Fontella Bass – ‘Rescue Me’

This song was the biggest hit for Fontella Bass, an American soul singer and songwriter who was active during the sixties and seventies. ‘Rescue Me’ topped the U.S. R&B charts for four weeks and was also a hit in the UK. The song is known for its distinctive bass part, which was performed by session musician Louis Satterfield.

The bass part on this song was performed by Louis Satterfield, a session bassist and trombonist who worked with a huge range of artists during his long career. It’s a relatively simple line and contains a lot of repetition. This makes it perfect for bassists who have the basics in place and are ready to improve their skills through learning some simple songs. It’s also a great line for working on string crossing techniques and for playing short passages where the bass is the featured instrument.

Alongside his contribution to this song, Louis Satterfield was also known for his work as a member of The Phenix Horns, the horn section who played extensively with Earth Wind & Fire.

To download the transcription (available with TAB and without), please visit the Free Stuff page.