
homestudioguy
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Paperback Writer has a fairly easy bass line. 

....but otherwise, no pressure....eh?Timothy Lawler said:I've always thought McCartney's bass was, on the whole, the best instrumental part in most of the Beatles' arrangements. When I listen to the Beatles my ear always gets pulled in by the bass.
The opposite. Kudos for recognizing artistry. It's generally overlooked IMO.whyseye said:....but otherwise, no pressure....eh?
Timothy Lawler said:I've always thought McCartney's bass was, on the whole, the best instrumental part in most of the Beatles' arrangements. When I listen to the Beatles my ear always gets pulled in by the bass.
Slowrider said:[[which makes his bass lines very appealing indeed!]] Exactly, and, I liked your Rain song. Did you do the background harmony?
Slowrider said:"shes so heavy" Oh Yeah; "I Want You, She's So Heavy", is absolutely the Best, All time favorite bass slides!![]()
Fab4ever said:An interesting observation: Each of those songs with (IMO) outstanding bass lines was written by someone other than McCartney. Could it be that he channeled his creativity into his bass more effectively on other people's stuff? Or... was he just showing off, seeking the limelight?
montage said:Later, he applied James Jamerson,Duck Dunn and Brian Wilson into songs; and likely Entwhistle as well.