BeatTips MusicStudy: Mary Jane Girls – “All Night Long”

Another Lesson in Working the Bass Line and Keeping the Groove in the Pocket

Last week, I highlighted Shalamar’s “There it is” as one of those subtle pieces of genius. Here, I offer up the Mary Jane Girls’ “All Night Long” as another example of how maintain a straight-ahead groove that’s dominated by an out in front, walking bass line.

The music video below is presented here for the purpose of scholarship.

Mary Jane Girls – “All Night Long”

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