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Tiran porters aunt was a friend of my mother and I met him at 16yrs old. He inspired me to play bass guitar. Still playing at 71yrs✌️

@TJH3113

2 ай бұрын

Very cool! He's awesome!

Tiran Porter is one of my favorite (underrated) bassists. Great Job Troy!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

I hear you! Thanks Craig!

@zeke7142003

2 жыл бұрын

@@TJH3113 Jeff Skunk Baxter said Tiran was an amazing bass player. That's good enough for me.

Brilliant - a very underrated bass player Tiran Porter (?)

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Big Truth!

Great song that brings back a lot of memories. Tiran Porter was a huge influence when I was learning to play bass back in the 70s. The way his bass lines floated through the song while holding down the beat were, and still are, mesmerizing to me. "Long Train Running" was one of the first songs I learned how to play all the way through. Thanks for another great cover!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Very glad to hear that, Steve. I think that you described Tiran's playing perfectly. On the surface, his lines may come across as being simplistic, but he plays with the rhythm and uses implied/ghost notes quite a bit. Thanks so much.

Beautifully done, Troy. The bass line really propels this song, and as is so often the case after listening to you play, what I thought was a fairly straightforward part is actually more complex and nuanced than I realized. Your gift for hearing the details and then accurately bringing them forward for all of us to see and hear helps me learn. You also inspire me to be a better player. You make a difference, and I know I’m not alone in that sentiment.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim! Thanks so much for the very kind words.

@Itsjustjess352

9 ай бұрын

Your comment really resonated with me…because I feel the same way! I’ve grown so much as a musician from watching/listening to these videos. 🎶

not only do i love the bass playing but i am CRAZY about the wall of masks in the background!!!! very very cool i'v always wanted a wall like that in my house. i just dont have enough masks!!!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Most of the masks are from DeathStudios.

Happy Birthday Sue. I hope your day is magical. Cheers

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by, Tommy!

Ah I've never noticed that little run starting at 1:23, very nice !

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

Proof once more, Bass carries a song!

@TJH3113

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

My godfather played this song in his 65 year old bday, in gratitude for getting cured of stomach cancer. His son, his brother and I gathered around for taking each one a part in the song. I played a headless tambourine, sung backing vocals and Pat Simmons' vocals. That felt so heartwarming!

@TJH3113

4 ай бұрын

That’s very cool. Thanks for sharing such a great story. I hope your Godfather continues to be well.

@valfera10

4 ай бұрын

Yep, Troy. Almost 1 year free from the C-word! I felt comfortable to share here this story bcs I read once your own story on C-word. He just got too thin for his clothes and shoes, but he's doing quite fine 😊

Nothing like watching one of his videos only to realize you've been playing it wrong for 20 years. :)

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Haha... I'm sure no one noticed.

Honestly I've never really paid attention to the bass on this song. Perhaps since I've heard the song so many times? Anyway, I really like it...bounces right along! Excellent cover Troy!

@oreally8605

2 жыл бұрын

Not only Troy's playing- but that sweet Wal ( I think) bass! Look at that color!

@Lance37a

2 жыл бұрын

@@oreally8605 its a Spector.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thank you.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Lance is correct, it is a Spector Pulse. Thanks.

@grabasandwich

2 жыл бұрын

I just left a comment about the same thing. Seems like it's buried in the mix?

Just now seeing this. Awesome job and I’ve always loved playing this but I see some extra notes in this video that I missed. It’s a great song and it’s really driven by the bass. Thanks for posting.

@TJH3113

8 ай бұрын

Awesome! I hope it helps. Thanks and take care.

Great song! Great sound too!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

I love this song oooooo listen to music all the time..........

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

What a great song. Used to open a lot of our gigs with this one back in the late '90s. Best of the Doobies - a PERFECT ALBUM.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

It is, isn't it? It makes a great opening song! What's not to like?

Nice post Troy. I recall using this song as an example to show a friend how a good bass line can both support, and add motion to a song.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brad. Yeah, this song is a perfect example of what you described!

Awesome Sir , Regards from Fiji 🇫🇯 😀

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and regards from New Windsor, NY!

I love singing along with this song....wish it could fade forever, thank you

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

Always loved Tiran Porter's bass playing. Thanks for doing this song awesome justice Troy

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he was a fine player and had a unique sound and style. Thanks Mike!

Happy Candle Day Sue Sara Across The Pond! Been a Doobies Follower since High School from last Century! LOLOL I remember being a huge Steely Dan Fan and then hearing that BOTH Jeff "The Skunk" Baxter and back up singer Michael McDonald had left the Dan of Steel and joined up with The Doobies Brothers! At the time I was ticked about it and felt that Loyalty was a lost cause. Of course as I matured I realized that Artists change and so do Bands and Groups and Artists too. So many Classic Doobie Tunes out there. This one surely helped to get them noticed by the Fans! Loved your style of playing this Troy! What a lovely gift for a Loyal Friend! Cheers From Ohio

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to leave such a great comment!

Thank you for your amazing bass covers. I have been a fan for a while but just subscribed now. Thanks for the music.

@TJH3113

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Take care!

It's amazing to me how the bass lines in some songs seem buried in the mix so much so that to hear them highlighted just sounds weird. Awesome as usual!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

I’m very glad you found some value in this video. Thank you very much!

I love how you keep going after the song ends. It really helps when your trying to learn a song.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

I did this video a while back and it was probably one of the earliest examples of when I continued playing after the music ended.

With your AH Leah cover, I noticed you're phenomenal left hand position , it blew me away. That's excellent pickup listening. That's awesome copying to a T. Those fingers are perfectly placed. Thanks keep playing.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much Vernon!

Yet another awesome performance, Troy... I really enjoy being turned on to these great old tunes with such wonderful bass lines. Well done!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Forrest!!

Many thanks Troy means a lot x

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Any time

Love this song Troy! What a wednesday delight, thanks!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Nice bass! Thanks for the video!

@TJH3113

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Any time!

Thanks, you saved me a lot of time to get Ready for a audition tonight 👍

@TJH3113

7 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

Good job. I love your vids because I now hear how important and intricate the bass line of the song is ! I can now appreciate what I missed years ago when I first heard this song.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Troy is a great, great bass player

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

And you are too kind. Thank you Ben.

Great! I love this song, Doobie Brothers is a amazing band!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andre! I've seen a lot of concerts and The Doobie Brothers have always been consistently good.

Great playin’ thx

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Mannnnn she sounds so sweet

@TJH3113

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

I knew from the first few notes that this was going to be an interesting base line.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

G'day Troy, thank you for all your videos. Your dexterity and feel for the groove is inspirational. Having fronted a Country Music band, singing and playing guitars, for the past 35+ years I am now in a band as a non singing bass player and your videos help me rediscover myself. Cheers from Australia. Michael

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Michael and I'm glad you appreciate the videos, the songs were my pleasure to learn and record. Welcome to the fold! I hope you enjoy your time playing bass as much as I do!

Totally love this song 🎵 awesome much fun to play definitely 👍 flawlessly done. Amazing sound.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that! And thanks!!!

Perfect performance! I live that! 👏👏👏👏 You are my teacher for all international music's then I'm playing !!! Thank you so much !!!!

@TJH3113

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Yet another song I played live (at the same show as Living On A Prayer and Hold On)! Great cover and a fun bassline!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Thanks!

It's one of those songs that most ears can't tell how much the Bass line is actually driving the groove along. But sure as heck notice if it's missing. ☺️ 👍

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Truth!

great job

@TJH3113

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for adding this one. I've looked for it before and couldn't find a cover that was worth watching. Brings back memories too.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

It was my pleasure. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks.

Well done.

@TJH3113

8 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Thank you so much Troy! Great tune and awesome performance. And Happy Birthday and best wishes from Munich to you, Sue Sarah!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

It was my pleasure. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, Jens.

Like sitting in at a Magic Circle meeting, I feel I'm not supposed to know all this. Mainly thanks to great tonal balance.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Haha... Thanks Phil!

A while back I had my high school chorus sing this for our spring concert

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

I imagine that it must have sounded wonderful!

Thanks again for bringing the spotlight to baselines that are often not brought to the forefront. Sometimes we just hear the song as a whole and recognize it for being catchy/groovy etc…then we watch you perform it and say to ourselves, “Damn, that is one cool bass line”.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

It was my pleasure. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment

Always loved how Tiran added to a tune…plus, he was one cool looking dude to boot. Thanks for adding some Doobies to your cover catalog Troy.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! It was my pleasure. Take care, Mike!

Man that Song Brings me Back ty for the great cover

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Thanks!

Aaah good memories listening to my Mom's 8 track lol. I never noticed how this has a country feel to it hmmm.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Haha... I never understood the value of 8 Tracks.

@EnergyAndLightAwakening

2 жыл бұрын

@@TJH3113 At that time it was the only way to listen to music in the car besides the radio.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

@@EnergyAndLightAwakening Is that why they were created? I knew people who had 8 tracks in their home stereo systems as well.

that's good news about your mother. I didn't know we were so close in age. Glad all is well with youguys. i know the cats are always having a ball like children. I want to send your mother a house plant. let me know if it is OK. Thanks. Marvine Hi Lynn! :-)

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

I did not know you were that close in age either. I don't really keep track of those things, but Lynn does. I'm sure my Mother would love a plant. Should I leave her address in a comment?

Nice Job!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is a very good bass cover i like the doobie brothers since 2017

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome playing , as always Troy ! Beautiful bass by the way ! Loved the color and tone .

@SueSaraTommyZoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Troy! Another year gone! Really appreciate your birthday pressie! Another good cover!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Gustavo!

Troy: you should be in a band really. Any group who got you as the bassist would be over the moon and Blessed.

@mcdentico1

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Troy IS a great addition to the right band. I'm lucky enough to have had the pleasure of his elusive company, lol.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't wish that on any band, but thanks!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Aw, too kind Dave! And I, yours.

nice...

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks...

NICE BASS I LIKE

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

I do too

amazing! Tiran Porter would surely be proud, in my opinion one of the most underrated bass players, he has quite a few very good bass lines. I hope you can do more of the Doobie Brothers :)

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Do you think? I'm sure I'll get around to doing something else by them at some point.

Thanks Troy, great job! Love this song! This was the final song on their first farewell tour when I saw them

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I've seen them probably more than any other band (mostly because they've opened for so many groups) and they've never disappointed.

I loved Porter's BC Rich Mockingbird bass. I almost bought one back in the day when they came out. Neck through, awesome shape. Great tone. Worth a small fortune today on the original ones. Great cover, my friend! I need to learn this one.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely! I remember it well. It had a nice, dry sound to it. Thanks a lot John!

Nice work as always!! I like when you continue playing after the recordings have stopped and we are left with just listening to bass alone!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Rich!

been learning this song recently, so this is a really helpful one! thanks as always and happy birthday Sue!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool. I hope it helps!

For years I played this in D because our singer didn’t have M Macdonald’s range and thought I had it right! Still learning from you in my 60’s Troy!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Whatever you've got to do to keep the singer happy! Aw, thanks Bill, that's great to hear.

Mi canción favorita de los Doobie. ¡Saludos, maestro!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

¡Impresionante! Me alegra que te guste.

Wow, What a great cover of this song. Thank you for doing

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Frank!

Beautiful job! You play so well. Tiran Porter is an awesome bass player and one of my top 2 favorite bass players and you nailed it! Thanks so much

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! Totally agree that Tiran is an incredible bassist!

Great job! I’ve always loved that song!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick! Me too!

Nice

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ana

Great song and awesome performance as always 👍

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Igor!

Wow now that takes me back. Excellent playing and song choice Troy. Spot on man.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Excelente ejecución, muchas felicidades 👏

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

¡Muchos gracias!

Great song and great to hear the bassline up front. Dig the crazy "just put a flanger on everything" production in the mid eight - going up against Itchycoo Park for the most flangingness. Thanks Troy!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

It is and I'm glad you liked it! I'm not familiar with "Itchycoo Park", I'll have to check that out.

@costelloandsilke7321

2 жыл бұрын

@@TJH3113 It's a bit of typical sixties flowery shirt pop, but it was significant in its pronounced use of flanging - and as it happens it was the Small Faces only major US hit.

Nice job as always Troy! Such a pleasure listening to you groove!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Rob!

Absolutely OUTSTANDING!!!!! Thanks for another GREAT lesson dude...

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

I've loved this song for so long, but I get the bass confused with "Long Train Running" for no good reason. Clearly I should've been paying more attention. What a finely-melded piece of work. Matches the song entirely. An excellent cover! Thank you! I always like seeing Sue's choices, she always picks bops.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Fair enough! Thanks!

👍show👏 beatful bass parabens como sempre arrebentou

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Obrigado!

Great song, great cover!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alexander!

Loved it Troy. One of my favourite songs ever. You nailed the tone too. Very well done mate! Lots of love from Aus!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for Colin Hay!

Such a blessing to hear these incredible bass lines done so well.i notice you don't do the 5 string bass thing.Been debating it but ehhh!

@TJH3113

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathan, I’m glad you liked it. I actually have one five string. It’s a Musicman, though I don’t play it too much.

awesome as always!!!! could you maybe look into samantha sang's "but if she moves you"? it would be so fun to watch you play!! hope you have a good day

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Audrey. I'll check it out!

Good video dude, im a fellow bassist so this is very inspiring🙂

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I'm glad to hear that!

That bass sounds amazing 🤘!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

As usual, great cover. Always liked to play along with this song. Unfortunately haven't touched my bass for months, but I feel like playing now, thanks! I'll get on with it again, see what cool licks I can steal from you :)

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bauke! Awesome! I hope you did pick it up!

EXCELLENT SONG CHIEF, I LOVE THIS SONG

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! I hope you liked it.

that’s terrific, brother; well played, as always 👍🏻

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Patrick

Nice job? Yea Man, that one sounds good. Full and round in the upper midrange. They all sound good...its all subjective, play on!

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Today is my birthday too, hoping for some iron maiden ahah . I’m just joking. Great cover as usual, hugs from italy

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you had a great birthday, Mario! Thanks and take care!

Would anyone here love to see Troy take on Too Shy by Kajagoogoo? Seems like that would be a very fun project for him, even though it is not the traditional sense of classic rock ...

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

I actually started messing with that one a while back, but there are some tuning issues. Maybe I'll get back to it at some point.

Have always loved this Troy and you play it prefectl. How are you? Lynn. Mom and cats? Marvine :-)

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marvine. I am good. Took a couple of days off and painted the deck rail spindles today. Boy is my back hurting. Mom is ok. It went well when we took her out for Mother's day and Lynn wants to do something small for her 80th birthday at a local restaurant. Mom is agreeable to it, so it should be nice. The cats are good, for the most part. There's always something somewhere with them.

Hey man I’ve been watching you for the better part of a decade and always admired your playing. I’m not sure if you take requests but it would be killer if you played “If You Want Me To Stay” by Sly and the Family Stone. One of the greatest bass lines ever written

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support. I'd never heard the song before, but checked it out and I like it, so it's a possibility. Thanks for the suggestion.

I just have a question for you and then a comment on midnight confessions by the grassroots you said you think he's playing that part but you weren't sure do you read music or do you play by ear? Now a comment, you are smooth you are precise and you are my favorite bass player outside of Getty Lee of Rush I really enjoy watching your videos thank you for being accessible for me I do appreciate it

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

I play by ear and memory and, as much as I've learned to trust my ear, that one part just didn't make sense. Thanks so much for the very kind compliment. I really do appreciate it. Take care, Tony!

I love this soooong !!!..please check elvis - burning love live 👌🏼🇨🇱❤️

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I will try to check it out. Haven't had the time yet.

Killer...

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks...

Thanks man! Have you done sister disco by The Who?

@thedeloachsdoyoutube8377

2 жыл бұрын

Never mind I found it you did it about four years ago headed there now.

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it!

I like this song and this Bass line 😊 Great Troy! However, I was wondering about your basses! How many basses do you have with active pre-amps? What Do you think Are the advantages compared to the oned with passive? Vice versa😊 A long question! I’m curious to hear your opinion, since I only have basses with passive pre-amps

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julius, I'm glad you liked it. I have 7 Spectors and they are all active (but we should really consider that whole group as one bass). I have a Fender Precision/Jazz that I added a Spector clone preamp to, so we could really classify that bass as a Spector. My MusicMan 5 string is active. And the Fodera is active. The Wal bass, which I no longer have, was active. You could say that 4 of my 30+ basses are active, which is around 12%. I'd say that I much prefer passive basses. I find active electronics a bit of a pain to fuss with, though the Spectors are very reliant on their preamp to get their sound. I really like the idea of just plugging a bass in start playing.

Great bassline! Love his stuff. Nice work as always, Troy. What's that Spector weigh?

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

It is, isn't it? Thanks. Not sure of the weight, but probably between 8-9 pounds. It's not terrible heavy for being swamp ash. Probably due to Spector bodies being fairly small.

Well I'll be dammed, been working on the same song on the same bass for the past 3 days "minus the cool riff at 1:24". (Been in Covid lock-down for a while down here), Let the music ring in the hills

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! A couple of people have mentioned that particular riff. Let it ring!

Hey Troy would you do a cover of sausilto summernight?

@TJH3113

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure. I'll check it out.