Edition: Paperback Book, Bass

Description: 208 Pages

As the legendary bassist for the famous Stax-Volt studios in Memphis, and as one of the most influential bass players in the history of American music, Donald “Duck” Dunn (1941-2012) laid down the booty-shaking foundations to countless soul, R&B, blues, and rock recordings throughout the 1960s and '70s, providing the essential grooves for generations of listeners. Duck worked with some of the biggest artists, musicians, and songwriters of the day, including Booker T. & the MGs, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett, Eddie Floyd, Elvis Presley, Isaac Hayes, and many more. And later, as a member of John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd's riotous Blues Brothers, Duck helped revitalize these genres via his epic bass lines and role in the hit movie. But his unparalleled 50-year career was just getting started. He went on to record and perform with the likes of Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, CSNY, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Buffett, and many more, until his passing in 2012.

Now, in this exclusive, one-of-a-kind book, Duck's life and music are presented in full detail, with rare photos, stories, over an hour of audio demonstrations and play-alongs, gear info, and authentic, note-for-note transcriptions of nearly 60 iconic bass lines with TAB. Written by bassist and researcher Nick Rosaci, with help from Duck's family, friends, and music compatriots, this book presents a piece of history that documents not only the triumphs and tragedies of Duck's amazing life, but also uncovers the magic behind the “soul fingers” that plucked a thousand timeless grooves.

 

Ain't Going Down
Ain't No Sunshine
B-A-B-Y
Boom Boom
Born To Be A Loser
Born Under A Bad Sign
But It's Alright
Crosscut Saw
Funky Broadway
Gimme Some Lovin'
Girl Of Mine
Grab This Thing
Groovin'
Hang 'Em High
Heart Of Mine
Hip Hug Her
Hold On I'm Comin'
Hometown Blues
I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me)
I Ain't Got You
I Can't Turn You Loose
I Got Everything I Need
I Thank You
If
In The Midnight Hour
It's Not The Spotlight
Key To The Highway
Knock On Wood
Last Night
Let Me Be Good To You
Mean Disposition
Mr. Pitiful
My Barracuda
Ninety-Nine And A Half (Won't Do)
Respect
Rubber Biscuit
Shake Your Tail Feathers
She Caught The Katy And Left Me A Mule To Ride
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
634-5789
Soul Finger
Soul Man
Stand And Be Counted
Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
Sugar Sweet
Sweet Home Chicago
These Arms Of Mine
Time Is Tight
Walking Through The Park
Who's Making Love
A Woman In Love: It's Not Me
Woman To Woman
Wrap It Up
You Don't Know Like I Know
You Don't Miss Your Water
You Gonna Need Me
You Tell Me