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.
Playlist
| Western songs with cool bass lines: classic and popular tracks recommended for bassists | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | TieduprightnowParcels |  play_arrow | A number with an appealing, comfortable bassline and... |
| 2 | Dean TownVulfpeck |  play_arrow | An irresistible classic for bass lovers—that's 'D…' |
| 3 | Seven Nation ArmyThe White Stripes |  play_arrow | An overwhelming sound where intensity and finesse converge… |
| 4 | Virtual InsanityJamiroquai |  play_arrow | A track with a groovy, striking bassline… |
| 5 | Beggin’Maneskin |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that brings out the charm of the bass, “Beggi…” |
| 6 | Come TogetherThe Beatles |  play_arrow | A track with an impressive, groovy bassline... |
| 7 | Under PressureQueen |  play_arrow | An impressive, overwhelmingly commanding bassline... |
| 8 | Off With Her TitsAllie X |  play_arrow | Ari, whose bass grips the listener’s heart... |
| 9 | Can’t StopRed Hot Chili Peppers |  play_arrow | Catchy guitar riffs and a burst of driving speed... |
| 10 | Alive!Bakar |  play_arrow | This song feels new yet nostalgic—country… |
| 11 | Come AliveJackson Wang |  play_arrow | It was introduced as a song where the bass says most of what needs to be said… |
| 12 | Chaise LongueWet Leg |  play_arrow | Wet Leg’s debut single “Ch… |
| 13 | MeltdownNiall Horan |  play_arrow | An Irish singer-songwriter a... |
| 14 | Music For a Sushi RestaurantHarry Styles |  play_arrow | Global singer Harry Styles... |
| 15 | Another One Bites the DustQueen |  play_arrow | In the past few years, the 2018 release became a huge hit and… |
| 16 | RoundaboutYES |  play_arrow | The British progressive rock band, YES… |
| 17 | Psycho KillerTalking Heads |  play_arrow | A unique sound that exudes an unsettling atmosphere, and… |
| 18 | Use Me feat. Johnny Blue Skies & Dove CameronDiplo |  play_arrow | Diplo and Dove Cameron we— |
| 19 | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | Bass in soul and funk music, and... |
| 20 | Immigrant SongLed Zeppelin |  play_arrow | A hard rock band with many fans in Japan, … |
| 21 | AttentionCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | The singer-songwriter, popular for their wide-ranging musicality... |
| 22 | Higher GroundRed Hot Chili Peppers |  play_arrow | This is Stevie Wonder’s ‘Hig…’ |
| 23 | LisztomaniaPhoenix |  play_arrow | A track with an impressive, cool bassline is born... |
| 24 | HysteriaMuse |  play_arrow | The most powerful trio in the modern rock world born in the UK... |
| 25 | TreasureBruno Mars |  play_arrow | 80s disco music revi... |
| 26 | My GenerationThe Who |  play_arrow | Along with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones... |
| 27 | Hold Me CloserElton John, Britney Spears |  play_arrow | “Hold Me Closer” is a classic... |
| 28 | Higher GroundStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Beyond the bounds of soul music, … |
| 29 | True BabeGwen Stefani |  play_arrow | As a love song with a cool bass, “T…”. |
| 30 | Hit MeDIRTY LOOPS |  play_arrow | The strongest group where every member has monstrous-level skills… |
| 31 | What’s Going OnMarvin Gaye |  play_arrow | A singer who was active in the 1960s and 1970s… |
| 32 | RumorsTHE DRIVER ERA & Ross Lynch |  play_arrow | Ross Lynch and Rocky Lynch's… |
| 33 | London CallingThe Clash |  play_arrow | A fierce warni… unleashed by the revolutionaries of punk rock |
| 34 | Shit, Damn, MotherfuckerD’Angelo |  play_arrow | Neo soul is a style of soul music that incorporates hip... |
| 35 | Don’t Start NowDua Lipa |  play_arrow | A nostalgic bassline, disco... |
| 36 | Chicken GreaseD’Angelo |  play_arrow | When it comes to Western songs with cool bass, people tend to think of intense roc... |
| 37 | Sunshine Of Your LoveCream |  play_arrow | Led by Eric Clapton, the British... |
| 38 | Penny LaneThe Beatles |  play_arrow | The famous song by the original rock band, The Beatles, is a hi... |
| 39 | SchismTool |  play_arrow | At the height of the alternative rock and grunge era… |
| 40 | Can’t Feel My FaceThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | A new genre called alternative R&B... |
| 41 | I Want You BackThe Jackson 5 |  play_arrow | One of the most famous pop stars in the world... |
| 42 | Stay With Me ft Justin Timberlake, Halsey & PharrellCalvin Harris |  play_arrow | A music producer from Scotland, … |
| 43 | Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson |  play_arrow | In 2014, Mark Ronson worked with Lily… |
| 44 | Hot WaterLevel 42 |  play_arrow | If you’re a bassist who’s ever admired technical playing, then at least once… |
| 45 | Get Lucky ft. Pharrell Williams, Nile RodgersDaft Punk |  play_arrow | They disbanded in 2021, and music around the world... |
| 46 | Tommy The CatPrimus |  play_arrow | In Japan, it’s something only those in the know are aware of, but… |
| 47 | YYZRush |  play_arrow | Speaking of RUSH, they’re Canada’s proudly beloved natio… |
| 48 | bad guyBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | The debut album released in 2019… |
| 49 | Number Of The BeastIron Maiden |  play_arrow | The legend of the heavy metal world, Iron Me... |
| 50 | MixerAmber Mark |  play_arrow | Amber, an R&B singer from Berlin, ... |
| 51 | Addicted To That RushMr. BIG |  play_arrow | The American ... which enjoys immense popularity in Japan |
| 52 | Town Called MaliceThe Jam |  play_arrow | Just by listening to the bouncy, rhythmic bass line... |
| 53 | Panic AttackDream Theater |  play_arrow | Centered around members who graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music… |
| 54 | LongviewGreen Day |  play_arrow | The American punk band that’s hugely popular in Japan, Gr… |
| 55 | JekyllHiatus Kaiyote |  play_arrow | A band called “Hiatus Kaiyote,” um... |
| 56 | RedboneChildish Gambino |  play_arrow | Here’s a work I’d love to recommend for a night drive… |
| 57 | HelloBlack Pumas |  play_arrow | The allure of the bass that resonates within the band ensemble… |
| 58 | GIFT HORSEIDLES |  play_arrow | Idles bassist Adam Devonshire… |
| 59 | 3121Prince |  play_arrow | With overwhelming talent, they enjoyed immense support in the 1980s... |
| 60 | Dance The NightDua Lipa |  play_arrow | The Brit who is known as an icon of UK pop... |
| 61 | Super FreakRick James |  play_arrow | An American representative funk musician... |
| 62 | A Love InternationalKhruangbin |  play_arrow | Khruangbin, who radiate a unique color in the Western music scene... |
| 63 | Only GirlStephen Sanchez |  play_arrow | The song that extols deep love and devotion is Stefa... |
| 64 | We Make HitsYard Act |  play_arrow | To fans captivated by the allure of the bass guitar... |
| 65 | FlowersMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | Has worked on hit songs across a wide range of genres… |
| 66 | So GoodOmar Apollo |  play_arrow | American-born distinctive singer, Omar A… |
| 67 | Waffle HouseJonas Brothers |  play_arrow | A track with a thrilling bassline that leaves a strong impression... |
| 68 | Moves ft. Snoop DoggOlly Murs |  play_arrow | He has also gained popularity in the television industry as a host... |
| 69 | Fux With The TuxTuxedo |  play_arrow | Since the late 2010s, Bruno Mars... |
| 70 | Praising You (feat FatboySlim)Rita Ora |  play_arrow | Rita Ora and Fatboy Slim's… |
| 71 | SatelliteBebe Rexha & Snoop Dogg |  play_arrow | The dazzling disco sound is striking in BB... |
| 72 | LatencyBlu DeTiger |  play_arrow | Bassist and singer from New York... |
| 73 | ConfettiCharlotte Cardin |  play_arrow | Canadian pop, electro, and jazz scen… |
| 74 | DoomsdayJuice WRLD & Cordae |  play_arrow | Coloring an exhilarating hip-hop sound... |
| 75 | Henny & GingeraleMayer Hawthorne |  play_arrow | A singer based in Los Angeles… |
| 76 | TrespassingAdam Lambert |  play_arrow | Now, as the vocalist of Queen... |
| 77 | Finesse feat. Cardi BBruno Mars |  play_arrow | The collab with Cardi B that became a hot topic bu... |
| 78 | OshúnDayme Arocena |  play_arrow | Dáime, a leading Cuban artist, … |
| 79 | CheetahJackson Wang |  play_arrow | A member of the South Korean boy group GOT7… |
| 80 | Dime Quién Soy YoNiña Pastori |  play_arrow | Ni—, who is famous as a flamenco cantaora... |
| 81 | EmotionPurple Disco Machine |  play_arrow | German-born music producer, Tino... |
| 82 | Do It AgainRay Dalton |  play_arrow | Re…, known as a hip-hop artist, |
| 83 | RushTroye Sivan |  play_arrow | Troye Sivan went from being a YouTuber to... |
| 84 | Vengo VenenosoAntonio Carmona |  play_arrow | An artist who enjoys extremely high popularity in Spain… |
| 85 | Coast ft. Anderson .PaakHailee Steinfeld |  play_arrow | Hailee, who is active in multiple fields as a singer and actress… |
| 86 | All About That BassMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | With an adorable look and a focus on doo-wop… |
| 87 | RUNAWAYOneRepublic |  play_arrow | Be… that colors a brisk, pop-rock sound |