Mark King the lead singer and bass player is renowned as one of the best bass players. He has a unique sort of thumb slapping technique. The 80s was a time when bass was quite prolific in most songs. Level 42 are still going today. Check them out live as Mark King usually plays bass solos.
Level 42 is based in the UK, so this tune was released there first in fall 1985. It didn't start getting airplay in the US until February 1986. The band's lead vocalist and bassist Mark King, was known for his slap bass technique, having been a drummer since the age of 9.
If you love bass watch level 42 playing live version of Mr Pink it will blow your socks off . Love the band have followed them for 40 years and seen them countless times . Seeing them at indigo at the o2 in november - cant wait !!
Mark King is known as one of the best bass players ever - he’s also the lead singer. I loved their music when I was growing up. Properly good tunes, excellent lyrics and slapping bass! (I’m from a Musical family so a groove would always catch me!). Get to know some more of their stuff because it’s excellent x
Great observation Stan. Larry Graham of Sly and The Family Stone is credited with being the first to incorporate slap bass into his style. Also I'm not positive but this bass sounds like a Shuker Bass sound. Shuker is a brand that seems to be favored by UK Bass Players.
right on for your react. this song is s-tier for well crafted 80s pop songs. i wonder if you might like Naked Eyes - Promises, Promises (catchy bass lines). The Jellybean 7” Mix takes this song to a whole other 80’s level.
Hello Stan, I’m writing to you one last time. I apologize for being over verbose and over enthusiastic. Please don’t take it out on the artist for my stupidity. Your reaction was correct the artist is someone special. I’ve been looking to reactors I like and have since discovered over the time for reactions. As I did for Carpenters and others. I know I’ve commented and requested from you in the past. But whatever I did, I’m sorry. The last thing I wanted is to do anything to offend you. I feel I have. Thank you for your time and reading this.
@@Lifewithstan2020 I’m writing about Tori, who disappeared. I thought you’d know. I figured I said something wrong. I know her stuff doesn’t get struck. You gave a beautiful reaction. Then it was gone. I’m still sorry if I said something wrong. 🙏 Joe
@@Lifewithstan2020 OMG, that’s the first time since October that that has happened. I took it as something I did. Thank you. They’re all original or licensed covered, that she’s done. There are numerous reactions to Georgia that went up and stayed up. Is it under review? I’m not totally familiar with your side but have seen issues with certain big acts. I had all happen to me, unrelated, in a short time and took it hard. I apologize for that. It was a bad week. You just helped me clear the last hurdle. I’ll take a deep breathe and try to be better, too. Getting old sux. Sometimes you have to learn to go with the flow. Later I’ll request her version of the Bacharach Medley which hasn’t been struck, either. She self produced it, with a music track I think she licensed. Georgia was produced with her as vocalist. So the producer didn’t strike it he made it with her. Be well, you made me well. Joe
Great song from the 80’s!
One of the finest pop songs ever ❤
Feel good music, haven't heard this in forever🎉❤
Mark King the lead singer and bass player is renowned as one of the best bass players. He has a unique sort of thumb slapping technique. The 80s was a time when bass was quite prolific in most songs. Level 42 are still going today. Check them out live as Mark King usually plays bass solos.
Level 42 is based in the UK, so this tune was released there first in fall 1985. It didn't start getting airplay in the US until February 1986. The band's lead vocalist and bassist Mark King, was known for his slap bass technique, having been a drummer since the age of 9.
Hey Stan, I love the base to😅. I grew up listening to Motown records. Great chair dancing 😀🎵🎶🎵
Still touring still great live 😊 band
I really Love Level 42!! Thanks!
On the short list of songs that epitomize the 80s. Or at least the mid-80s.
The year I Graduated Highschool! Great memories. I'm getting old! 😁
If you love bass watch level 42 playing live version of Mr Pink it will blow your socks off . Love the band have followed them for 40 years and seen them countless times . Seeing them at indigo at the o2 in november - cant wait !!
Mark King, a slap bass legend , great reaction and good ear for bass styles.
Mark King is known as one of the best bass players ever - he’s also the lead singer. I loved their music when I was growing up. Properly good tunes, excellent lyrics and slapping bass! (I’m from a Musical family so a groove would always catch me!). Get to know some more of their stuff because it’s excellent x
Listen to them live. You'll love the bass.
Great observation Stan. Larry Graham of Sly and The Family Stone is credited with being the first to incorporate slap bass into his style. Also I'm not positive but this bass sounds like a Shuker Bass sound. Shuker is a brand that seems to be favored by UK Bass Players.
right on for your react. this song is s-tier for well crafted 80s pop songs. i wonder if you might like Naked Eyes - Promises, Promises (catchy bass lines). The Jellybean 7” Mix takes this song to a whole other 80’s level.
British band mark King is the bass and vocals, the falsetto is the keyboard player
Hello Stan,
I’m writing to you one last time. I apologize for being over verbose and over enthusiastic. Please don’t take it out on the artist for my stupidity. Your reaction was correct the artist is someone special. I’ve been looking to reactors I like and have since discovered over the time for reactions. As I did for Carpenters and others. I know I’ve commented and requested from you in the past. But whatever I did, I’m sorry. The last thing I wanted is to do anything to offend you. I feel I have. Thank you for your time and reading this.
What song and artist would you like me to react to.
@@Lifewithstan2020 I’m writing about Tori, who disappeared. I thought you’d know. I figured I said something wrong. I know her stuff doesn’t get struck. You gave a beautiful reaction. Then it was gone. I’m still sorry if I said something wrong. 🙏
Joe
@jbs256 no you didn’t do anytime wrong UA-cam just block the song
@@Lifewithstan2020 OMG, that’s the first time since October that that has happened. I took it as something I did. Thank you. They’re all original or licensed covered, that she’s done. There are numerous reactions to Georgia that went up and stayed up. Is it under review? I’m not totally familiar with your side but have seen issues with certain big acts. I had all happen to me, unrelated, in a short time and took it hard. I apologize for that. It was a bad week. You just helped me clear the last hurdle. I’ll take a deep breathe and try to be better, too. Getting old sux. Sometimes you have to learn to go with the flow. Later I’ll request her version of the Bacharach Medley which hasn’t been struck, either. She self produced it, with a music track I think she licensed. Georgia was produced with her as vocalist. So the producer didn’t strike it he made it with her.
Be well, you made me well.
Joe
You ever see the South Park episode "Christian Rock Hard"? Given your comments I think you might get a chuckle out of it. Season 7 Ep 9.