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Western songs with cool bass lines: classic and popular tracks recommended for bassists

Among the roles in a band, the bass is the unsung hero that supports a song and gives it conviction.

It plays a crucial part across a wide range of music, from rock to dance music.

Not only in the latest hits and trending tracks—there are also timeless classics that feature incredibly cool bass!

So we’ve selected some must-hear Western classics for low-end lovers, spanning genres and eras.

Enjoy not just the flashy bass solos, but also the jaw-dropping techniques subtly showcased behind the vocals and the many uniquely characterful basslines.

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Western songs with cool bass lines: classic and popular tracks recommended for bassists
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1eastTieduprightnowParcelsA number with an appealing, comfortable bassline and...
2eastUnder PressureQueenAn impressive, overwhelmingly commanding bassline...
3eastVirtual InsanityJamiroquaiA track with a groovy, striking bassline…
4eastSeven Nation ArmyThe White StripesAn overwhelming sound where intensity and finesse converge…
5eastDean TownVulfpeckAn irresistible classic for bass lovers—that's 'D…'
6eastBeggin’ManeskinA masterpiece that brings out the charm of the bass, “Beggi…”
7eastCome TogetherThe BeatlesA track with an impressive, groovy bassline...
8eastOff With Her TitsAllie XAri, whose bass grips the listener’s heart...
9eastCan’t StopRed Hot Chili PeppersCatchy guitar riffs and a burst of driving speed...
10north_eastAlive!BakarThis song feels new yet nostalgic—country…
11south_eastCome AliveJackson WangIt was introduced as a song where the bass says most of what needs to be said…
12eastMusic For a Sushi RestaurantHarry StylesGlobal singer Harry Styles...
13eastChaise LongueWet LegWet Leg’s debut single “Ch…
14eastMeltdownNiall HoranAn Irish singer-songwriter a...
15eastPsycho KillerTalking HeadsA unique sound that exudes an unsettling atmosphere, and…
16north_eastUse Me feat. Johnny Blue Skies & Dove CameronDiploDiplo and Dove Cameron we—
17south_eastRoundaboutYESThe British progressive rock band, YES…
18eastAnother One Bites the DustQueenIn the past few years, the 2018 release became a huge hit and…
19eastLisztomaniaPhoenixA track with an impressive, cool bassline is born...
20eastLondon CallingThe ClashA fierce warni… unleashed by the revolutionaries of punk rock
21eastTrue BabeGwen StefaniAs a love song with a cool bass, “T…”.
22eastImmigrant SongLed ZeppelinA hard rock band with many fans in Japan, …
23eastAttentionCharlie PuthThe singer-songwriter, popular for their wide-ranging musicality...
24eastDon’t Start NowDua LipaA nostalgic bassline, disco...
25eastHold Me CloserElton John, Britney Spears“Hold Me Closer” is a classic...
26eastMy GenerationThe WhoAlong with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones...
27eastTreasureBruno Mars80s disco music revi...
28eastHysteriaMuseThe most powerful trio in the modern rock world born in the UK...
29eastSeptemberEarth, Wind & FireBass in soul and funk music, and...
30north_eastHigher GroundRed Hot Chili PeppersThis is Stevie Wonder’s ‘Hig…’
31south_eastHit MeDIRTY LOOPSThe strongest group where every member has monstrous-level skills…
32eastRumorsTHE DRIVER ERA & Ross LynchRoss Lynch and Rocky Lynch's…
33eastHigher GroundStevie WonderBeyond the bounds of soul music, …
34eastShit, Damn, MotherfuckerD’AngeloNeo soul is a style of soul music that incorporates hip...
35eastSchismToolAt the height of the alternative rock and grunge era…
36north_eastHot WaterLevel 42If you’re a bassist who’s ever admired technical playing, then at least once…
37south_eastChicken GreaseD’AngeloWhen it comes to Western songs with cool bass, people tend to think of intense roc...
38eastI Want You BackThe Jackson 5One of the most famous pop stars in the world...
39eastTommy The CatPrimusIn Japan, it’s something only those in the know are aware of, but…
40eastMixerAmber MarkAmber, an R&B singer from Berlin, ...
41eastCan’t Feel My FaceThe WeekndA new genre called alternative R&B...
42north_eastWhat’s Going OnMarvin GayeA singer who was active in the 1960s and 1970s…
43south_eastNumber Of The BeastIron MaidenThe legend of the heavy metal world, Iron Me...
44eastYYZRushSpeaking of RUSH, they’re Canada’s proudly beloved natio…
45eastStay With Me ft Justin Timberlake, Halsey & PharrellCalvin HarrisA music producer from Scotland, …
46eastbad guyBillie EilishThe debut album released in 2019…
47north_eastGet Lucky ft. Pharrell Williams, Nile RodgersDaft PunkThey disbanded in 2021, and music around the world...
48eastHelloBlack PumasThe allure of the bass that resonates within the band ensemble…
49eastPenny LaneThe BeatlesThe famous song by the original rock band, The Beatles, is a hi...
50north_eastAddicted To That RushMr. BIGThe American ... which enjoys immense popularity in Japan
51south_eastSunshine Of Your LoveCreamLed by Eric Clapton, the British...
52eastTown Called MaliceThe JamJust by listening to the bouncy, rhythmic bass line...
53eastDance The NightDua LipaThe Brit who is known as an icon of UK pop...
54eastGIFT HORSEIDLESIdles bassist Adam Devonshire…
55eastUptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark RonsonIn 2014, Mark Ronson worked with Lily…
56eastPanic AttackDream TheaterCentered around members who graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music…
57eastSuper FreakRick JamesAn American representative funk musician...
58eastLongviewGreen DayThe American punk band that’s hugely popular in Japan, Gr…
59eastJekyllHiatus KaiyoteA band called “Hiatus Kaiyote,” um...
60eastA Love InternationalKhruangbinKhruangbin, who radiate a unique color in the Western music scene...
61eastSo GoodOmar ApolloAmerican-born distinctive singer, Omar A…
62eastWe Make HitsYard ActTo fans captivated by the allure of the bass guitar...
63eastFlowersMiley CyrusHas worked on hit songs across a wide range of genres…
64eastOnly GirlStephen SanchezThe song that extols deep love and devotion is Stefa...
65eastRedboneChildish GambinoHere’s a work I’d love to recommend for a night drive…
66eastWaffle HouseJonas BrothersA track with a thrilling bassline that leaves a strong impression...
67east3121PrinceWith overwhelming talent, they enjoyed immense support in the 1980s...
68eastMoves ft. Snoop DoggOlly MursHe has also gained popularity in the television industry as a host...
69eastFux With The TuxTuxedoSince the late 2010s, Bruno Mars...
70eastSatelliteBebe Rexha & Snoop DoggThe dazzling disco sound is striking in BB...
71eastCheetahJackson WangA member of the South Korean boy group GOT7…
72eastLatencyBlu DeTigerBassist and singer from New York...
73eastConfettiCharlotte CardinCanadian pop, electro, and jazz scen…
74eastHenny & GingeraleMayer HawthorneA singer based in Los Angeles…
75eastDoomsdayJuice WRLD & CordaeColoring an exhilarating hip-hop sound...
76eastTrespassingAdam LambertNow, as the vocalist of Queen...
77eastOshúnDayme ArocenaDáime, a leading Cuban artist, …
78eastPraising You (feat FatboySlim)Rita OraRita Ora and Fatboy Slim's…
79eastRushTroye SivanTroye Sivan went from being a YouTuber to...
80eastAll About That BassMeghan TrainorWith an adorable look and a focus on doo-wop…
81eastFinesse feat. Cardi BBruno MarsThe collab with Cardi B that became a hot topic bu...
82eastEmotionPurple Disco MachineGerman-born music producer, Tino...
83eastCoast ft. Anderson .PaakHailee SteinfeldHailee, who is active in multiple fields as a singer and actress…
84eastVengo VenenosoAntonio CarmonaAn artist who enjoys extremely high popularity in Spain…
85eastDime Quién Soy YoNiña PastoriNi—, who is famous as a flamenco cantaora...
86eastDo It AgainRay DaltonRe…, known as a hip-hop artist,
87eastRUNAWAYOneRepublicBe… that colors a brisk, pop-rock sound