ABBA - Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! - Bass Cover

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  • Опубліковано 1 лип 2013
  • I tune the low E-String down one step to match the D.
    "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) is one of Swedish pop group ABBA's biggest Eurodisco hits. It was recorded and released in 1979 It was written and composed by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus, with the lead vocal sung by Agnetha Fältskog.

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  • @trucidio
    @trucidio 2 роки тому +414

    It is so funny, always when I get new head phones, ear buds, speakers, etc... I'm coming back here to listening this amazing cover! This guy still rocking!

    • @darkchannel1289
      @darkchannel1289 Рік тому +6

      Doing the same thing right now!

    • @sayaaep
      @sayaaep Рік тому +6

      UPDATE: legend says trucidio(name 1/1/2023) still hear this song after getting headphones, earbuds, speaker etc

    • @CharisSem
      @CharisSem Рік тому +3

      @@sayaaep and a new 4k tv

    • @kakkianiun
      @kakkianiun Рік тому +3

      Thank you,for your idea for getting new earbud, headphones,etc to check the quality of of product

    • @nhile-vy1wr
      @nhile-vy1wr 11 місяців тому +1

      @@darkchannel1289 鉿

  • @oofingberg
    @oofingberg 3 роки тому +203

    the bass line is amazing the bass really is a under-appreciated instrument

  • @hackfraud7842
    @hackfraud7842 9 років тому +470

    i didnt know ABBA¨S bass lines were so fuckin killer , better than most greedy bands

    • @xaniiu
      @xaniiu 9 років тому +12

      In know...that e string is killing it

    • @marceltalsma3191
      @marceltalsma3191 9 років тому +35

      Allbbrz Nope......written by Mike Watson and last time I see him he looked as white as Swedisch snow!

    • @armorgiraffe
      @armorgiraffe 8 років тому +16

      +Allbbrz Whats up with that racial comment, dude?

    • @boki77
      @boki77 8 років тому +17

      +Allbbrz rutger gunnarsson,the bassist of abba.swedish dude

    • @Allbbrz
      @Allbbrz 8 років тому +2

      +Talsma Makelaardij Hahahah i like that :-)

  • @DDantohi
    @DDantohi 8 років тому +937

    I dont know how I got here, but holy shit, you are good.

  • @kingjack9999
    @kingjack9999 2 роки тому +74

    So damn funky. I could listen to the part starting at 2:53 on loop all day

    • @davidkunst8598
      @davidkunst8598 Рік тому +1

      We all know there is one King,
      And Mark never dies!
      But if he should ...
      This shit is goooooood

    • @Ardass486
      @Ardass486 Рік тому

      Why?

    • @exclamationpointman3852
      @exclamationpointman3852 Рік тому +1

      But respect that they had enough guts a faith in it to keep that part extended. So many times I hear songs and they are afraid to "go over" and the cut a great segment short for time or whatever reason when it should have been longer. One comes to mind is Seal's "Crazy" heard clear on album version, there is a small segment with a powerful african drums. When I hear that it frustrats me because they treat it as a throw away. I would have centered a song around it. One thing I like about rap (one of the few things) is that they would find a segment thrown away and do just that: make a whole song out of it

  • @magicbjorn
    @magicbjorn 10 років тому +354

    This is nice to hear. Songs where you can hear the bass so great! I hate it that they turn it down in songs. It's so nice to hear the bass. Great to boogie on :p!

    • @SKFC7508
      @SKFC7508 6 років тому +2

      Magicbjørn l

  • @pacw1955
    @pacw1955 Рік тому +6

    There are some true artists in this world. Thank you for bringing joy to so many of us. You are very much appreciated. Thank you.

  • @geriname7277
    @geriname7277 6 років тому +330

    Watching this as a beginner, I just realized I have a looooong way to go! Amazing!

    • @infusion26
      @infusion26  6 років тому +83

      Take your time and begin with some easy stuff first.

    • @5roundsrapid263
      @5roundsrapid263 4 роки тому +8

      I’ve been playing on and off for 20 years, and this still blows my mind.

    • @ChavvyChannel
      @ChavvyChannel 3 роки тому +3

      Any updates on your progress?????

    • @philipmayle5673
      @philipmayle5673 3 роки тому +4

      @@infusion26 Really good work! How long are you playing bass guitar now?

    • @poktv7671
      @poktv7671 3 роки тому +2

      @@infusion26 hay

  • @ulrichschnier307
    @ulrichschnier307 4 роки тому +45

    Playing the Guitar for 38 years myself, I never appreciated the Bass part. I don't know what brought me to this video today ... but you opened my eyes. This was educating ... MAN, you are fantastic !!!

    • @1607fernando
      @1607fernando 4 роки тому

      I play keyboard, and this its so damn fantastic

    • @machineplaster
      @machineplaster 3 місяці тому

      He opened your ears

  • @ALLforLOVE13
    @ALLforLOVE13 6 років тому +179

    Damn!! That's funky as hell! As a novice bassist, I'm very excited and very intimidated.

    • @migueltrotski6622
      @migueltrotski6622 5 років тому +20

      The bass lines of ABBA ( disco band) are surprisingly the most badass ones

    • @mikkovaltonen3564
      @mikkovaltonen3564 5 років тому +8

      Keep practicing, you got this! :)

    • @DrWhom
      @DrWhom 2 роки тому +2

      @@migueltrotski6622 funky bass is one of the foundations of disco

    • @vanderark89
      @vanderark89 Рік тому +1

      Don’t be. Practice. Break it down into the individual parts. You’ll get it. It took me years to learn the chorus of This Charming Man by the Smiths. The verse I worked out in an hour when I was 15 but couldn’t get the rest. Practice looked at tabs and listened.

    • @Jay-lr3me
      @Jay-lr3me Рік тому +1

      I know this comment is 5 years old but if you haven't already learnt a few Bernard Edwards baselines (bassist on chic, sister sledge etc etc) you absolutely should!

  • @poostring94
    @poostring94 3 роки тому +15

    Just the right amount of nordic funk I needed at 01:05 in the morning. Thank you.

  • @HouseholdDog
    @HouseholdDog 9 місяців тому +5

    ABBA really had some great basslines.

  • @jimmyjamjar10101
    @jimmyjamjar10101 10 років тому +57

    I've always found it interesting how ABBA songs have strong basslines that make up a large part of the overall sound of the band and how when performing live, the bass player was in the wings, or even in one tv appearance, the bass player sat on the end of the front row of the crowd! Top video as always, definitely one of the best technical players on UA-cam! :D

    • @tigershoot
      @tigershoot 3 роки тому +1

      I once read one idiot journo describe Abba's songs as having 'plodding basslines.' Fool.

  • @DanielBrownsan
    @DanielBrownsan 7 років тому +94

    I've been wanting to learn how to play the bass for 30 years. This video has inspired me to buy one and learn how to play it NOW. (It's that awesome.)

    • @jadodavo
      @jadodavo 4 роки тому +19

      Danielsan B How is your bass playing going?

    • @krakaka8218
      @krakaka8218 2 роки тому +3

      @@jadodavo Yeah tell us

  • @kextrz
    @kextrz Рік тому +1

    If there's a video on UA-cam that makes the most powerful case for mixing a more prominent bass sound in Pop/Rock music, it's this one.
    Eargasm!

  • @temudjin1155
    @temudjin1155 9 років тому +208

    Ok this is the best video in the Universe History

  • @vitormarcelino1297
    @vitormarcelino1297 8 років тому +247

    Congrats man..amazing fucking work. People should see this video to realize how important is the Bass in a song...Thanks alot.

    • @bluenessaja
      @bluenessaja 5 років тому +2

      well said brother. Bass is lyf

    •  5 років тому +2

      YES!

    • @maheshjadhav9240
      @maheshjadhav9240 5 років тому

      Well said

    • @lucaskalebef
      @lucaskalebef 3 роки тому

      BR é nóis

    • @lucaskalebef
      @lucaskalebef 3 роки тому

      @DDR 3K BR tá em todo canto do mundo mesmo kKKK

  • @jgrillo638
    @jgrillo638 Рік тому +5

    Heard this song for the first time in years and that bass line slaps, so I had to find a video of someone covering the bass. Not disappointed. The bass is such an under appreciated instrument and by far my favorite.

  • @lidiamiranda3939
    @lidiamiranda3939 11 днів тому +1

    My favorite instrument to hear. ❤

  • @sumatai1
    @sumatai1 2 місяці тому +2

    Wicked Bother!! Very 70’s!!! Awesome times!

  • @translationoftruestories1618
    @translationoftruestories1618 3 роки тому +4

    Кто пришел сюда после прослушивания оригинальной записи?))) я тут уже раз 10-й, люблю как звучит это бас)) прям божественно.

  • @arupdutta7687
    @arupdutta7687 4 роки тому +17

    4:51 minutes of happiness in this lockdown.

  • @Blogdeunoperador
    @Blogdeunoperador 7 років тому +781

    this song + extra bass headphones = sex.

    • @Drieps
      @Drieps 6 років тому +2

      ;'D

    • @carlosvalverde2928
      @carlosvalverde2928 5 років тому +10

      Even $15 earphones do the job

    • @Edz90
      @Edz90 5 років тому +22

      Eargasm

    • @rocky-mq8ov
      @rocky-mq8ov 5 років тому +1

      How so ? 😂😂

    • @ashokjadhav9904
      @ashokjadhav9904 5 років тому +1

      Yes!
      It's orgasmic on SONY WH - H900 N, almost!👍😊

  • @pijankodupe
    @pijankodupe 5 років тому +14

    Holly shit! That D came from center of the earth!

  • @user-dh5zr2xr3s
    @user-dh5zr2xr3s 5 років тому +10

    Didn't realize its having such amazing bass line. Decided to hear the song again! Thanks.

    • @orkunozdemir8296
      @orkunozdemir8296 5 років тому +2

      Rutger Gunnarsson was a excellent bass player. RIP

    • @DrWhom
      @DrWhom 2 роки тому

      @@orkunozdemir8296 son of a Gunnarson

  • @relevantbrother8964
    @relevantbrother8964 Рік тому +10

    Just amazing playing and tone. I wonder why the bass is never mixed more like this on original versions of songs? Adds such a dimension.

  • @ghilmanfatih9751
    @ghilmanfatih9751 3 роки тому +2

    Oldies songs have some of the best bass lines in the history, and this is one of them

    • @MrBlueSkyMrNight
      @MrBlueSkyMrNight 3 роки тому

      YES. Please checkout my bass covers music list.

  • @redfurry7077
    @redfurry7077 5 років тому +2

    bass is d backbone of music.

  • @senicadoo
    @senicadoo 11 років тому +215

    Long time no ABBA. Thanks for this.. Well played man! :)

  • @TheMauvetys
    @TheMauvetys 9 років тому +44

    such a great performance for this very complexe song, especially from 2:52 to 3:53

    • @ecykixx
      @ecykixx 4 роки тому +1

      You can use that part for an instruction video on how to kick ass with slap&pop.

  • @borisbogvg
    @borisbogvg 3 роки тому +2

    After watching this video I realized why actually that song is so beautiful.

  • @MrDemoncrusher
    @MrDemoncrusher 4 роки тому +2

    Ahhh, 70's Disco funk! 👨🏻‍🎤

  • @MisterFixit69
    @MisterFixit69 5 років тому +3

    heard it on the radio and realized the bassline is freakin litt af

  • @auscanproject2578
    @auscanproject2578 6 років тому +15

    Oh wow, never really realized how great this bass line was, especially with you playing it! Keep up the amazing work

  • @icedbass
    @icedbass Рік тому +2

    Je t'écoute encore avec un immense plaisir et on est le 15 aout 2022 !! :) :)

  • @TheBigdaz1972
    @TheBigdaz1972 23 дні тому

    Been playing over 15 years and play everyday, never played with the pluck on g string sounds amazing

  • @ldytb
    @ldytb 4 роки тому +5

    Certainly the most entertaining and skillful bass cover the "I" have seen to date. Thanks for sharing!

  • @graceb9799
    @graceb9799 9 років тому +48

    Fantastic job! I was really happy when I listened to this song and noticed that I could actually hear the bass. You're cover was very well done!

  • @tommyp2452
    @tommyp2452 2 роки тому +1

    I would say that this is one the best bass line cover for this Abba's song

  • @erivaldosantos6805
    @erivaldosantos6805 4 роки тому +15

    Que coisa mais linda. Maravilhoso som e execução!.

  • @hidayatmohamedrafi382
    @hidayatmohamedrafi382 5 років тому +52

    This song + subwoofer = heaven.. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

  • @feilik
    @feilik 10 років тому +47

    Just got confirmation from Mike Watson that he played the orignal bassline on this and created it live in the studio with ABBA.

    • @paulbrut
      @paulbrut 10 років тому +4

      what a load of bull, is he up your street then?...You are Wrong!

    • @feilik
      @feilik 10 років тому +19

      Paul Bruton It came as a surprise to me. He lives in Sweden still and he emailed me when I was researching my article on ABBA bassists. Google 'The Bassists of Abba' and you can see the article. Mike was very helpful. I only wish I could have got in touch with Rutger.

    • @lukemckelvey5996
      @lukemckelvey5996 9 років тому +2

      ***** Can we see this email?

    • @feilik
      @feilik 9 років тому +18

      Luke McKELVEY I can't scan an email in a youtube comment - I can say that someone who contacted me on Facebook put me in touch with Mike Watson. I can verify the email address as it matched his website. Specifically about this track, Mike confirmed he played on Gimme, Gimme Gimme (and corrected me that Rutger, not he, played bass on Fernando). He said he used his 1966 Jazz bass which he bought second hand in 1970. He had changed the pickups to Schecter at this time. Mike also confirmed there were no charts at the sessions. If you google Mike, he has a website (in Swedish and English) and you can contact him through the site. You can see my article by googling Abba Bassists if you're interested. You can email me through my website.

    • @lukemckelvey5996
      @lukemckelvey5996 9 років тому +5

      Fair enough. Sounds ligit but some proof would be nice.

  • @sarahkorver2439
    @sarahkorver2439 5 років тому +4

    Holy shit! That bass playing gave me goosebumps! That was well funky! Totally smashed it! Top notch bass player

  • @Figgenilsson
    @Figgenilsson 5 років тому +4

    Rutgers baseline may live forever.
    RIP RUTGER GUNNARSSON ❤🇸🇪

  • @5roundsrapid263
    @5roundsrapid263 6 років тому +15

    I have my subwoofer connected and this sounds fantastic! That low E, man.

  • @franciscofranca9602
    @franciscofranca9602 4 роки тому +9

    2019 algum brasileiro de bom gosto ouvindo . feliz fim de semana !

  • @harrydang6270
    @harrydang6270 4 роки тому +2

    A legendary song!

  • @thalysongs2051
    @thalysongs2051 5 років тому +8

    Esse baixo ficou muito louco!
    This bass went very crazy! The best version.

  • @Buzzgroove
    @Buzzgroove 5 років тому +8

    Learning this for my band right now and loving that dropped D, great work.

  • @FredDude27
    @FredDude27 8 років тому +24

    I read that the bass was not played by Rutger Gunnarson in the recording but by Mike Watson "Little Mike", and that he also used a "1966 Jazz bass with Schecter pickups".

  • @TheFrigintrees
    @TheFrigintrees 9 місяців тому +1

    Sounds great with the low E. FINALLY found a version on youtube that sounds like it plays the bass line correctly. Just love this vid man, fantastic. This is my wifes song, I can finally start learning to play it correctly.

  • @attiylanen
    @attiylanen 5 років тому +1

    Great to listen and watch someone playing different music than what I'm used to listen!

  • @renat160586
    @renat160586 6 років тому +5

    Блин, вообще круто!!! 🤘

  • @jeyoung65
    @jeyoung65 9 років тому +14

    Holy crap. This is awesome.

  • @dsparker6706
    @dsparker6706 3 роки тому +1

    Wow this is off the chart amazing change overs, picking , tight and so much precision .

  • @josephromano7867
    @josephromano7867 Рік тому

    The bassist from ABBA was great and a unsung hero!!!!!!

  • @derekmonaghan2168
    @derekmonaghan2168 2 роки тому +5

    Your tone is brilliant. It all sounds so full and clear

  • @andersonfernandes3085
    @andersonfernandes3085 3 роки тому +6

    Sou fã do ABBA. Você foi perfeito, parabéns. ..

  • @sbinette3
    @sbinette3 5 років тому +1

    Love the way he added the slap base in ther, gave the song just a touch of funk.

  • @Northafrican2097
    @Northafrican2097 2 роки тому +1

    Damn what a legendary bass line

  • @m.h_productions
    @m.h_productions 8 років тому +4

    So funky and good! LOVE IT!

  • @aratneerg3699
    @aratneerg3699 6 років тому +3

    Was always a guitarist and now I"m starting to understand that most of the songs I really love are Bass songs! You match my taste. Awesome.

  • @chipolata7605
    @chipolata7605 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome!!!!!!!!

  • @diectai1156
    @diectai1156 3 роки тому

    In 1989 I got to know this ABBA band. Thank you!

  • @jufro19
    @jufro19 7 років тому +6

    i love abba
    .the music is incredible

  • @rizaldoalmacen531
    @rizaldoalmacen531 7 років тому +16

    Best bass player ever.

  • @---gw9sx
    @---gw9sx 6 місяців тому

    СУПЕР!!! Мастер баса и моя любимая ABBA!!!😀🙂😉

  • @ygr5314
    @ygr5314 6 років тому +1

    그 시절 추억의 향수가 느껴진다

  • @scootergreen3
    @scootergreen3 8 років тому +8

    That was incredible!! Great job!

  • @INSTRUMENTIZER
    @INSTRUMENTIZER 10 років тому +10

    masterpiece! you're the one who made me able to hear full the bass line in this song. thank you dude! \m/

  • @ajitsbassgrooves
    @ajitsbassgrooves Рік тому +2

    Killer groove and fantastic playing.

  • @calvinadnan4207
    @calvinadnan4207 2 роки тому +2

    I like this song because
    1. sound bass
    2.vocalist dancing
    3.lyrics
    4. Because my crush like this song too

  • @robertrowan9893
    @robertrowan9893 3 роки тому +13

    Having grown up as a 2and generation fan of this band, I'll never heard this the same way again. Almost binary in a manner of speaking, but complements the whole piece sublimely.
    Very influenced by Bernard Edward's I'd guess. After all, this was in disco's heyday.

  • @henriqueluz8780
    @henriqueluz8780 8 років тому +4

    Incredible! Congratulations!

  • @danbike9
    @danbike9 Рік тому

    In the 1970's, the whole world recognized ABBA and their super high level of musicality musicianship....EXCEPT... a huge portion of young American males who thought they knew everything. Nope! They were ignorant. They did not know any better. They than got educated over the decades and started to catch up with the rest of the world. Many American and British rockers that they listened too started to educate them as the rockers came out praising ABBA.

  • @paulodingle2142
    @paulodingle2142 3 роки тому +1

    Just got myself a bass heard this song and thought wow and now having watched this wow again

  • @embryon1111
    @embryon1111 8 років тому +11

    Man....I loved that. Thats the coolest bit of bass I think I've ever seen. f I can learn how to play this, I could learn to play a lot of tunes.

  • @juninhomartins8807
    @juninhomartins8807 4 роки тому +3

    Como não gostar desse cover

  • @ldytb
    @ldytb 4 роки тому

    You NEVER cease to AMAZE! Outstanding!!!!!!

  • @DoomOfConviction
    @DoomOfConviction 5 місяців тому +1

    What a great song and what a awesome cover!

  • @LaraDavidson1
    @LaraDavidson1 7 років тому +7

    wow this is great

  •  5 років тому +3

    Deployed many techniques in one song. Well done to the composer and the performer.

  • @DJANTONIVS
    @DJANTONIVS 3 роки тому

    Its like watching an ABBA session in the making. Awesome

  • @rickmoor6636
    @rickmoor6636 6 років тому +1

    Another excellent cover by one of the best bass players on you tube! Thank You!

  • @jimslicer807
    @jimslicer807 3 роки тому +9

    i'm always amazed how slap bass was invented after the wheel.

  • @matheusjacques
    @matheusjacques 4 роки тому +3

    Que som maravilloso, parabéns!!

  • @javid.a.90
    @javid.a.90 5 років тому +1

    Wow!!!! Great

  • @thug8125
    @thug8125 5 років тому

    abbaの中で一番好きな曲、元の音源もしっかり聞き取れてナイス、bassも最高、上手い

  • @MrRazorblade999
    @MrRazorblade999 9 років тому +16

    This was awesome! You're very good.

    • @infusion26
      @infusion26  9 років тому +4


      Thank you very much for your kind words

    • @Fs22filmy
      @Fs22filmy 8 років тому

      D'Ascoyne No, he is not awesome!!He's name is Kopeć. Michał Kopeć :D:D:D:D:D:D:D

    • @marwasaafa6155
      @marwasaafa6155 4 роки тому

      @@infusion26 ر٨حمحىح

  • @Blakk69
    @Blakk69 3 роки тому +6

    when bass part in a pop song from 70ies is more complicated and yet more pleasing than half of modern top-20...

  • @edisonmirandilla2374
    @edisonmirandilla2374 2 роки тому

    This is a Professional Band Player !! Very high quality recording . Superb Bass

  • @alexandreisabel1234
    @alexandreisabel1234 Рік тому

    I like how it seems effortless to him. Just small and precise right hand mouvements. Great cover ✌️

  • @gabrieldemolay1818
    @gabrieldemolay1818 5 років тому +6

    Que foda melhor cover q eu já vi Parabéns pelo trabalho

  • @cicerojosedesousasousa1112
    @cicerojosedesousasousa1112 5 років тому +3

    Ótimo trabalho amigo. Tudo perfeito

  • @bobgallagher8185
    @bobgallagher8185 10 років тому +1

    Bloody Brilliant! I'll listen to ABBA in a whole new light now (slap bass in an ABBA song - I would never have believed it...) thanks for that.

  • @user-wf5bf9sz4s
    @user-wf5bf9sz4s 4 роки тому +1

    Супер !!!!!. Профессионал бас нитарист.

  • @rosoaressilva8400
    @rosoaressilva8400 5 років тому +3

    Muito bom parabéns

  • @mariaalejandraoyarzunmanos4470
    @mariaalejandraoyarzunmanos4470 10 років тому +3

    Me encantó!!!
    Gran talento :)

  • @antoinepotvin3024
    @antoinepotvin3024 5 років тому +1

    Just....WOW!! That’s amazing! I think I’m in love with your cover!

  • @criticasevera8501
    @criticasevera8501 6 років тому

    uff great fingers, great hand, great teacher, great bass . bravo... is magic