I am a bass player myself. I first learned of Kaye about 5 years ago. I consider her one of my HERoes. An amazing woman and gifted musician. Thanks for posting.
I wonder though why people like the Beach Boys made her record the tracks. Also many other the other musicians mentioned were themselves really good musicians and could play the basslines just fine. The other examples are surely just songs where they needed a bigger sound maybe and would multitrack for the famous wall of sound. But apart ofrom that I wonder why people like the Beach Boys hired her.
@@EbonyPope A couple of observations: 1) "The Wrecking Crew," as those studio musicians were known as (unofficially, yet officially), could knock out songs in a hurry, having the right feel, groove, etc., whereas the youngsters oftentimes didn't have the chops to pull the music off on just one or two takes. I recall The Byrds' Roger Guinn saying that he was the only one who was allowed to record his instrument from the group, as the rest simply were not up to snuff, while their vocals were the stars of the show -- they just needed the more-seasoned professional touch on the instruments. 2) The Wrecking Crew were all fantastic at improvisation, so (as was mentioned in the video piece) they could take bare-bones charts (music), and add their own groove to them. Hal Blaine was the famous drummer, Tommy Tedesco was one of the famous guitarists, Carol was one of the great bass players, etc. And you might have heard of another of the Wrecking Crew, who later went on to great fame as a solo artist: Glen Campbell, who couldn't read a lick of music, but had such a tremendous ear that he could make it happen with his guitar work! One final observation: It oftentimes takes me over 100 takes to get just one line right (I am a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist), where The Wrecking Crew could slash that time considerably. With home recording studios, our financial commitment is in our recording gear, and time is not as much of a factor; but in the professional recording studios, you had to pay (usually) union scale to the recording engineers, maintenance engineers, studio musicians, and for the studio time. Even in the 1980s, it was not unusual to spend $150,000 just to get an album recorded! Add to that the graphic designs of the albums, pressing to vinyl (or tape or CD), marketing, and so on, putting out a record was a major event for a large corporation! So one cost that could be cut down on was in studio time -- which The Wrecking Crew could do, and quite admirably, may I say! I'm assuming you don't know a ton about the "business" (and that's not a knock on you at all!) -- and I confess that I have never been a big recording star, nor is my studio in any kind of shape to host a Frank Sinatra or a Taylor Swift or whomever!
@@EbonyPope The studio musicians were more consistent and they contributed to the songwriting. Sonny Bono wrote songs on an upright piano, but the arrangements came from the studio. Ditto for the Beach Boys. The bands could _play_ the parts, but they couldn't come up with them quickly and then play them well enough to cut the record that same day.
She's a bonafide Bad ass. Broke ground as a woman in a mans world. And along the way created some of the most memorable guitar and bass lines of any musician...ever. If you play guitar, and especially bass...you NEED to learn about Carol Kaye.
Carol Kaye was great! If they put all the studio regulars in the various halls of fame there would be massive overpopulation!So many in the sidelines.Studio work still is lucrative and still is a world of no credit,no royalties,nobody knows you unless your good and don't mess up.Mess up once and everyone and there mother knows it.Years of excellence are needed just to begin a reputation.
Carol's contributions along with 'The Crew' are nothing less than legendary. Her soft spoken bass- line on Witchita Lineman leads to the anticipation of the building of the arrangement. Hall of Fame for her and the Crew- individually.
I thought Carol and the other studio musicians referred to themselves as "The Click" and it was the promoter of the documentary that came up with "The Wrecking Crew"?
Ronnie Don’t despair. Switzerland is awesome (though I haven’t been there 😝). I mean the chocolate alone...just imagine, Netflix + Swiss chocolate. The Swiss would become the most lethargic people on earth! Lol
Kent Hartman wrote a book titled "The Wrecking Crew" (published in 2012). It is an excellent book about Carol and all the others, with stories about the individuals and their work together. It is one of the best books I have ever read.
I was raised in the 1960s and only learned about Carol in 1978 when I attended the Guitar Institute of Technology in L.A.. Her contributions to recorded music are legion.
Knuckle Hammer what about all of the other studio musicians then? Why is it if a woman does something men do all of the time regularly, it's lifetime movie amazing?
I met her in Reno at a gig I was on. Funny enough, I think she was dating our bass player! This was the late 70s. Nice, accessible person. I was honored.
this woman just created the best bass lines for all successful songs of the 60s and beginning of the 70s..at least 10 years of so big bass lines which are recognized all over the world by anyone who likes good music..god bless you carol..
I wonder though why people like the Beach Boys made her record the tracks. Also many other the other musicians mentioned were themselves really good musicians and could play the basslines just fine. The other examples are surely just songs where they needed a bigger sound maybe and would multitrack for the famous wall of sound. But apart ofrom that I wonder why people like the Beach Boys hired her.
I know who Carol Kay is, and she is a national treasure. She is uninhibited on her instruments and a master of her craft. It is a very humbling experience to watch her videos because there, in front of you, is someone who experienced musical creativity from start to finish and gave us a lot of what we hear today. She's a monster. I love her.
She is amazing!!! There is a documentary out there somewhere that features her and mentions her battle with sexism as well. Im a bassist as well and I cant believe how she flawlessly switches styles.
And that is where her genius comes in. Being able to create something out of nothing. In just a matter of a few takes. Time is money as they say and that is never more true than in the recording studio.
Somebody said they had no idea my 10 favorite bass players were Carol Kaye,lol. So true! If haven't checked out the documentary "The Wrecking Crew" do so. It's on UA-cam.
I wonder though why people like the Beach Boys made her record the tracks. Also many other the other musicians mentioned were themselves really good musicians and could play the basslines just fine. The other examples are surely just songs where they needed a bigger sound maybe and would multitrack for the famous wall of sound. But apart ofrom that I wonder why people like the Beach Boys hired her.
The essence of Rock n'Roll. Classic hooks which will live forever. Now look at the shit the USA music industry produces. Wrap this woman up in protection and learn from her how to express emotion and feelings through understanding music and its power. Thank you Carol Kaye and your friends for making some of the most wonderful music ever. With that over - let's get back to fiddling with our phones and iPads. Someone help me!
Love this lady! Can't have a discussion about bass players without her name inevitably coming up as a true pioneer! She played on damn near everything back then! Those chops man! Woo!
What a Gift Carol Kaye is to the Electric Bass ! Her instructional books & videos will forever be THE Holy Grail among Bassists. And a great Attestment to the effectiveness of playing Bass with a Pick (in addition to the Fingers, when appropriate), which IS Cool, as she has shown within thousands of Recordings. Thanks so much, Carol - you have always been & will forever be a Household Name among my Students.
I love this. Carol I do love you. We have met and visited a few times. Since the 70's. You are a true part of today's music. Your picking style was /is always so clean. I mostly followed her bass work. You should see the list of songs she does. Everyday, even today, all day, somewhere a Carol Kaye Bass line is being heard. She did work for Motown too. Stevie Wonder hit songs. Carol on Bass. Great TV clip of a real part of history.
Don't quite. I wanted to but realized that I was trying to take on tpo much. My friend Jason Damico can rip up the fret board. Practice everyday even if it's for 15 minutes
Thank you for the advice. I try to practice at least an hour a day. I can play Margaritaville and Mr. tambourine Man pretty well. It’s that damn C chord that is giving me trouble. At first I couldn’t make it sound right at all but with practice if I go slow and put my fingers correctly on the frets it sounds good. but my problem is I can’t switch from the other cords to the C quick enough. I guess that comes with practice. But I’m not giving up because it’s something I’ve always wanted to do my whole life. No excuses.
This is one of the great things about the Internet, as I didn't even think about the backup musicians, until now. I am 65 years old, and was lucky enough to listen to these great songs that she collaborated with. Thank you Ley Vaughn...
She's a national treasure, and so humble!! I'll tell you now, if I'd played on just ONE of the hundreds of hits she played on, I'd be preening around like a peacock for the rest of my life! Thank you Carol!
Shout out to the reporter and news anchor at the end of the segment. Talking about technique, mentioning the use of a guitar pick and height of strings. This did allow for her bass lines to cut through better in the mix, allowing the bass to be heard better.
Mahesh Bhenchod pretty sure Brian Wilson did write the lines of pet sounds, although I’m sure that Carol embellished them and played them better than anyone else
Bryan did wrote the baseline for pet sounds even tho she thought Brian was crazy Bcs the bass lines didn’t make no since Bryan give it to her Bcs they where in a different key but Brian was a genius! He knew what he was doing ! And created one of the most icon albums in rock history !
A driving force behind the hits. Along with many other understated musicians. Thanks to you all for the hits that may not have been in My top ten. Again,thanks.
Carol Kaye came up with the bass intro to Witchita Lineman in the studio. Glen Campbell said, “that’s it” and we’ve all heard it countless times. She and the other “Wrecking Crew” musicians are music legends.
Great local story about a true Legend in the Music Industry! I also have to say Kudos to the interviewer for actually learning about both subject and about the person!
Carol, I listened to your playing with so many well known singers and bands never knowing the truth of the music. Thank you so much for the beautiful additions to so many of generational soundtracks...
My ex wife plays bass & guitar & sings… That's all I ever cared IF she could play she started playing bass for one of my bands as a favor she learned a two hour set in like 3 days on bass that she never played but was a guitarist.
Doug K Actually, she's wrong, it does, and not for better or for worse, but simply to make a different sound. For starters, women are not, on average, as strong as men, so they don't typically get the same volume that men do. Their hands are, on average, smaller, which has an effect (often positive) on their mechanics. The average woman also has better hearing than the average man, which means that they can produce more frequencies than men can, which means that they can produce a richer sound than men can. Women also have much better auditory processing than men, so that also gives them an advantage. There are many great female musicians, but arguing that they aren't any different from male musicians is errant. They are women and bring the unique musical skills that women have to being musicians, just like a female singer is a female singer and a male singer is a male singer. The whole being, not just the voice, is a different instrument.
Wow!!! Amazing revelation. Acknowledgement SO Overdue! Thanks for your amazing talent, now i listen and know where the amazing tune came from. Carol Kaye: Thanks for the feels!
I just want to say Thanks to you carol Kaye This is Ken Warfield. Peater's friend. When I tell people I Played. Bass on a gig with you In san Francisco 1976 They think WHAT? I say right I played Bass Peater Kaye on Drums Craig Fisher on Guitar And You on guitar I just wanted to SAY... THANK YOU! THANK YOU! With Love and appreciation Always. I will carry the memory Of our experience all my days.🎉 Kenny Warfield...
Carol gives us a terrific insight into exactly why music was so great back in her era , "it wasn't me , me , me , it was us , us , us , as a group ... " we can see that applies to everything and everybody , people need to get back to working together as a team
@ Ley Vaughn.....I am very impressed with this lady. So glad to know that a female helped to provide music for some of the greatest songs. Kudos to Carol.
The reporter had it right the first time when she said "magicians." Carol Kaye as a part of the "Wrecking Crew" were to the West Coast what The Funk Brothers were to Motown (Kaye also played at Motown)... they were what made those incredible hits. Not that the vocal you heard didn't matter, but they put it in its best light. You might not know her name, but someone my age literally grew up listening to her playing. As a guitarist, I was familiar with her (more as a bassist), but it is hard to grasp the scope of what she actually did. All the more incredible as a woman during the 50s and 60s. She did it the right way, by just being better at what she did than others, male or female. Hats off to her, and the rest of the musicians who still serve the song instead of just their ego. True musician.
"The note doesn't say it's male or female. The note is either good or bad, see? You don't think that way (about what sex the musician is)." and "We didn't think me, me, me. We thought us, us us... if more musicians thought that way, we would have a damn good business." These are the sorts of statements a real, pure musician and artist lives by. It's why she is who she is, and the overwhelming majority of "stars" since then are long forgotten. I've had the honor of conversing with her over emails, and she is as real as she seems. A treasure, really.
Exactly. I bet she was never recorded for diversity reasons: a real talent and a dedicated hardworker does not need such excuses and would rather find them insulting.
Some of my FAVORITE Carol Kaye bass playing is what she did on the TV show , The Streets of San Francisco from the 70's...including the theme. Great player !
there are so many stories of people who didn't credit for their contributions to the hits we all know and love, the funk brothers, Carol Kaye, Darlene Love. at least not until many many years later. The funk brothers got their tribute movie, and so did Darlene Love, maybe Carol Kaye deserves one too.
Carol and her fellow musicians made so many hits happen. She was an excellent student of music and thus is one of the greatest teachers of music. He music books are in virtually every music store in the country. She is amazingly creative and can frame a song at a glance. Just so you know, the "Wrecking Crew" is a made up name, and it was never used between the musicians at all. She is a national treasure that should be recognized for her excellence in music and making everyone sound better.
I am only one of millions who recognize the incredible talent of Carol..in her own way she has made a mark in musical history... she has a natural understanding of harmony that few people do .her journey to get to where she became is fascinating...if it sounds like I play a little bit I do... Carol my hats off to you ma'am.what can I say I'm in awe.
I just discover this great musician an hour ago, through an email from Reverb the music magazine. What a humble woman, I don't think she even realize how huge she is in music!!!!
She is haha man She played on a LOT of Songs we both have heard & love & hate. Same w/Motown that was a bunch of white guys laying down all those Soul Songs…the world is not as it seems. Like Bon Scotts mother / family gets a huge cut off of Back in Black but they say Bon's material wasn't used. I think it was. Like Ozzy Bob Daisley Wrote the 1st 3 records 99% of all lyrics & half the music if not more certainly did the arrangements . They rerecorded the 1st 2 albums & took his trx off & Lee Kersleck Drums off. Never got paid.
"Motown that was a bunch of white guys laying down all those Soul Songs" Guess you never heard of 'The Funk Brothers" That was Motown. You might be thinking of 'The Swampers' of Muscle Shoals.
Steve O - That's true, but it goes both ways because we all know that a lot a black musicians such as Bobby Womack did the studio work on Elvis' recordings.
Phil Spector wasn't always known for his generosity, but at least he names all the musicians, including Carol, on the sleeve of 'Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes'.
@@manbeast If anyone ever needed his guns "red flagged" it was Phil Spector, and we'd all be better off for it including Phil, but wealthy connected people just aren't held to the same scrutiny as the rest of us.
@@sandywinfield9406 As reported by Carol Kaye, Glen played the solo on her Danelectro baritone guitar, whatever that is. variety.com/2017/music/news/glen-campbell-remembered-by-wrecking-crew-bandmate-carole-kaye-1202520117/
She came up with such phenomenal bass lines. Nothing but respect for her. Great musician.
I am a bass player myself. I first learned of Kaye about 5 years ago. I consider her one of my HERoes. An amazing woman and gifted musician. Thanks for posting.
The news lady misspoke and said “studio magicians” only to correct herself but she was right the first time.
A real musician... Put this woman in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame...
You mean she's not already??? WTF??
@dfasht1304 Carol King is the RRHOF. Carol Kaye is not.
I wonder though why people like the Beach Boys made her record the tracks. Also many other the other musicians mentioned were themselves really good musicians and could play the basslines just fine. The other examples are surely just songs where they needed a bigger sound maybe and would multitrack for the famous wall of sound. But apart ofrom that I wonder why people like the Beach Boys hired her.
@@EbonyPope A couple of observations: 1) "The Wrecking Crew," as those studio musicians were known as (unofficially, yet officially), could knock out songs in a hurry, having the right feel, groove, etc., whereas the youngsters oftentimes didn't have the chops to pull the music off on just one or two takes. I recall The Byrds' Roger Guinn saying that he was the only one who was allowed to record his instrument from the group, as the rest simply were not up to snuff, while their vocals were the stars of the show -- they just needed the more-seasoned professional touch on the instruments.
2) The Wrecking Crew were all fantastic at improvisation, so (as was mentioned in the video piece) they could take bare-bones charts (music), and add their own groove to them. Hal Blaine was the famous drummer, Tommy Tedesco was one of the famous guitarists, Carol was one of the great bass players, etc. And you might have heard of another of the Wrecking Crew, who later went on to great fame as a solo artist: Glen Campbell, who couldn't read a lick of music, but had such a tremendous ear that he could make it happen with his guitar work!
One final observation: It oftentimes takes me over 100 takes to get just one line right (I am a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist), where The Wrecking Crew could slash that time considerably. With home recording studios, our financial commitment is in our recording gear, and time is not as much of a factor; but in the professional recording studios, you had to pay (usually) union scale to the recording engineers, maintenance engineers, studio musicians, and for the studio time. Even in the 1980s, it was not unusual to spend $150,000 just to get an album recorded! Add to that the graphic designs of the albums, pressing to vinyl (or tape or CD), marketing, and so on, putting out a record was a major event for a large corporation! So one cost that could be cut down on was in studio time -- which The Wrecking Crew could do, and quite admirably, may I say!
I'm assuming you don't know a ton about the "business" (and that's not a knock on you at all!) -- and I confess that I have never been a big recording star, nor is my studio in any kind of shape to host a Frank Sinatra or a Taylor Swift or whomever!
@@EbonyPope The studio musicians were more consistent and they contributed to the songwriting. Sonny Bono wrote songs on an upright piano, but the arrangements came from the studio. Ditto for the Beach Boys. The bands could _play_ the parts, but they couldn't come up with them quickly and then play them well enough to cut the record that same day.
God she should have a life time achievement award as she is clearly one of the rock pioneers. There should be more stories about her.
She's a bonafide Bad ass. Broke ground as a woman in a mans world. And along the way created some of the most memorable guitar and bass lines of any musician...ever. If you play guitar, and especially bass...you NEED to learn about Carol Kaye.
R&R hall of fame needs to be for people like this woman.
You got that right !
Could not have said that better :)
They are a Joke.
Carol Kaye was great! If they put all the studio regulars in the various halls of fame there would be massive overpopulation!So many in the sidelines.Studio work still is lucrative and still is a world of no credit,no royalties,nobody knows you unless your good and don't mess up.Mess up once and everyone and there mother knows it.Years of excellence are needed just to begin a reputation.
They who????
Carol's contributions along with 'The Crew' are nothing less than legendary. Her soft spoken bass- line on Witchita Lineman leads to the anticipation of the building of the arrangement. Hall of Fame for her and the Crew- individually.
R&RHoF sucks.
The Netflix documentary "The Wrecking Crew" is all about Carol and the other studio musicians.....really worth watching,
Unfortunately not on Netflix in Switzerland :(
I thought Carol and the other studio musicians referred to themselves as "The Click" and it was the promoter of the documentary that came up with "The Wrecking Crew"?
Ronnie Don’t despair. Switzerland is awesome (though I haven’t been there 😝). I mean the chocolate alone...just imagine, Netflix + Swiss chocolate. The Swiss would become the most lethargic people on earth! Lol
Netflix is ok, but the DVD set has 6+ hours of additional interviews you don't get on Netflix! ;)
Kent Hartman wrote a book titled "The Wrecking Crew" (published in 2012). It is an excellent book about Carol and all the others, with stories about the individuals and their work together. It is one of the best books I have ever read.
I was raised in the 1960s and only learned about Carol in 1978 when I attended the Guitar Institute of Technology in L.A.. Her contributions to recorded music are legion.
Carol kaye for the rock and roll hall of fame period .. I cannot express how much she facinates me
Knuckle Hammer what about all of the other studio musicians then? Why is it if a woman does something men do all of the time regularly, it's lifetime movie amazing?
Exactly!
She’s on a whole new level of legendary. Amazing talent
Mike Simonian THAT IS NOT REGULAR. To be a part of a lot of hits???! It’s not about her being a woman she’s just awesome
I met her in Reno at a gig I was on. Funny enough, I think she was dating our bass player! This was the late 70s. Nice, accessible person. I was honored.
this woman just created the best bass lines for all successful songs of the 60s and beginning of the 70s..at least 10 years of so big bass lines which are recognized all over the world by anyone who likes good music..god bless you carol..
The R&R Hall of Fame should open a new wing specifically for studio musicians, sessions players, backup singers and song writers!
it should disappear
Especially when they are apart of over 10,000 songs like this woman
I wonder though why people like the Beach Boys made her record the tracks. Also many other the other musicians mentioned were themselves really good musicians and could play the basslines just fine. The other examples are surely just songs where they needed a bigger sound maybe and would multitrack for the famous wall of sound. But apart ofrom that I wonder why people like the Beach Boys hired her.
I know who Carol Kay is, and she is a national treasure. She is uninhibited on her instruments and a master of her craft. It is a very humbling experience to watch her videos because there, in front of you, is someone who experienced musical creativity from start to finish and gave us a lot of what we hear today. She's a monster. I love her.
As a bassist I am so inspired by this amazing lady!
Maxi Mayhem my Facebook friend..havent heard from her, I wonder... Aloha
She is amazing!!! There is a documentary out there somewhere that features her and mentions her battle with sexism as well. Im a bassist as well and I cant believe how she flawlessly switches styles.
And that is where her genius comes in. Being able to create something out of nothing. In just a matter of a few takes. Time is money as they say and that is never more true than in the recording studio.
Maxi Mayhem so proud of you! Thank you.
Maxi Mayhem good cause she has inspired millions
The lady that everyone has heard, but not heard of......
Somebody said they had no idea my 10 favorite bass players were Carol Kaye,lol. So true! If haven't checked out the documentary "The Wrecking Crew" do so. It's on UA-cam.
Well said, indeed... well said.
Well said, indeed... well said.
I wonder though why people like the Beach Boys made her record the tracks. Also many other the other musicians mentioned were themselves really good musicians and could play the basslines just fine. The other examples are surely just songs where they needed a bigger sound maybe and would multitrack for the famous wall of sound. But apart ofrom that I wonder why people like the Beach Boys hired her.
Music keeps you young at heart and gives your life an extra dimension. Carol is now 84 and I hope she makes it to 100!
An amazing lady and amazing musician. Thank you Carol for all the wonderful music and memories....and your wisdom, you are so right.
"if more musicians thought that way, we would have a damn good business" so much wisdom here
The essence of Rock n'Roll. Classic hooks which will live forever. Now look at the shit the USA music industry produces. Wrap this woman up in protection and learn from her how to express emotion and feelings through understanding music and its power. Thank you Carol Kaye and your friends for making some of the most wonderful music ever. With that over - let's get back to fiddling with our phones and iPads. Someone help me!
She's an important part of rock n roll history, deserves credit and a spot in the hall of fame.
Love this lady! Can't have a discussion about bass players without her name inevitably coming up as a true pioneer! She played on damn near everything back then! Those chops man! Woo!
Thank you Mrs Kaye for all the great licks , bass lines 🤘🎸🙏 Jazz , Rock and roll legend 🤟🤘
What a Gift Carol Kaye is to the Electric Bass ! Her instructional books & videos will forever be THE Holy Grail among Bassists. And a great Attestment to the effectiveness of playing Bass with a Pick (in addition to the Fingers, when appropriate), which IS Cool, as she has shown within thousands of Recordings. Thanks so much, Carol - you have always been & will forever be a Household Name among my Students.
Kudos to this station for putting together an EXCELLENT piece on her.
Sounds like a legend. I love those beach boy tunes
Carol Kaye and her fellow Studio musicians should have a Presence in the "Rock and Roll" HALL OF FAME 👍!!! LOVE YOU !!🥂🤗🙌👏
I love this. Carol I do love you. We have met and visited a few times. Since the 70's. You are a true part of today's music. Your picking style was /is always so clean. I mostly followed her bass work. You should see the list of songs she does. Everyday, even today, all day, somewhere a Carol Kaye Bass line is being heard. She did work for Motown too. Stevie Wonder hit songs. Carol on Bass. Great TV clip of a real part of history.
God bless you, Carol. I just started taking guitar lessons in my retirement. It is damn hard. I am so impressed by you. Wow!
Don't quite. I wanted to but realized that I was trying to take on tpo much. My friend Jason Damico can rip up the fret board. Practice everyday even if it's for 15 minutes
Thank you for the advice. I try to practice at least an hour a day. I can play Margaritaville and Mr. tambourine Man pretty well. It’s that damn C chord that is giving me trouble. At first I couldn’t make it sound right at all but with practice if I go slow and put my fingers correctly on the frets it sounds good. but my problem is I can’t switch from the other cords to the C quick enough. I guess that comes with practice. But I’m not giving up because it’s something I’ve always wanted to do my whole life. No excuses.
This is one of the great things about the Internet, as I didn't even think about the backup musicians, until now. I am 65 years old, and was lucky enough to listen to these great songs that she collaborated with. Thank you Ley Vaughn...
She's a national treasure, and so humble!! I'll tell you now, if I'd played on just ONE of the hundreds of hits she played on, I'd be preening around like a peacock for the rest of my life! Thank you Carol!
Amazing musician, played to serve the song. Just awesome!
Shout out to the reporter and news anchor at the end of the segment. Talking about technique, mentioning the use of a guitar pick and height of strings. This did allow for her bass lines to cut through better in the mix, allowing the bass to be heard better.
I was surprised they were so knowledgeable about guitar/bass stuff. Well done!
Always give credit where credit is due, i would love to talk to this lady for hours.
She gives Skype bass lessons and probably guitar too
Oh she just said that on the video 🤣🤣🤣
I'd like to fire up my tubs and jam with her - she's stinking groovy, and chic bands never get enough serious attention...
@@aprilmoore2917 hell yeah
She’s responsible for the bass lines in Pet Sounds. One of the greatest albums ever created.
Mahesh Bhenchod pretty sure Brian Wilson did write the lines of pet sounds, although I’m sure that Carol embellished them and played them better than anyone else
yeah, she's confirmed Brian Wilson wrote every single note
Are you serious?! Wow.
Bryan did wrote the baseline for pet sounds even tho she thought Brian was crazy Bcs the bass lines didn’t make no since Bryan give it to her Bcs they where in a different key but Brian was a genius! He knew what he was doing ! And created one of the most icon albums in rock history !
Good Vibrations, man. That opening bass line ... tremendous.
Carol Kaye and James Jamerson really set the precedent for future bassists
Carol is a super cool lady and legendary musician.
A driving force behind the hits. Along with many other understated musicians. Thanks to you all for the hits that may not have been in My top ten. Again,thanks.
SHE'S RIGHT!!!...TODAY'S "NARCISSISTS" HAVE RUINED EVERYTHING!!!!.........
Carol Kaye came up with the bass intro to Witchita Lineman in the studio. Glen Campbell said, “that’s it” and we’ve all heard it countless times.
She and the other “Wrecking Crew” musicians are music legends.
PURE UNADULTERATED TALENT,FROM START TO FINISH,SHE'S TOO GOOD FOR THE HALL,THANKS CAROL,for the memories
I have a HUGE respect for you Madam, congratulations for ever from a french bass and guitar player. Kisses.
Great local story about a true Legend in the Music Industry! I also have to say Kudos to the interviewer for actually learning about both subject and about the person!
Carol, I listened to your playing with so many well known singers and bands never knowing the truth of the music. Thank you so much for the beautiful additions to so many of generational soundtracks...
She is music royalty and a precious member of an elite group of artists. Wow.
Thank you for your respect for a female and incredible musician.
FEMALE
But she was just a hired studio musician? They could've of easily replaced her with an equally as good or better guitar/bass player
@@johnsamoa6761 Not really. The reason she was on all those records was because everyone wanted her to.
@@AussieTVMusic do you know anything about how studio sessions work?
Ive known about Carol for a long time. She kicks butt and always has!!! All that group of musicians were and are.
"The note doesn't say if its male or female, the note says if its good or bad"
My ex wife plays bass & guitar & sings… That's all I ever cared IF she could play she started playing bass for one of my bands as a favor she learned a two hour set in like 3 days on bass that she never played but was a guitarist.
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Thank you!
Doug K Actually, she's wrong, it does, and not for better or for worse, but simply to make a different sound.
For starters, women are not, on average, as strong as men, so they don't typically get the same volume that men do. Their hands are, on average, smaller, which has an effect (often positive) on their mechanics. The average woman also has better hearing than the average man, which means that they can produce more frequencies than men can, which means that they can produce a richer sound than men can. Women also have much better auditory processing than men, so that also gives them an advantage.
There are many great female musicians, but arguing that they aren't any different from male musicians is errant. They are women and bring the unique musical skills that women have to being musicians, just like a female singer is a female singer and a male singer is a male singer. The whole being, not just the voice, is a different instrument.
you are a goddamn idiot
Wow!!! Amazing revelation. Acknowledgement SO Overdue! Thanks for your amazing talent, now i listen and know where the amazing tune came from. Carol Kaye: Thanks for the feels!
The GodMother of the Baseline
No the MUSICIAN OF THE BASELINE. Not a Godmother.
A serious musician, FFS. Godmother? Are you serious?
Sandra Gonnerman Its a bass line, are you serious?
Sandra Gonnerman matey it’s a figure of speech.
bass
HASO805 YYYYYYEEEESSS
Carol, thanks for those wonderful song memories..
Carol is an absolute legend - What a career - to be involved in such an iconic period of music ! I could listen to her all day - a fantastic witness !
A true badass. I'm 55 so she is a big part of the soundtrack of my youth.
I'm 31 and I can say the same thing.
I spent the 90's in the 60's, musically.
I just want to say
Thanks to you carol Kaye
This is Ken Warfield.
Peater's friend.
When I tell people I
Played. Bass on a gig with you
In san Francisco 1976
They think WHAT?
I say right I played Bass
Peater Kaye on Drums
Craig Fisher on Guitar
And You on guitar
I just wanted to SAY...
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
With Love and appreciation
Always. I will carry the memory
Of our experience all my days.🎉
Kenny Warfield...
Carol Kaye is my favorite bass player of them all..The only one who would come in second is Carol Kaye.Great guitarist also.
Delightful. I will never listen to my favorite songs the same way again.
Part of the fabulous Wrecking Crew...w soo many greats including one of the best guitarists ever, Glenn Campbell!
Bravo Carol.... Bravo!
You helped make the music great. Bless you and the others that went unrecognized.
Wonderful piece about a fantastic woman! RESPECT!!
Thank you for bringing us this wonderful story. What a great musician!
Carol gives us a terrific insight into exactly why music was so great back in her era ,
"it wasn't me , me , me , it was us , us , us , as a group ... "
we can see that applies to everything and everybody , people need to get back to working together as a team
Magicians, musicians.......same thing. Thanks Ley Vaughan. Cheers!
Wow! Very cool!! She added so much to songs that she was evolved in!
Kay, on the bottom, is over the top. Thanks, Kay, for turning so many songs into hits!
Listen to "Sunday Driving", off the ON ANY SUNDAY soundtrack. Great Carol Kaye bass there!
@ Ley Vaughn.....I am very impressed with this lady. So glad to know that a female helped to provide music for some of the greatest songs. Kudos to Carol.
Carol rocking a hidden gem of a guitar aka RT series from Ibanez. A gem on a gem.... :)
Bass lessons with Carol Kaye were very clear and helpful. Thanks Carol Kaye!
This woman is awesome!
I recently bought your bass lines book. Excellent ideas!
The reporter had it right the first time when she said "magicians." Carol Kaye as a part of the "Wrecking Crew" were to the West Coast what The Funk Brothers were to Motown (Kaye also played at Motown)... they were what made those incredible hits. Not that the vocal you heard didn't matter, but they put it in its best light. You might not know her name, but someone my age literally grew up listening to her playing. As a guitarist, I was familiar with her (more as a bassist), but it is hard to grasp the scope of what she actually did. All the more incredible as a woman during the 50s and 60s. She did it the right way, by just being better at what she did than others, male or female.
Hats off to her, and the rest of the musicians who still serve the song instead of just their ego. True musician.
You beat me to it! I was gonna say the same thing. Magic!
"The note doesn't say it's male or female. The note is either good or bad, see? You don't think that way (about what sex the musician is)." and "We didn't think me, me, me. We thought us, us us... if more musicians thought that way, we would have a damn good business." These are the sorts of statements a real, pure musician and artist lives by. It's why she is who she is, and the overwhelming majority of "stars" since then are long forgotten. I've had the honor of conversing with her over emails, and she is as real as she seems. A treasure, really.
Exactly. I bet she was never recorded for diversity reasons: a real talent and a dedicated hardworker does not need such excuses and would rather find them insulting.
Rick Park 17-"@
the funk brothers and wrecking crew were, that era
Some of my FAVORITE Carol Kaye bass playing is what she did on the TV show , The Streets of San Francisco from the 70's...including the theme. Great player !
there are so many stories of people who didn't credit for their contributions to the hits we all know and love, the funk brothers, Carol Kaye, Darlene Love. at least not until many many years later. The funk brothers got their tribute movie, and so did Darlene Love, maybe Carol Kaye deserves one too.
The world is much better whit this kind of lovely and unique people. I just discovered that big guitarist and person. And I love her.
You either have it or you don't----Carol Kaye REALLY HAD IT! DAMN!
You can always fake it till you have it.
amazing woman, I never know her before. But all songs here I know. She is a famous special lady respect!
'These Boots are Made for Walking ' . Unique bass line. Always wondered what genius came up with it.
Carol and her fellow musicians made so many hits happen. She was an excellent student of music and thus is one of the greatest teachers of music. He music books are in virtually every music store in the country. She is amazingly creative and can frame a song at a glance. Just so you know, the "Wrecking Crew" is a made up name, and it was never used between the musicians at all. She is a national treasure that should be recognized for her excellence in music and making everyone sound better.
Too bad she didn't have a license agreement with Fender. You might be buying a Carol Kay instead of a Mary Kaye guitar.
So true
Im pretty sure shes done ok for herself, without having to risk comprimising her integerity.she did her bit her way.
Lol
Such a injustice
Mary Kaye didn’t have a “licensing agreement with Fender.”
1957 is basically the birth of Rock, Pop, R&b, soul... its the greatest year in music history.
Wouldn't it have been faster to say "basically, this lady has played on every song you ever heard"
That's Funny !!! Also true.
I am only one of millions who recognize the incredible talent of Carol..in her own way she has made a mark in musical history... she has a natural understanding of harmony that few people do .her journey to get to where she became is fascinating...if it sounds like I play a little bit I do... Carol my hats off to you ma'am.what can I say I'm in awe.
This video has been a revelation to me as I was in total ignorance. THANKYOU!
Worked with Carol back in the 1980s on a couple of Paul Young tracks. Good memories. gd
Graham Daw liar 🖕
@5:03 Carol starts a bass riff for Good Vibrations. There's a small part of that riff that's the same as Led Zeppelin, How Many More Times.
Well spotted👍
@@hilmarschacht7611 Thanks
Outstanding video and I did learn something. Yes the Rock & Roll hall should recognize the studio musician.
I just discover this great musician an hour ago, through an email from Reverb the music magazine. What a humble woman, I don't think she even realize how huge she is in music!!!!
I love this woman's story! Such a musical goldmine! And a cool person too!
I took a couple of lessons from Carol. Very intense and eye opening. She's on a whole other level as a musician. GREAT guitar player too!!
Remember when young people learned from their elders? This lady has so much to offer still.Amazing
she'd be a cool grandma
She is haha man She played on a LOT of Songs we both have heard & love & hate. Same w/Motown that was a bunch of white guys laying down all those Soul Songs…the world is not as it seems. Like Bon Scotts mother / family gets a huge cut off of Back in Black but they say Bon's material wasn't used. I think it was. Like Ozzy Bob Daisley Wrote the 1st 3 records 99% of all lyrics & half the music if not more certainly did the arrangements . They rerecorded the 1st 2 albums & took his trx off & Lee Kersleck Drums off. Never got paid.
"Motown that was a bunch of white guys laying down all those Soul Songs" Guess you never heard of 'The Funk Brothers" That was Motown. You might be thinking of 'The Swampers' of Muscle Shoals.
Steve O ... Dude I almost died when i read that one. Glad ya straighten that out. 👍🏼
Steve O - That's true, but it goes both ways because we all know that a lot a black musicians such as Bobby Womack did the studio work on Elvis' recordings.
True, but I'm not sure what your point is.
Such an unsung hero to me... Amazingly creative and talented lady!
what a lovely inspirational lady
This is a fantastic story! It ought to be a movie!
Phil Spector wasn't always known for his generosity, but at least he names all the musicians, including Carol, on the sleeve of 'Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes'.
Yeah, I heard he even gave a bullet to some actress but my memory is hazy.
FUCK PHIL THAT ASSHOLE!! HE CAN ROT IN HELL.
@@manbeast If anyone ever needed his guns "red flagged" it was Phil Spector, and we'd all be better off for it including Phil, but wealthy connected people just aren't held to the same scrutiny as the rest of us.
Amazing lady ! Incredible musician !
Great person and attitude role model! Thanks Carol!
She did the Kojak theme song for the show. Amazing! Pull that up an listen to that bass line!
She's playing a metal guitar awesome.
Fantastic lady and innovator... so much great music!
How could you leave out her great bass on Wichita Lineman.
I think she did Shaft also. Mind boggling.
I'd give her 29 minutes of sweet love making.
She is legend.
It was her bass but I'm pretty sure that Glenn Campbell was playing it.
soaringvulture I think the bridge/solo is being played by Glen on a Stratocaster while Carol plays a more subtle bass line.
@@sandywinfield9406 As reported by Carol Kaye, Glen played the solo on her Danelectro baritone guitar, whatever that is.
variety.com/2017/music/news/glen-campbell-remembered-by-wrecking-crew-bandmate-carole-kaye-1202520117/