Bob Babbitt (born Robert Kreinar) is an American bassist, most famous for his work as a member of Motown Records' studio band, the Funk Brothers. Babbitt traded off sessions with main Motown bassist James Jamerson, and was favored over Jamerson by producer Norman Whitfield. Over the course of his career, Babbit has played on over 200 Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hits, for Motown and other labels as well. Martin EB18 Bass Guitar in flight case. ... Motown Records, Inc. ... The Funk Brothers were the house band at Detroits Motown Records from 1959 to 1972, when the company moved to Los Angeles. ... James Jamerson (January 29, 1936 - August 2, 1983) was an American musician. ... Norman Whitfield Norman Jesse Whitfield (born in Harlem, New York in 1943) was a songwriter and producer for Berry Gordys Motown label during the 1960s. ... The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ...

Among Babbitt's most notable bass performances are "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" and "We Can Work It Out" by Stevie Wonder, "War" by Edwin Starr, "The Tears of a Clown" by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)" by Marvin Gaye, "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World is Today)" by The Temptations and "Smiling Faces Sometimes" by The Undisputed Truth. He has participated in hundreds of other hits, including "Little Town Flirt" by Del Shannon, "I Got a Name" by Jim Croce, "Midnight Train to Georgia" by Gladys Knight & the Pips, "Then Came You" by Dionne Warwick, "Indiana Wants Me" by R. Dean Taylor and "Rubberband Man" by The Spinners. Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Im Yours) is a 1970 soul single by Motown singer-songwriter-musician Stevie Wonder. ... We Can Work It Out is a song written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon and released by The Beatles as a double A-sided single with Day Tripper. The song is a classic instance of true Lennon-McCartney collaboration, its authors meeting more closely in a single song only... Stevie Wonder (born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13, 1950, name later changed to Stevland Hardaway Morris),[1] a singular musical talent, is an African American singer, songwriter, record producer, musician, and social activist. ... War is a soul song written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong for the Motown label in 1969. ... Edwin Starr (January 21, 1942 – April 3, 2003) was a soul music singer. ... The Tears of a Clown is a 1967 song by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles for the Tamla (Motown) label, originally released on the 1967 album Make It Happen. ... Smokey Robinson (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B and soul singer and songwriter. ... Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) was the second single off Marvin Gayes legendary 1971 album, Whats Going On. ... Marvin Gaye (born Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. ... Ball of Confusion (Thats What the World is Today) is the name of a 1970 hit single for the Motown label performed by The Temptations and produced by Norman Whitfield. ... The Temptations (often abbreviated as The Tempts or The Temps) are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, R&B, and adult contemporary. ... Smiling Faces Sometimes is a soul song written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong for the Motown label. ... The Undisputed Truth, on the cover of their first LP, 1971s The Undisputed Truth, which contains their only hit single, Smiling Faces Sometimes. The Undisputed Truth was a 1970s Motown recording act, assembled by record producer Norman Whitfield as a means for being able to experiment with his psychedelic... Del Shannon should not be confused with Dell Shannon, the pseudonym under which Elizabeth Linington wrote police precedurals for 26 years. ... I Got a Name is an album by American singer/songwriter Jim Croce, released in 1973. ... James Joseph Croce (January 10, 1943 – September 20, 1973), popularly known as Jim Croce (pronounced CROW-chee), was an American singer-songwriter. ... Midnight Train to Georgia is a 1973 number-one hit single by Gladys Knight & the Pips, their first release after departing Motown Records for Buddah Records. ... The Pips redirects here. ... Marie Dionne Warrick (born December 12, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey), known professionally as Dionne Warwick, is an African-American singer best known for her work with Hal David and Burt Bacharach as songwriters and producers. ... R. Dean Taylor is a Canadian-born singer, most famous for his 1970 song, Indiana Wants Me. ... The Spinners are a Detroit, Michigan -based soul band popular in the 1960s and 1970s. ...

In 2004, Babbit began co-writing, co-producing, and playing the bass for Whitney Wolanin on Funkology XII, including the successful singles "GOOD" written by Whitney Wolanin, Babbitt, and Vincent Wolanin which reached #7 on the radio charts and "It Takes Two" a Whitney Wolanin duet featuring Jimi Jamison which reached #9. Babbitt also played Bass on Holiday Songs by Whitney Wolanin on her 'Christmasology' album. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... Funkologyâ„¢ (the study of Funk) is a trademarked term created by Pop-Rock-R&B singer Whitney Wolanin and used to describe her album of 13 hit songs, Funkology XIII. Funkology XIII was co-produced by Whitney Wolanin- Funk Brothers Bass Legend Bob Babbitt and Producer- Grammy voting member Vincent... Jimi Jamison (born James Wayne Deberry)(Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. ... Christmasologyâ„¢ (the study of Christmas) is a trademarked term created by Pop-Rock-R&B singer Whitney Wolanin and used to describe her spirited album of 15 Christmas hit songs, Christmasology. ...

Bob Babbitt has been a participant in the annual Rockin Christmas Fund charity fundraiser event held each year to help needy kids.

References

• Justman, Paul (Director). (2002) Standing in the Shadows of Motown [Motion picture]. New York: Artisan Entertainment.

External links

• Official website
• Discography
• Listing of album credits

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