The Funky Bass Line That Helped Win the 1979 World Series

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How funky does a bass line have to be to win a title?! Well, this one, played by the late, great Bernard Edwards is not only a beautiful line, but it helped an underdog clubhouse become a champion in 1979. I'll break down the history of the bassist, the song, the group, analyze the bass line and explain how the song became an anthem for an MLB team and a city in 1979.

00:00 - Bernard, Chic, and Sister Sledge
01:23 - Analysis: 4 Reasons This Line Smacks
03:54 - The 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates

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