Perhaps my favourite Michael Steele bassline, but there are many… This was one that I started playing bass with, back in the days I bought the album in ’86 and I got my first bass on the following year. What strikes me the most about this bassline are the subtle passages on chord transitions, which are so good taste, very discrete and make the whole song flow. Listening carefully to Michael’s playing here, I can guess that she did the whole song in one take, for many of the passages here are really thought of “on-the-fly”, as she never repeats the exact same pattern on similar passages. She must have had the song so present that, along with her abilities, was able to let herself go with the groove. This bassline is a study on how you can make several great sounding basslines on a simple chord structure, and doing “your thing” without imposing your playing. By the way, Michael definitely wouldn’t need it as the is shining with her voice. September Gurls was written by Alex Chilton in 1974 and covered by The Bangles on the “Different Light” album, from 1986.
Miguel Falcão (miguelbass) 
Another fine selection and performance Miguel. Though not as complex or demanding as the Yes stuff, still a fun diversion. I wonder if Michael ever listened to Yes or if she was inspired by Squi? Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.
-Mike.
Beautiful bassline indeed ! Love that one, quite refreshing. I’m a huge fan of Yes too and Chris has always been a kind of hero to me. Love your Rick sound too. Keep on posting, congratulations from Tahiti.
Again thank you very much, Daniel. Best wishes for the new year!