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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Songs with awesome bass in Western music: classic and popular picks recommended for bassists (11–20)
Another One Bites the DustQueen
In recent years, thanks in part to the huge success of the 2018 film Bohemian Rhapsody, the legendary band Queen has been gaining more and more passionate young music fans.
They’re a rare band in which every member writes songs and has their own hits, and Another One Bites the Dust—whose irresistibly famous, driving funky bass line anchors the entire track—is a masterpiece created by bassist John Deacon.
Listening again, it’s striking how, while the arrangement clearly reflects the disco-to-funk influences that were popular at the time—heard not only in the bass but also in the guitar’s rhythmic chopping and the looping drums—the song still ends up sounding quintessentially Queen.
Use Me feat. Johnny Blue Skies & Dove CameronDiplo
Here is the track Diplo released as a collaboration with Dove Cameron and Johnny Blue Skies.
This song seems to blend nostalgia with freshness: a classic, old-school bassline sits atop a modern rhythm, creating a distinctive flavor.
The two vocalists deliver solid, traditional singing, so the firm bassline and the use of breaks to spotlight the vocals are especially effective.
Please give it a listen and enjoy.
Psycho KillerTalking Heads
A distinctive song defined by its unsettling atmosphere and lyrics that portray a psychopath’s psyche.
Released in December 1977 on the album “Talking Heads: 77,” it drew attention as Talking Heads’ debut track.
It was performed as the opening number in the 1984 concert film “Stop Making Sense,” where David Byrne’s presence on stage left a strong impression.
Selected by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the “500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll,” this work carries deep meaning that resonates with those who feel isolation and anxiety in modern society.
Immigrant SongLed Zeppelin
This is Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song,” a hard rock band with many fans in Japan.
While guitarist Jimmy Page often gets the spotlight, bassist John Paul Jones was also indispensable to the band.
In this song in particular, he delivers an astonishing bass line behind the chorus.
AttentionCharlie Puth
Charlie Puth is a singer-songwriter who has gained popularity for his wide-ranging musicality.
He rose to fame with the theme song See You Again from the film Fast & Furious.
He has produced numerous hit songs, but among them, Attention is a track where the bass stands out as especially cool.
The chorus features a very unusual arrangement centered on vocals and bass, which really showcases the strength of the bass.
