, interesting, revealing, funny, informative - making my day
All the best to you !
That was an awesome one Guy! Looking forward to more!
Kiss and tell .. the bass line we all wish we'd written !
The bass has always been my favorite. Music doesn’t speak to me without great bass I came to appreciate the guitar
You're introducing us all to an amazing body of work....thanks man!.
Thank you, Guy, for showing Today! Stay safe, keep well!
Cheers from Italy
Gosh darn it fella, you ain't ever dull! Between you and Lee Sklar I have plenty of chops to study, please keep on keeping on!
Mr. Pratt thank you for your time to do these videos. I remember the story a little liquid courage planted the seed and Mr. Gilmour bestowed you that beauty!! Cheers mate keep keeping on fight the good fight!!
I remember the first time I listened rattle that lock when I heard Today I had thought YES GUY PRATT LETTING LOOSE. Gorgeous part!
I love "Kiss and tell", 'cause it reminds me when I was young. It's also a great song with a great bass line!
Another one of my all time favourite tunes guy has played on
Loved seeing you in Toronto with David in 2016 and then back here with Nick and Saucerful a few years later. Also really enjoying these videos :D
Great video again. Thank you. Old J was not in Pompeii ... I was there first night ... Unforgettable experience ..
No it was the Burgundy Belles..
Crickey! What haven’t you played on music I love ? 😃👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🌞
This is one of my favourites... I made a cover of it a few years ago, poorly executed, of course. The Bass Line is perfect, the way YOU played it. Kinda difficult to know the exact players in Bryan Ferry's albums, it's a long list always.
Guy you are a guitar god!
I remember when this song first came out and literally blasting it out of my floor standing JBL’s at max volume. Your bass and the drum beat are killer than add Bryan’s crooning voice and lyrics and it’s pure magic! The song is like addictive and never gets old. Thank you for revealing the story behind the creation. Much respect!
Thank you for yet another great video.
P.S. Just got Elite bass strings that I ordered it after you told me about it.
Thanks again.
I'm dull as well! And just as happy as your are - Comfortably Dull you might say.
I've loved these videos, very entertaining! thanks for introducing me to Toy Matinee too, didnt know they existed until a few weeks back! Love that stuff. Keep up the good work!
Of all the great records you've played on, Bete Noire is possibly my favourite! Looking forward to Queen Of Misery.
Awesome guy! “Kiss and Tell” bass line is perfect. That groove is amazing 👌🏻
Love you guy what a life playing with the greatest people love whatching Venice
Man, I know how you feel...and it grinds on our hearts and spirit. How could it not? Thanks for doing these. I'm getting a lot out of the lessons and your stories. Implied notes come in handy, come in handy. 😬Cheerz
Wow, that stack knob J-bass sounds so, so good
Incredible bass line, I love it.
Thank you Guy, love you mate. In a respectful, strangerly way.
Ha ha. This man cheers me up :-D
I've just finished your book, and I wish it could have gone on forever, love your storytelling and of course bass playing! Disco Baselines forever! 👌
I do love these videos Guy, super entertaining. I've also realised that you were a big influence on my own bass playing without even knowing it when I was starting out in the late 80's and early 90's. Real pleasure watching you play them now. Cheers for sharing!
Another informative and entertaining episode, thank you! Loved the comment on ‘Reach Out’, btw 👍
Nice advice Guy, what a man
#712 Steinberger is written down
Long fan of the Kiss and Tell basline! So strange that i allmost have and love all the 80's albums you are playing on. The first time i noticed you and your outstanding playing, was on "Sidewalk" by Icehouse, wich i still love today, and always kind of followed you... now i realised that your playing also influenced my bassplaying... thanx!!🙏🏼🌈🍺👍
That song has always been a favorite track.. thanks for sharing..
Love these videos Guy. Keep them coming man. Thank you. :)
Loving the videos Guy, You brighten up the dull days of lock-down. Please keep them coming.
Never dull Guy, another great video. Thanks.
Better than a Netflix’s series! Great Guy!
Continues to amaze me all the work you have done Guy - compulsive viewing for any self respecting bass player :)
We love these vids, Guy! Even if you are a knob twiddla. Ha!
Just finished your old "icanplayit" bass lessons! I've been playing for a few years now but i like going back to basics from time to time. You were a great company for that! And you're still is! You just look "wiser" now!
Thanks for the vids, cheers from Belgium!
That is a cracking bassline on Today, wish I'd heard it before. Thanks so much for posting these Guy!
Loving the videos Guy. You should try a live stream, I think many would appreciate the opportunity to tell you how much your music has moved them. x