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A Taste of Honey – ‘Boogie Oogie Oogie’

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‘Boogie Oogie Oogie’ was A Taste of Honey’s debut single and was released in June 1978. It was a huge hit for the band, reaching the top of several charts in the U.S., and performing well around the world. Propelled by bassist Janice-Marie Johnson’s infectious groove, the song has since become a disco classic, making it required study for any aspiring funk/disco bassist. Alongside her low-end duties, Johnson also co-wrote the song and sang lead vocals.

Be sure to hit the Download Resources button above to download the PDF transcription for this piece (available to subscribers only). The transcription is available WITH TAB and WITHOUT. Please note that a backing track is NOT included with this course.

This course contains the following videos, each of which can be selected from the video player above:

1. ‘Boogie Oogie Oogie’ Play-Through

In this video I will be playing through the song using a 1972 Fender Jazz Bass.

2. Course Overview

In this video I’ll be giving a brief overview of the song and its bassline. I’ll also be giving you some advice on how you can find an appropriate tone for the piece.

3. Intro Section

In this video we’ll be talking through the eight-bar Intro section, which features a melodic bass part from bassist Janice-Marie Johnson.

4. Main Groove and Verse Sections

This video covers the song’s famous bass groove, which is played four times during the second part of the Intro, then used for each of the song’s two Verse sections.

5. Chorus Sections

In this lesson I’ll be talking through the first two Chorus sections of this piece, both of which feature the same bassline.

6. Bass Solo Section

This video covers the bass solo, which is heavily based on the main groove, but with some simple variations.

7. Final Chorus Section

This video breaks down the final Chorus section, which has a couple of simple fills that are important to learn.