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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.

Songs with cool basslines in Western music: must-listen classics and popular tracks for bassists (71–80)

ConfettiCharlotte Cardin

Charlotte Cardin – Confetti [Official Lyric Video]
ConfettiCharlotte Cardin

Here is a song by Charlotte Cardin, a Canadian pop/electro/jazz singer-songwriter.

In this track, the opening section is particularly striking, where her airy vocals intertwine with a bassline that expresses both harmonic color and rhythmic feel.

It’s the kind of part that can become addictive.

While the bass usually supports a track from the bottom, in this song it holds such a crucial place that the piece wouldn’t work without it.

Be sure to listen for it.

DoomsdayJuice WRLD & Cordae

Juice WRLD & Cordae – Doomsday (Official Music Video)
DoomsdayJuice WRLD & Cordae

A track featuring an impressive bassline that colors an uplifting hip-hop sound.

The late Juice WRLD and Cordae released it in June 2023.

Produced in partnership with Lyrical Lemonade, the song uses the beat from Dr.

Dre’s “Role Model.” The two rappers deliver captivating verses that blend their individual styles, drawing listeners in with deeply meaningful lyrics and a memorable hook.

In the music video, deepfake technology is used to show the two transforming into each other, resulting in a piece that’s sure to delight hip-hop fans.

Henny & GingeraleMayer Hawthorne

Mayer Hawthorne is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles.

He’s also active as a music producer and multi-instrumentalist, earning high praise from hardcore music aficionados.

He often draws on older musical genres, and all of his works carry a nostalgic vibe.

That signature quality comes through in Henny & Gingerale as well, with melodies that evoke late-1970s funk and neo-soul.

The bassline really hits, too, so be sure to give it a listen.

RushTroye Sivan

Troye Sivan – Rush (Official Video)
RushTroye Sivan

Troye Sivan started out as a YouTuber and became a top star.

His song “Rush” also evokes the rhythms of his home country, South Africa.

In this track, the bass functions like a heartbeat, making it feel good to surrender to the beat.

While bass parts have increasingly taken on roles beyond their original function, this song reminds us how important the bass’s fundamental, centripetal low-end role truly is.

Vengo VenenosoAntonio Carmona

Antonio Carmona is an artist who enjoys extremely high popularity in Spain.

He is a member of Ketama, the legendary band that gained fame throughout the country.

Ketama is said to have changed the history of flamenco, creating the genre known as nuevo flamenco by blending flamenco with various styles such as jazz and funk.

He was in charge of composing for the band and is still highly regarded for his exceptional songwriting skills.

His famous song “Vengo Venenoso” is a nuevo flamenco number released in 2006.

Pay attention to the subtle yet captivating bassline!