Marvin Gaye - What's Going On | Best Of Bass Lines | James Jamerson | Julia Hofer | Thomann

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  • Julia plays James Jamerson's legendary bass line on Marvin Gaye's What's Going On! Enjoy!
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  • @andrewjacobs3731
    @andrewjacobs3731 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Legend has it Marvin dragged James in and he was really drunk. Apparently he played on the recording lying on his back and delivered this amazing performance. Julia you nailed it, awesome job!

    • @JoseAv-tx4yl
      @JoseAv-tx4yl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@dejuren1367 probably the same

  • @georgehopkins8139
    @georgehopkins8139 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    GREAT job Julia! I'm a Viet Nam vet and came home in 69. Marvin produced 'Whats Goin On' in 71, and that song still gets to me.

  • @vinnysilveira4685
    @vinnysilveira4685 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    the trick to play this bass line is letting the notes ring.. this song breaths!

  • @SombraDeLaMosca
    @SombraDeLaMosca 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    It's one of the most iconic albums in soul history, telling a complete story through all the songs, not just a hit-compilation,
    and it has aged like a very fine wine=)
    And, Julia, yes you did justice here, Mr. Jamerson would have been proud of you =) Thank you!

    • @Peter-Alexander
      @Peter-Alexander ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very well said! Totally agree...

  • @bfdzvalable
    @bfdzvalable ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How Jamerson played the bass with one finger and so many intricate lines is truly amazing.

  • @pedrobossio5440
    @pedrobossio5440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Brings a tear to my eye, frankly. Met James in Detroit in '72, nice guy. You know, this particular track was recorded while he was very drunk, laying on his back on the floor, first take. One of my biggest influences, genius!!

    • @dominicrossitto5890
      @dominicrossitto5890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes, I read that Marvin REALLY wanted James to lay down the bass line for this song. He went and retrieved him from a bar, had him lay on the floor in the studio and it was done isn something like one take.
      Absolutely amazing. 👏🏼

    • @CCBassman
      @CCBassman 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow. You met him! So cool. It does make me emotional too. His legend and the lack of money and recognition he and the rest of the musicians received😢

  • @tdrtx
    @tdrtx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    It should be pointed out that Jamerson improvised the entire bass part. Such a fantastic musician.

  • @inacioloiolasantos758
    @inacioloiolasantos758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This young lady is incredible...excellent bass player...

  • @LoneRevD
    @LoneRevD ปีที่แล้ว +25

    He did it inebriated laying on the floor as he was called from a blues bar. Amazing player RIP James.

    • @grandduke2145
      @grandduke2145 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes he did. He was afraid he would fall off the stool, because he was so drunk

  • @greguz
    @greguz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    50 years ago, a bass part in a hit song could be a composition unto itself, worthy of listening to by itself from start to end, every note having musical meaning, created and captured by stellar musicians playing everything in a single continuous take. And this is just ONE layer of what's going on! Jamerson should have received writing and production credit for his work. Thank you Julia for carrying the torch.

    • @SammytheBammy1
      @SammytheBammy1 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’ve always felt that the bass line in this song was actually the lead.

  • @jamesmccallum6770
    @jamesmccallum6770 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful. If I was made of chocolate, I would just melt. So smooth

  • @samuelhatman8995
    @samuelhatman8995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Young lady, you have channeled the Magic of Marvin Gaye and James Jamerson better than in the day. Thank you. I graduated that year. When you do "all" of these episodes it is so helpful to highlight the groove for us who played guitar back then and today work hard to play bass. Thanks!
    Also... to watch your expressions is so wonderful because girls did not play when I was just a kid in High School. It's a big wonderful club, and we all feel the same vibes when performing classics! zo... I wish all women of any interest at all to pick up that instrument and embrace it with the joy you show. It heals a lot, and it blesses others a lot!

  • @corneliusfogan5924
    @corneliusfogan5924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Beautiful Julia I remember when this first hit the record shop back early 70s scooped it right up and played it over and over,now look what's going on in the world!!

  • @belo1971
    @belo1971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Julia...You play like a Queen ! Love your youth and smile...Keep on rockin’

  • @teddownum7428
    @teddownum7428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Maybe my favorite bass line ever. Danke, Julia!

  • @dbras3276
    @dbras3276 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Magnifique interprétation Julia ! De là-haut, je suis sûr que James est du même avis…

  • @Harlembrown
    @Harlembrown 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Well done Julia. Well done.

  • @SurferJoe1
    @SurferJoe1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the greatest songs ever written, and one of the greatest bass lines. I wanted to hear her do this one, and was thinking about requesting it when YT read my mind and it popped up on my start page, already done. Wonderful.

  • @theglowcloud2215
    @theglowcloud2215 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    James Jamerson was an absolute virtuoso. Very rare talent.

  • @Operator713
    @Operator713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have heard this song probably a thousand times. But man, having the bass line out front like that really made a difference. I think this is my new favorite version. Thank you Julia!

  • @Bluescat13
    @Bluescat13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you! Wow! my all time favorite song and bass line. Sadly, the lyrics are still relevant today. Thank you again.

  • @luciojacobinodemorais
    @luciojacobinodemorais 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Salut! Merci, Julia!
    Thanks!

  • @willieG333
    @willieG333 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mensch Meyer...you killed it. Greatjob!

  • @TheStuport
    @TheStuport 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    A 50 year old Classic that STILL resonates in today's Mucked Up World! Great job showcasing A Legend in James Jamerson Julia! As always we FANS learn a ton and enjoy the playing tutorial as well! Cheers From Ohio

    • @Kemet3.0
      @Kemet3.0 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ohio always in the house!

    • @TheStuport
      @TheStuport ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Kemet3.0 Cheers Vision World! I'm right smack dab in the middle....COW-lumbus🤣 Ohio takes a ton of chit...but all in all it's not that bad and I can think of many other places where people are living who would be stoked to come be a Buckeye! Keep Strutting Bruddah

  • @StudioEtz
    @StudioEtz หลายเดือนก่อน

    You broke me to tears with those sweet base cover

  • @loonaya
    @loonaya ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great playing Julia! You only need the sponge on the bridge, the hook, and to be dead drunk laying on the floor to get the last 5% of the sound 🤣 You should only use Vileda sponges! They market their sponges as the closest in sound and material to James Jamerson sponges :P

  • @lightnintrucker
    @lightnintrucker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I always loved the bass line to that song

  • @jamesjjb0075
    @jamesjjb0075 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Get Down Girl ON THAT BASSSSS! GOD BLESS!

  • @Yanto-Bardic
    @Yanto-Bardic 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautifully Played. My Favourite Motown Album Of All Time. Bought it (on vinyl) when I was 17yrs old and it changed my view of the world and my Listening tastes. All these years later I still get shivers through my body when I hear the opening Sax.❤

  • @gustavoheberle6265
    @gustavoheberle6265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is a Masterpiece !!! Thank you JULIA ! Keep up with the classics ! Cheers from Brazil.

  • @keithmcduffie7182
    @keithmcduffie7182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Well Done, Julia!!! Hearing Songs Like This Serves As A Magnifying Glass On The SAD State Of Today's Music. Young People (And Some Not So Young People) Don't Know That The Majority Of The "Artists" Today Cut & Splice Old School Song Masterpieces And Try To Pass Them Off As Their Own Creations: Bruno Mars & Dua Lipa The Most Notorious Of The Bunch!

  • @stevelowe3525
    @stevelowe3525 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lost count of how many times I've played this tube by Julia, its totally inspiring!

  • @kazuyafukuda2392
    @kazuyafukuda2392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The best of baseline illustrations are so cute! Of course Julia too! 😊

  • @michaellupton1593
    @michaellupton1593 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You got the groove sister...great bass line, great song from a masterpiece of an album.

  • @johnwade7430
    @johnwade7430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thanks for this Julia - quite frankly, anything by James Jameson is pure gold but this has to be one of his greatest.
    The other one I love is the Stevie Wonder song ‘I was made to love her’
    Pure gold….

  • @chuyo2619
    @chuyo2619 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    James Jameson was an amazing musician. He would creates those bass lines on the spot. Sometimes recording the whole track in one take. Many people don’t realize on how many songs James played.

  • @benmaguire4098
    @benmaguire4098 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Julia What a Gr8 Trk .. I think it shows such confidence in Mr Jamerson's playing .. He is not worried at all Lol he is in the Pocket & it gives the Vocalist or whatever other instrument's freedom to Riff over the top .. The Groove between Bass & a subtle Drum beat .. makes you want to get on the floor & sway & Leaves Marvin Free ( he is almost Rapping ) to do his Thang over the Top .. I remember when I 1st heard it .. it was so powerful even on a small Radio .. For me Truly a life changing moment .. I could not get enough .. You make it look easy But I remember thinking WOW .. it sounded like he was all over the Neck at once & with such ease .. Of course these day's there are so many Gr8 players But Bk then it was So Cool . As always Stay safe & big love to all at Thomann you & your Loved ones . Marvin was talking about the world & asking the question . Still important today .

  • @charlieburns1385
    @charlieburns1385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You. Rock Julia 🎶♥️

  • @jackv2244
    @jackv2244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My all time favorite song and sweet bass line cover and for a song that's 50 years old it's still applies today

  • @Peter-Alexander
    @Peter-Alexander ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Julia, again fantastic play! If you play an iconic song like this, doesn't it give you a shiver down your spine? This is like 'holy' music. Love this bassline so much. Marvin Gaye was an incredibly talented man and James Jamerson playing on bass was just fantastic.

  • @RideOp74
    @RideOp74 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love that you appreciate the music from my generation, and you make it sound so good too! ❤

  • @tunite12
    @tunite12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man that is the definition of cool.

  • @realmichaelhawkins
    @realmichaelhawkins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Next to James Jamerson your my favourite! 💫

  • @clausm2203
    @clausm2203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great lesson from the lovely julia

  • @leonnavarro9240
    @leonnavarro9240 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful Julia !

  • @Pdrum
    @Pdrum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice playing Julia!

  • @loremarylugt
    @loremarylugt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    flawless

  • @myversionofstuff
    @myversionofstuff ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Julia thats the best base line ive heard you do , Fantastic

  • @matttorrence2900
    @matttorrence2900 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Julia is a great bassist.

  • @GerhardStach
    @GerhardStach 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wunderbar gespielt Julia🤗

  • @TheBartostock
    @TheBartostock 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent!!!!

  • @HF1600ie
    @HF1600ie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love that bass and playing.

  • @arturomorillo
    @arturomorillo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent Julia. Congratulations. You are great! Greetings from Venezuela.

  • @rossco420
    @rossco420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Brilliantly played Julia what a tune 👌🏼🔥🔥🔥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿That sandberg sounds fantastic

  • @sneaquie8587
    @sneaquie8587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Julia! Easy listening on a relaxing Friday night.

  • @OldBeatleMan
    @OldBeatleMan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nicely done... Thank you

  • @johnedcs
    @johnedcs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Simply beautiful ❤️👌

  • @retiredarchitect3462
    @retiredarchitect3462 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song and The Ecology seemed so musically complex and so meaningfully deep to me in 1971, I still am in awe.
    I loved your pulling out the bass line.

  • @rvbsoundfactory
    @rvbsoundfactory 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very inspiring.

  • @melodiemaker86
    @melodiemaker86 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow you are so gifted and worked so hard to make it all & just let it happen! What a nice performance & your lovely bassface (3:49) is pure sunshine. Let is shine Julia! Danke schön.

  • @iparracine
    @iparracine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    amazing song!

  • @MrSwany100
    @MrSwany100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Julia just wanted to say thanks for all the songs you do for us. I have learned a lot from you thanks my friend.

  • @ilndboy7
    @ilndboy7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Man and the Song that made me want to play Bass! Marvin is smiling for the way you played this ;)

  • @franklineno8616
    @franklineno8616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Julia,you weald that axe with great feel,and your choice of song is so on point based the state of the world, you rock girl...

  • @elpez71
    @elpez71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can’t believe they played such awesome bass line the year I was born. You rock I could hear 👂 your improvise nice feel very crafty 🍷

  • @andersfalck6633
    @andersfalck6633 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such a true favourite of all times to me, this song. So lovely how you handle it!

  • @golds04
    @golds04 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Darling dear- for me still the tops. So many of the note choices are counterintuitive- genius stuff.

  • @theguynextdoor4822
    @theguynextdoor4822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Thank you Julia for this lovely performance. I’m curious as to know how long does it take you to learn a song like this one and then perform it so…smoothly?

  • @eldorado5319
    @eldorado5319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Thanks Julia, it's one of my all time favorite bass lines. And It makes my eyes water, especialy because what's going on in the Ukraine 😪 When Marvin sings "war is not the answer" i get a chill all over my spine . Namasté 🙏🏽

    • @newage5d831
      @newage5d831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Ukraine and.. Palestina, Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan, libia, Armenia, Kurdish people, Africa, the whole world is bleeding... Not just Ukraine...

    • @emmanuelacharithayamim3627
      @emmanuelacharithayamim3627 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@newage5d831 ...wars, and rumours of wars....

    • @joermnyc
      @joermnyc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@newage5d831don’t forget Myanmar, the people voted for democracy without military rule, and the military Junta staged a coup… that was the REAL stolen election!

  • @joermnyc
    @joermnyc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How about an episode on Tower of Power, heard “What is Hip” on the radio today, such a funky bassline, and I’m pretty sure it was all fingerstyle.

  • @CCBassman
    @CCBassman 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    EXCELLENT playing!! Nice stuff Julia.

  • @anthonycook4297
    @anthonycook4297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice work, Julia 🙌🏽😎

  • @haroldcook5360
    @haroldcook5360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice bass and song!!

  • @Capgpro1
    @Capgpro1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nailed it. Thank you Jules.

  • @1bassman9
    @1bassman9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    James Jamerson, a legend, had a technique where his note placement was so unpredictable yet always in the pocket ! Great video, Julia !!!

  • @eddierayvanlynch6133
    @eddierayvanlynch6133 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's going on?
    I'm chilling to the best part of Friday.
    👍😎

  • @jasonfallon4968
    @jasonfallon4968 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In all of your videos, this is the best I’ve seen you playing. It’s like you forgot about the cameras and everything else I just played it’s great well done

  • @MarceloNegreiros7
    @MarceloNegreiros7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing, Julia.

  • @BrazenNL
    @BrazenNL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The absence of the sponge is apparent. Nice timing.

  • @cici4753
    @cici4753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    But you need to play it with only one finger!! Great job Julia!!

  • @TheTkirk
    @TheTkirk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There's so much more to the story with him on that song!! Thanks for sharing and you need more feeling when you play on your bass (IJS)

  • @jameswyre6480
    @jameswyre6480 ปีที่แล้ว

    That Maj7 vibe is one of my favorites and served Pink Floyd well also.

  • @kevinc5771
    @kevinc5771 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some serious bass faces going on here lol. Great playing

  • @andrecosta4390
    @andrecosta4390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing! One the best albums all times

  • @fowlkeskm
    @fowlkeskm 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You nailed it,, tone and all! Wow!

  • @hectmomr
    @hectmomr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job Julia! This is one of the most fine line of bass in modern music, and teach us that, doesn't matter how many notes you play per second, is the idea the true value.
    Greetings from Mexico.

  • @like2view
    @like2view ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You rocked it Julia!! Great!!

  • @ottocoperti
    @ottocoperti 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Che dire...bella e brava!!🤩

  • @luisdeleon1489
    @luisdeleon1489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Delicious!! Good performance Julie!!

  • @brunobarcone8345
    @brunobarcone8345 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ciao Julia, bravissima! Ho la sensazione che questa linea di basso tu l'abbia imparata così bene, che la esegui con una dolcezza unica. A presto!

  • @DrWasabiBeats
    @DrWasabiBeats ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravooo! I love u Juliaa 🥰

  • @salparadise8581
    @salparadise8581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic

  • @Sethw1984
    @Sethw1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jeez. What a masterpiece! And wonderfully played!

  • @oldgreentop
    @oldgreentop 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are in there sister!

  • @hoodaman111
    @hoodaman111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bravo!

  • @philmatthews5569
    @philmatthews5569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Stellar! Such a smooth groove, pleasant and mellow hitting right in the feels. Great playing Julia to show us how it’s done 🙂

  • @bruced625
    @bruced625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Julia! Loved this song in the 10th grade and I still love this classic. It’s nice to hear the bass singled out!👍

  • @ronaldocorreiadossantoscor2189
    @ronaldocorreiadossantoscor2189 ปีที่แล้ว

    PARABÉNS Julia..

  • @takeawaybenji
    @takeawaybenji ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Marvin Gaye is so awesome. He could be political and topical and yet so soulful

  • @aaronjohnson5180
    @aaronjohnson5180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great tone!