Huh... I didn't realize you were interested in bass lines at all. No one has ever brought it up. :P That being said, I'm sort of afraid to do this, but the library of XTC is far larger than that of The Smiths, and Colin Moulding (the bassist in XTC) is far better than Andy Rourke. That said, if you like this sound (The Smiths) and style, pretty much any song by The Housemartins will fit the bill. They are from the same era and have a similar sound. For The Housemartins, start with I Can't Put My Finger On It. For XTC, there are a LOT of entry points, but one of their most popular songs is Mayor of Simpleton, where the bass basically carries the song. (XTC has a LOT of songs where the bass does that. Colin is something else entirely.)
I'm sure there'll be lots of great suggestions for further Smiths songs. I 'd like to mention a song that isn't one of their best known but has a fantastic bass part: This Night Has Opened My Eyes. It's a slower, atmospheric track.
The song that introduced them. This was the first time I saw them on Top of the Pops. The sound came as a smash in the face after the New Romantics and I was instantly hooked
Me too! I think at the time the choice of music was so small… either Duran, spandeu, etc or mega rock blandness. Punk had gone by that stage and top of the pops was promoting basically glitzy pop. Then the Smiths came on with their cardigans and morrisey with a hearing aid waving gladioli flowers around! I can’t remember the term of ‘Indy’ before the Smiths… they definitely made it a thing!
Love your Smiths reviews. Even how you obsess about Andy. I've listened to them weekly if not daily for over 30 years now and you have reminded me that it's not all Morrissey and Marr.
You are so right about Andy's bass! Morrissey and Marr are excellent songwriters but it is Andy's bass melodies that elevate these songs into greatness! And the band is not afraid to bring those awesome basslines to the forefront. Morrisey and Marr may be the heart of the band but Andy is the soul! Suggestions for bass heavy songs are Well I wonder, This night has opened my eyes and The Queen is Dead! Love you reactions!
Yep, bicycles it's a current theme and what you said about riding a bike in the beginning of the video... "Stop me if you think you've heard this one before" it's a must watch video!
Another excellent reaction! There really are so many songs you would enjoy. I would recommend "Girlfriend in a Coma" and "Panic" as two songs that were beloved by their fans and that you would totally love. They are both quite short though, being just over 2 minutes each. They would make for a great combo reaction!
Love that you added The Smiths to your channel! Give “You’ve Got Everything Now.” a try. Great bass riff, Morrissey feeling it, and depressing lyrics! It will not disappoint!
Great to hear a reactor so into the Smiths. This is what got me started with the Smiths, they were a real breath of fresh air when things started to go downhill after Punk with the New Romantics, thankfully short lived! You'll struggle to find a poor track by rhe Smiths, I love the dark, moody songs, Asleep, I know it's over, Last night I dreamt that somebody loved me and Well I wonder but not forgetting the more upbeat and witty - Frankly Mr Shankly, The boy with the Thorn in his side, Panic, Ask.
The bass is so good. His bass just makes the songs bounce along. The beauty of the smiths,is the music is usually so upbeat and is the polar opposite to Morrisseys self pitiest lyrics
This was the song that introduced me to the Smiths, a gone friend, summer by the pool side. Lovely and careless. Nowhere fast is my favourite song and i'd love to recomend it to you!
Your reviews are entertaining and it’s heartwarming to watch you discover this band. You get it. Also, you look particularly pretty for this review. The color is perfect on you. Some suggestions that I think you’ll love for the emotional wallop …… Well I Wonder, Last Night I Dreamt that Somebody Loved Me , Girl Afraid, Still ILL. Trust me. Great Bass Line on -----I Don’t Owe You Anything Thing. Let me know if You dig. Ha. SJB
If you love a prominent bass try The Stranglers. (JJ Brunel) Try. No More Heroes, Nice And Sleazy ,Get A Grip On Yourself or their version of Walk On By
Just binged all your Smiths content, Andy was such a great bassist, they used the bass as so much more than just setting a rhythm. Check out Money Isn't Everything, Oscillates Wildly or Tne Draize Train their rare instrumentals. As well as Still Ill an early classic, Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now or for a real dark time Suffer Little Children.
The lyrics are incorrect in that video. It should be This man said it's gruesome that someone so halcyon should care. Halcyon means happy, succesfull and prosperous. I love this song. One of the hardest bass lnies I ever learned!
@@theloaf9413 Well the lyric sheet is wrong. I don't know which record you have but you should search out an original 80's copy of the tape casset or an album.
@@theloaf9413 I am wondering if this is one of those Mandella Effect moments? I know I am right I have listenned to this since the early 80's (Yes I am that old lol) But now I can't find any reference anywhere to that being the correct lyric. Even watching a live performance from 1983 (Brilliant) he appears to sing 'handsome'. But I remember in the 80's with the lyrics and having to look up 'Halcyon' in the dictionary to find out what it means.!! Weird.
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I forgot to mention it in the video, but I really like the bass in this one.
You mentioned it briefly!🤣
Huh... I didn't realize you were interested in bass lines at all. No one has ever brought it up. :P
That being said, I'm sort of afraid to do this, but the library of XTC is far larger than that of The Smiths, and Colin Moulding (the bassist in XTC) is far better than Andy Rourke. That said, if you like this sound (The Smiths) and style, pretty much any song by The Housemartins will fit the bill. They are from the same era and have a similar sound. For The Housemartins, start with I Can't Put My Finger On It. For XTC, there are a LOT of entry points, but one of their most popular songs is Mayor of Simpleton, where the bass basically carries the song. (XTC has a LOT of songs where the bass does that. Colin is something else entirely.)
What she said the smiths at they're heaviest musically lyrically and humously❤😂❤
I'm sure there'll be lots of great suggestions for further Smiths songs. I 'd like to mention a song that isn't one of their best known but has a fantastic bass part: This Night Has Opened My Eyes. It's a slower, atmospheric track.
Yes! This is my vote
Totally agree with your suggestion, the bass and Morrisseys lyrics. “A shoeless child on a swing, reminds of your own again”
Totally agree with this. The bas and guitar wrap around each other so beautifully, and the lyrics are..... well, pure Morriseey!
This song is about a young man with a bicycle flat tire who is picked up by an older, better educated man in a car.
This one is a classic
The song that introduced them.
This was the first time I saw them on Top of the Pops.
The sound came as a smash in the face after the New Romantics and I was instantly hooked
Me too!
I think at the time the choice of music was so small… either Duran, spandeu, etc or mega rock blandness. Punk had gone by that stage and top of the pops was promoting basically glitzy pop. Then the Smiths came on with their cardigans and morrisey with a hearing aid waving gladioli flowers around! I can’t remember the term of ‘Indy’ before the Smiths… they definitely made it a thing!
Andy rourke The Mingus of Brit pop!!😅
I think anyone of a certain age in Britain remembers that moment. And the next day at school, - did you see the singer with the flowers?
The boy with a thorn in his side and Reel Around the Fountain is so good…
Love your Smiths reviews. Even how you obsess about Andy. I've listened to them weekly if not daily for over 30 years now and you have reminded me that it's not all Morrissey and Marr.
As much as I admire Johnny Marr it's refreshing to see someone paying attention to Andy and actually praising him.
I’m not embarrassed to say this is my favourite smiths song ❤ so many great memories
You are so right about Andy's bass! Morrissey and Marr are excellent songwriters but it is Andy's bass melodies that elevate these songs into greatness! And the band is not afraid to bring those awesome basslines to the forefront. Morrisey and Marr may be the heart of the band but Andy is the soul! Suggestions for bass heavy songs are Well I wonder, This night has opened my eyes and The Queen is Dead! Love you reactions!
Thanks for your reaction! It's worth seeing the videos
Your definitely right too point out the bass in this one,it's superb..God bless Andy..a brilliant musician.
Yep, bicycles it's a current theme and what you said about riding a bike in the beginning of the video... "Stop me if you think you've heard this one before" it's a must watch video!
And a lot of Andy too!
Another excellent reaction! There really are so many songs you would enjoy. I would recommend "Girlfriend in a Coma" and "Panic" as two songs that were beloved by their fans and that you would totally love. They are both quite short though, being just over 2 minutes each. They would make for a great combo reaction!
This is a fab song, my favourite Smiths song is “The Boy With the Thorn in His Side”
Mine too. has everything! Morrisey really feels it too, love the yoddeling haha
Love that you added The Smiths to your channel! Give “You’ve Got Everything Now.” a try. Great bass riff, Morrissey feeling it, and depressing lyrics! It will not disappoint!
Great to hear a reactor so into the Smiths. This is what got me started with the Smiths, they were a real breath of fresh air when things started to go downhill after Punk with the New Romantics, thankfully short lived! You'll struggle to find a poor track by rhe Smiths, I love the dark, moody songs, Asleep, I know it's over, Last night I dreamt that somebody loved me and Well I wonder but not forgetting the more upbeat and witty - Frankly Mr Shankly, The boy with the Thorn in his side, Panic, Ask.
the B side to this is well worth a listen, jean, should of been better known and played more often.
I LOVE THE SMITHS
Sorry?
If you like bass then I think you should check out "Town Called Malice" by The Jam. That song has a fantastic/cathchy bass riff!!
My favorite Jam bass line is "Down In The Tube Station At Midnight". True underrated band altogether. One of my favorite bands for sure
The bass is so good. His bass just makes the songs bounce along. The beauty of the smiths,is the music is usually so upbeat and is the polar opposite to Morrisseys self pitiest lyrics
between this and panic, idk which is their best
You would love " Ask " . I can't wait to see what you think . Best facial expressions ever
This song made me a lifetime fan
Love this song. Ooh, 'Stop Me If You Think That You've Heard This One Before' is another classic. 😊
I like "What Difference Does It Make?" It makes none.
Always dig your reactions. My recommendations are The Queen is Dead, Panic, Ask, Stop me if you think you've heard this one before
Cemetery Gates and Girlfriend in a Coma are both peppy songs
G/f in a coma has to be one of the greatest song titles ever!
This was the song that introduced me to the Smiths, a gone friend, summer by the pool side. Lovely and careless. Nowhere fast is my favourite song and i'd love to recomend it to you!
The Smiths is love, Morrissey sings like a God
I remember where I was when I first heard this single (it had only just come out) - played on the radio in a car on the way to a party.
Barbarism begins at home has an amazing bass line
One of my personal faves by the smiths! Great vid.
My favourite all time record great b sides too.
There's is a light that never goes out is the tune
Love this song it’s my ringtone
Your reviews are entertaining and it’s heartwarming to watch you discover this band. You get it. Also, you look particularly pretty for this review. The color is perfect on you. Some suggestions that I think you’ll love for the emotional wallop …… Well I Wonder, Last Night I Dreamt that Somebody Loved Me , Girl Afraid, Still ILL. Trust me. Great Bass Line on -----I Don’t Owe You Anything Thing. Let me know if You dig. Ha. SJB
The leather runs smooth on the passenger's seat.
If you love a prominent bass try The Stranglers. (JJ Brunel) Try. No More Heroes, Nice And Sleazy ,Get A Grip On Yourself or their version of Walk On By
You MUST hear "Rubber Ring" by The Smiths. You'll thank me later...
The 12 inch extended version has some amazing bass work. You would love it.
Love the smiths rabbit hole we’re going down!
Just binged all your Smiths content, Andy was such a great bassist, they used the bass as so much more than just setting a rhythm. Check out Money Isn't Everything, Oscillates Wildly or Tne Draize Train their rare instrumentals. As well as Still Ill an early classic, Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now or for a real dark time Suffer Little Children.
Money Changes Everything it's late, it's gone 3 AM and I don't have it at hand, please don't shoot me.
Looking fantastic Lauren
This is my second favourite Smiths song after The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths are amazing,but judging from your background- you should see my black panther-she is adorable.
You should really do some live versions of the songs to see how good they were, Derby 1983 is one I’d recommended it’s a full concert 😊
Assembly rooms Derby
Hmmm. Reminds me more of a bit of scrubby wasteland near a council estate in Manchester
I think you forgot to mention whether or not you liked the bass on this song. 😊
Of course she likes the bass.
My favourite is William it was really nothing..and johnny Marr on the b side.
i like you! my childhood in a nutshell!
Welcome to the channel! ☺️
Smiths fans 🌎
badass background
Fans of the smiths could be called smithereens
I love it!
@@MusicCatsandCoffee cheers! 😄
Panic!
Not a comment about the lyrics?!!! 🤔 Wow.
I would recommend "Ask" for another upbeat Smiths song
The lyrics are incorrect in that video. It should be
This man said it's gruesome that someone so halcyon should care. Halcyon means happy, succesfull and prosperous.
I love this song. One of the hardest bass lnies I ever learned!
The lyric sheet in the record says handsome
@@theloaf9413 Well the lyric sheet is wrong. I don't know which record you have but you should search out an original 80's copy of the tape casset or an album.
Oh weird. Mine is a 2011 Sire/Warner Music press. Everyone that covers this says handsome. Postal service, braid, cannibal, etc
@@theloaf9413 I am wondering if this is one of those Mandella Effect moments? I know I am right I have listenned to this since the early 80's (Yes I am that old lol) But now I can't find any reference anywhere to that being the correct lyric. Even watching a live performance from 1983 (Brilliant) he appears to sing 'handsome'. But I remember in the 80's with the lyrics and having to look up 'Halcyon' in the dictionary to find out what it means.!! Weird.
Rubber Ring
I love this one too!!
What does 'peppy' mean?
@dellwright1407 Nice, I like that word!! More videos on how much you enjoy bass, please!
Prefer A Boy With Thorn In Side
Theyre called smiths fans
Is it not about a rent boy
As a Johnny Marr stan, I am very upset that you only hear the bass and not the guitar. Have you got a hearing deficiency? Johnny Marr IS The Smiths.
Please listen to "Ask" great song:)
You're ignoring the vernacular.
Do Suede Pantomime Horse
Smith's fans are Smithsonians.
*stitch
wtf u r tslkin about???
Johnny Marr taught Andy Rourke how to play the bass