Paul's bass playing changed so quickly, that I thought a studio player was recording for him. Perhaps John Paul Jones, or Greg Lake. Especially on the songs where he plays the Ric bass.
Back in the Beatles days, I would put down the sax to play bass, and our regular bass player would pick up his guitar, so we could have a 2 guitar plus bass band. The first one I learned that I was truly blown away by was “Rain”.
But I learned my assumption was wrong, and he is just a very talented musician who took to the bass easily and learned very quickly.
At first, it was “country” or “skiffle” bass, mostly root fifth. Then he started playing like Jamerson, and quickly after that found his on melodic voice. He supported the song, never got in the way, and often found creative, melodic ways to fill in the 'holes' in the music.
I love listening to good musicians, especially if they are better than me. And with my bass playing, most are better than me.
Insights and incites by Notes ♫