The Beatles Bible - Topic: Batman's 60s tv show tune inspiration for Taxman's bass?

mr. Sun king coming together on Batman's 60s tv show tune inspiration for Taxman's bass?

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 02:06:00 +0000

The original record was released in January 1966, Giving the possibility it was the inspiration. Possible, but don't bet the Mortgage

mithveaen on Batman's 60s tv show tune inspiration for Taxman's bass?

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 01:54:40 +0000

Oh ok well it was an interesting tidbit to share.

Zig on Batman's 60s tv show tune inspiration for Taxman's bass?

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 01:43:10 +0000

As for the similarity in sound, mith, I hear what you are talking about. But Taxman was recorded in April 1966 and the Batman Theme was released shortly after. Plus, as Von pointed out, the version above is a cover of the original which puts it much later in 1966.

The possibility of one inspiring the other is possible but not very likely.

Von Bontee on Batman's 60s tv show tune inspiration for Taxman's bass?

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 23:01:48 +0000

Really, the only real similarity between the songs is the title

deboraht on Batman's 60s tv show tune inspiration for Taxman's bass?

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:01:57 +0000

No, they are not the same bass line. What is similar is the brass accent.

I play bass, they are not the same.

The Batman bass line can be heard on about a million rock and roll song songs.

GniknuS on Batman's 60s tv show tune inspiration for Taxman's bass?

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:28:57 +0000

They do have similarities, but those Batman songs are pretty awesome. A wild organ is always nice.

Von Bontee on Batman's 60s tv show tune inspiration for Taxman's bass?

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:57:16 +0000

A bit of Googling reveals George Martin's claim that "Taxman" was indeed partly inspired by "Batman", apparently one of George H.'s favourite programs. But I don't think the two bass parts had much to do with one another, really. They're subtly different - the basic notes are similar (it's a standard blues lick) but Paul's are more syncopated and distinctive. Plus I don't know if the Beatles would even have heard that Marketts's cover, or any version other than the actual TV theme itself.

Joe on Batman's 60s tv show tune inspiration for Taxman's bass?

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:11:55 +0000

The beginning of the second part really reminds me of 12-Bar Original.

robert on Batman's 60s tv show tune inspiration for Taxman's bass?

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:10:40 +0000

I can't say for sure about the bass parts, but if you listen to the Batman theme above, I'm pretty sure that's Yoko on vocals!

mithveaen on Batman's 60s tv show tune inspiration for Taxman's bass?

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:20:31 +0000

I was talking with some pals from beattales.com (a music-movies Mexican board) and I was doing a short article about Taxman for them, and one of my friends over there told me that Ritchie's theme from Batman TV Show was an inspiration for Taxman.

check the bass in this one, the song starts at 2.33.

And now check this.

What do you think guys??