Guitar solos might get the lion's share of the glory, but some of the biggest hits in rock history owe their popularity to unforgettable basslines.
A perfect example? Pink Floyd's "Money." The classic track, released on 1973's iconic Dark Side of the Moon album, opens with one of the most instantly recognizable basslines of all time, courtesy of Roger Waters. It was Pink Floyd's first major hit in the U.S., peaking at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It's no surprise that the song has been ranked among the "Best Basslines of All Time" by multiple outlets, from Guitar World to Far Out magazine.
"Pink Floyd’s ‘Money’ is an undisputed classic, boasting one of the greatest riffs ever," wrote Far Out's Arun Starkey.
"Another simple bassline that doesn’t overcook the meat, there’s natural potency in this funky groove," Starkey continued. "It was perfect for Roger Waters to discuss his newfound interest in money and all its trappings over. It reflects the musical brilliance of Waters’ bassline that you can listen to this song repeatedly and not get bored. A magic about it gives The Dark Side of the Moon one of its highlights."
Roger Waters was the driving force behind 'Money'
In a 1993 interview with Guitar World, David Gilmour gave Waters credit for writing most of "Money."
“It’s Roger’s riff,” Gilmour said. “Roger came in with the verses and lyrics for 'Money' more or less completed. And we just made up middle sections, guitar solos and all that stuff.”
"We also invented some new riffs — we created a 4/4 progression for the guitar solo and made the poor saxophone player play in 7/4," he continued. "It was my idea to break down and become dry and empty for the second chorus of the solo.”
Speaking to Uncut years later, in 2015, Waters was asked if there was a specific song that reminded him of Waters.
"'Money,'" he replied. "I’m not talking about the lyric. Just the quirky 7/8 time reminds me of Roger. It’s not a song I would have written. It points itself at Roger.”
In the years since its release, "Money" has been covered by everyone from The Flaming Lips to Gov't Mule to Velvet Revolver. Waters even re-recorded the song himself for The Dark Side of the Moon Redux in 2023.
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