The STRANGEST bass intro of all time? (You're So Vain)

We all know the song. In today’s video, Sharon and Ian break down Klaus Voormann’s rippling arpeggio at the start of Carly Simon's 1972 smash, You're So Vain. It’s an intro that leaves many bass players in shock! But why is this bass riff so hard to get down?

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Video Breakdown:

00:00 - Introduction
02:07 - Attempting the Bass Line
03:28 - History of the Bass Line
05:00 - Ian’s Approach
05:38 - Sharon’s Approach
06:24 - Covers On YouTube
08:05 - The “Wrong” Way
09:18 - Sharon’s Version
11:40 - Klaus’ Version

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