Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This song was released in September 1978 and was a big hit for The Jacksons. It was written by Mick Jackson, David Jackson (confusingly, no relation to The Jacksons themselves) and Elmar Krohn. Upon release, it reached #3 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, and #8 in the UK Singles chart. It was the lead single from their thirteenth album Destiny, the first album on which the band had complete creative control.
Two bass players are credited for this song on the album’s liner notes: session bassist Gary King, and Steven Wonder bassist Nathan Watts. It is unclear who played which parts, with the final bass track likely being a composite of the two bassist’s contributions.
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• Bass: GB Guitars Spitfire Bass
• Strings: Rotosound stainless steel (.040, .060, .080, .100)
• Recording: Tech21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI
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This song was released in September 1978 and was a big hit for The Jacksons. It was written by Mick Jackson, David Jackson (confusingly, no relation to The Jacksons themselves) and Elmar Krohn. Upon release, it reached #3 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, and #8 in the UK Singles chart. It was the lead single from their thirteenth album Destiny, the first album on which the band had complete creative control.
Two bass players are credited for this song on the album’s liner notes: session bassist Gary King, and Steven Wonder bassist Nathan Watts. It is unclear who played which parts, with the final bass track likely being a composite of the two bassist’s contributions.
🎸 Gear Used:
• Bass: GB Guitars Spitfire Bass
• Strings: Rotosound stainless steel (.040, .060, .080, .100)
• Recording: Tech21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI
🎸 Want to learn this piece? A complete video tuition course is available for subscribers at Bassline Publishing. Check it out here: basslinepublishing.com/video-section/the-jacksons-blame-it-on-the-boogie
🎸 Subscribe to my video courses for in-depth lessons and more killer bass content: basslinepublishing.com/video-courses
👍 If you enjoyed this lesson, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more bass-driven content! 🔥
#bassguitarlessons #learnbassguitar #learnbass #bassguitar #learningbass #funk #funkbass #funkybasslines #thejacksons #michaeljackson #disco
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