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james hill · 06-12-2002, 07:44 PM

Hi Wes,

A walking bassline is one of the most often used bass lines in pop music. Another good example of the walk in GL's tunes is "Hangdog Hotel Room". The old rock n' roll chestnut "At The Hop" also uses it. Anyway it's hard to describe it in print, but "Betty..." definitely has it.
Thanks, by the way for refreshing my memory regarding "Betty Called...". I do recall Gord playing that in the '80's.

Take care,
James Hill

06-12-2002, 07:44 PM	#5
james hill Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: toronto,ontario,canada Posts: 109	Hi Wes, A walking bassline is one of the most often used bass lines in pop music. Another good example of the walk in GL's tunes is "Hangdog Hotel Room". The old rock n' roll chestnut "At The Hop" also uses it. Anyway it's hard to describe it in print, but "Betty..." definitely has it. Thanks, by the way for refreshing my memory regarding "Betty Called...". I do recall Gord playing that in the '80's. Take care, James Hill