The Greatest Bassline Ever? Ep2. The Jackson 5

James Jamerson had it, Sir Paul McCartney has been called king of it, and bass legends like Nathan East, Flea and Pino Palladino all have it at their fingertips. The gift of being able to create an irresistible bass line that makes the world want to hit ‘play’ again and again.

I Want You Back, the 1969 hit by the Jackson 5, was their first single for Motown Records, and in today’s video we’re taking a look at what makes the iconic opening riff one of the greatest of all time.

Did you know there’s been some debate on who actually played bass on this track?

As always, see you in the shed…

Scott :)

Check out the series:

1. The Greatest Bassline Ever? Ep1. Dua Lipa
2. The Greatest Bassline Ever? Ep2. The Jackson 5
3. The Greatest Bassline Ever? Ep3. ‘Attention’ Charlie Puth