“What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye (bass part)

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The bass part on Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On,” performed by legendary Motown bassist James Jamerson, is a highly influential, melodic, and rhythmically intricate line often cited as one of the greatest bass performances in popular music history.

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James Jamerson notableRecording “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye (bass part)